Anglicans For Life logo with registered mark

History

AFL Through the Years

Portrait of the Rt. Rev. Joseph Harte

1966

The Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Harte, AZ founded Episcopalians for Life, the precursor to Anglicans for Life.

NOEL supporters holding a sign at the March for Life

1983-1984

The National Organization of Episcopalians for Life (NOEL) Articles of Incorporation are adopted and the first board of directors convened.

Saint Stephen's Church

1996

NOEL headquarters moved to St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley, PA.

Georgette Forney headshot

1998

Georgette Forney is hired as the Executive Director of NOEL.

NOEL logo

2000

NOEL’s website and Prayer Team established.

Founders of SNM holding "I regret my abortion" signs

2002

Georgette Forney co-founded the Silent No More Awareness Campaign.

Nonprofit gold emblem

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).

Project Life program logo

2010

AFL published the first adult education program.

2014

Planted the Canadian Division of AFL.

Life SUMMIT logo

2016

Held the first Life SUMMIT event in Virginia.

Students holding pro-life signs at the March for Life

2019

Held the first Youth SUMMIT event in Virginia and published the Abundant Life: You Were Made for More educational program.