Be the Light: How Churches Can Support Women in Crisis Pregnancies
At the backbone of Caring Network’s life-saving work is the steadfast support of churches that join with us in the work of life. The body of Christ is uniquely positioned to come alongside our women’s clinics, offering not only financial support but also emotional and spiritual care for women in need. By partnering with us, congregations of any size can help save the lives of unborn babies and empower women to choose life for their children.
When your church partners with Caring Network, you strengthen your witness in the community — and show others that your church is not just a place of worship, but also a place of compassion, service and advocacy for life.
Joining Together in the Fight for Life
There are many ways your church can help offer practical assistance, resources, emotional support and spiritual care to help women in crisis and save the lives of unborn children. When your church chooses to partner with Caring Network for life, we will show you how to . . .
Equip your church
- Pray for change in Illinois
- Learn about abortion
- Host a speaker from our abortion recovery ministry
- Partner financially
- Preach and teach about life
Involve your church
- Designate a Church Liaison
- Hold a Bottle Drive
- Collect supplies like diapers, formula, clothes and toys
- Attend an event hosted by Caring Network
Engage your neighbors
- Tour a facility for women in crisis
- Train church members to be Caring Network Advocates
- Offer small group support to new moms
- Lead an abortion recovery group
Transform your community
- Be a spiritual mentor for a new mom
- Volunteer with Caring Network
- Work for Caring Network
- Sponsor a new clinic
- Pray for change in your community
Raising Awareness and Advocating for Life
Here is what Sarah from College Church in Wheaton, Illinois shared with us about her experience participating in a baby bottle drive . . .
My first introduction to Caring Network came through the baby bottle drive at College Church. At that point as new college graduate, I was not yet passionate or involved in the pro-life movement. Although I agreed that preborn children should have human rights and those in crisis need our help, I was not very familiar with the abortion issue.
During the very first ultrasound of my older child, the Holy Spirit caught my attention. My heart softened as I was struck that this is the stage at which so many women have their abortion-right after medically verifying their home pregnancy test. I didn’t realize how much more I would love my son until he was born! I resolved to start supporting Caring Network regularly, as I didn’t want anyone to miss out on the amazing journey of motherhood because of a quick decision made in a panic.
Coins for Caring Network has been a key part of teaching about the value of human life at College Church. Annually, we set up stations and pass out the bottles to families outside the children’s classrooms, main entry for adult Sunday school rooms, and the sanctuary. Our hope is that all congregants learn that Caring Network provides free pregnancy and abortion recovery services so they can refer others or find assistance for themselves. One woman shared that she picked up a bottle to find Caring Network’s information. She thought that if Caring Network helps people who are pregnant unexpectedly, they could care about those who already had an abortion. Through the bottle, she contacted Caring Network and eventually found healing in Christ from mental and spiritual anguish after an abortion many years before. Eventually, she shared her story about the Caring Network’s Restore [program] in public and in print.
For my own sons, the baby bottle drive provided the opportunity to take pro-life action even though they were only in grade school and preschool. Each year, they walk around the neighborhood asking for donations. Honestly, I’m inspired by my own children! The truth of the pro-life message is clear and intuitive to a young child. Babies in the womb and their mothers have great value and deserve our Christ-like love and tangible support.
Partner with Caring Network to Make a Difference
We disarm abortion in the state of Illinois which has more abortions per capita than any other state in the Midwest. We take what for many is an overwhelming and painful issue, and turn it into a daily opportunity for love and grace. But we need all the help we can get!
Contact us today so we can show you how to educate your congregation. Our church coordinator is ready to help you start partnering with Caring Network and learn how to equip your church, involve your church, engage your neighbors and transform your community . . . for life!
