Christian Opposition to Budget Cuts Grows

Broad coalition announces “Circle of Protection” around programs for poor people

Washington, DC, April 21, 2011 – A diverse coalition of evangelical, Catholic, Methodist, mainline Protestant, African-American, and Latino Christian leaders will announce a new coalition to fight cuts to anti-poverty programs and congressional plans to make those cuts even deeper. A joint statement released by the coalition—and signed by 32 leaders—states:

“As Christian leaders, we are committed to fiscal responsibility and shared sacrifice. We are also committed to resist budget cuts that undermine the lives, dignity, and rights of poor and vulnerable people. Therefore, we join with others to form a Circle of Protection around programs that meet the essential needs of hungry and poor people at home and abroad.”

What:            Teleconference to announce new Christian coalition, called the Circle of Protection, to fight congressional budget cuts for programs that serve vulnerable people.

When:           Wednesday, April 27, 2011

9:30-10:30 a.m. EST- General Media:

Call 800-723-6575 Confirmation Code: 6720737