2025 Activities (watch for continued updates)
Morning
MOST ACTIVITIES WILL BE ON THE CAPITOL SOUTH LAWN
8:00 Opening – Grounds open with over 35 life-affirming exhibits
8:00 Capitol Prayer Walk – Meet Bonnie Lee, Open Heart Baptist Church, at the 1st floor of the Capitol rotunda
8:30 Book signing by David Bereit and Toni McFadden – in front of the Selinger Center on 216 Broadway
9:00 Rosary / Divine Mercy – Meet Fr Anthony Viviano, Pro-life Moderator Jefferson City Diocese, on the Capitol North lawn
9:45 Announcements
10:00 Rally
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- Opening Prayer
- Pledge of Allegiance with prolife legislators. National Anthem by Connie Andrews of St. Stanislaus School, Jefferson City.
- Presentation Team P.L.A.Y. Awards for Pro-Life Champion Of The Year and Pro-Life School Of The Year
- Rally Speakers
MidWest March begins after Rally
The March line up begins on the South Lawn area
Fundraiser Lunch 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM across the street from the Capitol, St Peter Church, 216 Broadway – Grilled Hot Dogs, Chips, Ice Cream, Cookies, Water (Food donated by K of C Precious Blood Council, St Peter, Fulton. All proceeds go to the MidWest March For Life)
Afternoon
1:00 National Day of Prayer Event–Capitol steps South Lawn
(in case of inclement weather may be moved to the Selinger Center north side of St Peter Church)
1:30 Holy Mass at Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter, Main Celebrant Bishop Edward Rice
Other life-affirming opportunities:
- Visit the over 35 life-affirming booth exhibits on the South lawn
- Meet with legislators in the Capitol
- Tour Miss Daisy mobile unit, Pregnancy Help Center Jefferson City
We encourage participants to bring your own life-affirming signs, snacks, and water. (pre-printed signs will be available)
2025 Speakers
(More to be announced)
David Bereit
Founder of 40 Days For Life
Christina Bennett
Live Action Correspondent
Toni McFadden
Pro-Life Advocate, Author
More Speakers
Who will be the MidWest March For Life School of the Year for 2025?
