A New Day and a New World: The Call of Jesus for Responsible Political Discipleship 
Joseph C. Hough Jr. explores the bibilical and theological roots of political awareness and activism.
Presbyterian Politics in Action: The Stated Clerk and the General Assembly
Gradye Parsons describes how the stated clerk and General Assembly navigate the convergence of politics and faith for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
What Does the Church Say?
Teresa Chávez Sauceda explores the purpose of social witness policy, and identifies overtures at the 218th General Assembly (2008) that focus on women and children.
Celebrating 100 Years of Social Awareness:
The Social Creed for the 21st Century
Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty reflects on the Social Creed of 1908 and the development of the Social Creed for the 21st century.
Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans: New Orleans Citizens Organizing for a Better New Orleans
Catherine Koppel profiles the success one grassroots organization has achieved in improving a city and the lives of people in the city.
Talk to Me: Speaking Faith to Christian Voters
Melissa Florer-Bixler suggests that politicians need new techniques to discuss the impact of faith on politics with today's Christian voters.
Interview with Cindy Ryu (English)
Unzu Lee talks about political engagement with Cindy Ryu, the first femaile Korean American mayor in the United States.
Politics in 2008: A Technological Election?
Ann Ferguson explores the ways that technology is inspiring voters to participate in politics and the political process.
The Politics of Mission: Cocreating the Kindom of God
Amy Stapleton examines various ways for the church in the United States to engage in mission with the rest of the world.
Only Five More to Go
Chanequa Walker-Barnes presents a challenging and poignant reflection on the impact of race and gender in the 2008 presidential elections.
Blessings without Boundaries:
The PW Mission Pledge
Emily Enders Odom explores the importance of giving to the mission pledge and how one PW in the Synod of the Northeast used Mission Pledge funds to help build an inclusive, caring community.
Bible Study Resource:
Jubilee! Luke's Gospel for the Poor
Dale Lindsay Morgan provides an introduction and overview of the 2008–2009 Horizons Bible study, Jubilee! Luke's Gospel for the Poor.
Devotional
The Politics of Micah
• Ashley Meyer
Dispatch from Forbearance Presbyterian Church
Words of Remembrance
• Charlotte Johnstone
Working for Justice and Peace
Sexual Exploitation of Women and Children
•Una Stevenson
Mosaic
News and Information About Presbyterian Women and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Nurturing Our Faith
Religion and Politics: Loving God and Neighbor
• Steven H. Shussett
Building Community
Brightening a Corner
• Carol Gruber
Health Connection
Why Politics Enter into Health Care
• Pat Gleich
Books
Pages Worth Turning
Faithful Parenting
Playing Well with Others, Regardless of Politics
• Amy Starr Redwine
Strengthening the PC(USA)
Answering Conflict with Community
• Clifton Kirkpatrick
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