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Are you single and pregnant?   You are not alone!

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.

Embrace Grace Support Groups for single, pregnant women is a new addition to our Walking With Moms in Need Ministry.  This 12 week faith-based curriculum gives our parishes another tool to love and encourage single and pregnant young women and their families. Women experiencing unexpected pregnancies will receive practical, spiritual, and emotional support through the Embrace Grace groups.
 
Through a message of love, we are helping women see that they can have their baby and their dreams too! Being pro-life is more than a stance, a belief system, a vote.  It is also an action, the boots on the ground, the hands and feet of Jesus, the church. That’s being pro-love. Together, we can make abortion unthinkable.
 
The Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office is offering Embrace Grace Support Groups throughout the Archdiocese.  The goal is to have a minimum of one group in each of the 8 regions.  There are two study groups established in Douglas County and one just now launching in Southern Johnson County.

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

What is Walking with Moms in Need?

Archdiocesan Support Group Locations

JOHNSON COUNTY (SOUTHERN) REGION:

Church of the Ascension

Holy Trinity

LAWRENCE REGION:

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Archdiocesan Support Group Locations

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

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Embrace Grace Team Roles

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Embrace Grace Volunteer Roles

Parish Resources

There are many ways to get involved with this wonderful ministry!

Parish Resources

Host a "Share the Love" Party

What is a "Share the Love" Party?

  • A "Share the Love" 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:

Host a "Share the Love Party"
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How Does Embrace Grace Work?

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How Does Embrace Grace Work?

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.  

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