One of the two asks that local churches be monitored to ensure the use of inclusive language. Nevertheless, the committee recommends increased funding for the network with oversight from denominational offices that gave birth to and supported the network from the start. Overtures related to life and sexuality with potential to benefit the Church Among the business with potential to benefit the Church's mission are five overtures that have bearing on issues of life and sexuality. The abortion policy is among the policies that would be affected by this overture. The concern is related to the failure of G.A. staff and entities to implement the pro-life aspects of the most recent abortion policy.
Adoption is a life-giving alternative to abortion.
The General Assembly abortion policy approves it as a way to reduce the numbers of abortions in our society. Approval of these five overtures, keeping their intent in tact, will be significant action to advance the Great Ends of the Church . The reason for the omission of some overture numbers is that at this writing not all overtures adopted by presbyteries had been numbered and distributed by the Office of the General Assembly. To begin receiving Presbyterians Pro-Life NEWS by mail, click here.