SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

Because we believe that it is essential for people of religious faith to visibly demonstrate their support of women's reproductive freedom, we offer opportunities for both laypersons and members of the clergy to be a religious voice for choice.

All Options Counseling

Pro-choice clergy provide counseling to women and couples experiencing an unwelcome or problem pregnancy. Our counseling hotline can be reached by calling (612) 870-0974 in the Twin Cities or 1-800-925-8242 from elsewhere in Minnesota. Click here for more information about counseling.

Appreciation Ceremonies for Clinic Staff

Every year we host clinic appreciation ceremonies to provide morale support to staff members at women’s reproductive health centers. Our ceremonies are attended by clergy, Board members, and friends of the Religious Coalition. We provide refreshments, messages from clergy, encouragement, and an opportunity for the staff to talk to religious pro-choice supporters. If you would like us to host an Appreciation Ceremony for your staff, please contact us at

(612) 870-0974.

Peaceful Presence

We stand in non-confrontational and pastoral Peaceful Presence outside reproductive health clinics in support of their work, their staff, and their patients to demonstrate in non-violent ways that people of faith support access to safe, legal abortions. Peaceful Presence is a strategy of silent witnessing and non-engagement. Supporters (clergy and lay people) silently hold signs with our message “Pro Family, Pro Faith, Pro Choice.” For more information on how you may participate please contact us at outreach[at]mnrcrc.org.