Washtenaw County and Beyond
Partial list as of January 20, 2014 Compiled by Sandie
Weathers
Please join the #WHYWEMARCH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN! We encourage
pro-lifers to upload a photo to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the hashing
#WhyWeMarch and the reason you’d like to share for “whywe march”for life on
January 22nd. And tweet at
#MarchForLife on Tagboard tagboard.com and at #endabortion.
On Tuesday, Jan. 21st, place a lit candle on your porch around dust and
let it burn into the night as a silent witness to commemorate over 57 million
babies lives lost to and the millions of lives changed by abortion. If your church does not distribute the
candles, contact Marilyn 734-973-2422 or mgeyer@provide.net.
(By placing a candle in a jar into a paper bag, you can make your own porch
candle display.)
On Wednesday, Jan.
22nd watch EWTN and/or listen to WDEO AM-990 radio for news coverage of the
41st Annual March For Life in Washington
DC and related events. For more info go to: www.marchforlife.org/. Please help us
spread the word. The March For Life Rally
is from noon-1pm on the National Mall. The March
will begin immediately after the Rally, at approximately 1:00pm and follow its
route up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill.
On
Wednesday evening, Jan. 22nd attend the Annual Christian Concert of Prayer for
Unity and Life: “Cry to the Lord With One Voice” at 7:30 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic
Church. Please join us for an evening of praise & prayer for: Unity
among Christians; Racial Reconciliation; Pro-Life Concerns; and Spreading the
Gospel in our County. Sponsored by: PACT:
Pastors Alliance for County Transformation. For info contact: Phil Tiews
734-994-3243. 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.
Pro-Life Masses on Jan. 22nd – various times and locations!
On Wednesday, January 22, attend the 9:15 am Mass at St Francis of
Assisi Catholic Church as part of the USCCB’s call for A Day of Prayer For The Legal Protection of Unborn
Children, as a day of prayer for the full restoration
of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to
the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.. St Francis is located at
2250 E. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.
On Wednesday, Jan. 22nd at 7:00 PM, attend the special
Pro-Life Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin Dr. in Saline. The Mass will be “for giving thanks to
God for the gift of Human Life.” Included
in the Mass (after Communion) will be a Special Blessing for the Unborn
Child in the Womb. Info contact Paul at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com
Also Mass for the cause of Life at St. Paul on the Lake
(Grosse Pointe Farms) on Jan. 22 at 7:00 PM.
Info contact Helpers of God’s Precious Infants of Michigan at helpersmi@gmail.com.
On Thursday, Jan. 23rdh
you are invited to Pray at Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr in Ann
Arbor, from 8:00 to 9:00 am
with Pastor Yuille from The Bible Church, Pastor Mike Frison from Knox
Presbyterian Church and Pastor Ted Jungkuntz, St Luke Lutheran Church.
Fourth Annual Life is a Gift
Conference – EVANGELIZING with the GOSPEL OF LIFE on Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8:30AM – 3:00PM at Sacred Heart Major
Seminary, 2701 Chicago
Blvd. Detroit, 48206. Conference day includes: A Parallel All Day Just For
Teens Tract. For complete registration
and event information go to: www.aod.org/lifeisagift. for Questions? Contact: David Grobbel,
Grobbel.david@aod.org or 313-237-5894.
On
Saturday, Jan. 25th the 10th annual Walk for Life West Coast will take place in San Francisco. For info www.walkforlifewc.com/.
Join in the 9 Days for Life which will conclude on January 26 at 11:45pm is a focused period of prayer, penance and
pilgrimage set aside to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court
decision legalizing abortion in the United States. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to download a free app or sign up for daily emails or
text messages in English or in Spanish during this time period.
You
or a friend struggling to cope after an abortion? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low
self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. God longs to heal you. Please
contact an ArborVitae post
abortion recovery counselor, at 734.994.8863 ext. 14 or asfh@arborwoman.com for a confidential consultation. Some Common
Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating, Keeping
abortion(s) secret from important people, Unexplained sadness, Overwork/perfectionism,
Difficulty maintaining relationships and Difficulty loving/trusting God.
Season for Healing/Healing a
Father's Heart, a 9 week
small group Bible study designed to help men break free of the guilt and grief
of abortion is beginning on Mon., January 27, 2014. Space is limited. Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae (www.ArborWoman.com)
A Season for Healing/Healing
a Mother’s Heart, a 9 week small group
Bible study designed to help women break free of the guilt and grief of
abortion is beginning on Tues., January 28, 2014. Space is limited.
Cost is FREE. (Sponsored by: ArborVitae Women’s
Center,www.ArborWoman.com).
First planning meeting for the 2014 Spring 40 Days For Life Campaign will be Monday, Jan. 27th at 7 PM at Dr. Terry's back
office building at 3135 Professional Dr. Park on Professional Dr.
since there is minimal parking in the back. All are welcome. Confirm meeting
time with Paul Dobrowolski at 40daysannarbor@gmail.com.
Next planning meeting for the 20
Week Pain Capable Abortion Ban is on Thursday, Jan
30th at 7:30pm at Christ the King Parish, Bishop Povish Room in the
Church building, 4000
Ave Maria Dr. Ann Arbor 48105 OR
Tuesday, Jan 28th at 7:00pm at
Mother and Unborn Baby Care, 24500
Southfield Road, Southfield 48075. Plan to attend only ONE of these
meetings. Friends welcome! For info contact Dr. Monica Miller at 248 444-9096.
More information on the 2014 Black History Month Life Speaker
Series in February, sponsored by Right To Life of Michigan can be found at www.RTL.org. Events will
be held in Clinton Township, Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Jackson,
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.
Students for Life at the University of Michigan, the pro-life advocacy group on campus, cordially
invites you to attend their Third Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday,
February 8, 2014. This is an evening of pro-life reflection and
inspiration you won’t want to miss! Your ticket includes a full dinner and
keynote address by Ed Rivet, the Legislative Director of Right to Life of
Michigan. Proceeds from donations and silent auction benefit SFL activities
such as attending the March for Life annually and implementing the Pregnant on
Campus Initiative which provides resources and support to pregnant and
parenting students on campus. Where: Anderson Room, Michigan Union, 530 S.
State Street, Ann Arbor. When: Saturday, February 8th, 2014, 7-10pm. Cost:
$40/individual adult, $75/couple, $25/student. Your reservation must be
received by Tuesday, January 28th, 2014! For info contact studentsforlife.gala@umich.edu.
The
ABORTION Controversy Continues: A Panel Discussion Sponsored by
Students for Life at Eastern Michigan University and Catholics on Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at 7:00pm to
9:00pm. Panelists include Suzannne Abdallah,
Catholic Urban Project; Dr. Lydia Best, MD; Elder Dr. Levon Yuille, The Bible
Church (A Pastor from Ypsilanti, MI) and Angela Nicole Little, President of SFL
at EMU. Event will be held in the EMU Halle Library Auditorium G03, 955 West
Circle Dr., Ypsilanti 48198. This is a Right to
Life of Michigan - BLACK HISTORY MONTH LIFE SPEAKER SERIES EVENT. Facebook
event: http://rtl.org/events/blackhistorymonth/
Admission is free.
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/respect-life/. 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
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.
Michigan joins 23 other states in
opting-out of abortion coverage! The law is set to go into effect on March 14, 2014.
Congratulations one and all.
To be added to the Prolife Action Network email
group and receive updates for Life Chain,
Local Pro-Life Events and Religious Liberty Issues
and Events
and to submit info on a Pro-Life event:
Contact Sandie Weathers prolifeactionnetwork@gmail.com
or
Marilyn Geyer at 734-973-2422 or
mgeyer@provide.net
http://pro-lifeactionnetworkblog.blogspot.com/
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