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March for Life’s New Logo

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March for Life’s New Logo

 

mfl-roseThis year marks the 41st annual March for Life (MfL), and I am very excited to announce that we have developed a new logo for the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. It is our belief and hope that our new logo bridges our history and our future—and we’d like to hear what you think about it, too.

inside capitol 1977In the early days of the March for Life, and up until security requirements on Capitol Hill stopped the effort, young marchers would personally deliver red roses to legislators in their Hill offices. The roses symbolized the lives of the unborn and were also meant to encourage Members to support policies that protected and built a culture of life.

There is a lot to a red rose; red is a symbol of mourning. We are saddened and always remember the 55 million unique American lives that have been lost to abortion in the past 41 years. Yet a red rose is also a sign of life and love! Our new logo revamps the red rose that has been the symbol of the March for Life for these past 41 years. We believe it conveys life, love, and hope.

You’ll notice the new logo encompasses a mother and child. We march for moms and babies. Abortion not only snuffs out a life filled with potential, it harms a mother emotionally, psychologically and physically.  We embrace every woman and child with hope for happier tomorrows.

We hope that you like our new logo and what it stands for, but even more, we hope to see you at the MfL in two weeks! Stay tuned in the days ahead for more exciting announcements!

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Related Events

There are many events happening around Washington, D.C. surrounding the March for Life.  These events are not sponsored by the March for Life, but we wanted to make you aware of them during your trip to the Nation’s Capital.  

You can also see if your Congressman is hosting a reception for Marchers.  This is a great opportunity to visit Capitol Hill after the March for Life and encourage your Congressman or Senator to support policies that protect and defend life!  For a listing, click HERE.  To add an event, please email info@marchforlife.org. 

Monday, January 20

Three Year Memorial Rally and Walk

Prayer outside clinic begins at 8:00 A.M. Walk begins at 9:30 A.M.

Germantown (Maryland) Reproductive Health Services

In past years, late-term abortionist Le Roy Carhart has stayed away during the week of the March for Life, but this year he is open for business.  Come walk with us through the community and be part of the public witness against these horrific late term abortions that are still “legal” here in Maryland.  Contact Susan Abel at pabel1@msn.com for more information.

15th Annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference 

9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Georgetown University

The conference will feature:  keynote address will be given by Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University; panel on “Publicly Pro-Life: Why Abortion Isn’t a Private Issue;” and several breakout sessions featuring leaders of the pro-life movement.

Human Life International – Seminar with Bryan Clowes

3:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M.

Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

Bryan Clowes will be leading two seminars on various pro-life topics.  For more information, contact bclowes@hle.org.

Tuesday, January 21

Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood

8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M 

1108 16th St NW Washington, D.C.

2014 SFLA National Conference – Students for Life of America 

9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The 2014 SFLA National Conference is a one-day event that provides education, training, and networking opportunities with pro-life students from across America and national leaders who all know just how vital this pro-life generation is to abolishing abortion in our lifetime.  The conference will be held at First Baptist Church of Glenarden – 600 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.

Advocates and Lawyers for Life Reception – AUL

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

655 15th St NW, Suite 410, Washington, D.C. 20005

Law Students, Attorneys, and Pro-Life Friends: Join AUL and Oklahoma State Attorney General Scott Pruit for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception the evening before the Marchfor Life at the AUL offices in downtown Washington, D.C.

To RSVP, please contact cindy.key@aul.org

Stand for Life Reception – Beltway Right to Life

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th Street NW, Washington

Beltway Right to Life welcomes the national pro-life community to Washington D.C. with a “Stand for Life” Reception on January 21st at Buffalo Billiards near Dupont Circle. 

National Prayer Vigil for Life

6:30 – 9:30 (prayer all night)

National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

The vigil schedule includes the Opening Mass celebrated in the Great Upper Church. Prayer continues throughout the night with the National Rosary for Life, Night Prayer and Holy Hours for Life. The following morning, the prayer vigil concludes with Morning Prayer, Benediction and the Closing Mass the next morning (7:30 am)

Uniendo nuestras voces

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Harris Theatre on the campus of George Mason University

Uniendo nuestras voces is a rally in Spanish for the purpose of inviting Latinos into further integration into the pro-life movement. It will include talks by Alejandro Bermudez, renowned journalist from EWTN, and Aurora Tinajero, Director of Spanish Ministry at the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas, Inc. The rally will also include a concert by the Joan Sanchez & Rio Poderoso band. 

Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the event. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit latinosporlavida.com

Life is Very Good Evening of Prayer – Catholic Diocese of Arlington

7:30pm-10:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm

The Evening of Prayer will be an opportunity to pray for the success of the March for Life in changing our hearts and those of others in this country.

    (including Eucharistic Adoration and confessions)

    Featuring: Matt Maher Band, Mary Bielski and Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

    Tickets: $15 each. Reserved seating in order of payment.

    Pro-Life Rally – Catholic Underground and Paul J. Kim

    7:00 P.M.  – 10:00 P.M

    St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Bernadette Church and St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church

    As you make your plans to celebrate and defend life this year in the nation’s capital, please join us for a night of prayer, worship, and celebration in this event’s 4th year.  Many thanks to the CFR’s, Paul J. Kim and St. Catherine Laboure Parish for making this event possible!  

    Wednesday, January 22

    National Memorial for the Preborn and their Mothers and Fathers – Priests for Life

    7:30 a.m

    Beginning wtih a Mass at 7:30 a.m., this interdenominational service will take place from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Admission is free, no tickets are required, and large groups are welcome.  The prayer service is sponsored by The National Pro-Life Religious Council, The National Pro-Life Center on Ca
    pitol Hill, Faith and Action, Priests for Life, and Gospel of Life Ministries.      It will be held at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, 1776 D St., NW (18th and D St) on the morning of Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

    Life is Very Good MORNING RALLY – Catholic Diocese of Arlington

    The Morning Rally will prepare us to take to the streets of Washington D.C. to make our voices heard as we proclaim the gospel of life. 

      9:00am-12:00pm, doors open at 8:00am

      (including Mass and confessions)
      Featuring: Josh Blakesley Band, Mary Bielski and Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR
      Tickets $10 each. Reserved seating in order of payment.
      Optional Chick-Fil-A lunch to go: $6.50 each

      Youth Rally and Mass for Life – Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

      7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

      Verizon Center and DC Armory

      Once again the Archdiocese of Washington will host the Youth Rally and Mass for Life on the morning of the National March. The event will be held at the Verizon Center and the DC Armory, both in Washington, DC.

      All tickets have now been reserved. If you would like the opportunity to be put on a waiting list, please contact Michelle Carper at mcarper@adw.org or 301-853-4555.

      ProLifeCon – Family Research Council

      8:30 a.m.

      Pro-life internet activists will gather at Family Research Council headquarters on January 22nd, 2014 for ProLifeCon, the premier conference for the online pro-life community. The event will feature experts and legislators that will inform audiences about the cutting edge of the pro-life movement and provide ways to make a difference on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and the rest of the online world. 

      Meet and Greet with Rick Santorum and Family, with the Duggar Family

      8:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

      Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Congressional A, Lobby Level

      Breakfast pastries and drinks will be served; complimentary ticket required.  Please contact Shelly Ahlersmeyer at shelly@patriotvoices.com or 574-551-3474 for more information.

      Adult and Family Rally & Mass – Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

      9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

      Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington, D.C.

      Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington and the Association of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities 

      Meet & Greet – 40 Days for Life 

      10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

      Hyatt Regency Hotel, Capitol Hill

      400 New Jersey Avenue, NW

      Washington, DC 20001

      Located in Regency B on the Ballroom Level

      Come enjoy a light breakfast and meet the entire National 40 Days for Life Team at our meet & greet just prior to the March for Life at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Capitol Hill.

      Peace and ALL Life Meetup – Life Matters

      11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

      In front of Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

      The second annual Peace & ALL Life Meetup and March group is bringing a consistent voice of support for life, human rights and dignity to the March for Life 2014!  The meetup is to promote solidarity amongst our groups, promote connections and networking, and a great opportunity for a photo op (and for press to find us!).  Please join us, whether you’re an individual looking for your niche in the pro-life movement, or you’re with an organization who would like to join with us to share our love and support of EVERY human being’s life!  For more information, email Aimee@LifeMattersJournal.org.

      Silent No More Awareness Campaign  

      Women and men from the Silent No More Awareness Campaign will share their abortion stories in front of the US Supreme Court immediately following the March for Life rally, from 2:30 until 5:30pm. For more information email mail@SilentNoMore.com or call 412-749-0455.

      Screening of “40” Documentary

      Reception at 2:00 P.M.; Screening begins at 3:00 P.M.

      Heritage Foundation, Van Andel Center and Lehrman Auditorium

      “40” presents abortion as the most important human rights issue of our time, and addresses some of the strongest arguments for the pro-choice position such as when life begins and “it’s my body, my choice,” countered by pro-life answers from a wide array of pro-life activists, leaders and youth. See the trailer and the March for Life segment at www.the40film.com.

      Thursday, January 24

      Affirming Life Leadership Networking Event

      10:30 A.M. – noon

      Catholic Information Center, 1501 K Street, NW, Washington, DC

      “Supporting Parents Carrying to Term after Unexpected Prenatal Diagnosis”: Join us for coffee, conversation and a preview of new resources from the Archdiocese of Washington’s Department of Special Needs Ministries and Department of Life Issues.  RSVP by calling 301-853-4560.

       

      Author Event: “Abuse of Discretion: The Inside Story of Roe v. Wade”

      12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

      Heritage Foundation Lehrman Auditorium

      Based on 20 years of research, including an examination of the papers of eight of the nine Justices who voted in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, Abuse of Discretion is a critical review of the behind-the-scenes deliberations that went into the Supreme Court’s abortion decisions and how the mistakes made by the Justices in 1971-1973 have led to the turmoil we see today in legislation, politics, and public health. 

      Ongoing

      9 Days for Life – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

      January 18-26, 2014

      On January 22, 2014 our nation will remember the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

      Since that tragic decision, more than 55 million children’s lives have been lost to abortion, and the lives of millions of their parents have been shattered.

      In prayerful recognition, “Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” will take place January 18-26, 2014.

       

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      JEANNE MONAHAN’S STATEMENT ON RNC MEMBERS ATTENDING MARCH FOR LIFE

       

      The March for Life welcomes the news from the Republican National Committee that they will postpone their winter meeting so that members may attend and participate in the March on January 22nd. We are pleased that the Chairman Reince Priebus recognizes the importance of the life issue and has given it priority in the Committee’s calendar. We at March for Life encourage everyone to attend the March to show their support for life, and in particular for adoption, the theme of this year’s event. 

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      15 Days of Life: Know Your Plaintiffs – Dr. James Dobson and Family Talk

      In light of the Obama Administration arguing that even Catholic nuns are not religious enough to be granted an exception to their anti-conscience mandate it seems more and more that the solution lies with the U.S. Supreme Court as well as the U.S. Congress.  As the cases continue we will continue to highlight some of the plaintiffs fighting for their religious liberty.

      Dr. James Dobson provides sound biblical advice on Christian marriages, families and parenting through the ministry of Family Talk’s radio program.   To reduce Dr. Dobson to one organization though does him a disservice, as in his work with multiple family organizations he has had more impact on the social conservative movement in the United States than any other leader.  In 1977 he founded Focus on the Family and from that perch helped create other organizations such as Alliance Defending Freedom and the Family Research Council.   Dr. Dobson and his equally devout wife, Shirley, have two children, Danae and Ryan.  Ryan Dobson (born in California in 1970), who graduated from Biola University in La Mirada, California, is a public speaker, specializing on issues relating to youth and the pro-life movement. He was adopted by the Dobsons and is an ardent supporter of adoption, especially adoption of troubled children.   Both Dr. Dobson and his son Ryan are featured speakers at the 2014 March for Life.

      Without a doubt Dr. Dobson has lived his life adhering to biblical standards, and expected the same from the organizations he was associated with.  Dr. James Dobson and his ministry, Family Talk, filed a lawsuit in December 2013 in the U.S. District Court in Denver challenging the Obama administration’s abortion pill mandate. The lawsuit, brought by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP, asks the court to invalidate the requirement that Family Talk cause its third party administrator to provide abortion-inducing drugs and devices to Family Talk employees.  From the press release:

      “We believe that every human life, from the moment of conception, is sacred and a gift from God, and we cannot cooperate with this immoral mandate without violating our most deeply held religious beliefs,” said Dr. Dobson, Family Talk’s founder and president.

      As a Christian ministry, Family Talk’s self-insured health plan excludes coverage of abortion-inducing drugs and devices. If Family Talk does not comply with the mandate’s requirements by May 1, 2014, it will be subject to fines up to $36,500 per employee annually. 

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      Keep Calm and March for Life

      “Keep Calm and Carry On” and its many iterations have become ubiquitous across the Internet and our culture.  I’ll admit, some of them I don’t really get.  Don’t get me wrong, I love cupcakes, but “Keep Calm and Cupcake on?”

      We’ve become accustomed to so many different versions, that the origins of “Keep Calm and Carry On” have been diminished.  So here’s a quick history lesson – in 1939, leading up to World War II, the slogan was the third in a series of three motivational posters intended to encourage and raise the morale of the British people faced with the threat of looming air attacks on major British cities.  The poster reemerged in 2000 when it was discovered in a box of used books bought at an auction by a bookstore owner.

      If you follow the news and our culture, you’re aware of the good news and bad news.  Around Thanksgiving, the March for Life blog highlighted many developments
      pro-lifers can be thankful for this year.  As we’ve also noted on our blog, state legislatures have taken the lead in passing life affirming measures: 69 in 2013, 38 in 2012, and 70 in 2011.  And while the country did see a decrease in the number and rate of abortions in the latest CDC data for 2010 from the prior year, we know that any abortion is one too many.  There is A LOT of work that needs to be done.

      While it may be tempting to throw in the towel with our culture at times, we must redouble our efforts this year in working to protect each and every unborn child and in fostering a culture that embraces life.  As we recognize Sanctity of Human Life month, we want to encourage you to “Keep Calm and March for Life.”  Participating in the March for Life is one way of making your voice heard.  On January 22, whether you are in Washington, D.C. for the March for Life, or supporting the Marchers from home, stay steadfast in your support of life. 

      You’ll be hearing more from us in the coming months as we seek to inspire, educate, and equip you to make a difference for life in your community.  We want you to “march on” from D.C. back to your homes, communities, churches, and schools and make an impact.  And don’t forget you can be a positive influence to your friends and family through social media!  Be sure to participate in the “Why We March” social media campaign in the next few weeks, and stay tuned for more announcements.  And above all, “Keep Calm and March for Life.”