Worship Resources: Faithfully Supporting Reproductive Justice
In response to the SCOTUS decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and the ongoing dismantling of reproductive justice, body autonomy, and abortion rights, we offer resources that may be used in communal worship, small groups, or individual devotional time.
Litany for Reproductive Justice by Amy Johnson
Service of Lament for Reproductive Justice and Affirmation of Body Autonomy, written by Cheryl Lindsay
https://www.ucc.org/worship-way/service-of-lament-for-reproductive-justice-and-affirmation-of-body-autonomy/
Living Psalm 139: Affirming the co-creative nature and power of womxn, as gift and will of God, including the autonomy to have an abortion, written by Tracy Howe.
https://www.ucc.org/worship-way/living-psalm-139/
Song: “Our Strength”
https://tracyhowe.bandcamp.com/track/our-strength
Song: “She Who Is”
https://restorationvillagearts.bandcamp.com/album/she-who-is-
The following link includes issue and historical background as well as prayer resources:
https://www.ucc.org/reproductive-justice/
Rose Ritual for Preterm’s Clinic Blessing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12v_9mZYcPvwDoA6F0pTfHPqy1OyKXR3xbDJ0PJ8msig/edit?usp=sharing
This space is dynamic; more resources will be added regularly. (If you would like to contribute original content, please contact Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for Worship and Theology, at lindsayc@ucc.org.)