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Hello First Presbyterian Church,
If you are anything like me, you can't wait for the November elections to be over, if nothing more than to end the relentless ads on television, or perhaps you are a political junkie and November 3rd is your Super Bowl. Wherever you stand on the political spectrum, it isn't always easy for us as Christians to know and understand how our theology and beliefs interact with the politics of our world. It's a struggle that is reflected in these words from A Declaration of Faith, a contemporary faith statement written and adopted by the Presbyterian Church in the United States (a predecessor to our current PC(USA) denomination) in 1977.
Throughout its history, the church has struggled to be faithful to God in political situations: under persecution, as an established arm of the state, or in separation from it. God rules over both political and religious institutions. We must confuse neither with the kingdom of God. We must not equate the Christian faith with any nation’s way of life or with opposition to the ideologies of other nations. The church must be free to speak to civil authorities, neither claiming expert knowledge it does not have, nor remaining silent when God’s Word is clear.
Voting in our elections is one way we, as Christians, can "speak" our convictions, rooted in our faith. Thank you to Margaret Rogers for gathering this information so that you may engage in the political process of our nation and state and make your voice heard this fall.
Before Election Day, take a moment to confirm that you are registered to vote at your
current address. Over a million voters in Texas have been put on the voter “suspense” list if your county does not know your address or thinks you moved. Visit votetexas.gov, the official Texas voter information resource, to register or confirm your
information.
What You Can Do at VoteTexas.gov
- Check your voter registration status.
- Register to vote or update your registration information.
- Apply for a mail-in ballot.
- Find your polling place and other helpful election information.
Key Deadlines
- Register to vote: October 5
- Apply for a mail-in ballot: October 23
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