Faith Aloud
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Thank you so, so much for having this here. I was once in the horrifying position of being a Christian teen faced with the chance of an unwanted pregnancy. I felt so terrified, I didn't know what to do, I didn't know who to turn to, and I certainly didn't feel as though I could pray about it. Eventually the pregnancy terminated itself, but even then I stayed silent. My family, pastor, and friends never learned my secret.// I never want another woman to have to go through that choking fear and feel as though she has no where to go, and you people at Faith Aloud are helping that more then you know. You should be a staple in every clinic. What you do is wonderful, and something that I believe warms Jesus Christ's heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish nothing but love and wellness for this group.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Faith Aloud is a professional, compassionate, and ethical presence of justice in the world. The dedication they show to women around the world is reflective of the passion they have for reproductive justice and the empowerment of women.
Faith Aloud works tirelessly in the community, developing ethical and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the impact Faith Aloud has had in the community. Faith Aloud is becoming more and more evident in the area and is respected by clergy and clients alike. Without Faith Aloud, many women would feel as though they have nowhere to turn.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Change absolutely nothing. The only disappointment with this organization is that it is not receiving the funding it deserves for all of its hard work and endless dedication to women everywhere.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Absolutely nothing. They are caring, compassionate, and helpful
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
It put my life into perspective in a way I had never experienced before. It really practices what it preaches, showing unconditional compassion and love to all people.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Amazing. It has challenged me and helped me grow into a more whole individual.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Faith Aloud is a dynamic organization responding to the spiritual needs of women, clinics, activists, and the pro-choice at large with a message sorely missing, that the experience of an unwanted pregnancy is a deeply spiritual journey that can include peace and acceptance through religious counseling. There is nobody more qualified than Rev. Rebecca Turner for organizing and delivering this message.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Through presentations by Rev. Turner and information on their website and social media posts.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Amplify the message so more people could access the services provided by Faith Aloud.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Faith Aloud is a wonderful organization that is helping all people to better understand the rights that should be given to all women. Faith Aloud is working to take the socail stigma away off of women that have had abortions. Faith Aloud is working to help women to learn that making a decision for their lives makes them strong not sinful.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Faith Aloud holds training classes to help clergy and other leaders to talk to women before and after abortions. I had the chance to attend one of these classes and was transformed. I learned that women need support and not shame.
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This organization and the work that it does is wonderful and necessary. I would not change a thing.
Faith Aloud's work for reproductive freedom is very important to me and to the community they serve. By showing that people of faith support women's right to make their own decisions about their health and sexuality, not despite their faith values, but as an integral part of those faith values, Faith Aloud provides a much-needed counterpoint to those who continually and loudly proclaim that women are incapable of moral judgement and their health decisions must be made for them by unsympathetic lawmakers and clergy.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have seen how empowered women of faith feel, by their reactions and feedback at events such as Pro-Choice Lobby Day at the state capitol.
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I would like to have more networking between Faith Aloud members in my town(Columbia, MO) and my own NOW chapter plus other local groups.
I have been involved with Faith Aloud for over 4 years and am honored to be a Board Member for this professional, progressive and compassionate organization. The growth over the last three years has been phenomenal and I am eager to be part of Faith Aloud's continued success as we penetrate new markets with our messaging.
Women are not victims of abortion! We are victims of religious ideology that causes shame and stigma around our sexuality and reproductive choices! One huge mission of Faith Aloud is to eliminate the stigma of abortion by creating what I believe to be a paradigm shift for people of faith. The message is that God loves you, Jesus trusts you, you are empowered to make your own decisions and do not require forgiveness for it! It's all so simple!
We also embrace LGBTQ issues from a faith centered perspective; again with the same messaging: God Loves you, Jesus trusts you, You are empowered and you do not require forgiveness. We DO NOT pray away the gay here at this organization! Quite the opposite - we embrace it!
This is one organization I will support throughout my life in some way - either financially or through volunteer work, time - whatever is needed that I may provide.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
re-creating how I personally talk about abortion, reproductive health and women's issues.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
EXPAND IT! Quadruple the membership and donations, get more messages into the public, have more funds to create video campaigns and other marketing efforts, Get our Executive Director on Rachel Maddox, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and other liberal media outlets.
No arena of privacy rights is so fraught with continued assault than sexual privacy rights by people who believe their sexual ideologies ought to govern all people, from with whom we have sex to how we deal with the consequences of pregnancy and the protection of the lives and well-being of women and their families. Faith Aloud is a premier advocate for such rights, a primary defender of assaults against those rights. I have worked with Rebecca Turner who serves as Executive Director and deeply trust her wisdom and her integrity. I wholly identify with her commitments, and the organizational commitments of Faith Aloud. - Rev. Michael Vosler, UCC, formerly of St. Louis, MO, now of Rohnert Park, CA.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Highly professional, bold and savvy, Faith Aloud is a clear antidote to the idea that all religious people are conservative bigots. They are an inspiring batch of oprganizers.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
In the past year or so, Faith Aloud has grown exponentially and has increased its impact so that it serves women nationally. This isn't a "national organization" in name only-- in the past year, Faith Aloud truly has supported women in nearly every state (and even other countries!), reached out to clergy in a spectrum of denominations, and supports clinic staff who will, in turn, serve thousands of women.
Even though I moved geographically far from the Faith Aloud headquarters, I am informed, involved and my passion for Faith Aloud's mission has not waned. One of the many things Faith Aloud manages well is communications on a tech-savvy and personal level.
In every way, Faith Aloud is a professional, outstanding nonprofit organization and the leader in its field.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
... outstanding communication and witness to its growth!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
... shout from the mountain tops that Faith Aloud is the premiere faithful and religious supporter reproductive justice! Faith Aloud is the organization you should join!
The Board of Directors and staff of Faith Aloud (previously, of MORCRC) are pioneers with sense; they respond creatively to the needs articulated by women and clinics and provide a public service in a way no other nonprofit has. Executive Director Reverend Rebecca Turner is a trustworthy, resourceful and innovative leader and her enthusiasm and compassion are mirrored by the volunteers, staff and Board of Directors. These are the experts, the leaders in the reproductive justice field. There is nothing quite like Faith Aloud, and certainly nothing so expertly run.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
... my career! Rev. Turner hired me as an intern and gave me every opportunity to learn about reproductive justice, nonprofit management, religion, social justice, Missouri politics... not every young person learns leadership hands-on. Thank you.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Faith Aloud is invaluable to those working in the field of reproductive rights. Reverend Turner and her volunteer clergy have made it possible for abortion providers to tackle the religious stigma and patient issues with religion and spirituality. So many of our patients bring up religion as an issue in making their termination decision, and before Faith Aloud came along, counselors and advocates were often at a loss of how to address these tricky conversations. Faith Aloud has a line of online videos & DVD's that women can watch directly and receive the support, compassion and spiritual connection that they were seeking.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have sat and watched the Faith Aloud DVDs with women, and I have witnessed a transformation, the care and concern from this organization has been relayed to the woman.
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I wish Faith Aloud were located in my city!
Faith Aloud provides materials for use in reproductive health clinics. These materials have been wanted and needed by clinics for years. We are so grateful to Faith Aloud for bringing their ministry to our clinic - we are able to put in a DVD, and it's as if the minister is sitting right in the room with you and the patient. Their DVD's are unique, they speak directly to the client in a calm, caring manner. I have played the DVD's for many patients, and at the end - patients will say it is exactly what they needed to hear. Faith Aloud DVD's and other materials are invaluable in our clinic - we use them daily.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my everyday dealings with women seeking reproductive care at our clinic. We have their materials and DVD's and YouTube spots directly on our website - many women have mentioned watching the videos and finding comfort in them.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
have Reverend Turner at my clinic full-time! No other changes needed - this is a great organization.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the personal connection with Reverend Turner - she is truly a blessing!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
AMAZING, kind, caring & truly compassionate people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
fly Reverend Turner around the country and have her minister to patients in person.
Ways to make it better...
I can find nothing to complain about when it comes to Faith Aloud - they are amazing.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
what most non-profits struggle with, $$.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Faith Aloud has filled a void that was HUGE - we are so grateful for the work that Reverend Turner has done
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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