An unexpected pregnancy can be scary. It’s normal to feel lost and alone and even a little afraid. Find a place of belonging in a support group for single and pregnant women.
What is Walking with Moms in Need?
Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide initiative developed by the USCCB to increase support for pregnant and parenting mother facing difficult situations.
For more information go to: archkck.org/prolife/walking-with-moms
Archdiocesan Support Group Locations
JOHNSON COUNTY (SOUTHERN) REGION:
Church of the Ascension
- 9510 W. 127th St.
- Contact: Sue Leick
- Email: sleick390@gmail.com
Holy Trinity
- 13615 W. 92nd St.
- Contact: Nancy
- Email: nancycfkn@gmail.com
LAWRENCE REGION:
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
- 1234 Kentucky St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Contact: Suzy Novotny
- Email: snovotny47@gmail.com
Embrace Grace Promotional Videos
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Love BoX Testimony
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My Unplanned Pregnancy (Amy Ford's Story)
Miranda's story
Our dream for the pro-love movement
Embrace Grace Team Roles
Parish Resources
There are many ways to get involved with this wonderful ministry!
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- How to Start an Embrace Grace Support Group at Your Parish - prayerfully consider if your parish should begin a support group
- Parish Promotional Plan - how your parish can help by either starting a group or promoting groups at nearby parishes
- Tips to Present to Your Pastor - helpful information to share with your pastor if considering starting a group at your parish
- Materials Needed for Parish Participation - list of items that are needed to begin the program along with pricing.
- What is a Love Box? - an explanation of what a Love Box is; what it contains and who it is intended for.
- Talking Points - to help educate others about Embrace Grace and how it works.
- Promotional Items:
Host a "Love Box Packing" Party
What is a "Love Box Packing" Party?
- A "Love Box Packing" Party is an event that brings together parishioners to construct “Love Boxes” which are given to single, pregnant women who may be abortion-minded or who are just in need of support.
- Each box has a personal invitation to a church hosted support group as well as some other meaningful items to offer single and pregnant moms hope (onesie that says “Greatest Gift Ever!”, journal & pen, book filled with testimonies from other women who’ve been in her shoes and a handwritten note from someone with encouraging words).
- The boxes can be kept at the parish for parishioners who learn of a woman who is single and pregnant. They also can be given to one of the host parishes to distribute.
- The event can be open to all parishioners but hosted by specific ministries such as Women’s Ministry, Mothers of Young Children, Respect Life, Social Concerns…
- It can be a social event which can include some light eats and refreshments.
- The Pro-Life Office can help provide details, instructions and materials for the event.
Check out THIS VIDEO which further explains a "Share the Love" Party!
Want to learn more about "Love Boxes"? Check these videos out:
How Does Embrace Grace Work?
Check out this video for a glimpse
of the Embrace Grace Ministry!
Mission
To inspire and equip the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families.
Vision
For every girl with an unplanned pregnancy to have a church to go to for spiritual, emotional and physical support.
Want to Help single pregnant women choose life?
The Archdiocese has launched three Embrace Grace Support Groups in Lawrence & JoCo so women know we are here for them and their baby too.
The goal of the Pro-Life Office is to have at least one Embrace Grace Support Group in each of the eight regions of the Archdiocese.









