It is a prayerful, peaceful witness of God's Love as the alternative to the despair of abortion.
* 678 unique local 40 Days for Life campaigns
* 282 cities in all 50 states and multiple other countries (including 2 in Metro Detroit)
* 300,000+ participants
* 9,500+ church congregations involved
* 650+ news stories
* 2,168 lives confirmed saved
* 27 abortion workers quit
* 5 abortion facilities closed
HOLD THE DATE...
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Shrine of the Little Flower
Spring 2010 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Sterling Heights / Southfield
combined KICK-OFF gathering
Featured speakers include:
Archbishop Allen Vigneron - Archdiocese of Detroit
Bishop D. L. Bradley - Bethlehem Temple Apostolic
Michelle Yax - Director, Mother & Unborn Baby Care
YOU can help save lives during our on-going prayer vigil!
Until the Spring Campaign (Feb. 17-Mar. 28). we are continuing our prayer vigil during daytime hours. Our on-line calendar is available to help you select your hour of prayer (click on vigil calendar link above). Please join us.
We are praying that, with God's help, this groundbreaking effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion and the beginning of healing in Southfield, MI -- and throughout America.
Remember the young lives lost through abortion by participating at our weekly Memorial services at Womancare of Southfield on Saturday evenings at 4:30 p.m. (note: Time Change)
Take a stand for life
While all aspects of 40 Days for Life are crucial in our effort to end abortion, the most visible component is the peaceful prayer vigil outside the local abortion facility.
You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local prayer vigil at:
WomanCare Abortion Facility 28505 Southfield Rd. Southfield, MI 48076
1/4 mile South of 12 Mile Rd on the West side of Southfield Rd.
Sign up to participate in our local 40 Days for Life vigil by clicking the "Vigil Calendar" link at the top of this page.
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 at 40DaysSouthfield@gmail.com or 248-548-1767.
Get the latest updates
Be sure to sign-up for updates and prayer requests using the form at the top right of this page, and browse through the rest of this site to find out how YOU can help make a lifesaving impact as part of our local 40 Days for Life campaign.
See this month's prayer intentions at our eCommunity link.
Feb 9, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sidewalk Counseling Training by Helpers of God's Precious Infants
On-going training sessions at St. Lucy School (St. Clair Shores) to equip those called to minister to abortion-minded women, their escorts and those wounded by abortion.
Feb 13, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Memorial Service for Abortion Victims at Womancare
A Memorial Service to remember and mourn the young victims who perished at Womancare of Southfield during the past week.
Feb 16, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Kick-Off Rally - 2010 40DFL Spring/Lenten Prayer Vigil Campaign
Kickoff Event for the 2010 Spring/Lenten 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil Campaign hosted by the combined Southfield & Sterling Heights 40 Days for Life Campaigns. Come to join us as we pray as a community unified to end abortion!
Feb 19, 2010 6:00 PM Fish Fry for Life
Fish Fry for Life @ Sacred Heart Major Seminary (2701 Chicago Blvd, Detroit) sponsored by the Seminarians on behalf of Guadalupe Partners ( ministry for the unborn) .
RSVP to: fishfryforlife@gmail.com (or 517-402-4280)
Cost: $15
Feb 20, 2010 12:01 AM - 2:59 AM Group Prayer - Northville Knights of Columbus #14427
The Northville Knights of Columbus #14427 organization is excited to host this day of prayer during the 40DFL Fall Campaign. Come join us as we pray to end abortion. All are welcome!
Feb 20, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Memorial Service for Abortion Victims at Womancare
A Memorial Service to remember and mourn the young victims who perished at Womancare of Southfield during the past week.
Feb 21, 2010 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM Community Prayer - Nat'l Shrine of the Little Flower
The National Shrine of the Little Flower prayer community is excited to host this day of prayer during the 40DFL Fall Campaign. Come join us as we pray to end abortion. All are welcome!
Feb 27, 2010 12:01 AM - 2:59 AM Group Prayer - Northville Knights of Columbus #14427
The Northville Knights of Columbus #14427 organization is excited to host this day of prayer during the 40DFL Fall Campaign. Come join us as we pray to end abortion. All are welcome!
Feb 27, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Memorial Service for Abortion Victims at Womancare
A Memorial Service to remember and mourn the young victims who perished at Womancare of Southfield during the past week.
Led by Fr. Joseph Marquis of Sacred Heart Byzantine Church
Mar 3, 2010 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM Community Prayer - Nat'l Shrine of the Little Flower
The National Shrine of the Little Flower prayer community is excited to host this day of prayer during the 40DFL Fall Campaign. Come join us as we pray to end abortion. All are welcome!
