Dear John, Our annual conference, Together We Advocate, was a big success! On Saturday, March 2, hundreds of pro-life advocates joined us at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, where they engaged with incredible workshops and listened to presentations by internationally recognized pro-life speakers. We want to extend a big thank you to Parker Buildings Inc. for sponsoring this event! If you joined us, we hope you came away moved, inspired, informed, and equipped with real-world skills to advance the pro-life cause. Maybe you were touched by hearing Toni McFadden share her testimony about healing after abortion and becoming an outspoken pro-life advocate. Perhaps, in the discussions by Alex Schadenberg and Wesley Smith, you learned about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and how to promote the dignity and value of every human life as euthanasia tragically becomes more common. You probably also took home some helpful tips from Steve Wagner as he spoke about engaging pro-choice people with empathy and care. Most of all, we hope those who attended gained a renewed sense of optimism and community. Sometimes, being pro-life in a state like Oregon can feel isolating – but, as events like Together We Advocate prove, you’re not alone! Thank you for joining us for Together We Advocate. If you didn’t get the chance to attend this time around, we hope to see you next year! Because everyone deserves an advocate, Lois Anderson |