Pro-life citizens from around the state are planning activities to commemorate the sad anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Thousands of Missourians will be boarding buses to head to Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life. Several Missouri Right to Life chapters will also have events in their communities.
If you are unable to travel to Washington, please attend a local event to acknowledge the lives lost due to Roe v Wade decision.
March for Life Bus Trips
January 23-25 St. Louis metro area: Travel to Washington, D.C. on one of our Missouri Life Caravan buses leaving from throughout the St. Louis metro area. These buses still have room. Click here for more information.
To send off the Caravan, there will be a rally on Saturday, January 22 at the foot of the Arch at 9:00 am. We will have speakers from Silent No More, as well as Missouri Right to Life and clergy.
January 22-25 Sedalia: 2011 Right to Life Trip to Washington D.C. arranged by the Sedalia Chapter of Missouri Right to Life. Charter bus will leave from Concordia at 6 a.m. and pick up passengers in Sedalia and Kingdom City on the way to D.C. For more information email dfall@gogremlins.com or call 660-221-6138
January 21-25 Washington, MO: The bus from the East Central Chapter MRL Chapter in Washington, MO will leave Friday, Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m. from Borgia High School and return at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Seats are still available, please email bill.gegg@att.net for more information.
January 24 Washington, DC: While in D.C. everyone is welcome to attend a legislative meeting on the morning of the 24th with Sen. Roy Blunt, Congressman Todd Akin (2nd District); Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (4th District) and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (9th District). Schedule for the meeting will be posted on the Missouri Right to Life website within the next week.
Community Events
Saturday, January 15, Troy, MO: Lincoln County will be having the annual Pro-Life Vigil Saturday January 15, 2011. It will be at St Stephens Methodist Church beginning at 7:00pm. St Stephens is in Troy on Hwy 47 near Walmart.
Sunday, January 23, Monroe City: We are having a candlelight prayer service and march on Jan. 23rd. It will be in the K of C hall in Monroe City and begin with an interdenominational prayer service at 5:00 pm. We will then march carrying candles and crosses to the railroad tracks and back to the hall. Then we will have refreshments.
Monday, January 24, Washington and Union: There will be a Sidewalk Candlelight Vigil beginning at 5 pm at the corner of Jefferson and 4th Sts in Washington and also in Union at the town square.
Monday, January 24, Kansas City: from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Missouri Right to Life has organized the Annual Kansas City Prayer Vigil for Life at the Federal Court House, Ilus Davis Plaza, 400 9th St., Kansas City, MO. Join fellow pro-lifers to show your support for life and to pray for the success and safe travel of the March for Life pilgrims!
Monday, January 24, Warrensburg: Candlelight Children’s Memorial Service on Monday, January 24, 2011, which will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 300 South Ridgeview Drive in Warrensburg. The service will begin at 7 pm. Chaplain (Lt. Colonel) William A. Bartoul is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
Monday, January 24, Sedalia: There will be a rally at 12:00 noon at the Pettis County Courthouse. Former Representative and pro-life activist Therese Sander will be the speaker.