Defunding of abortion clinics: why PACN should expand medical services
When HB2, aka Pre-born Pain Bill, passed this summer, it was a huge victory for everyone who values all life. Representative Jodie Laubenberg, author of the Bill, summarized it like this: “This bill is about the health and safety of women, but also about the unborn child who has pain receptors and can feel pain […]
November is National Adoption Month
PACN celebrates National Adoption Month every November! Placing a baby for adoption is one of the most selfless, beautiful gifts a mother can give to another family. There are many different types of adoption including: Domestic and international adoption Open adoption Closed adoption Agency vs. private adoption Foster adoption Our consultants can provide one of […]
PACN welcomes new VTS Fall 2013 graduates!
This fabulous group just graduated from PACN’s Fall 2013 Volunteer Training Seminar! The 21-hour training equips volunteers to begin working with clients after they shadow experienced counselors at the Spring/Woodlands or Conroe centers. We are always happy to welcome women and men who feel called to this ministry, and PACN will offer three training sessions […]
PACN offers insight on HB2 ruling
From the October 28 Conroe Courier: Area leaders, citizens rebuke federal stance on state’s law By Kimberly Sutton | Posted: Monday, October 28, 2013 11:20 pm A federal judge, appointed by President George W. Bush ruled Monday that new Texas abortion restrictions violate the U.S. Constitution, a ruling that keeps open, at least for now, […]
Childbirth & Newborn Care Classes at PACN
By Pam Philpott B.Sc.N, PACN Volunteer Childbirth and Newborn Care Instructor Anticipation. Fear. Uncertainty. Frustration Joy. Loneliness. Companionship. Love. Hope. Laughter. Gentleness. Wholeness. Confidence These are a few of the words that come to mind when I think of what the attendees may bring to, and may experience, at a typical PACN Childbirth & Newborn […]
Be a superhero and join PACN at our 3K walk in November!
Superheroes from all over The Woodlands and Conroe will take over Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park on November 9 for PACN’s third annual Superhero Flight to the Finish 3K Walk! Registration will open at 9 a.m. and the walk will kick off at 9:30 a.m. This year PACN is asking church […]
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
If you have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death, it might seem like no one understands what you have been through. Losing a baby at any point can be devastating. Below are a few local resources that may be helpful if you are struggling after the death of […]
A good reason to volunteer at PACN
If you’ve thought about volunteering at PACN, we’ve got a good reason for you to come join us: “The best thing about volunteering at PACN were [sic] the people. The people, or other volunteers, at PACN were so welcoming and helpful when I started and throughout my time at PACN. I feel like I benefited […]
Reflections from a “blue shirt”
by Cindy Sunday Powell, Executive Director The older man and young man were talking, sometimes laughing together. This seemed odd, not what I was expecting. I watched them for hours. Why? Because I was a “blue shirt” in line at the Capitol for last Friday’s vote on HB2. The older man was also a blue […]
#Stand4Life
Team PACN is at the Capitol today in blue shirts to #Stand4Life in Austin! Our Executive Director Cindy Sunday Powell and Center Directors Teri McGiffert and Karen Gould, along with volunteer Nicole, are speaking up for pre-born babies. The Texas Senate today takes up a bill that would require doctors performing abortions to have admitting […]