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In the months before the 2024 presidential election, the Purple Church Initiative helped members of hundreds of UMC churches in North Carolina talk with fellow congregants with whom they disagreed.
Seven Christian writers reflect on the election results and how to move forward faithfully.
Faith & Leadership asked various faith leaders from multiple backgrounds to help lead us in prayer before another watershed U.S. election.
The racist and misogynist attacks against Kamala Harris reflect a culture of white supremacy. While Christianity has contributed to that culture, the church has an opportunity to respond differently, says the canon theologian at Washington National Cathedral.
Our ultimate goal isn’t winning an argument or even an election but bringing healing to a suffering world, writes a journalist and author.
Link to author Bekah McNeel
With election season in full swing, here’s a collection of essays, book excerpts, interviews and other resources to help faith leaders and their communities navigate the weeks ahead.
Small churches may seem irrelevant during critical elections of international consequence. But these local congregations have much to teach us about staying human, says a Quaker pastor.
Link to author Andy Stanton-Henry
Organizations across political lines and religious identifications are working to combat Christian nationalism, says a sociologist.
A new resource invites faith communities to prepare for their response on ‘day one’ after the upcoming presidential election in ways that continue important ministries and the provision of care.
Church involvement in local politics can be a spiritual practice, but it’s important to keep the entire community in mind, an associate professor at Virginia Theological Seminary writes in this excerpt.
Link to author Ross Kane
Jesus didn’t say how to vote. But he did say how we should treat each other. And those teachings should be the road map for Christians in this rancorous political landscape, says the co-creator of a free course designed to help Christians engage in politics without discord.
