·     “Storytelling is a lot more moving and also a lot more indisputable than dry statistics.”

·     “Incredibly powerful.”

·     “These stories created a deep connection between myself and the people sharing their stories. This made the politics of the issue fall away, allowing me to more fully understand the uniquely individual situations that surround choices regarding abortion. Viewing the exhibit as a Texan brought a stark realization of the loss of our right for self determination within our own moral or faith understanding.”

The exhibit’s stories of diverse Americans who have had an abortion or are close to the abortion experience and related events highlight the connection between abortion access, religious freedom and church-state separation.

Please join us for one or more of these events. All will be at a site in west Houston not far from the Galleria. All are free, but advance registration for each is required. The location will be provided with email confirmation.

·     OPENING RECEPTION: Mon., Feb. 16, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Join other invited guests to hear remarks by exhibit interviewer, photographer and author Roslyn Banish, meet AU’s Vice President of Outreach Brian Silva, and tour the exhibit. Light snacks and drinks provided. Register here for the reception.

·     “Having More Effective Conversations About Abortion & Religious Freedom,” Sun., Feb. 15, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Learn powerful ways to talk about abortion and church-state separation. AU’s Vice President of Outreach, Brian Silva, will help us gain the tools and insights needed to help change the conversation and move the needle of support. Open to the public. (Due to an unforeseen conflict, Adriyanna Andrèus, originally scheduled presenter, will not be able to attend.) Register here for the training.

·     FAITH LEADER GATHERING: Tues., Feb. 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Join other Houston-area faith leaders for a presentation by AU’s Vice President of Outreach Brian Silva on “Having More Effective Conversations About Abortion & Religious Freedom,” then learn from each other on ways to connect with congregants and community members as faith leaders about abortion, religious freedom and church state separation. Light snacks provided. Register here for this gathering.

·     PRESENTATION: “REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM IS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.” Sun., Feb. 22, 2-3:30 pm. Hear how lawmakers in Texas and elsewhere are violating their constituents’ religious freedom by imposing their personal religious beliefs about abortion, and watch award-winning documentary short film Under G-d profiling three front-line activists. Open to the public. Register here for this program.

·     EXHIBIT: Learn more about the exhibit here. It will be available for viewing during all events and on the afternoon of Saturday, February 21. Advance registration to view It is required for anyone not registered to attend an event at that time. Register here to view the exhibit.

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