Notes
Public right-of-way on the side walk in front of and the walkway to the east of:
Planned Parenthood
1805 East Division Street
Mount Vernon, Washington
You can park at Cornerstone Services. You can also use the bathroom, pray before and after your shift, get signs and materials to hand out, and enjoy snacks and water when available. The address is 120 N 18th St, Mount Vernon. Additional parking is located at Trinity Lutheran at 301 S. 18th street, 2 blocks south of Cornerstone.
If you have the opputunity to refer someone to a pro-life organization, you can refer them to Cornerstone or Skagit Valley Pregnancy Care Center as appropriate based on their situation and needs.
The SV Pregnancy Care Center is just three blocks away at 110 N 15th St, Mount Vernon. Stop by and learn about their operation and services so you know how to advise those willing to consider alternatives. Make sure you tell potential clients they offer free ultrasounds! Feel free to personally take them there and introduce them to the staff!
Cornerstone can now do Abortion Pill Reversal!
Sidewalk Etiquette
1. Step back off the sidewalk whenever a car is exiting the driveways and attempting to enter traffic on Division. The key is to not block their view of on-coming traffic.
2. Pick up trash in the area we operate. Even if it is not yours, it is good to do it to be a good neighbor--and prevent the locals from blaming us for leaving it.
3. Keep your eye out for pedestrians and clear a path for them to pass by. They should not be forced into the street to get around us.
4. Give a kind greeting to those passing by. You can also offer them a pro-life handout/trifold. I usually just say "Can I give you some information" and reach out toward them with a try-fold in hand. You can offer them to cars that are exiting too. Even if they say no, I then tell them to have a great day or "God Bless You."
Isaiah 6:8: Then I heard the Lord asking, "Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me."
Local events
1st Saturday Counter-ProAbort Sign Waving
Saturday, September 5th
Stand across the street from Planned Parenthood to stand for life while the pro-aborts show their support for abortion and PP.
Address: 1805 E Division Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 11:00 AM
Life Link Pro-Life Sign Waving
Sunday, September 6th
Pro-Life sign waving in Stanwood
Address: 88th and Hwy 532; Viking Village Intersection Stanwood, WA 98292, US
Time: 1:00 PM
Medication Abortion Day
Wednesday, September 9th
Pill abortion times are: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:45, 1:45, and 2:45 . The women usually come out 1.5 to 2 hours later. Offer them information on options and resources as they go in and don't forget to tell them about Abortion Pill Reversal when they come out. Have an APR sign to display.
Address: 1805 E Division Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 8:00 AM
Medication (Pill) Abortion Day (6)
Wednesday, September 16th
Six appointments are available starting at 8:45.
Address: 1805 E Division Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 8:00 AM
Surgical Abortion Day (12 available)
Thursday, September 17th
12 surgical appointments are available between 8:30 am and 3 pm.
Address: 1805 E Division Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 8:00 AM
Reclaiming the NW For Life, 40 DFL Workshop
Saturday, September 19th
There is still time to sign up to attend the Reclaiming the Northwest for Life Workshop in Federal Way on Saturday, Sept 19th.
This workshop is organized and conducted by 40 Days For Life Headquarters. Steve Karlen is leading the national team that will be coming. Here's how he describes it:
"Don't miss out on a powerful opportunity for fellowship, training, strategic planning, and some of the most compelling speakers in the pro-life movement! We'll have a former Planned Parenthood manager, experienced campaign leaders, attorneys who have your back, and other experts on hand to support you. God can end abortion in your state, and He proved it by closing MULTIPLE abortion facilities where 40 Days for Life vigils have taken place just this past year. With Planned Parenthood on the ropes, put your foot on the gas and finish the job!"
You need to register on line by Sept 4th - https://www.40daysforlife.com/reclaiming-the-northwest-for-life
Please let me know if you register so I have an idea who is coming from our team. Car pooling is available, no use everyone spending the gas money! Let me know if you want to join the car pool!
Address: Courtyard by Marriott, 31910 Gateway Center Blvd S Federal Way, WA 98003, US
Time: 8:00 AM
Memorial Remembrance For The Unborn
Saturday, September 19th
Cornerstone is hosting the annual memorial service for those lost to abortion.
Address: Hawthorne Memorial Park, 1825 E College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 11:00 AM
Life Link 3rd Sunday Pro-Life Sign Waving
Sunday, September 20th
Stand for life in Stanwood by displaying pro-life signs at this busy intersection.
Address: 88th and Hwy 532, Viking Village Intersection Stanwood, WA 98292, US
Time: 1:00 PM
Campaign Kickoff Open House
Tuesday, September 22nd
Stop by Cornerstone anytime between 4 and 6 PM to get your questions answered, and pick up signs and materials. We will also provide sidewalk orientations as needed.
Address: Cornerstone, 120 N 18th St Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 4:00 PM
SVPCC Fall Fundraiser Gala
Thursday, October 1st
Keynote speaker: David Graves. David has spent thousands of hours on sidewalks across the country, trains sidewalk counselors and speaks at churches and pro-life events. He is the co-founder and Vice President of Abundant Life which coordinates cooperation between numerous Washington pro-life organizations to help women in need choose life by meeting their needs. For more information and to register, go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cjhmir/event/fallfundraiser2026/
Address: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1515 E College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 5:30 PM
Cornerstone Services Fall Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, October 3rd
Keynote speaker: Heather Lawless, CEO and founder of Reliance Ministries and author of We Do Talk About It. The mobile unit will be on-site for tours, and guests will have a chance to meet their new Nurse Manager, Naomi Jumba and the Medical Director, Dr. Tamas Ungar. Register by Sept 26th by calling 360-419-5416 or emailing info@cornerstone-medical.org
Address: MV Church of the Nazarene, 2710 E Fir St Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Time: 5:30 PM
