Pro-Life Activities
Office of Respect Life and Social Justice
Nationwide Invitation to Prayer
On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could impact the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States. How can you help? Offer a Prayer to St. Joseph, Defender of Life daily for the end of abortion and for the protection of women and pre-born children. Continue through June, when a decision is expected. Go to https://www.usccb.org/resources/prayer-card-joseph-defender-life.pdf to view or print prayer. Questions contact the Respect Life and Social Justice Office 316 269-3935 or [email protected]. See flyers attached.
Birth Mothers Gathering
May 7, 6:30pm Spiritual Life Center
Most are familiar with the term “adoption triangle,” which refers to the adopted child, adoptive parents, and the birth mother, who makes it all possible.
The birth mother is the woman or in many cases just a child herself, who makes the sacrificial decision to put the needs of her unborn child above her own. Her decision to let another couple parent her child is wrought with sorrow and pain that roller-coasters her emotions for the rest of her life.
Seeing a need to support these brave birth mothers, the Respect Life and Social Justice Office is partnering with birthmothers in the area to host a support group with an opportunity to learn coping skills to help them journey through healing and hope. Each adoption story is unique. By sharing prayers, stories, emotions, fears, and scripture with other birthmothers, the healing can begin.
If you are a birthmother, please consider joining us at our monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Spiritual Life Center located at 7100 E. 45th Street N. in Wichita.
If you know of a birthmother who might benefit from the support group, please share this information with her. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 7. For more information call Bonnie Toombs at 316-269-3935, or email Carolyn Utter at [email protected]
First Saturday Rosary
The First Saturday Rosary at Trust Women abortion facility (5107 E. Kellogg Dr.) will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 4.
Project Rachel Ministry
Project Rachel Ministry will be offering a healing Bible study for women this summer. Beginning in June, the group will meet in Wichita on Monday evenings, 6:00-7:30 to accompany one another on the healing journey through SaveOne: A Guide to Emotional Healing After Abortion. In the workbook, author Sheila Harper shares her personal experience of the emotional pain and suffering of past abortion and offers a helpful guide in finding healing from the wounds of the past. The ten session study will begin on June 3 and meet on alternate weeks throughout the summer. The confidential group is offered free of charge and is available to women of all faiths. For more information or to register contact Stephanie Nemechek 316-269-HOPE (4673) or [email protected] .
Sidewalk Advocates for Life
A Sidewalk Advocates for Life training will be held at the St. Joseph Pastoral Center Wednesday, May 8, 9:30-3:30. Sidewalk Advocates for Life promotes a compassionate, peaceful, prayerful style of advocacy at abortion facilities. All materials and lunch will be provided. To register, contact Stephanie Nemechek (316) 269-3900 Ext. 134 or [email protected] .
A Sidewalk Advocates for Life team meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 1:30-3:30 at the Spiritual Life Center. All advocates and prayer partners who have participated in a Sidewalk Advocates for Life training are invited to gather to pray together, share experiences, ask questions, and receive additional resources. This is a great opportunity to strengthen our presence on the sidewalk by making connections with others and developing relationships. Contact Stephanie Nemechek (316) 269–3900 Ext. 134 or [email protected] with questions.