'From Grief to Grace' program at Brown Memorial Thursday

On Wednesday, April 19, the Brown Memorial in New Rockford will play host to a group of women with a story to share about abortion.

In fact, it’s not just any story, it’s their own personal stories.

St. John’s in New Rockford is hosting the event – titled “From Grief to Grace” – and it will feature a panel of post-abortive women from North Dakota.

Those in attendance will hear their stories and testimony about the “true cost” of abortion.

It will all take place at the Brown Memorial in New Rockford beginning at 7 p.m., and organizers are hoping to get as much community involvement as possible.

“These women desire to share the truth in love in hopes that those who hear will be better equipped to reach out to others that are struggling with a current choice or a past decision regarding the issue of life,” said Jodi Guler, the parish contact for Walking with Moms in Need.

She added, “These are stories that few are willing to share; yet stories that need to be heard.”

Guler said she first heard about the panel in Fargo, and listened to their stories in Jamestown. She then reached out in hopes of bringing them to a rural community, and the panel was more than willing to stop in New Rockford.

The event is open to the public, and St. Johns Catholic Church is offering childcare for families beginning at 6:45 p.m.

There will also be a free BBQ meal offered at the catholic church from 5:30 - 7 p.m., which is also open to the public.