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Fifty Years Post-Roe, Anglicans and Episcopalians Diverge on Abortion
The Episcopal Church and Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) continue to diverge in social policy and theological belief surrounding bodily autonomy and the sanctity of human life.
Telemedicine: A Good Thing Used for Evil
By: By Julie Grimstad I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the finalword in reality. This is...
Remembering Our 39th Anniversary and Bishop Rodgers
In November of 2005, Anglicans For Life (previously known as NOEL) hosted a lovely dinner during the Hope and a Future Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. This was an event that paved the way to the founding of the Anglican Church in North America.
Offering Abortion Travel Benefits Is an Act of Discrimination
After the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed the States to restrict abortions, some employers have trumpeted that they will pay an employee’s travel expenses (companion expenses included) if she must travel more than so many miles to terminate a pregnancy.
20 Years of Being Silent No More
I recently received a phone call from a woman who contacted the Silent No More Awareness Campaign to say ‘thank you’ for helping her face the truth of her abortion experience. She had seen two women at a March for Life event carrying the “I Regret My Abortion” signs associated with the Silent No More Awareness Campaign.
Meet the Christmas Card Design Contest Winner!
This summer, we hosted the inaugural AFL Christmas Card design contest. The contest, which is open to all Anglican students, gives students the opportunity to submit their original artwork. This year’s theme was Luke 2:1-20.
Church’s Unique “Garden” Provides Healing
Anglican priest Fr. Steve Kelley and his wife Lorita have been uniquely called to serve St. John Lutheran Church in Roanoke, VA. Lorita contacted Anglicans For Life to share news of their church’s Remberance Garden project in hopes that additional Anglican churches would be interested in replicating their efforts.
Seeing the Sanctity of Life as a Mission Field
By: Canon Georgette Forney, AFL President The Great Commandment – Matthew 22:36-39 The Pharisees asked Jesus,...
AFL Announces Life SUMMIT 2023
Anglicans For Life (AFL) and ACNA’s Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic invites you and your church to attend Life SUMMIT 2023. This three-day event is focused on the Sanctity of Life.
November Events
November is a busy month as we celebrate Thanksgiving and as many of us begin to plan for Christmas. It is also a month in which many people take the time to learn about the needs of vulnerable children and how we, as Christians, are called to meet those needs.