The Episcopal Church Center has begun staff layoffs and program changes necessitated by the General Convention’s “austerity” triennial budget, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Office of Public Affairs.
The $141 million, three-year budget adopted by General Convention was a $12 million reduction compared to the budget approved for the 2007-2009 triennium, and $20 million less than the amount approved by Executive Council in January. As part of the cuts, 40 staff positions are being eliminated or will have hours reduced, affecting some 35 current employees in such areas as evangelism, diocesan services, women’s ministry, anti-racism training, lay and ordained ministry, and worship and spirituality.
But they’re still putting aside four mil to fund lawsuits. How terribly Biblical. And Christian.
Yep, and that’s one budget slot that will get approval for overruns,,,,bet on it!
yes #1, maybe the laid off can re apply for para legal positions….
But they’re still putting aside four mil to fund lawsuits. How terribly Biblical. And Christian.
How much are the Biblical Christians who are trying to take property and keep appealing and losing putting aside? I guess once you’re sued all bets are off?
Let’s not forget to keep those whose jobs are being eliminated in our prayers.