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RCRC works with spiritual leaders and organizations in local communities to lead interfaith, inclusive rituals of blessing in healthcare facilities and clinics where abortion services are provided.
We affirm that the care and compassion given to pregnant individuals honor their full personhood – a personhood which cannot and must not be diminished for any reason.
We affirm the work of abortion care as sacred.
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Left: Bethesda, Maryland blessing; Austin, Texas blessing
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Can you imagine being yelled at when you go for a medical appointment? Or when you are going to work in a medical facility? Judged and shamed by people who don’t know you or anything about the circumstances of your life?
This happens everyday for patients, patients’ families, and medical staff in healthcare facilities that provide abortion care.
There are some in our society who, in the name of religion, believe they have the right and duty to judge and shame others whose health care and life decisions they do not agree with. Thankfully, the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) amplifies the voices of people of faith who, guided by our religion, honor that reproductive decision-making is a private and personal experience belonging to each individual, and, should they choose, their healthcare providers, their God, and others in their lives.
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Clockwise from top left: Washington, DC blessing; Cleveland, OH blessing; McAllen, Texas blessing; Washington, DC blessing
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To request these free pamphlets for your health clinic, educational center, or place of worship, please go here. We offer these materials nationwide and year-round![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][dt_fancy_image image_id=”37278″ align=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][dt_fancy_title title=”RCRC Clinic Blessing Elements” title_size=”h4″ title_color=”custom” separator_style=”thick” separator_color=”accent” custom_title_color=”#623393″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]
- Diverse Readings of Sacred Texts
- Spiritual Rituals (e.g. prayer, burning of sage, cleansing water, etc.)
- Abortion Storytelling
- Staff Testimonials
- Art
- Poetry
- Music
- Singing
- Dancing
- Group Involvement & Activities (e.g. shared journaling, distributing keepsakes, etc.)
- and more . . .
Each unique blessing is intentionally designed in collaboration with the clinic and local partners and leaders, taking into consideration the larger community context, history, cultural and religious diversity, and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=”violet” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-envelope-o”]If your spiritual community is interested in organizing a Clinic Blessing and becoming a resource for spiritual care and support for patients and staff at clinics, contact us at info@rcrc.org.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][dt_fancy_title title=”In the News” title_size=”h4″ title_color=”custom” separator_style=”thick” separator_color=”accent” custom_title_color=”#623393″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][dt_photos_masonry][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”36688″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/01/29/clergy-gather-to-bless-an-abortion-clinic-which-provides-rare-late-term-abortions-in-bethesda/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”37004″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://religionnews.com/2019/07/11/this-abortion-clinic-is-blessed/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”37258″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://thinkprogress.org/why-a-group-of-clergy-are-blessing-an-abortion-clinic-c715804d1fab/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”36280″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.huffpost.com/entry/interfaith-blessing-planned-parenthood_n_5873a2a0e4b02b5f8589ee75″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”37274″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://valleycentral.com/news/local/faith-leaders-gather-at-abortion-clinic-in-support-of-reproductive-rights”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”37266″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a3azz4/religious-coalition-reproductive-choice-abortion-clinic-blessing”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”1″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ padding_top=”55″ padding_bottom=”55″ bg_repeat=”repeat” full_width_padding_left=”40″ full_width_padding_right=”40″ full_width_margin_top=”0″ full_width_margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1477256289586{margin-bottom: 55px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]
RCRC’s Clergy and Laypeople Proudly Support:
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