At Embrace Grace, we view 'pro-life' as a deep commitment to advocating for the rights and protection of unborn children, affirming their intrinsic right to life from conception. Our community, dedicated to this cause, extends its focus beyond anti-abortion efforts, embracing the preservation and respect of life at all stages. This belief in safeguarding life aligns with principles like strong national defense, emphasizing the safety and well-being of all citizens. The pro-life movement, therefore, encompasses not just a stance against abortion but a holistic approach to valuing and defending life in its entirety. We stand united in this cause, from addressing unplanned pregnancies and supporting pregnant women to challenging practices like euthanasia and the death penalty, all while advocating for the basic human right to life of every individual, from the fertilized egg to natural death. Pro-Love Ministries play an essential role in this movement, offering compassion and support to women facing difficult circumstances.
At Embrace Grace, we recognize the church's pivotal role in supporting mothers and families. Key statistics emphasize the urgency: In the U.S., 40% of all births involve unmarried women, 18% of U.S. pregnancies ended in abortion in 2017, In 2013, 85.2% of abortions were among unmarried women, Alarmingly, 40% of women who chose abortion were regular churchgoers, and approximately 11 million U.S. children are in single-parent homes. These statistics are not just numbers; they represent human beings in need, guiding our mission as a pro-life organization.
Central to our human life amendment movement is the sanctity of human life. This commitment extends to anti-abortion advocacy and support for pregnant women. The complexities around abortion decisions, particularly considering crisis pregnancy centers and their vital role, require our nuanced, compassionate approach.
Our response involves public policy discussions and active support through adoption agencies and sidewalk counseling. We collaborate with groups like Pro-Life Action Ministries, Operation Rescue National, and Pro Life Foundations to create a culture that values the life of every human being, from fertilized eggs to natural death. This requires a careful understanding of abortion laws and their impact.
Our ethos is pro-woman, pro-family. We strive to build a society where every unborn child and mother is supported and the dignity of all human beings is upheld. This involves opposing practices like euthanasia and the death penalty, reflecting our broader human life amendment and pro-life values. Organizations like the Roman Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the Life Committee play significant roles in this advocacy alongside dedicated pro-life activists who champion the cause at all levels. Together, these groups foster a culture that values and defends life in all its stages.
Embrace Grace provides a vital pathway for those committed to the pro-life movement, allowing you to actively support human life by starting a support group within your church. This initiative is crucial in offering a compassionate environment for single parents facing unplanned pregnancies. These support groups are more than gatherings; they are communities of care and understanding, crucial in the advocacy for life. Embrace Grace equips these groups with Biblically-based study guides and video teachings designed to provide spiritual and emotional support.
The resources available through Embrace Grace are tailored specifically for supporting life. They serve as more than just informational tools; they guide in creating a supportive, judgment-free environment where life is cherished. By leveraging these resources, your group can effectively support and guide individuals through their unique journeys, reinforcing the pro-life ethos.
The pro-life movement offers diverse opportunities for involvement, and Embrace Grace encapsulates this variety. Roles range from leading a group to volunteering or providing resources. Each role is vital in advocating for and nurturing life and in helping to destigmatize unplanned pregnancies within communities and churches.
Engaging with Embrace Grace in the pro-life movement allows you to make a meaningful difference. It's about demonstrating compassion, offering support, and upholding the value of every human life. Joining this movement enables you to advocate effectively for those who might feel voiceless and contributes to a culture that values and respects life in all its stages. For detailed information on starting a support group and the resources Embrace Grace provides, please visit Start a Group. This page offers comprehensive information for initiating positive change in the lives of those dealing with unplanned pregnancies and in your broader community.
Recently, I was working the Embrace Grace booth at a pro-life women's conference and met a young woman named Terrisa, the founder and executive director of Pro-Life San Francisco. She leads a millennial-focused, grassroots activist group operating in arguably the most pro-choice city in America. She speaks to pro-life groups about secular and millennial outreach throughout the United States. But what really makes Terrisa stand out in the pro-life community is that she is an atheist. “Amy,” she said when she walked up to the Embrace Grace booth, “I wanted to see if you would be one of the speakers at our upcoming Pro-Life San Francisco event that will take place at UC Berkeley. Would you be interested?” I couldn't hide my surprise. “Ummm … you know what my message is about, right? The church, life, love—and Jesus. Wouldn't that be an issue for you?” “Yeah, I know what your pro-love message is about. I don't believe in your God. But I believe in the power of your people. If you can get the church to actually do something, then the abortion issue wouldn't even be an issue. The pro-life side has the manpower because we have the church. We have got to activate the church to get involved, and things will start to change.” Whoa. An atheist can recognize the power within us, but we haven't. Come on, Church! If we join together, using all the strengths and gifts God put inside each of us, we would push the tipping point back toward life. And back toward love. Excerpted from Help Her Be Brave: Discovering Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement by Amy Ford (©2021). Published by Moody Publishers. Used by permission.
