Whitley County Right to Life plans quiet, prayerful protest on Sunday afternoon
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
This Sunday, October 3, from 2 to 3 p.m., Whitley County Right to Life will symbolically join with other pro-life residents across the country in quiet protest creating a "life chain."
Locally, participants will stand along Main Street in Columbia City's downtown area, holding signs and sharing their commitment to the rights of unborn babies.
According to Whitley County Right to Life president Paul Tomaszewski, the event will be held rain or shine.
Participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers. They area also asked to arrive by 1:45 p.m. at the east end of the Whitley County Courthouse to pick up signs and information.
Tomaszewski said that more than 40 participated in the event last year and they hope to have even more participants this year.
"The Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour praying for our nation and an end to abortion," according to a release issued by the group.
This Sunday, October 3, from 2 to 3 p.m., Whitley County Right to Life will symbolically join with other pro-life residents across the country in quiet protest creating a "life chain."
Locally, participants will stand along Main Street in Columbia City's downtown area, holding signs and sharing their commitment to the rights of unborn babies.
According to Whitley County Right to Life president Paul Tomaszewski, the event will be held rain or shine.
Participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers. They area also asked to arrive by 1:45 p.m. at the east end of the Whitley County Courthouse to pick up signs and information.
Tomaszewski said that more than 40 participated in the event last year and they hope to have even more participants this year.
"The Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour praying for our nation and an end to abortion," according to a release issued by the group.