A unique approach to ending abortion
From September 23 - November 1, our community will be one of more than 200 cities in 45 states joining together for the 40 Days for Life campaign.
40 Days for Life is an intensive effort designed to raise awareness, save lives, bring healing, and lead our nation to repentance for the sin of abortion through three components:
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40 days of prayer and fasting
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40 days of peaceful vigil
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40 days of community outreach
Learn more about the national 40 Days for Life campaign.
1. Pray and fast
Christ told us that some demons can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. The two go hand in hand. Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God's will. Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God's help. Fasting is not a Christian diet; it is a form of physical prayer. You can fast from food, TV, alcohol ... anything that separates you from God.
Each day between now and the end of the campaign, please commit to pray and fast for the nationwide effort, and for the efforts here in our city.
2. Sign up for prayer requests and updates
To learn more about 40 Days for Life and get prayer requests and breaking news about this effort, sign up today using the form on the top right of this page.
3. Spread the word
The success of 40 Days for Life depends on the most powerful form of advertising in the world -- word of mouth. Tell all of your friends, family members, co-workers, and fellow believers about 40 Days for Life. Encourage them to visit this web site where they can learn more and get involved.
4. Find your role
Please contact us to explore opportunities to assist in the following areas:
- Prayer and fasting
- Peaceful vigil
- Community outreach
Prayerfully discern how God is calling you to help.
5. Participate in the peaceful vigil
You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at:
Planned Parenthood
12 Case St.
Norwich, CT. 06360
The vigil is peaceful; participants sign a "Statement of Peace" with a pledge that they will conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner. All people are welcome!
NORWICH CT - PRAYER VIGIL GROUND RULES
Statement of Peace must be signed to participate.
(available on location at 12 Case Street or contact us.)
Utilize signs provided. No Graphic Signs allowed.
We can only pray on the sidewalk. The sidewalk is public property.
Do not sit on the benches in front of the building or on the wall along the sidewalk/parking lot. This is private property.
You can stand or keep moving while praying. The important thing is that we do not block the sidewalk for anyone passing by.
You cannot sit in chairs or benches in front of Planned Parenthood. However, if you need to sit, you may bring a chair and sit on the sidewalk away from any obstructions. Very important, please remember do not block the mailbox or the sidewalk for anyone passing by.
Parking is available at the Commuter Parking Lot on West Town Street across from the gas stations. We cannot park in any of the parking lots on Case Street as they are private property.
Report all issues to the Norwich Police at 860-886-5561. Note the time, date, and description of the vehicle, plate number and person for any incident reported. Also please notify us, below.
Any Emergencies, call 911.
Contact us
To learn more, sign up for specific vigil hours, or let us know how you feel called to serve God in this effort, please contact the local 40 Days for Life leadership team:
Brian J. Daly at BJDaly@aol.com or 860-822-1788
Sign up to participate in our local 40 Days for Life vigil by clicking the "Vigil Schedule" link at the top of this page.
Learn more about how you can help; visit the national 40 Days for Life web site.