When a woman faces an unplanned pregnancy, what she often needs most is not a lecture or advice, but support—practical, emotional, and spiritual. For churches and individuals, this is a powerful opportunity to live out their calling with compassion and action. And with WELS Lutherans for Life (WLFL) nearby, a local pregnancy medical clinic, the path to offering effective, tangible help is even easier.
Build a Relationship with the Local Pregnancy Clinic
Start by reaching out. Ask how your church or group can support the clinic’s mission. Whether it’s volunteering, donating baby items, or providing financial support, partnering with a clinic amplifies your ability to help. Tour the clinic and learn what their needs are.
Create a Supportive Network for Women
The clinic may be the first place a woman turns—but the church can be where she finds ongoing support and love in the community. Consider forming a care team that walks with her through pregnancy and beyond. Offer meals, childcare, rides to appointments, or simply a listening ear.
Support with Donations
WELS Lutherans for Life is entirely donor funded. Consider making regular financial contributions, donating baby items, or organizing a fundraiser within your church to help sustain their services.
Offer Space and Services
Does your church have a counseling center, job skills program, or beginning bible study? Offer it to women referred by the clinic. Open up your space for support groups or workshops. Let WLFL know they can send women your way for continued care.
Be Consistently Present
Support is not a one-time gesture. Encourage church members to invest in long-term relationships. Check in. Show up. Invite moms to church events, connect them with young families, or simply make sure they know they’re not alone.
Uphold the Clinic in Prayer
Constant prayer for the clinic’s staff, volunteers, and the moms and dads they serve is powerful. Set aside time during services or small group meetings to pray for wisdom, strength, and hope to cover every life they touch.
Final Thoughts
Having a pregnancy clinic nearby that you can partner with is more than a convenience—it’s a calling. Churches and individuals can be the bridge between crisis and hope. When we work together—WLFL and your church: people and purpose—we create a powerful safety net for women walking through one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.
Let’s not just say we care. Let’s show it. Right here, right now. Connect with WELS Lutherans for Life today. Email us at Contact@ALife2.com or call us at 414-727-8176.
