Abortion is the greatest issue of social injustice in our time. It involves the deliberate ending of the life of a fellow human being. Like all social injustices, it does great harm - to women, to families. Inevitably, it also does great harm to our community.
As individuals, we cannot end this injustice. But God can! We can and should ask God to end it.
Jesus told us: ‘What you do for the least of these, you do for me.’
The 2025 campaign of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in our community will begin on Ash Wednesday. We are praying for 12 hours every day for 40 consecutive days during Lent. As well as praying for an end to abortion, we also offer practical help to women who may be pregnant in difficult circumstances, and feel that they have no choice.We also interact with members of the public, and explain why we think abortion is wrong. We do all of these things peacefully and legally.
To take part in our vigil of prayer and fasting, please sign up and create a login using this website. Then, you will be able to put your name down in the vigil calendar for however many hours you wish - for example, one hour during Lent, or an hour each week... or for those who have more time available, an hour a day. During the campaign, you will receive emails with inspiring stories of others who are also praying for an end to abortion at the same time, in communities literally around the globe.
The location of our vigil has changed from last year. We will be standing outside the censorship zone imposed by the Public Order Act, on the Nottingham Road, at the junction with Pinfold Lane (on the opposite side of the road from the Wesley Chapel). Look out for the Stapleford Town Council noticeboard.
The postcode to use is NG9 8AD. The link in Google maps is https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfQbkTM5VbQQ6SFB7?g_st=aw
If using What Three Words, the location is ready.moods.estate.
Information about public transport links can be found in the list of resources.
Please join our witness of prayer for an end to abortion this Lent.
