What Does the Church Say? by Teresa Chávez Sauceda

Every day we make dozens, if not hundreds of decisions—choices about what we eat, what we wear, how we travel, how we relate to people around us. Sometimes those choices have major consequences for ourselves and others. Combined over a lifetime, daily decisions help define who we are and set the direction of our faith journeys. They are both an expression of and a witness to our faith.

As Christians, we look to scripture to guide our moral decisions. From the Torah to the prophets, from the teachings of Jesus to the injunctions of Paul, scripture offers many sources for guidance. There are many questions, however, confronting modern Christians that are never discussed in the Bible. On these questions, the church —through its teachings and traditions—offers assistance and guidance.

From drinking fair trade coffee to advocating for the end of human trafficking, the PC(USA) has many suggestions for ways to be faithful and act justly. Find out what they are by reading the full text of this article in the May/June issue of Horizons.

Call (800) 524-2612 or subscribe to Horizons or order the May/June 2008 issue (HZN-08-220; $4 plus shipping).

Teresa Chávez Sauceda is the associate for Racial Justice and Advocacy for The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She works in the Racial Ethnic and Women's Ministries/Presbyterian Women ministry area of the General Assembly Council.

Matthew the Evangelist by Anonymous Painter of Syuniq,
courtesy of Armsite.com

Other Articles Online This Issue

Devotional
A New Day and a New World
Presbyterian Politics in Action
What Does the Church Say?
Celebrating 100 Years of Social Awareness
Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans
Interview with Cindy Ryu (English)
The Politics of Mission
Blessings without Boundaries
Dispatch from Forbearance Presbyterian Church
Mosaic
Nurturing Faith
Faithful Parenting
Strengthening the PC(USA)


From drinking fair trade coffee to advocating for the end of human trafficking, the PC(USA) has many suggestions for ways to be faithful and act justly. Find out what they are by reading the full text of this article in the May/June issue of Horizons. Call (800) 524-2612 or subscribe to Horizons or order the May/June 2008 issue (HZN-08-220; $4 plus shipping).	What Does the Church Say? by Teresa Chávez Sauceda Every day we make dozens, if not hundreds of decisions—choices about what we eat, what we wear, how we travel, how we relate to people around us. Sometimes those choices have major consequences for ourselves and others. Combined over a lifetime, daily decisions help define who we are and set the direction of our faith journeys. They are both an expression of and a witness to our faith. As Christians, we look to scripture to guide our moral decisions. From the Torah to the prophets, from the teachings of Jesus to the injunctions of Paul, scripture offers many sources for guidance. There are many questions, however, confronting modern Christians that are never discussed in the Bible. On these questions, the church —through its teachings and traditions—offers assistance and guidance. From drinking fair trade coffee to advocating for the end of human trafficking, the PC(USA) has many suggestions for ways to be faithful and act justly. Find out what they are by reading the full text of this article in the May/June issue of Horizons. Call (800) 524-2612 or subscribe to Horizons or order the May/June 2008 issue (HZN-08-220; $4 plus shipping). Teresa Chávez Sauceda is the associate for Racial Justice and Advocacy for The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She works in the Racial Ethnic and Women's Ministries/Presbyterian Women ministry area of the General Assembly Council. Matthew the Evangelist by Anonymous Painter of Syuniq, courtesy of Armsite.com Other Articles Online This Issue Devotional A New Day and a New World Presbyterian Politics in Action What Does the Church Say? Celebrating 100 Years of Social Awareness Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans Interview with Cindy Ryu (English) The Politics of Mission Blessings without Boundaries Dispatch from Forbearance Presbyterian Church Mosaic Nurturing Faith Faithful Parenting Strengthening the PC(USA)	Current Issue MAY/JUNE 2008 About This Issue Contents FREE Resource How to Use In Our Next Issue Items underlined can be seen in this Web site, all others appear in the May/June 2008 (HZN-08-220) issue of Horizons magazine. to Horizons, call (800) 524-2612 or this issue ($4 plus shipping/handling)

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