40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer, fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigils in front of abortion facilities.

Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God's will. Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us connect more deeply with our spiritual lives and helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God's help. Community outreach provides us with an opportunity to educate those around us. And the peaceful vigils are designed to send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion.

Peaceful Vigils

Vigils are the public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life, and in Maine, four are planned in the spring from March 5 - April 13, 2025. If you are interested in participating, the locations and contact information can be found below.

AUGUSTA

Volunteers will participate in a vigil outside Maine Family Planning on 43 Gabriel Drive. FMI or to sign up, visit www.40daysforlife.com/en/augustame.

BANGOR

Volunteers will peacefully participate in a vigil in the public right-of-way at 68 Mount Hope Avenue. Vigil hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. For more information or to sign up for a time slot at the Bangor site, email [email protected], call 413-273-7729, or visit www.40daysforlife.com/bangor.

BELFAST

Volunteers will pray outside Belfast Family Planning at 147 Waldo Avenue. For more information or to sign up, visit www.40daysforlife.com/en/belfastme.

HOULTON

Volunteers will pray outside 137 North Street in Houlton, near the site of Maine Family Planning and Primary Care. If you would like more information or to sign up for a time slot at the Houlton site, visit www.40daysforlife.com/en/houltonwalgreens.

Resources

For more information about the “40 Days for Life” campaign, visit the organization’s website at www.40daysforlife.