by Margaret Akers
It can often be difficult to know where to start with pro-life activism. We learned so many wonderful and challenging pro-life things, but how do we put it in to practice? How do we use our own talents to defend the most vulnerable?
We’ve put together a list of a few things you could get involved in to kick-start your future as a pro-life activist.
SPUC Branches
SPUC has branches around the country that are the back bone of our pro-life campaigning - and they need your help. Branches organise letter writing to politicians, host events and fundraisers, and leaflet in their communities. They are the heart of local, grassroots activism.
Branches are always looking for new members and people to get involved. To find the nearest SPUC branch to you (or to consider starting one yourself) contact Edward: edwardgibbons@spuc.org.uk
Use Technology
Sometimes it might be difficult for you to go out and be involved in pro-life activism. Thankfully, we live in a technological age, and you can be a pro-life activist from your own home! If you went to Alithea’s workshop, you would have learned how to have a pro-life conversation on social media. In addition to social media, there are other ways to be involved in the pro-life movement online. If you sign up to the SPUC email list, you will be notified of different actions and will be kept up to date on current events. You can also sign and share petitions or open letters - a fantastic way to have your say without having to leave the couch!
Project Truth Roadshow
The Project Truth Roadshow is a fantastic way to put everything you learned at the SPUC Youth Conference in to action. It is a week-long road trip around Scotland, going out into various cities to educate people about the development of unborn babies in the womb. Not only do you have the opportunity to hone your pro-life apologetics by having real conversations, but you also get to spend a week with fantastic pro-life young people who will be your friends for life!
If you’re interested in joining this year’s Project Truth Roadshow (4-9 August 2019) email Louise for further information and for your application: louise@spucscotland.org
Pro-Life Student Groups
Consider in engaging in pro-life activism on your campus! If you went to the workshop hosted by the Alliance of Pro-Life Students, we’re sure you were inspired to bring the pro-life conversation to your University. If you’re lucky enough to go to a University that already has a pro-life society, be sure to get involved. If not, why not consider starting a pro-life society yourself? APS will be happy to help you every step of the way.
To learn more about APS, visit their website.
Not in university? Not to worry - you can bring the pro-life message to your school or college. Why not start a pro-life club for yourself and your peers? Or maybe you could approach your school about hosting a SPUC speaker.
Now it’s up to you to bring the pro-life message to other young people!
March for Life
The next big pro-life event in the UK is the March for Life on 11 May. Pro-life people from around the country come together to march on Parliament Square and make it clear that they stand for life.
The day starts with LifeFest - a day of talks and workshops to further inspire you. Then, everyone comes together to march through the streets of London, spreading the positive pro-life message of love and compassion. This year’s theme is #irreplaceable.
For more information and to book your tickets to LifeFest, visit the March for Life UK website.
#voiceforthevoiceless
We were so pleased to see so many passionate young people at the SPUC Youth Conference - and cannot wait to see the great contributions you will all bring to the pro-life movement! Do not be afraid to get involved - there is a space for everyone in the movement and our different talents are our strength. We cannot wait to see you again at next year’s youth conference, and to hear about all the amazing work you’ve been up to!
Be a #voiceforthevoiceless.