AC passes motion expressing concern over cuts to federal programs

The Rev. John Culp speaks about the need for the motion. Photo by Matt Brodie.

By Jessica Brodie

GREENVILLE—Annual Conference passed a motion Monday to go on record expressing concern about the federal government making deep cuts to needed federal jobs, health care, education, nonprofit agencies, universities and discrimination without justice against the vulnerable, immigrants and LGBTQ+.

Proposed by the Rev. John Culp, the motion further noted that the Council of Bishops has addressed the cutting of USAID for world poverty, and the General Board of Church and Society has released four social justice position statements reflecting this.

“We need to realize that racism and injustices are real today. Evil is real. There is great pain in our society. All is not well for the vulnerable and helpless,” Culp said, further explaining the need for the motion.

The motion passed overwhelmingly.