Reproductive Justice & Our Faith: Ground, Grow, & Act in 2022!

With indications that Roe v Wade may be overturned, and knowing that abortion and reproductive care have long been inaccessible to many communities, our faith compels us to take action for reproductive rights, health, and justice. Many of you and your congregations are already taking courageous action and speaking prophetically; more are needed in this shared work, now and in the future. 

Side With Love and the Unitarian Universalist Ministers’ Association are partnering to support all religious professionals in grounding more deeply in a theology of Reproductive Justice, including providing resources for leading worship. Together, we invite all religious professionals to: 

1.) Participate in "Our Calling to Reproductive Justice: A Webinar for Religious Professionals" (Tuesday, Jan 11, 3-4:30pm ET), to reflect on our history and theology related to reproductive justice, how this work connects with ongoing pastoral care needs, and what strategies and action(s) can be most helpful. Led by Revs. Rob Keithan and Darcy Baxter. Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/9uZj_fJNpk2RBWGhuKnekQ2.

2.) If you haven't already, sign up to host a Reproductive Justice Sunday (suggested date: January 23, to coincide with the Roe v Wade anniversary, although you may choose any date that works for your congregation). Sign up to receive free-use videos and liturgical resources, to be published online by January 17 (all videos will include captioning and downloadable versions). Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/IpTuERSqJ0OUUfhuFh2HHA2.  

3.) Submit your own poetry, reflections, litanies, rituals, and stories for all ages to be included in our online Reproductive Justice worship resource guide! Submissions may be video or written; videos will be captioned for final use. These may include your new or past writings. By submitting, you agree to allow your words to be used freely by any congregation. Email submissions to Rev. Ashley Horan at ahoran@uua.org by January 6. 

We are grateful for the pastoral and prophetic work so many of you are already doing to ensure access to abortion care and to more broadly live into the vision of Reproductive Justice. We are grateful to be in this important work together.

In faith,

Rev. Ashley Horan

Organizing Strategy Director

Side With Love