Christians today often find themselves deeply divided over questions of politics and civic engagement. These divisions are rarely about whether we should love our neighbor, but rather how we do so—and which laws, policies, and public actions truly promote the flourishing of all. From both the left and the right, there are growing calls for the church—not just individual Christians—to engage more directly in civic and policy matters. For some, this question is so pressing that frustration over the church’s perceived silence or restraint can even affect their participation in congregational life.

In this Sunday morning class, PB will guide a thoughtful and faithful exploration of these tensions using our national church body’s recent social statement, “Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Well-Being of All.” Alongside Scripture as our foundation, we will draw on carefully curated theological, historical, and ethical resources to wrestle with a central question: Should the church engage in politics and public policy—and if so, how and to what extent?