Clergy for Choice

Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Delaware Clergy for Choice is an interfaith coalition of clergy members and faith leaders who support reproductive rights and comprehensive healthcare access. Grounded in principles of justice, compassion, and inclusivity, we advocate for policies that ensure all individuals have the resources and support they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Background

We are a coalition of clergy located in and around Delaware who gather to provide support for one another and for our communities as we advocate for the reproductive rights of Delawareans.

Values

It is critical that the public and our elected officials hear from clergy who support family planning, sex education, reproductive freedom, and equal rights. We are leaders from diverse faith backgrounds who value all human life as holy, honor all families, and care deeply for the wellbeing of children.

Goals

To champion healthy communities and increase access to quality health care for all, to advocate for reproductive rights and needs of Delawareans, and to educate our community and its leaders on theological perspectives.

Our Position on Important Issues

Prenatal and Maternity Care

We value each person’s right to choose what happens to their body, to healthcare that protects them and their choices, and to education regarding all options available. We also believe that no one should be refused services due to a health care entity’s moral or religious objection.

Insurance Coverage for Rx Contraceptives

Workplace medical benefits that cover prescription drugs should be required to cover all FDA-approved methods of prescribed contraception.

Abortion Access

Abortions should remain safe, legal, and accessible.

Minors’ Access

To protect their safety, minors should NOT be required to notify their parents before they receive any form of contraception OR before they have an abortion.

No Refusal of Service

Hospitals, pharmacies, or other health care entities should NOT be allowed to refuse services on the grounds of moral or religious objection.

Comprehensive Sexual Health Education

Schools should provide students medically accurate, age appropriate sex health education that includes information about abstinence, contraception, and disease prevention.

Family Planning

State and Federal funding should be available to family planning clinics for a full range of family planning services, including birth control methods, STI/HIV testing and treatment, and pregnancy testing.

Interested in joining the Clergy for Choice Coalition?

We understand the important role our diverse faiths play in personal and public life. The coalition is meeting bi-monthly virtually to organize around advocacy, share updates, and plan shared action in Delaware.

To join the Clergy for Choice Coalition, please email [email protected] or call 302-655-7296.

Please include name, denomination, and place of worship.