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I have been hearing a lot of political talk recently at church; even the pastor has been making statements from the pulpit disparaging certain candidates and giving his opinion on political issues. Should the church be engaged in political activity like this?
Jane Doe is a member at my local church who is struggling financially to pay rent. Can I designate that I want my offering to help pay Jane’s rent?
My church is taking part in an upcoming youth retreat. Are there any legal steps we should be taking to protect ourselves? What policies should we put in place when dealing with offsite events like youth events, social outings, and ministries away from the church building?
It has been one year since I started working at Lake Union as Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) director. I am blessed to work with your conference’s PARL directors this past year and, as you can probably see from their articles in this issue, our discussions on the mission and work of PARL are…
Last month we looked at some health care related estate planning documents, also called advanced directives. This month we are going to touch on estate planning documents dealing with financial assets, namely wills and trusts.
I’m getting older and beginning to worry about what will happen when I can’t make decisions for myself. Besides dealing with health challenges, I don’t want to worry my loved ones about managing my assets. What steps should I take now to make life easier for my family in the long run?
My church recently received a cease-and-desist letter from a company that claims we used an image without permission and now owe thousands of dollars. Our church uses images we find on the internet. Aren’t those okay to use?
Q: Are there any church policy or legal considerations churches should consider before allowing individuals to volunteer in children’s ministries programs?
My employer is now requiring me to work on Saturdays or lose my job. What can I do?
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Lake Region Conference was recognized for his years of dedicated service at a gala held at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland.
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