By Gregg Brekke, Presbyterian News Service. Twenty-six of 46 eligible employees of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (USA) have taken voluntary separation packages as part of cost-savings measures instituted earlier this spring. The program, announced Jan. 7, was offered to PMA staff members at least 60 years of age with at least…
By Viola Larson The Presbyterian News Service in their article, ACSWP continues work on reports to GA 221, reported that the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP), was preparing, among other reports, a paper on “End of Life” issues for the P C (U.S.A.)’s General Assembly. Some of the reports were mandated by previous GAs,…
By Marie Bowen Last week an article, Latin America lags on reproductive rights, by Purnima Mane appeared on the PCUSA News Service webpage. Mane is president and chief executive officer of Pathfinder International, “a global leader in sexual and reproductive health.” The article is filled with unsupported statements, uncited statistics and references to an unidentified…
By Viola Larson The Presbyterian News Service has posted an article on the Belhar Confession, “Belhar Confession recommended again for PC (U.S.A.)’s adoption: ‘Statement’s themes of unity, reconciliation and justice are three gifts we most need’ special committee says.” At the very beginning, the statement that unity, reconciliation and justice are the three gifts we…