Guidelines on election activities for religious organizations
Seattle Presbytery
PC(USA) issues updated guidelines on election activities for religious organizations
October 7, 2016 by Presbyterian News Service
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The legal counsel of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has issued a set of guidelines for pastors, congregations and mid-councils during the election season. As tax exempt organizations, the guidelines prohibit PC(USA) entities from campaigning for or against a candidate but allows promotion of or lobbying for or against issues.