Are You Facing an Unexpected Pregnancy? Take a breath. You do not have to make every decision today, and you do not have to walk through this alone.Confidential help, practical resources, and caring people are available to support you as you consider your next steps.1. Speak With a Pregnancy Support CounselorCall the Pregnancy Decision Line at 866-281-3029 for free and confidential support.A trained counselor can listen to your concerns, answer questions, and help you identify resources in your area.Visit Pregnancy Decision Line2. Contact a Local Pregnancy CenterLocal pregnancy resource centers offer services that include pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds, education, material assistance, parenting support, and referrals.Shady Grove Pregnancy CenterGaithersburg, MarylandCall: 301-963-6223Text: 240-200-4220Visit Shady Grove Pregnancy CenterRockville Women’s CenterRockville, MarylandCall or text: 240-779-1585Visit Rockville Women’s CenterCare Net Pregnancy Center of FrederickFrederick, MarylandCall: 301-662-5300Visit Care Net FrederickPregnancy resource centers vary in the services they provide. Contact the center directly to ask about available medical services, staffing, and referrals.3. Contact CedarbrookOur pastors and staff are available to listen, pray with you, and help connect you with practical and spiritual support.Cedarbrook Community ChurchCall: 301-528-6702Your conversation will be handled with care and discretion.Are You Helping Someone Else?A friend or family member may need your calm presence more than immediate advice. Listen without condemnation. Remind her that she is loved, that she has time to seek trustworthy help, and that she does not have to make a fear-driven decision alone. Offer to sit with her while she calls a pregnancy center, attends an appointment, or contacts Cedarbrook.I Took the First Abortion Pill and Now Regret It. What Should I Do?Seek qualified medical guidance immediately. Time is of the essence.The Abortion Pill Rescue Network operates a confidential 24-hour helpline:Call 877-558-0333Visit the Abortion Pill Rescue NetworkTell the medical professional exactly what medication you took, how much you took, and when you took it. Seek Emergency Care When NeededCall 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience severe pain, fainting, difficulty breathing, fever, or bleeding that concerns you.

I Have Had an Abortion and Need HelpYou may be carrying grief, anger, guilt, regret, numbness, confusion, or questions you have never felt safe enough to express. You may also feel nothing at all—or your feelings may have changed over time.Whatever your experience has been, you are not beyond the reach of God’s mercy.You do not have to hide. You do not have to suffer alone. Cedarbrook desires to be a safe place where both women and men affected by abortion can receive compassionate, confidential support.Healing does not require pretending that the past did not happen. It can begin by bringing your story into a safe relationship where you are treated with honesty, patience, dignity, and grace.Contact CedarbrookAny of our pastors and staff would be honored to speak with you privately.Call Cedarbrook Community Church: 301-528-6702You may share as much or as little as you are ready to share.Rachel’s VineyardRachel’s Vineyard offers retreats and support for women and men affected by abortion.Call: 877-HOPE-4-ME (877-467-3463)Visit Rachel’s VineyardResources for MenProject RachelProject Rachel offers confidential pastoral care, referrals, and post-abortion healing support.Call: 888-456-HOPE (888-456-4673)Visit Hope After AbortionWashington, D.C.-Area Project Rachel MinistryEmail: projectrachel@adw.orgCall: 301-982-2008Rachel’s Vineyard and Project Rachel confirm that support is available to both women and men affected by abortion.A Word to MenMen may also experience grief, regret, anger, helplessness, or shame following an abortion. Some participated in the decision. Some opposed it but felt powerless. Others learned about it only afterward. Your pain matters, and confidential help is available for you as well.A Word About Mental HealthSome people experience significant emotional distress after a pregnancy loss or abortion, while others do not. Experiences vary, and emotional struggles can have many contributing causes.Anyone experiencing persistent depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or thoughts of self-harm should contact a licensed mental-health professional or seek immediate emergency assistance.

What Does Cedarbrook Believe About the Sanctity of Life? The Bible consistently teaches that:Human beings are created in the image of God.God knows and cares for human beings in the womb.Innocent human life should be protected.Children are gifts from God.God calls His people to defend those who are vulnerable.Grace, forgiveness, and restoration are available through Jesus Christ. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” —Genesis 1:27“You shall not murder.” —Exodus 20:13“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” —Psalm 139:13–14Because every human being is created in the image of God, every person has immense and inherent value.That value does not increase or decrease based on:The circumstances of their conceptionSize or stage of developmentDegree of dependencyPhysical or intellectual abilityEconomic circumstancesWhether another person planned or desired the pregnancy Therefore, Cedarbrook believes human life should be respected and protected from conception until natural death and that intentionally ending the life of an innocent unborn child is morally wrong.While the Bible doesn’t address abortion directly, there are two scriptures that inform how we view the practice of abortion and protect life from being aborted. Those passages are: Exodus 21:22–25 which deals with the penalty for causing an abortion; and Numbers 5:11-31 which deals with the consequences of sin that lead to an abortion.How Will Cedarbrook Respond to an Unmarried Mother?We will respond with grace and practical support.We will celebrate the life of her child and receive her with compassion, friendship, dignity, and grace.  Jesus consistently demonstrated both grace and truth. We desire to follow His example by loving women and families well—not merely in words, but through meaningful relationships and practical care.Our desire is to be a church where women, men, children, and families encounter both the truth of God and the transforming grace of Jesus Christ.

I Want to Help. What Can I Do?“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” —James 1:22“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”—Proverbs 3:27“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”Being pro-life involves more than holding a position. It means building a culture in which mothers, fathers, children, and families are welcomed, protected, supported, and equipped to thrive.Serve With Our Ministry PartnersSupport local pregnancy centers through:PrayerFinancial givingVolunteeringMaterial donationsMentoringParenting educationProfessional servicesChurch-based support for families Shady Grove Pregnancy CenterRockville Women’s CenterCare Net Pregnancy Center of FrederickContact each organization directly to learn about its current volunteer requirements and greatest areas of need.Support a Mother or FamilyPractical support can make a lasting difference. Opportunities may include:Providing meals after a baby is bornDonating diapers, clothing, or baby equipmentHelping with transportationHosting or contributing to a baby showerSupporting a single parentMentoring a mother or fatherHelping someone find employment, housing, childcare, or community servicesOffering friendship that continues after the pregnancy Become Better EquippedLearn how to discuss abortion and human dignity with conviction, accuracy, humility, and compassion.Participate in 40 Days for LifeMembers may participate in peaceful prayer campaigns during the spring and fall.Learn about the Rockville campaign:40 Days for Life WebsiteJoin Cedarbrook’s Celebrate Life MinistryWhether your gifts involve prayer, hospitality, education, communication, mentoring, giving, or practical service, there is a place for you.Contact Cedarbrook at 301-528-6702 to learn how to participate.

This page provides general educational, pastoral, and referral information. It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment, legal advice, or professional mental-health care. Services, hours, phone numbers, and organizational policies may change. Please confirm current information directly with each provider.In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.