Category Archives: News Coverage

Religious Left Emergency ‘Unlikely,’ Polling Expert Says

RCRC leader quoted in analysis of the prospects for a resurgence of the religious left.

Unthinkable: What If Roe Is Overturned?

RCRC’s Southern Program director and others comment on the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned

An Interfaith Group of Clergy is ‘Blessing’ New and Existing Abortion Clinics

Clinic blessing by RCRC asserts progressive religious support for reproductive freedom

Interview in Colorlines: Q&A with Dr. Willie Parker, one of the South’s few abortion providers and member of the RCRC board

Our Jewish beliefs call us to advocate for reproductive rights

Two Washington, D.C., Jewish leaders explain their faith-based support of reproductive freedom

Encountering Spirit: A Ritual of Blessing for an Abortion Clinic

An RCRC leader’s blog post describes feeling uplifted by RCRC’s interfaith ceremony at a Planned Parenthood health center

Lawmakers vow to defund Planned Parenthood

The interfaith blessing of a Planned Parenthood health center is a counterpoint to congressional discussion about defunding Planned Parenthood

Religious Leaders Bless Planned Parenthood Health Center And Its Mission

At a time of political and religious conservatism, RCRC and Planned Parenthood gather diverse faith leaders supporting reproductive health, rights and justice on religions and moral grounds

Despite criticism from conservatives, faith leaders bless new Planned Parenthood facility

Article in Baptist News Global about RCRC and Planned Parenthood’s 01/10/17 Interfaith Unity Ceremony

More Than 20 Faith Leaders Bless Planned Parenthood’s New D.C. Clinic

Local news story covering the various religious traditions in the RCRC-Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington ceremony of unity recognizing the health center and its mission as sacred

This Bible Belt Abortion Provider Is Looking Beyond Trump

Interview with Dr. Willie Parker, a member of RCRC’s Board of Directors