PC(USA) Pensions Board Proceeds Cautiously with Domestic Partner Benefits
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is considering a recommendation to extend spousal and dependent benefits to same-gender domestic partners.
The board is hoping to bring proposals next year and begin implementing changes to the denomination's Benefits Plan in 2012.
Thomas C. Paisley, Jr., chair of the Board of Directors of the Board of Pensions, said they are committed to "responding affirmatively to the action of the General Assembly, with a focus on doing what is in the best interests of our members and being attentive to the concerns of our participating employing organizations," as reported by the Presbyterian News Service....
Paul Washer | 2/17/2011
