Infertility Awareness Week is the last week in April. The website for National Infertility Awareness Week has a wealth of resources for those who want to "advocate for the 1 in 8."
One of the biggest complaints about church that I've heard recently is that we (church leaders) don't talk about the important issues affecting the bodies of the people in the pews. I have yet to attend a church that mentions Infertility Awareness - and that's scary considering 1 in 8 couples who desire to get pregnant are affected by infertility. If we as church leaders never mention it, we reinforce the idea that infertility is something to be aware of. I encourage all church leaders who visit this website to study up on infertility, learn more the grief and crippling losses that accompany it, and reach out to your congregations and communities to advocate for awareness and understanding. I challenge you to mention infertility as a church leader. From the pulpit, in a prayer, in your newsletter. Someway, somehow, acknowledge the pain. Let your congregations and communities know that infertility isn't something to be ashamed of. Walk with them in their pain. Accompany them on their way to healing. Let them know you care. Because when you let them know that you care, you are reminding them that God cares. It's important. Say something.
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Dear Church Leaders,
I am a seminary student with experience teaching and preaching in church and community settings. If you are interested in having a conversation at your church or in a local community setting about the theological implications related to infertility, please reach out. I'd love to come and speak with you, your church or community leaders, or your family of faith. Find me on the "Contact" page of this mosaic. Dallas ThompsonArchivesCategories |