Healing After Abortion
Abortion affects so many lives through the often-hidden influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty trusting others, and it can be a wound that time does not heal. In fact, it can take years before you may feel the full impact of an abortion.
Our church values and cares about you. We would be glad to walk alongside you through prayer and healing opportunities within the church, as well as point you to other excellent resources in the broader Northern Virginia area and online.
Please reach out. There is healing, restoration, and freedom in Christ. All conversations are confidential.
Healing Opportunities within the Church
To learn more and discern what would be most helpful, please contact Deborah at deccles@tfcanglican.org or call (phone?)
Trained prayer ministers for healing prayer
TFCA’s Healing & Prayer Ministry includes lay prayer ministers who are trained in the area of praying for abortion healing. A prayer appointment can be scheduled.
One-to-one using the Save One curriculum
Walk through an abortion healing program that is Biblically-based with a lay church friend who understands the impact of abortion and God’s ability to heal. Available for both men and women.
Healing Service for Infant Loss at TFCA
This special healing service is offered once a year (usually in January or February) and focuses on prayer for those who have experienced the deep pain of infant loss through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, or the early death of a child. There is opportunity for confidential personal prayer at the end of the service.
Memorial Garden at TFCA
A sacred space for prayer and reflection adjacent to the Sanctuary. The garden includes a special plaque in remembrance of children lost before or at birth. When you come for a visit, please go first to TFCA's offices on the 3rd floor of the 6565 Arlington Blvd office building to request a key.
See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. (Mat 18:10)
Healing Opportunities through Local Ministries
Sanctity of Life Ministries (SLM)/NOVA Pregnancy Help Centers
Restoration Bible Study is a small group of caring women who have been there and understand. This 7-week evening study is offered at different times throughout the year. Please contact Mary Sawyer, Restoration Program Director, at 703-278-5433 or mary.sawyer@slmpregnancy.org. Mary also welcomes one-on-one appointments.
SLM can also refer to coed programs which include men, or can connect men with trained male mentors.
Assist Pregnancy Center/Metro Women’s Care
Find hope and healing after abortion through compassionate support available for both women and men, in person or virtually, one-to-one, or in a confidential group setting. Men and women have shared with us that life after experiencing abortion can be difficult. We can help you understand the common physical, emotional, and relational side effects that many experience after having an abortion. Our one-to-one or group support will help you process your experience and feelings in a caring and compassionate setting.
Please call/text Assist at 703-354-7272.
Assist also has male staff members who are available to support men experiencing emotional and relational side effects after involvement with an abortion.
Support After Abortion helps women who have experienced abortion(s) themselves and men who have experienced abortion(s) through a partner’s termination(s), as well family members, friends, and others who have been affected by abortion(s).
Reach out to our After Abortion Line – we’re here to listen and support you. We will work with you to determine what type of healing works best for you – whether that’s anonymous, one-on-one, group, virtual, in-person . . .We will connect you with a program or provider that is right for you.
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call or text 844-289-4673
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webchat
Self-guided programs as well as abortion healing groups are available. Note: Support After Abortion offers both religious and secular options.