Dear Pastor and Church Board:

Unquestionably the greatest internal battle for America today is the battle between those called to defend the institutions of God ordained marriage, family, and morality, and special interest groups with political power who wish to redefine and diminish their importance. Also unquestionable is the calling of God to His people to be a light to the nations. The glory of God is seen in a people who honor His eternal rules of order and right. This is the reason for Oregon Initiative Petitions 145 and 146; to repeal the new domestic partnership law, and the law granting special rights, and privileges to homosexuals.

Concerned Oregonians is reaching out to the entire community to collect the needed signatures and inform them of the issues for the November ballot.

You can see and download the latest and very best legal counsel from Alliance Defense Fund and others regarding what pastors and churches can do by opening the below links. You will also find resources for drafting a policy document defining when your church will hold petition drives.

Thank you for seriously considering our request for your participation in the coming initiative petition drives.

Sincerely,

The Concerned Oregonians Team

Church Policy Regarding Political Activities (pdf | html)
How to draft policies governing when and how political discussion and action may take place in the church. (html)
Constitutional Protections for Pastors (pdf)
Legal Rights of Churches (pdf)