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February 2018
March 2018
Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day
Reproductive Rights Lobby Day 2018 a success with over 130 attendees. We met with legislators, heard a great panel about our issues and our presence was felt at the capital. Plan to join us next year. Rev. Stephan Papa (CORCRC), Karla Gonzales Garcia (COLOR), Gena Ozols (NARAL Pro-Choice Co), Sarah Taylor-Nanista (PPRM), and Rev. Dr. Dawn Duval (Soul Sisters) Representative Faith Winter spoke at Lobby Day Reproductive Rights Advocates with Senator Angela Williams
Find out more »Women and Families’ Wednesdays
CORCRC is co-hosting this morning at the Capitol with the Interfaith Alliance. Meet in the Capitol Basement cafeteria and wear the color teal. There will be a brief lobby introduction and an update on bills to be addressed that morning.
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May 2018
Annual Faith and Freedom Awards Reception
The 2018 Faith and Freedom Award Reception was a very special evening! CORCRC honored two incredible reproductive rights champions: Karen Middleton, the Executive, NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado and Warren M. Hern, M.D.,M.P.H., Ph.D., Director Boulder Abortion Clinic. Each of these leaders have tirelessly defended and strengthened reproductive rights and reproductive health care in Colorado. Karen inspired us by emphasizing the importance of connection and embracing the diverse members of the community that support reproductive rights. These sentiments are converted to action in her work and as a lead member of the Colorado Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Coalition. Dr. Hern’s commitment to his life’s work as an abortion provider was framed in a rare mixture of humor and historical references. His inspirational and exceptional speech is posted on our website. Here is the link: https://corcrc.org/sermon/religion-power-and-reproductive-freedom-a-checkered-history-of-conflict/ This has been a wonderful evening: terrific music by the Paradox Duet, great food and positive energy. It was so rewarding to be among friends and colleagues in the historically rich Temple Emanuel. Please enjoy these photos.
Find out more »Religious Freedom, Religious Refusals: Patients’ Rights in Catholic Healthcare Facilities – May 30, 2018
Catholic hospitals have a long history of providing essential care in our communities, particularly serving low-income and rural individuals. Healthcare providers and patients come from all faith traditions and belief systems to these facilities, seeking treatment or to provide care. But many don’t know that Catholic hospitals abide by a set of directives, written by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, that don’t mirror best medical practices. These restrictions directly impact access to reproductive services, end-of-life care, and how LGBTQI patients and their families are treated. Please join Colorado Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and Catholics for Choice for a multimedia myth-busting workshop on religiously affiliated hospitals, Catholic teaching, and advocating for the rights of patients to access the healthcare that is right for them. Please sign up on this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/religious-freedom-religious-refusals-patients-rights-in-catholic-healthcare-facilities-tickets-46125345149.
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