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Principles, Priorities, and Policy Statements |
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Principles for Public Advocacy The Principles for Public Advocacy of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches contains the underlying principles for the Council’s Advocacy Ministry. Because the Council’s advocacy efforts often extend beyond those directed solely at federal or state legislators, these principles reflect a broader view of our responsibility to be faithful advocates, recognizing the call for all Christians to engage in faithful witness in all aspects of public life. For printer friendly versions of the Principles for Public Advocacy: Microsoft Word (contains footnotes, index, and hyperlinks) Abobe Acrobat (pdf with footnotes and index)
Legislative Priorities The Legislative Priorities of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches contains the underlying principles for the Council’s Advocacy Ministry. Because the Council’s advocacy efforts often extend beyond those directed solely at federal or state legislators, these principles reflect a broader view of our responsibility to be faithful advocates, recognizing the call for all Christians to engage in faithful witness in all aspects of public life. For printer friendly versions of the 2009-2010 Legislative Priorities:
Policy Statements The Council’s Policy Statements are derived from the Council’s Principles for Public Advocacy. These statements are designed, along with the Principles, to inform the Council’s advocacy efforts, but not to cast specific efforts in stone; issues and priorities do not remain static, and neither should the Council’s advocacy efforts. They provide a concise presentation of the Council’s positions for members, legislators and other decision makers, other organizations, and individuals. Each statement is organized as follows: · Policy Positions—presents a listing of general positions/principles held by the Pennsylvania Council of Churches within a given issue area (e.g. “the Council supports legislation, regulations, government policies, and corporate practices that promote sustainability by controlling and/or reducing air, water, land, noise, and thermal pollution”); · Background—describes the conditions (both environmental and societal) that have led the Council to respond; · Theological Perspective and the View of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches—provides specific scriptural references, general theological/doctrinal principles, other theological references, and supporting statements from the Principles for Public Advocacy. To read the Council policy statements, click on the links below: Issues (pdf format) |
