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Changes to abortion and criminal law put women and unborn children at risk
On 28 November 2023, the Criminal Justice Bill received its second reading in the Commons. This is the government’s flagship legislation to introduce tougher sentences for those who commit sexual and violent offences and increase police powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in the community, drug…
Alicia Edmund
Service providers
Service providers play a crucial role in helping expectant and new mums, their babies and their families. Our current website lists service providers in Northern Ireland (some operate across the UK). We are hoping to build a list of service providers across the UK.
New: Both Lives booklet
Check out our brand new booklet, which includes information on biological development, the law and statistics on abortion across the UK and stories from those impacted
God Unborn
With this series of resources, we invite you to join with us in thinking about what that truth means, about God’s heart for both lives in pregnancy, and how we understand our place in His design.
Reflections: why the Incarnation is the greatest revolution of all time
Well over 2,000 years ago, an even greater politically significant set of lyrics were sung by an ordinary woman carrying an extraordinary baby. Found in Luke 1 and sometimes referred to as the ‘Magnificat’, Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said: “The song of Mary is the oldest Advent hymn. It is at once…
Emma Sowden
Spotlight: Our membership team
I can’t believe that it’s been two whole years since I joined the membership team. It really has been a joy to work with people who serve Jesus so faithfully in their everyday work. We are so grateful to all our members for their prayerful support over the years. Our team consists of: John,…
Lizzie Thomson
Reflecting in gratitude: a prayer for December
A prayer of reflection and gratitude for God's goodness, and the incomparable gift of Jesus
Support us
Being pro-both means more than saying “no” to abortion. We must also say “yes” to life. To do this, we speak to government and society about the wrongs of abortion. Will you join with us? Are you a student or teacher, a church or youth leader, a healthcare professional, or a concerned citizen? If…
Culture: pro-both stories and comment
Read stories of those impacted by abortion, and comment pieces that envision and encourage a life-affirming culture
Stories
They can inspire and educate, by sharing experiences, emotions and perspectives. Through stories, we gain insights into diverse lives, cultures, and struggles, fostering empathy and breaking down barriers. Every pregnancy journey is unique because every woman and every unborn baby is unique. Here…
Wendy's story: Choosing both lives and having a good life
Then came the shock of my pre-teen and teen years. I still had great friends and enjoyed school but some of the other foundations in my life were disappearing.At age 11 my maternal grandad died, followed by my dad and paternal nan. I can’t describe in words the impact this had on me. Six months…
Tracy's story: Medical diagnosis
I will always remember seeing her as a beautiful tiny new-born floating upwards into my arms. Tom and I had a wonderful first hour together at home with her, as our four other children excitedly admired their new baby sister. I remember closing my eyes in relief and thanking God that baby was here…
Rebecca's story: The 98%
My teenage judgements sound very extreme but if we are completely honest with ourselves, we all know the teen mum stereotype – chav tracksuit, no qualifications, hanging around the ‘dole office’. Not to mention, it is automatically assumed that they are bad mothers. So, when I sat in that doctor’s…
Carol's story
When I told my mother I was pregnant, she found an advert about having an abortion. To my parents, this was the only option, and that was how they presented it to me. They took me to a Marie Stopes advisor, and she advised me on how to get an abortion. No alternatives were discussed with me. My…
Bex's story: I am a pro-life feminist
Abortion is a tool of male oppression. These words are not my own but I do subscribe to them when abortion is used not to save women’s lives but to control them. These words were penned by our feminist foremothers, Susan B Antony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton who put it quite eloquently when they…
