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About
KRCRC
WHO
WE ARE / WHAT WE DO / HOW
WE ARE ORGANIZED / OUR HISTORY / OUR
SYMBOL / OUR BROCHURE
WHO
WE ARE
Through
education and advocacy, the Kentucky Religious Coalition for Reproductive
Choice (KRCRC) brings the moral power of religious communities
to ensure reproductive choice and health throughout Kentucky.
We seek to give clear voice to the reproductive issues of all
people in Kentucky, especially underserved populations. KRCRC
is
made up of people from a variety of faith traditions, including:
| African
Methodist Episcopal |
Humanist |
Roman
Catholic |
| Baptist |
Jewish |
Society
of Friends |
|
Buddhist |
Lutheran |
Unitarian
Universalist |
| Disciples
of Christ |
Metropolitan
Community |
United
Methodist |
| Episcopal |
Pentecostal |
United
Church of Christ |
| Freethinkers |
Presbyterian |
Unity |
People
and groups of all faiths, as well as people who do not have a
faith affiliation, are welcome.
We
believe that a woman's right to make reproductive choices is sacred
and fundamental to religious freedom.
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We
oppose government interference and coercion in family decisions
about when and whether to have children.
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We
spread the message that mainstream people of faith are pro-choice,
pro-family planning, and pro-sex education.
- We
support women to make choices that are in keeping with their faith
and circumstances.
- We
reach out to people of color, those living in poverty, and other
populations that are disproportionately affected by restrictive
laws and policies.
- We
advocate for resources to make reproductive options a reality
for all.
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We
engage in discussions to explore diverse theological perspectives
for reproductive choice.
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We
support compassionate, non-judgmental, all options, faith-based
counseling for women who are facing problem pregnancies.
WHAT
WE DO
KRCRC
is an all-volunteer organization. Members are involved in
a variety of activities and we welcome new members to support
this important work. Our major activities include:
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Legislative
advocacy
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Quarterly
newsletter and other printed material
- Roe
v. Wade Awards
Banquet (January)
- Counseling
& training for clergy
- Facilitate
the creation of local pro-choice groups throughout the state
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Training
sessions & workshops
- Problem
pregnancy all-options counseling by clergy
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Sponsor
booth at fairs
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Support/advocacy/sponsorship
of comprehensive sex education for women/men/teens
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Sponsoring
public programs with nationally-known speakers
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Media
outreach/public relations
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Support
the A-Fund that offers financial assistance for reproductive
services
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Working
to ensure that local hospitals provide comprehensive reproductive
healthcare services
HOW
WE ARE ORGANIZED
KRCRC
is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported
by individual contributions. The organization is directed and managed
by the KRCRC Board of Directors.
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KRCRC
2006-07 Board of Directors:
Anne Maron, Chair (Jewish)
Melanie Phillips, Vice Chair (Unitarian Universalist)
Amy McClain, Treasurer (Unitarian Universalist)
Kathy Schroerlucke, Secretary (Freethinker)
Emily Burroughs (Unaffiliated)
Terri Hill (Disciples of Christ)
Lauren Kehr (Jewish)
Steven
Jones (United Methodist)
Ellen Reed (Episcopal)
Rev Gilbert Schroerlucke (United Methodist)
Dr. J. Howard Teel, PhD (Cooperative Baptist)
Jessica
Young (Unaffiliated)
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OUR
BEGINNINGS
In
1973, Doris Schneider organized Kentuckians to establish a state
affiliate of the national Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights.
Working with religious organizations throughout the state, she tirelessly
and fearlessly engaged pro-choice people of faith to volunteer their
time and to keep reproductive choice legal and safe for women in
Kentucky. In 1975, the Kentucky Religious Coalition for Abortion
Rights incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
In
1994, the organization changed its name to the Kentucky Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Through the years the leadership
changed but supporters continued to work tirelessly to keep reproductive
freedom a choice for every Kentuckian. We encourage you, your faith
community and others to join us in our efforts to keep reproductive
choice a moral decision made by women and their God, not by the
government.
OUR
SYMBOL
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The logo of the Religious Coalition
for Reproductive Rights combines the symbols of two great religions,
Judiaism and Christianity. The Christian cross is made up of
many branches, representing the many sects of Christianity.
Its lower branch is part of a menorah, symbol of the Hebrew
scriptures, in which the Jewish and Christian faith share common
roots. Resting on the base of three vertical bars which is an
ancient symbol of an active intellect, the cross and menorah
are intertwined to demonstrate the unity of purpose of the Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Rights. |
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the KRCRC Brochure in PDF Format
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