The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
brings the moral power of religious communities to bear to insure reproductive
choice through education and advocacy. The Coalition seeks to give
clear voice to the reproductive issues of people of color, those living
in poverty, and other underserved populations.
Contact Information:
The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
P.O. Box 82204
Columbus, Ohio 43202
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of these publications, email us at ohiorcrc@sbcglobal.net or call us
at 614-221-3636 (central Ohio area) or 800-587-2330 (elsewhere
in Ohio).
Sermons:
Christian Perspective As Christians, who strive to follow Jesus, we can and must be both compassionate and pro-choice.
Jewish Perspective When we as Jews advocate for reproductive freedom, we are pursuing justice for women and seeking
We're Pro-Choice Because Of Our Faith Remarks delivered by Reverend Carlton W. Veazey, Pres. and CEO, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, at the March for Women’s Lives in Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 25, 2004.
We're Pro-Choice Because We Have A VisionThe Reverend Dr. Katherine Hancock Ragsdale, former chair of the Coalition board, told the 1 million-plus pro-choice marchers that clergy stand with them—“not in spite of our faith but because of it.”
"Hard Choices"
By Reverend Barbara Gerlach, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington D.C.
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Speak Out! Series:
Our new Speak Out series offers suggestions
for positive pro-choice religious action and leadership in
public debates and policy making.
Emergency Contraception: A Sound Moral Choice
Most faith groups consider using birth control and bringing children into the world with planning and preparation to be morally responsible.
Believe It: Religious Americans Are Pro-Choice
This one page overview of religious support for choice in the United
States is a great addition to a letter to your representative or local
newspaper editor
We Remember
This strong statement affirming the necessity of reproductive freedom
is signed by African American women who are leaders in churches,the political
arena, and the reproductive choice movement.
We Affirm National Religious Organizations' Statements on Reproductive Choice
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of these publications, email us at ohiorcrc@sbcglobal.net or call us
at 614-221-3636 (central Ohio area) or 800-587-2330 (elsewhere
in Ohio).
Ohio Resources:
Prayerfully Pro-Choice,
A pamphlet describing the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive
Choice and its activities, and how to join.
Faced with a Crisis Pregnancy?,
A pamphlet describing the All Options Counseling Service
of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.
If you would like to order printed versions
of these publications, email us at ohiorcrc@sbcglobal.net or call us
at 614-221-3636 (central Ohio area) or 800-587-2330 (elsewhere
in Ohio).