ABOUT THE COALITION

Our Mission:

The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice brings the moral power of religious communities to bear to ensure reproductive choice through education and advocacy. The Ohio Religious Coalition seeks to give clear voice to the reproductive issues of people of color, those living in poverty, and other underserved populations.

What we believe:

Ohio Religious Coalition members have great respect for the value of potential human life, while remaining committed to women as responsible moral decision makers. We believe that the key to reducing abortions is to educate and empower individuals to prevent unwelcome pregnancies. We oppose efforts to establish by law one religious perspective on reproductive choice above all others and thereby limit the free exercise of religion by all.

We define reproductive choice in the broadest possible sense. Although the widely understood definition of “choice” applies to abortion, we believe that reproductive choice encompasses the many choices that people make about how and whether to become parents. Therefore, we faithfully support comprehensive sexuality education, family planning, contraception, and other reproductive health services, as well as maintaining that abortion can be a morally responsible choice. We also support living wage jobs, affordable housing, child care, and access to health care as vital services that empower women who would like to become parents.

What we are:

We are an affiliate of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, a national organization with headquarters in Washington, D. C. We are a statewide coalition of religious organizations that believe that a woman should have the freedom to make reproductive choices according to her own religious and moral values.

How we can be reached:

The Ohio Religious Coalition’s office is in Columbus, Ohio.
The Director of the Ohio Religious Coalition is Barbara Avery.
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 82204, Columbus, Ohio 43202.
Our telephone numbers are: 614-221-3636 (Columbus area) and 800-587-2330 (toll-free in Ohio).
Our email address is: ohiorcrc@sbcglobal.net.

Member organizations of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice:

The Ohio Religious Coalition is an affiliate of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice which has over 40 religious denominations and faith groups. The Ohio Coalition Board is made up of representatives of RCRC member organizations in Ohio and of persons elected by the Board from the community for their expertise.