Building Community Bridges for Unexpected Pregnancies

Building Community Bridges for Unexpected Pregnancies

Every year in Canada, thousands of women experience an unexpected pregnancy, and research suggests that one in three women have an abortion.

Does your church know how to respond?

The Building Community Bridges course will equip your church to provide practical, compassionate care and support.

The Building Community Bridges course will walk you step-by-step through the biblical, cultural, and personal realities of unexpected pregnancy and abortion.

UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE: Gain a clear, biblical, and practical understanding of unexpected pregnancy, the pressures women face, and the realities surrounding abortion in our culture.
KNOW HOW TO RESPOND: Learn how to offer compassionate, Christlike support for unexpected pregnancy and support after an abortion through effective communication, crisis awareness, and a woman-focused approach.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP: Apply what you’ve learned by exploring practical ways to strengthen your church’s response, including using the Community Assessment Tool to identify opportunities for support and growth.

The Building Community Bridges course is divided into short lessons, which include teaching videos, personal stories, and opportunities to “Reflect and Respond” in the course workbook. Many lessons also include additional videos, downloadable resources, and a suggested song for your reflection time. The course is self-paced and will be accessible for future reference. 

  • Pregnancy Care Canada: Who We Are and What We Do
  • Becoming a Bridge Builder
  • Meet the Hosts

  • Lesson 1: All Human Life Matters To God
  • Lesson 2: Separated By Sin
  • Lesson 3: Restored

  • Lesson 4: Social Injustices
  • Lesson 5: Legal Status of Abortion in Canada
  • Lesson 6: Systemic Challenges

  • Lesson 7: Understanding Unexpected Pregnancy (FREE PREVIEW BELOW)
  • Lesson 8: The Feelings Women Experience
  • Lesson 9: The Pressures Women Face

  • Lesson 10: What Would Jesus Do?

  • Lesson 11: Understanding Crisis
  • Lesson 12: The Beliefs We Hold
  • Lesson 13: Nonverbal Communication
  • Lesson 14: The Words We Use
  • Lesson 15: A Woman-Focused Perspective
  • Lesson 16: The Father of the Baby
  • Lesson 17: The Role of the Holy Spirit

  • Lesson 18: Listen & Seek To Understand
  • Lesson 19: Encourage Her To Be Open
  • Lesson 20: Remind Her Of Her Value & Create A Vision For Her Future
  • Lesson 21: Empower Her With Resources, Referrals, & Your Support

  • Lesson 22: Offering Support
  • Lesson 23: Secondary Losses From Abortion
  • Lesson 24: How To Start The Conversation (FREE PREVIEW BELOW)
  • Lesson 25: Talking With A Woman Who Has Experienced An Abortion

  • Lesson 26: Review: Understanding The Issue
  • Lesson 27: Review: Knowing How To Respond
  • Lesson 28: Review: Creating A Supportive Community
  • Community Assessment Tool
  • Church Support Communication Guide & Templates
Sample Lesson: Understanding Unexpected Pregnancy

Sample Lesson: How to Start the Conversation About Abortion


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