CEC for Life News 
Our main verse for the March for Life this year came from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5: “Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others…” A light … Read more
The Gospel of John chapter 10 and verse 10 reports Jesus telling His disciples that He came that we might have life and have life abundantly. It is through the sacraments and the Scriptures that we find the essence and fullness of human life, now and for all eternity. John further records in John 14:6 … Read more
HUGE NEWS (and a definite reminder for continued prayer): We received word today that Dunn Construction, one of only three local providers for asphalt, REFUSED to bid on paving Planned Parenthood’s parking lot! AND, they went even further for life by also refusing to provide asphalt to any smaller companies who might take the job … Read more
At 6:30 PM this evening, pro-life leaders and citizens will gather from across the city at what could be the last 40 Days for Life Candlelight Kickoff on the sidewalk of 1211 27th Pl S, the location of the current Planned Parenthood. Speakers and leaders will include: Bishop Robert J. Baker, Catholic Diocese of Birmingham … Read more
The National Day of Mourning will begin on August 30th with a processional from Virginia to North Carolina and Georgia, and ending with a Prayer Rally in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, August 31st. There will be a press conference at each stop along the way. For information on each event, please visit the Official National … Read more
On Thursday, the BBC program “Heart and Soul” will be in Birmingham recording an episode that features CEC For Life and the #WeSayNo Campaign. The BBC will join Sarah Howell on the sidewalk of the PP construction site on Thursday morning at 8:00 AM. If anyone is available to come and pray during that hour, … Read more
My name is Christian McGrew, I am from Jacksonville, Florida, and I had the privilege to intern with CEC For Life in Birmingham this summer. In my application essay I expressed my desire to learn more about how I could help the pro-life movement, an issue I feel strongly towards. We live in a world where … Read more
Last Thursday, the Metro Birmingham Life Forum with about 20 local pastors — including megachurch pastors — held a press conference in front of Planned Parenthood Southeast’s new building in downtown. “We still stand and we will kneel in prayer that this facility will not be built.” —Dr. Harry Reeder (Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian) The aim … Read more
Contact: Fr. Terry Gensemer, Metro Birmingham Life Forum, 205.253.0159 On Thursday, June 13th, at 11:30 AM, an interdenominational group of local pro-life pastors and clergy will hold a press conference concerning Planned Parenthood Southeast’s attempt to strengthen its waning influence in Birmingham by building a brand new abortion center. The press conference will take place … Read more
Introducing our newest intern: Christian McGrew! Age 19, Christian is from the Church of the Messiah in Jacksonville, Florida. We are grateful to Church of Messiah rector Fr. Scott Looker for encouraging Christian to apply, as well as to his parents, Carrie and Greg McGrew, for allowing and encouraging Christian to travel to Birmingham and … Read more
