40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.

It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those who are called to stand witness during this 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion.

We invite you to come join members of our Respect Life Committee as we cover a two hour shift at Planned Parenthood (35 Sixth Street, Stamford).  ALL are invited … we would love the presence of young adults and teens with parents!

If anyone wishes to carpool – note it in the comments and we will connect with others who are driving!

All participants must abide by the Statement of Peace:

By signing up to participate in the vigil, you agree to abide by this Statement of Peace:

• I will pursue only peaceful, prayerful and lawful solutions to the violence of abortion by supporting life from natural conception to natural death
• I will show compassion and reflect Christ’s love to all
• I will not intentionally cause harm or commit crimes or violence
• I am in no way, directly or indirectly, associated with any abortion provider including Planned Parenthood

While participating in a 40 Days for Life activity:

• I will not obstruct or block driveways, sidewalks, roadways or any lawful passage
• I will not litter, deface, damage or trespass on another’s property
• I will closely attend to any minors in my care
• I will not threaten, curse, yell at or verbally abuse anyone
• I will neither commit any act of violence, threaten or touch any person, nor display or discuss weapons
• I will be polite and cooperative with law enforcement and valid civil authority
• If asked to leave by a valid authority, I will comply and contact 40 Days for Life HQ
• I will not advocate for or against any candidate for elective office, any proposed or actual legislation, or any ballot initiative

I will strive to maintain the safety of myself and others by:

• Trying to have at least two vigil participants on site at a time and never being alone after dark
• Holding vigil in a safe, public and lawful location
• Immediately calling and cooperating with law enforcement and recording any incident if I feel unsafe or if any act of violence or damage is made or threatened
• Leaving and calling law enforcement if I feel threatened or endangered