Resources and case stories about how working relationships between local officials and clergy/ congregations can deepen and diversify public engagement and extend local agency outreach.
This publication offers practical recommendations for making
partnerships with clergy and congregations successful, while
noting the necessary boundaries between public and religion
sector institutions.
Clergy and congregations are often untapped resources. They can help local officials provide important information to residents, promote broader public engagement, support public safety, and other city programs.
An affiliate of the PICO national faith-based community
organizing network, the Peninsula Interfaith Action works with
diverse congregations and youth organizations to train community
leaders.
This regional clergy network on the San Francisco Peninsula
promotes linkages among the region’s clergy and congregations and
supports the increased interaction between religious and public
leaders.
