Dear Friends,

Sanctity of Life Sunday is one week away, and we’d like you and your church to join us in prayer for life and mothers!

2022 saw the end of Roe v. Wade, and it is right that we praise God for this great victory protecting His image in the womb!

But we must also pray for the vulnerable women facing unplanned pregnancies and not knowing where to turn for help. AfterRoe.com can inform us of the abortion laws now in place in our states, but the Church has a light-bearing role to play in loving and supporting these mothers before and after the birth of their children. Some may even be called to adopt children in need of a forever home.

To that end, our team has come up with some graphics (below) and prayer points for you to share in your church on Sunday the 22nd to celebrate God’s protection of life and pray for present needs. We encourage you to join us in making Sanctity of Life Sunday a special time at your church.

  1. Pray for the end of abortion in all states.

20 states now fully protect life in the womb!

Sadly, 21 states have little to no protections for unborn life at any stage of a pregnancy.

The remaining states remain places of vulnerability for unborn life and mothers.

  1. Pray for the humanity and sanctity of unborn life to be recognized and valued.

Jeremiah 1:5 states, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Each human life is precious in the eyes of God with a unique DNA and characteristics. Let us pray that each precious life is valued by the world.

  1. Pray that churches support and encourage women in crisis pregnancies.

From throwing a mom a baby shower to supplying tangible needs, churches have an incredible opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to women in the community who are struggling with an unexpected pregnancy, both before and after they give birth. Hosting foster care and adoption orientations also provides families in the church a way to care for children seeking forever families.

  1. Pray for the safety of crisis pregnancy centers and other groups that serve women.

There are more than 2,700 pregnancy centers across the nation that serve women and their families by providing everything from basic necessities to ultrasounds. Following the release of the Dobbs decision, we witnessed attacks on hundreds of pregnancy centers and pro-life organizations. Thankfully, the House of Representatives this week passed a resolution condemning this violence. Let us continue to support and pray for these facilities that care well for the women that walk in their doors.

  1. Pray that more leaders in government, churches and business step up to defend life.

As we seek ways to protect life, let us pray for our leaders that they would have boldness to speak up for the life of the unborn and their mothers and creatively find ways to serve the most vulnerable among us.

Feel free to download the image below for use in your services on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. (To get a hi-res version just click on the image or use this link: (https://familypolicyalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sanctity-of-Life-Sunday_FPF_BabyPic_4K.png)

Here are some other slides that you can use for informational purposes or to direct prayer.
(Click on each individually to go to a Hi-Res downloadable slide).

As we head into the long weekend to celebrate the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr., let us never forget his words, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” to prepare our hearts for Sanctity of Life next Sunday. Abortion is an unthinkable injustice for the millions of lives we have lost and for the mothers who have had to overcome extreme hardship in losing their child. “Lord, break our hearts for what breaks Yours.”For Life,
Joseph Kohm
Joseph Kohm, III
Director, Public Policy

It has been quite a year on the pro-life front! We saw Roe v. Wade fall, which was a victory of a lifetime. While it was a very welcome and major development, it has, as expected, shifted the abortion debate in a seismic way. 

November Election

As we analyze the recent election results, the news on the life issue is mixed. The good news is that before votes were even cast in the election, nearly half the states implemented very strong protections for children in the womb and their mothers After Roe—with eight more having at least some good protections.

The bad news is that in the five states (California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont) where abortion was on the ballot, the pro-abortion side won in each instance.

The results in California and Vermont were no surprise. However, the tough fight in Michigan and the losses in Kentucky and Montana were disappointing. In some ways, these states were the victims of unfortunate timing – fighting this battle at a time when the Left was at maximum motivation following the fall of Roe and other major pro-life victories.

Fearing a more pro-life America, Planned Parenthood alone invested a record-setting $50 million in elections, and those on the left nearly unanimously fell in line—making abortion the paramount election issue in many locations, including those five states where life was on the ballot.

Leadership in DC

We now know that control of the U.S. House will change in January. That means an end to the extreme “abortion-on-demand up-to-birth” approach that Nancy Pelosi’s House has taken at every opportunity. We also sense that persistent legislative efforts to use tax dollars to fund abortion will cease as well. Because of this change in leadership, pro-abortion legislation originating in the Senate will now have much less likelihood of being approved over the next two years.

Election Night did bring many victories for pro-life candidates across the country at all levels of government, but especially in state-level offices and legislatures. These are fantastic victories that will advance pro-life efforts both administratively and legislatively!

The biggest stories from election night were the decisive victories for pro-life governors in Texas, Florida and Georgia – all unabashedly pro-life leaders in their own right who spoke apologetically about their pro-life position. Confident, bold leadership to protect life can prevail, as we saw in these and other locations.

Looking Ahead

We cannot deny that the overturning of Roe was a critical win—and it has already led to the saving of many thousands of babies. But as we said before—and this election proves—the road to making abortion unthinkable still requires our diligence and commitment.

So, while we long for the day when we look back and wonder how we let abortion ever exist in this nation, we are not there yet. Much like the era of Jim Crow laws which  desperately sought to legally extend racism in a number of states, we are in the battle to end abortion state by state. As we know from the last 50 years with Roe v. Wade, it is a slow, sometimes painful process.

Martin Luther King, Jr. noted, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Whether we experience advances or setbacks, we persist in the proclamation of the sanctity of life across our nation, and we are not going anywhere. There is simply too much at stake.

John 1:5 tells us that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Interestingly enough, science itself has observed the light of life – an actual flash of light occurring at the moment of every human conception – the very beginning of life itself!

May that be a profound encouragement to us all as we press forward in the work to make a difference and quite literally, help spread the light of life!

For the light of life,

Robert Noland
Director, Audience Engagement

For health reasons, she was never supposed to get pregnant again.

Then, she did.

Trying to have the baby could be a risk to her own life. Choosing not to would mean an abortion.

Join us TODAY as Rep. Kat Cammack shares her true life story, an inspiration in these days After Roe.

Plus, find out why she thinks that Americans are “the good guys” and why it’s worth continuing to stand for truth in today’s culture.

YOU’RE INVITED

Protecting Women and Saving Life
A Conversation with Rep. Kat Cammack

July 18, 2022
12 pm ET / 11 am CT / 10 am MT / 9 am PT

Join on Facebook, YouTube, or right here

Congresswoman Kat Cammack represents the 3rd Congressional District of Florida. She is the youngest Republican Congresswoman serving today and has quickly become a clear leader for life and family policy issues. Join us today to hear her pro-life story, her take on the Supreme Court overturning Roe, and why we must keep pushing back against the Biden Administration’s radical agenda.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation, airing on Facebook, YouTube, of by clicking the play button above. We’ll see you soon!


Meridian Baldacci
Director of Strategy

 

P.S. Seeing this late? You can still join on Facebook, YouTube, or by clicking the play button on the video above.

 

 

 

With the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years, we have witnessed a giant leap forward in the fight for life!

We are excited to be able to share a now-renewed message – one of hope and life. Gone are the days of our pro-life message being overshadowed by the Roe decision.

We can now definitively declare that After Roe, There is Life. Go to the After Roe Store and check out the items we have to show everyone our pro-life spirit!

(Keep reading to claim the discount available with this email!)

Since the March for Life in Washington, D.C. — where After Roe was a huge hit — we have added some very popular items.

You can now find t-shirts, baseball hats, water bottles, baby items, steel tumblers and a sharp After Roe banner.

We want to say THANK YOU for your partnership in the fight for life with FPA, so we are offering you a coupon to get $4 off every item you order PLUS FREE shipping!

Go HERE to check it all out – the coupon is already applied!

All you have to do is pick out the items you want and then check out.

While the entire nation is focused on this issue, we need to send the pro-life message that there is indeed Life After Roe!

Get your gear today!

Now is the time to show your pro-life spirit and a positive message with any of our AfterRoe items!

In order to use this discount, you must use this link to the After Roe Store. You’ll get $4 off or every item (already applied with any link in this email) plus free shipping.

Get the coolest new pro-life gear and help spread the word that After Roe – There is Life!

For life,

Robert Noland
Director, Audience Engagement

PS – Click HERE – we have already applied your coupon and free shipping. Order today and show your pro-life spirit!

It’s been three days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Already, several states have enacted stronger pro-life laws, while lawmakers in others have announced their intent to stop such laws from going into effect.

On social media and in the news, you’ve probably seen a mixture of reactions. Joy, anger, thankfulness, fear. Beautiful posts about the dignity of life and the invaluable work of pregnancy care centers. Heartbreaking calls to action to fund Planned Parenthood, or help women seek abortions out of state. It’s all there, and it all points to the significance of the moment: Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Here at Family Policy Alliance, we know that’s good news, even the best political news of our lives. We are now living in a nation After Roe: a nation where, at last, we have the opportunity to truly protect human life.

It’s a moment to celebrate and praise God for his faithfulness. At Family Policy Alliance, we began our celebration with a livestream all afternoon on Friday, featuring pro-life leaders from around the country. You can still watch the live stream HERE!

We were honored to be featured by both Fox News and The Washington Times last week with articles highlighting AfterRoe.com.

If you’ve wondered….

  • Where your state stands on abortion
  • What pro-life leaders will do next to protect life in your area
  • How you can personally make a difference for the pro-life movement After Roe

…be sure to visit www.AfterRoe.com, and explore the whole site! There, you’ll find helpful information about your state (including, in many states, a message from state pro-life leaders!), pro-life merchandise, and a variety of ways to engage with the national pro-life movement.

Want it all in a quick, one-stop shop? Check out our brand-new Personal Pro-Life Profile! In just six questions, we’ll give you a personalized report on ways you can uniquely be involved in the pro-life movement, details about your state’s pro-life stance, and a free image to share on social media!

We’re entering a new phase of the pro-life movement in America, and your voice matters more than ever. Together, let’s make America a nation where life is truly cherished!

Sincerely,

Meridian Baldacci
Director od Strategy

Minutes ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 

Today is a day that we will remember for our entire lives – and a day which, for many of us, we have spent our entire lives waiting. And now, because of today, millions more will have their lives.

We’d be remiss not to take this moment to reflect on the many, many heroes who have argued in court, passed laws, lobbied their elected leaders, prayed outside abortion clinics, offered a helping hand to women, and so much more to get to this moment.

And yet, really, we have been straining toward the starting line. Today, a unique race began in each of the 50 states and in the federal arena.

Our goal: that every person is treated as a person, no matter their age, size, location, abilities or any other characteristics. This means not only ending abortion but ensuring that children inside the womb have the same full legal status as children outside the womb, that parents and children receive the support they need, and that ours is a culture which comes to fully embrace life.

As of this moment, America has entered a new phase. We are a nation After Roe. We survived. Now, let’s help others thrive.

TO CELEBRATE THIS MOMENTOUS AND LONG-AWAITED VICTORY, WE ARE LIVESTREAMING ALL DAY, starting at approximately 12 pm ET (11 am CT / 10 am MT / 8 am PT)

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AFTER ROE CELEBRATION AND LIVESTREAM

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We’ll be giving live updates from the Supreme Court, providing decision analysis, and talking with state and national leaders. Plus, we’ll dive into what you can do to make a difference in the world After Roe. And, we’ll be answering your questions live! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

If you are ready to jump in and make a difference, visit www.AfterRoe.com for information about what’s happening in your state and to discover your place in the After Roe movement.

Praising God with you,

Craig DeRoche
President & CEO

A very blessed and joyous Mother’s Day to your family from the Family Policy Alliance team!

What an incredible week to see a Supreme Court leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, ending an invented constitutional “right” to abortion, on the same week that we celebrate Mothers!

Our own Senior Vice President of Strategy, Autumn Leva, who recently gave birth to her second daughter, wrote in The Daily Signal what the end of Roe‘s deadly 49-year reign would mean and what the best Mother’s Day gift would be for 2022.

There is a universal truth felt deeply by every mom, found somewhere at the convergence of joy, pride, and heartbreak. The truth is our babies are not really our own. They are ours to raise, guide, care for and cherish—and above all, to love always—but they are unique persons, bearing the image of God, called to their own special purposes, and, though reflecting their parents in appearance and traits, created entirely different from anyone else.

As moms, we feel this truth profoundly from the moment we see their first tiny ultrasound picture, to when we feel their first fluttering kicks while they are nestled safely inside, to when we finally hold them in our arms the very first time, to that first act of defiance as a toddler, to when we wave goodbye at the kindergarten classroom, and to when we finally send them off to fulfill whatever calling God has on their lives.
…
But this truth is never more obvious to me than when I am holding them both close, feeling the weight of this moment in history where Roe v. Wade may be overturned. They may actually grow up in a country without the shadow of Roe.

Read Autumn’s full piece, The Best Mother’s Day Gift: Overturning Roe, at the Daily Signal.

Happy Mother’s Day!

The Family Policy Alliance Team

On Monday at 8:32 p.m., Politico published the draft opinion that shook the world.

Family Policy Alliance team members, in Colorado and scattered around the nation, were mostly at home with their families. But within minutes, they were off and running – and have hardly slowed down since.

Here’s a quick and very abbreviated look at what your support made possible in this momentous week:

That’s a lot – and you did it through your support of Family Policy Alliance.

Of course, other issues didn’t stop. In the meantime, we were still busy on things like the Biden Administration’s Title IX rule on “gender identity” and an HHS proposal to force coverage of transgender procedures – plus continuing state legislative battles.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this vital work possible! If you’d like to invest in our work next week and beyond, we’d be grateful. May God bless our continued work together.

Sincerely,

John Paulton
Vice President, State Alliances

 

 

 

Family Policy Alliance CEO Craig DeRoche hands out After Roe signs to the crowd at the March for Life.

It was already 10 AM, and the sun was out, but boy, was it cold. Taking your hands out of your gloves for just a few moments was enough to send a chill through your body.

But for as cold as it was outside, the spirit of the place was warm. Students, grandparents, professionals, and young children stood shoulder-to-shoulder. People who might not see eye to eye on every issue walked together, prayed together, sang together.

And these tens of thousands shivered together, raising their signs and their voices for one cause: life.

Sporting our After Roe gear along with Grace Evans of Minnesota Family Council, our allied partner in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Family Council.

The 49th Annual March for Life was a powerful gathering, and our team was honored to be there advocating for the unborn and their families.

Our team shared branded After Roe gear, including signs and hats, throughout the crowd. The message? Roe v. Wade’s time is running short. And After Roe? There is life – but it will be up to every one of us to make sure that life is protected in every state. You can learn more about what life After Roe will look like in your state here.

NEW: After Roe hats and stickers!

We have exciting news: our After Roe gear wasn’t just for the March for Life! Now, you can get After Roe gear to wear around town all year long! Click here to get After Roe branded beanies (adult and infant sizes), baseball caps (pictured), and stickers (two sizes). Plus, when you sign the After Roe pledge, we’ll send you a discount code for $4 off every After Roe product! Click here to sign the pledge and get your discount.

Hear from pro-life Congressional leaders!

Behind the Scenes: Nicole Hudgens interviews Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-4) on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

The day before the March, our team was honored to interview pro-life Congressional leaders on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

“There’s no other human rights abuse in the world that parades around as if it’s a human right,” said Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-4), co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-4)) shared about why every person has value, and Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) spoke the truth: “millions of Americans have been lied to.” Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-1) shared a compelling story about why this issue is personal to him. Plus, Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-1) shared about key Congressional pro-life efforts

You can watch all the interviews here. Be sure to share with friends!

A World After Roe

The most touching sight of the March for Life? As we approached the Capitol, we noticed a little girl atop her parent’s shoulders, carrying her After Roe sign high. And it hit us: after Roe, there will be many, many more little girls like her. They will be alive because of people like you, who tirelessly advocate for the unborn, who speak out to your elected leaders, who share about why you are pro-life with friends and family. Because of you, these little children will be a testament: after Roe, there is life.

Will you help make that a reality?

Standing with you for life,

Meridian Baldacci
Director, Strategy

P.S. Excited to show off your pro-life After Roe gear? Post a picture and tag us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Sign the pledge here to get your discount code.

 

Roe v. Wade could soon be overturned. When that happens – and yes, we’re saying when, not if – will your state still allow abortions?

The answer varies widely from state to state. In a few states, abortion will be mostly or completely banned. In some states, abortion will sadly remain widely available. And in many states, the status of abortion regulation will be somewhere in between those two – banned or heavily regulated in some cases, allowed in others.

How does your state measure up? Click here to find out.

In every state, it will be more critical than ever to not only end abortion but promote a culture of life throughout your community.

After Roe, we must work harder than ever to protect the unborn, support their families, and foster communities that truly cherish life. But that won’t happen overnight. It will take dedicated citizens in every state advocating for the changes that need to happen in their area.

Your state has unique opportunities – and will face unique threats. And when you click on the image below, you’ll be able to learn about policy opportunities and what’s happening in your state. Plus, in most states, there is a Family Policy Council standing for life – discover if there is one in your state and learn how you can partner with them!

Can’t see the image? Click here!

After Roe, Big Abortion will push harder than ever to promote abortion in your state. They’ll do that because they know that life is winning nationally, and we have the upper hand. Will you play a part on the winning team?

Sincerely,Joseph Kohm
Joseph Kohm
Joseph Kohm
Public Policy Director

 

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