Denominational Principles and Policies
 When we hear God's love for the world proclaimed, the risen Jesus makes that love real and enables us to believe that God wills salvation for all who will receive it. Photo by David P. Young Based on PC(USA) General Assembly statements and recommendations
“Considerations for Members of the United Church of Christ in Interfaith Dialogue” offers insights both for those already engaged in interfaith relations and those who wish to develop them. It is an addition to the Study Resource commended to UCC churches for study and reflection by the General Synod in 2003. Download this resource. 
“Disciples of Christ and Interreligious Engagement” is a report from the Council on Christian Unity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offering a rationale for interfaith relations rooted in the identity of the Disciples of Christ. Download this resource. A study guide is also available.
Why get involved with people of other faiths?
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has offered guidance about relations with neighbors who are Muslims, Jews, Hindus or followers of other faiths, in a variety of documents, and from a number of perspectives. We have assembled most of these policy and study resources here in an introduction to the thinking of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on interfaith relations and related issues.
This document was commended to the church for study
by the 199th General Assembly (1987).
The 199th General Assembly adopted this document in 1987.
It contains helpful perspectives on Islam and Presbyterian-Muslim relations.
This resource presents the thoughts of an international group of Christians and Muslims about the complex challenges and possibilities for Christian-Muslim relations today.
This document, from the 209th General Assembly (1997), is
available with a study guide and as a stand-alone document.
Respectful Presence (document only)
Respectful Presence (with Congregational Study Guide)
Adopted by the 211th General Assembly (1999). The
report and Study Guide are available from the Presbyterian Distribution Service.
Call (800) 524-2612 or order online. Order PDS #OGA99028.
A resolution passed by the
202nd
General Assembly (1990).
Study concerning both universal and limiting strands of
biblical and theological understandings.
The
policy statement of the National Council of Churches of Christ articulates
an understanding of building relations with neighbors of other faiths as a dimension
of Christian discipleship. A bulletin insert based on this statement is also available, as well as a guide for congregational study.
The Return
to the Earth project supports Native Americans in burying unidentifiable
ancestral remains now scattered across the United States and enables a process
of education and reconciliation between Native and Non-Native peoples. The recent
217th General Assembly encouraged congregations to participate in this program.
A study guide, including ideas for getting involved, is now available. Download
the guide or call the Mennonite Central Committee at (888) 563-4676 to order.
Israeli-Palestinian Peace:
Action of the 217th General Assembly
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