Teens Protecting All Life had our first meeting this morning. For those who couldn't make it, and as recap for those who were there, here's the bullet points of what we discussed:
- Revised/Expanded Mission Statement:
- Teens Protecting All Life (TPAL) is a nondenominational Tucson pro-life group run by teenagers, for teenagers. All Tucson teens are welcome to join, and TPAL is not limited to any specific schools or parishes/churches. TPAL is dedicated to promoting a right to life for all people, from womb to tomb. TPAL will raise awareness for pro-life causes, through educational meetings and reaching out to the public. TPAL Will also raise money for pro-life organizations in various ways, and attend pro-life events, such as the 40 Days for Life and the March for Life. TPAL will meet at least once a month, and sometimes more than that. TPAL is consecrated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is the Patroness of the Unborn.
- General
- We will have one public meeting a month. At these meetings, we will discuss an issue and then what we are going to do about it.
- Most meetings will revolve around protecting life in the womb. We will have meetings to discuss why people have different opinions, where they are coming from, and how we can address their misconceptions/misunderstandings.
- Some meetings will be about other Right to Life issues, such as respecting life until natural death.
- Leadership will meet about every 2 weeks, as needed.
- We want to make an official logo and get T-shirts.
- All members will write blogs for the website.
- Activities
- We've been to Reachout Pregnancy Center, we want to go volunteer again.
- Praying at abortion clinics/offering information for free ultrasounds.
- Teddy bears
- We will donate some of our teddy bears to local shelters, pregnancy centers and hospitals.
- Concert for Life
- We are in the process of planning a Concert for Life in March 2013. TPAL will be supporting/planning this event in conjunction with the Crisis Pregnancy Centers. The purpose of the concert is to raise money for The Crisis Pregnancy Centers and to raise awareness for our group.
- We will need volunteers.
- What do we want to give out at the event? At other concerts, they've given out Precious Feet pins.
- We want to make bracelets for our group
- Maybe rubber, or just with beads?
- We will probably sell them to raise money for CPC.
- Positions Needed
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- For Next Time
- Next public meeting will be in September, date to be announced.
- Leadership will have the next meeting in about two weeks, probably at the same location/time as today, if possible.
- Think about:
- Who do you want to see at a concert? Think low-key Christian artists.
- What should we put in our baskets for the Concert for Life?
- Think about logo ideas.
- Think of anything you would like to see in the future for our group!
- Email me at teensprotectingalllife@gmail.com (or comment below) if you think of anything!
In case anyone is interested, the websites I gave you were the following:
Lifesitenews - http://www.lifesitenews.com
Live Action - http://liveaction.org/
Priests for Life - http://www.priestsforlife.org/
(warning: there are pictures of abortions on this website)
Voice of Revolution - http://www.voiceofrevolution.com/2009/01/18/abortion-statistics/
Abortion No - www.abortionno.org
(warning: very graphic pictures of real abortions)
Justice and Peace Shall Kiss - http://psalm85.blogspot.com/
Christian Life Commission - http://www.omosclc.org/
Here is a great fact sheet, because it's important to know what's really going on: http://lifeteen.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012_LTAbortionFactSheet.pdf
Here's a good website that explains why we chose Our Lady of Guadalupe to consecrate our group to: http://www.priestsforlife.org/articles/guadalupeandabortion.htm
Thanks to all who came! See you at our next meeting!
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at teensprotectingalllife@gmail.com!
