Earlier, we invited you to join the join the Church Awareness Project and send copies of the Jericho Plan and other resources to your pastor and other church leaders.
Soon we will be holding a special awareness event — and your church and faith community can be a part of it. Coerced Abortion Awareness Week will take place April 7-14, 2013. Below you will find links to all the resources for that project.
Few people in our churches are aware that most abortions are not really “chosen” — they are unwanted or coerced. Our churches can and should be the first to offer support to affected women, men and families in our pews and in the wider community: those facing a challenging pregnancy or being coerced into an unwanted abortion, and those who are hurting because of a past abortion.
Yet many people in our churches never hear about these pregnancy- and abortion-related issues, and aren’t aware how of those beside them who may be facing them. You can be a part of changing this! We hope you have joined the Church Awareness Project and shared copies of our Church Leader’s Kit with your pastor, church leaders and others in your faith community. If we want to make a real change in our churches and communities, we have to start with educating those in leadership positions.
The Church Leader’s Kit includes an electronic copy (no e-reader required) of The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post Abortion Healing by Elliot Institute director Dr. David Reardon. This guide will help your pastor or preacher speak on these issues from the pulpit. This lets people in the pews know that they are not alone, that help is available and that they will have the support of their entire faith community behind them. Encourage your pastor or preacher to talk on these issues, during Coerced Abortion Awareness Week or any time of the year.
Below you will also find links to activities, ideas and other free Church Awareness Project Resources to use during Coerced Abortion Awareness Week and anytime throughout the year. These resources can be used by individuals and small groups as well.
We encourage you, your faith leaders, and all the members of your church or faith group to participate in Coerced Abortion Awareness Week. We want to shed light on these hidden issues. This is an opportunity to speak up, defend the rights of others, provide support, and offer hope and healing.
Letter to Participants
List of Activities and Ideas for Coerced Abortion Awareness Week
Complete List of Church Awareness Project & Coerced Abortion Awareness Week Resources
