Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (SOHLS) was instituted in 1983 by President Reagan. It is honored on
the Sunday closest to the day on which the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions were handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973. This year’s National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday will be celebrated on January 22, 2012.
What is Sanctity of Life?
That basic right to life, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, is under broad assault. Today we must do all we can to dignify life on behalf of the unborn, elderly, embryonic stem cell research, children of disability, the sacred marriage covenant, gender disorientation and euthanasia.
What can I do to honor this event?
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is commemorated by thousands of churches and individuals
alike. Enthusiastic supporters participate in pro-life baby showers. Pastors
and teachers give special Sunday school lessons and sermons, some churches ring
bells and others sponsor prayer & candle vigils. Many Christians
prayerfully petition the Lord for mercy and humbly fast that the fundamental
right to life will be honored in conception and until natural death.
How can I partner with the PRC?
To highlight the sacredness of life, the Pregnancy Resource Center of the New River Valley partners in a nationwide campaign distributing bulletin inserts in local churches. If you would like to assist us in reaching your church please call our office, 552-5556, to find out ways you can participate or for bulletin inserts. You may contact us for SOHL inserts OR download the inserts using the link above and print them yourself.