Senate Failed to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass S. 2311, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 51-46. This bill would have ended elective abortions after 20 weeks. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Senators like Doug Jones (D-Alabama), Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota), and Claire […]

How You Can Promote Christian Heritage Week in Missouri during the Week of Thanksgiving

About 25 years ago, Bruce Barilla from West Virginia took the initiative of promoting the week of Thanksgiving as “Christian Heritage Week”. Every year, governors, mayors, and boards of county commissioners across the country are approached to sign proclamations that recognize our country’s Christian roots. Christian Heritage Week is set aside annually to acknowledge the […]

Victory for the Unborn in Missouri!

On Tuesday, July 25, HCS SB5 was taken up on the Senate floor. We are pleased to report that all went well; the motion to go to conference was defeated, and HCS SB5 was finally passed by a vote of 22-9. It was signed by Gov. Greitens yesterday afternoon. Click here for the Senate Journal […]

Become Involved with the 2018 Encourage-A-Legislator Program

The goal of the Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program is to inspire each member of Missouri’s House and Senate, as well as state-wide office holders, by continually praying for them and sending them a postcard every week throughout January to May, the current legislative session. Click here for more information and to view our EAL brochure. If […]

Celebrate Constitution Day with us by Participating in Our Constitution Day Project 2017!

CWA of Missouri has made it an annual tradition to celebrate Constitution Day. We express thankfulness for the republic and for the freedom that was established by this significant founding document. Every year, we present a gift to the members of the Missouri General Assembly,  our statewide office holders and the Missouri members of Congress.  […]

Urgent: Pray for and Take Action on Pro-Life Bill! 

Gov. Eric Greitens has expanded the special session call to include all pro-life protections being considered in HCS SB 5 (House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 5) by the General Assembly. When the Missouri Senate reconvenes for special session later this month, it will have the opportunity to pass the strongest pro-life legislation in years. […]

SCOTUS Issues Decisive Win for Religious Liberty

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court just issued their opinion on Trinity Lutheran v. Comer, the most important religious liberty case of the term. In a 7 to 2 decision, the Court declared unconstitutional the state of Missouri’s discrimination of a learning center because of their religious beliefs. Click here to read the entire press release.

Time to Stop Punishing the Free Exercise of Religion

Today at the U.S. Supreme Court, as was the case during oral arguments, no one showed up to support the state of Missouri in the Trinity Lutheran v. Comerreligious liberty case.  Concerned Women for America (CWA) was at the courthouse steps early, anticipating a big victory for religious freedom.  And we were not disappointed. <Read […]

SCOTUS Issues Decisive Win for Religious Liberty

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court just issued their opinion on Trinity Lutheran v. Comer, the most important religious liberty case of the term. In a 7 to 2 decision, the Court declared unconstitutional the state of Missouri’s discrimination of a learning center because of their religious beliefs. Penny Nance, CEO & President of Concerned Women for America […]

Supporting Gorsuch is a No-brainer

Sen. Claire McCaskill is in a tough position; I understand that.  The left’s vitriol against President Trump is irrational, and so there is no argument that can persuade them to admit that he might do something good. In the case of the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, their fake outrage is […]

Help Support Judge Neil Gorsuch

Dear Friend, Missouri has a key role to play in the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. We need Sen. McCaskill’s vote to ensure Judge Gorsuch gets the 60 votes needed in the Senate to confirm him as a Supreme Court Justice. Click here to read state director Bev Ehlen’s article on […]

CWA of Missouri’s Easter Project-AD2017

CWA of Missouri has traditionally presented gifts to the members of the Missouri General Assembly to celebrate Easter and Constitution Day. This year for Easter we will be presenting the impressive coffee table hardback book Who Is This Jesus to each member of the Missouri General Assembly. Who Is This Jesus is an exquisitely illustrated story […]

Missouri Law Under Attack – Our Rights and the Rights of the Unborn are in Jeopardy

LAWSUIT On November 30, Planned Parenthood filed a federal lawsuit to drop the Admitting Privileges and Ambulatory Surgical Centers requirements from Missouri Law.  Planned Parenthood states that if they win the lawsuit, they plan to open four more abortion facilities in Missouri in Kansas City, Columbia, Joplin, and Springfield. Side note:  It has been uncovered […]

CWA of Missouri Ramps It Up Against Planned Parenthood

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.” (Ephesians 5:11, 12) Five simultaneous press conferences were held yesterday outside the Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Springfield, and Joplin Planned Parenthood sites by […]

CWA of Missouri Election Headquarters – Great Missouri Election Resources

CWA of Missouri is excited to announce the CWA of Missouri Election Headquarters – Great Missouri Election Resources page. Below you will find resources to help you make an informed decision regarding candidates, ballot issues, judges and more. Above all, please pray for Christians to turn out to vote in this upcoming election in numbers […]

Constitutional Day Project AD2016

Celebrate Constitution Day with us! CWA of Missouri has made it a tradition to celebrate Constitution Day each year by expressing thanks for the republic that was established by that document and presenting a gift to each member of the Missouri General Assembly. This year we will be presenting three resources that will help the […]

It is Time to Pray and Act to Protect Missouri’s Religious Freedom

If we do not protect our religious freedoms, who will?! SJR39 “Prohibits the state from imposing penalties on individuals and religious entities who refuse to participate in same sex marriage ceremonies due to sincerely held religious beliefs.” Click here to read the bill, check on its status and more. Your state representative needs to hear […]