Celebrate Life – Grassroots and Sidewalk Advocacy

Celebrate Life

Grassroots and Sidewalk Advocacy

Have you ever wondered what people really think about the radical abortion laws we have in Oregon? This is an opportunity to challenge yourself, educate your community about the realities of abortion in Oregon, and if nothing else, plant a seed with your neighbors.

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WAYS TO HELP

To change the culture, we must get involved in our own local communities.

Get connected with your local Oregon Right to Life Chapter (locate your nearest chapter here).

Can’t find one nearby? Consider starting one! Give us a call at 503-463-8563 to find out more.

Talk to a pro-choice friend or family member about the issue of abortion and the preciousness of all human life.

Make sure to listen to their perspective with compassion and find common ground whenever you can.

For help with communicating effectively about abortion, check out this article and these Equal Rights Institute Quick Response videos.

Take an hour to go visit your neighbors, ask them what they think of Oregon’s radical abortion policies, and open up a conversation. Click here to download our Door-Knocking Script & Best Practices. 

If you’d like to be more strategic in your door-knocking adventure, email celebratelife@ortl.org to request an i360 account. Using this app will help you go door-knocking at households that are more likely to be persuadable.

Make sure people in your community hear the pro-life message!

You can also post or hand out flyers about the abortion pill and pregnancy resource centers outside a local abortion facility, or post flyers about abortion pill reversal in your community.

Here’s a printable flyer you can use. You can also email celebratelife@ortl.org to request door hangers via mail, or use our printable flyers

Consider advocating for moms and the unborn outside a local abortion facility.

  • Note: Sidewalk advocacy is NOT the same as protesting! When doing sidewalk advocacy, always talk to moms and families with kindness and compassion, and be sure that any signs or t-shirts you bring also convey a positive message of support and love. 

Sidewalk advocacy can be a little intimidating, and there are some things to keep in mind to ensure a peaceful and law-abiding experience. We highly recommend getting in touch with your local ORTL chapter to provide support and help you navigate any concerns.

Locate your nearest chapter here.

Check out these resources for further help.

Every year, a million lives are lost to abortion in the United States. Our culture routinely commodifies and devalues human life. As pro-life advocates, we want to  change the culture into one that loves and supports all moms and every child, born or unborn. And we can’t do that alone.

This month, commit to praying that the unborn will be protected from abortion; that loving resources and support will be available for all for moms; and that our state (and nation) will recognize that every human life is to be cherished and safeguarded.

You can pray by yourself, and you can also get your community involved.

Consider holding a silent prayer vigil outside your local abortion facility or at your church.

  • Note: This is a great time to get your church actively involved in pro-life ministry if it isn’t already!