Word is that PB&F has gone through its first box of red pencils in trying to balance the budget for The Episcopal Church in the next Triennium.
I think I’ve found $70,000 for them.
At its March meeting, when the Theology Committee of the HOB decided to authorize a ‘study’ (the 10th one in the past 35 years) on homosexuality and to keep the membership a secret, they also approved a budget for themselves of $70,000 to complete this task.
Mind you, neither General Convention nor Executive Council authorized this study (Did I mention that it was the 10th such study in the past 35 years?).
Given a looming $9 Million deficit, $70,000 may not be a significant amount, but it may just allow another committee, one that operates with transparency and relevancy, to actually have a positive impact on the life of this church.
I'm just sayin'.
Amen to that. Red pencil that item quick.
ReplyDeleteDitto! I love getting your updates since I don't have time to spare for live streaming or anything like that.
ReplyDeleteIt is outrageous that they would part with even one thin dime on another "study" of this issue. I say scrap the study and use the $70,000 for meaningful mission.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates, Elizabeth. Continued prayers are with you.
Am I the only one who wants to know where the money came from in the first place? If the HoB has a secret funding source, I for one think that should be stopped.
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jimB
"they also approved a budget for themselves of $70,000 to complete this task" so, where did the approved $ come from? Hey, drop by the Integrity Nerve Center - We'd love to see you!
ReplyDeleteI suspect they expect to be funded in this budget cycle. That's why it's important to lobby the PB&F to cut that line item.
ReplyDeleteHey, holyfoolishness, like any of us have any time to "just drop by" anywhere! I'll try to make time after the HOD 5 PM open meeting and the 8 PM Hearing on B033. There just better be a glass of Maker's Mark on the rocks with my name on it ;~)