Monday, February 3, 2014

Feb. 3rd, 2014 Upcoming Pro-Life Events for Washtenaw County and Beyond

Updated February, 3rd, 2014
Washtenaw County and Beyond!

Pregnancy Center Seeking Part-Time Office Manager
ArborVitae Women’s Center (www.AnnArborVitae.com, www.ArborWoman.com) is seeking a passionately pro-life, pro-woman person to manage our office and provide customer service. This part-time, paid position requires discretion, great people skills, a love for organizing, and accuracy with donation entry/receipting. Experience with Excel, desktop publishing, and data entry required. Ease of use with social media and Google Apps a big plus. Send resume, cover letter and 3 references todirector@annarborvitae.com. Resumes and requests for information accepted by email only – no calls. Resumes must be received no later than Fri., Feb. 14, 2014.

GIMME SHELTER trailer on YOUTUBE at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNdGUFZ6RY
“Sometimes you have to leave home to find your family...  Based on the inspiring true events, GIMME SHELTER centers on the courageous story of Agnes "Apple" Bailey and her incredible path to motherhood as a pregnant, homeless teenager.” (promotional info) To find show times GOOGLE: GIMME SHELTER and put in your zip code.

Maafa 21 “Is Killing a Race OK”? Maafa in English means "Great Disaster" in Swahili. On Wednesday, February 5th, come learn about what is the greatest disaster that is still happening in the 21st century to the African-American community since slavery. Invite your friends and family out! It's FREE!!!! Located in the auditorium in the EMU Halle Library in G03, 955 West Circle Drive in Ypsilanti,. LBC Credit. Doors open at 6:45pm, Movie starts at 7pm. FB event: www.facebook.com/events/352705561533890/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1

On Friday, Feb. 7th you are invited to a Young Adult Pro Life Get Together at Gabriel Richard High School 6:30 pm for pizza, dynamic speaker Butch Murphy and  worship led by Gabriel Richard students. Topic: How to speak with your friends in a thoughtful, respectful, engaging, thought provoking manner. Contact Barb Brown at bjbrown@fgrhsaa.org or 734-662-1747 (215) RSVP if possible, but come if you can, even if you don’t RSVP.

This Friday, February 7th, please join the seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in support of the pro-life movement at their Fifth Annual Dinner For Life. All proceeds will be forwarded to Detroit Rachel’s Vineyard. Keynote speaking is Dr. Mark Latkovic, Professor of Moral and Systematic Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Mass at 6:00 PM will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. SHMS is located at 2701 West Chicago Blvd., Detroit, 48206. There are limited reservations so register today at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-for-life-registration-9970673553. Have questions?? DinnerForLife@shms.edu OR call 313-883-3116.

The ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion! On Wednesday, February 12,  at Eastern Michigan University  "The Abortion Controversy Continues" with panelists:  Suzanne Abdallah, Catholic Urban Project;  Dr. Lydia Best, MD; Travon Clifton, "Equipped for Life" Producer; Elder Dr. Levon Yuille,  The Bible Church; Angela Little, Students for Life -EMU.  The location is:    The Library Auditorium G03 Halle Library, 955 West Circle Dr. Ypsilanti. The event begins at 7pm and ends at 9pm.   The panel discussion is sponsored by SFL-EMU and Catholics on Campus.   All are welcome - Free of Charge.   For questions, contact Karen Walacavage at  (734)930-7474.

Please join us for the 2014 Black History Month Life Speaker Series sponsored by Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund.    During Black History Month, there are six events planned across Michigan that will feature a PROLIFE speaker or a panel discussion that will highlight the prevalence of abortion in the Black community.    All events are free of charge and open to the public.   Bring an unopened package of diapers and wipes to donate to the local pregnancy crisis center.  For more information about the events, please visit our website: 
http://www.rtl.org/events/blackhistorymonth/index.html

On Saturday, February 15th, the Respect Life Committee of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor is hosting a conference: "Christian Response to a Sexualized Culture". Featured speakers are: Daniel Mattson on the subject of "Living With Same Sex Attraction", Dr. Peter Kleponis on the subject of "Integrity Restored: Fighting Porn in our Culture and Winning", Prof. Janet Smith on the subject of "Why Premarital Sex Can Make You Miserable". Introduction by Al Kresta, President of Ave Maria Radio. Guest Panelist Peter Herbeck, Vice President of Renewal Ministries. The goal of this conference is to help all attendees formulate clear talking points when speaking with others on these topics. Those who may be struggling with these issues may seek and find help and healing. Space is limited, to register go to http://stthomasannarbor.org  Cost of $25, includes lunch. St. Thomas is located at the corner of State & Kingsley Streets in Ann Arbor. Parking available in church parking lot ½ block west of the church. FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341925622612044/?fref=ts

On Saturday, February 22nd, there will be a Right to Life Charity Dinner for MAUBC to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Farmington, MI. The event will start at 5:30 P.M. and conclude by 10:00 P.M. The key-note speaker will be Dr. Yuille. The address is 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336. The cost is $30.00 per person. Tickets are available at the office. This fund raiser is sponsored the Knights of Columbus – District #62. For further information, please contact Peter Riccardo @ (248) 202-4903, or e-mail me @ peter.r@maubc.org.

Save the Date: Eric Genuis in Concert! Once again Perinatal Hospice and Tender Care of Washtenaw County presents Eric Genuis in Concert, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Christ the King Parish, Ann Arbor ...more details to follow. FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/384786878324475/
                                                                                                                                                        
Our Lady of Czestochowa - the Black Madonna, is coming to Michigan and to Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lapeer on Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She has been traveling the world since 2012 defending LIFE and for the pro-life movement. More details will be coming!  Learn more at the OCEAN TO OCEAN PILGRIMAGE IN DEFENSE OF LIFE at http://www.hli.org/hli_campaigns/ocean-ocean-pilgrimage/

Save the Date: Come join Madonna University’s Respect Life Group for a Pro-Life Youth Conference “Save the Storks” on Saturday, April 12th from 10-3:00 p.m. This is open to all high school students, college students and young adults. The cost is $15.00 per person ($10.00 Madonna University students). Please contact the Educational Center for Life, at 248-816-8489 or to go to www.edcenterforlife.org. Registration begins on February 3rd.

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