Shine your light internally and externally, sharing how your congregation is a safe place for pregnant mothers. Your support will give them hope to raise their baby. Walk with them should they decide adoption is their choice. During this special time you and your church are there as their child develops and they prepare for this next stage in life.
How do you do this?
- The pastor reviews the program carefully recommending it to church leaders.
- The congregational leaders review and approve the program.
- The leaders share the program with the congregation for approval.
- The pastor submits the Congregational House of Refuge agreement.
- The pastor reads a commitment statement in worship twice a year.
- The congregation gets involved through mentoring, praying, and providing a representative to handle the program details.
- The congregation is listed on a locator map of other Lutheran congregations engaged in this program.
CHR Program Guide
- Download | Option One: CHR Program Guide – Reader Spreads (This option prints in two-page 8.5″ x 11″ spreads to use in page sequence.)
- Download | Option Two: CHR Program Guide – Printer Spreads (This option prints in two-page 8.5″ x 11″ booklet form.)
- Download | Option Three: CHR Program Guide – 8.5″ x 11″ Format
CHR Statement
- Download: Congregational House of Refuge Statement
CHR REPRESENTATIVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Download: CHR Representative Position Description
CHR Representative Commissioning and Installation Litany
Pastor, as you have reviewed the program guide, are you are ready to become a Congregational House of Refuge? If YES, click below.
If you are interested in knowing more contact Volunteer Relations.
View Congregational House of Refuge Map in a full screen map.
For those who had an abortion, there is a Word of Hope. 888.217.8679 | word-of-hope.org | info@word-of-hope.org
Lutherans For Life Resources
This program was inspired by the Love Life House of Refuge ministry. We thank them for their contributions.
