AFL Through the Years
1966
The Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Harte, AZ founded Episcopalians for Life, the precursor to Anglicans for Life.
1983-1984
The National Organization of Episcopalians for Life (NOEL) Articles of Incorporation are adopted and the first board of directors convened.
1996
NOEL headquarters moved to St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley, PA.
1998
Georgette Forney is hired as the Executive Director of NOEL.
2000
NOEL’s website and Prayer Team established.
2002
Georgette Forney co-founded the Silent No More Awareness Campaign.
2005
Declaration of Life statement adopted and NOEL received the 501 (c)3 status.
2006
NOEL changes the ministry name to Anglicans For Life.
2009
Lobbied the ACNA to include the Sanctity of Life Declaration in the founding Canons (unanimously approved).
2010
AFL published the first adult education program.
2014
Planted the Canadian Division of AFL.
2016
Held the first Life SUMMIT event in Virginia.
2019
Held the first Youth SUMMIT event in Virginia and published the Abundant Life: You Were Made for More educational program.