Tim Tebow 🏈 at CFL Celebrating Life Luncheon on October 29

 

Please join Council for Life for the Celebrating Life Luncheon on Thursday, October 29, featuring Tim Tebow, joyfully celebrating Council for Life’s 25th Anniversary and the immeasurable impact the Lord has made possible through the CFL Mission.

CFL prayerfully selected 33 outstanding 2026 CFL Beneficiaries. Your table and ticket sponsorships will fund a record $2+ million in grants to these agencies that provide compassionate care to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Read about the 2026 Beneficiaries and their lifesaving work in our North Texas community here.

Patron Party

All table and ticket sponsors are invited to the Patron Party on Tuesday, October 6. Haley and Ramsey Marchfor are kindly opening their lovely home for this special cocktail reception to celebrate and thank generous supporters.

Circle of Life Dinner

Sponsors at the $15,000 level and above will also receive an exclusive invitation to the Circle of Life Dinner the evening before the Luncheon on Wednesday, October 28. Thank you to Lisa and Kenny Troutt for graciously hosting this elegant, intimate dinner in their beautiful home. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Luncheon speaker, Tim Tebow.

Purchase tables and tickets here.

2025 Celebrating Life Luncheon

 

Council for Life joyfully announces their 2025 Celebrating Life Luncheon on Monday, November 3, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in the Trinity Ballroom. Luncheon Speakers, 40 Days for Life Founder Shawn Carney and Fox News Contributor Ben Domenech, will engage in a powerful conversation about Loving Preborn Babies and their Mothers and Fathers.   Amy and Malone Mitchell are graciously serving as Luncheon Honorary Chairs. Amy and Malone are passionately committed to Council for Life’s mission to empower women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices. The proceeds from this year’s Luncheon will provide grants to a record 34 Beneficiaries providing compassionate care and vital resources to vulnerable mothers and fathers facing an unplanned pregnancy. CFL’s Beneficiaries desperately need your support as the need for their help is at an urgent, all-time high. CFL invites you to join them at the Luncheon and in prayerfully funding these exceptional nonprofit agencies with an unprecedented goal of $2 Million. Click HERE for details on tables and tickets to partner in Loving Preborn Babies and their Mothers and Fathers. Sponsors at the $5,000 and above levels will be members of our 2025 Luncheon Host Committee. All table and ticket purchasers will be recognized in printed materials and receive invitations to wonderful pre-Luncheon Patron events to honor you.

Save the Date: 2025 Celebrating Life Luncheon

 

Council for Life joyfully announces their Celebrating Life Luncheon on November 3, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

A record 34 nonprofits have been prayerfully selected as the 2025 Council for Life Beneficiaries. They seek to raise an unprecedented $2 million this year. 

They welcome two dynamic, expert voices in the national conversation on Life as Luncheon Speakers— 40 Days for Life Founder Shawn Carney and Fox News Contributor Ben Domenech.

Honorary Luncheon Chairs are Amy and Malone Mitchell, longtime beloved, generous supporters of Council for Life.

Council for Life Luncheon with Musical Guest Ellie Holcomb

 

Council for Life - Celebrating Life Luncheon (councilforlifeluncheon.com)

Council for Life's Lunch Series

https://www.councilforlife.org/events/2014/life-lessons-box-lunch

2014 Celebrating Life Luncheon with Speaker Nick Vujicic

 

Celebrating Life Luncheon

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Hilton Anatole Hotel

11:00 AM Reception

12:00 Noon Luncheon and Speaker

1:30 PM Adjourn

 

For more information, visit

www.councilforlife.org

 

 

Council for Life 5K, Fun Run & Walk - Tomorrow 4/19

Please join the 2014 Run for Life, hosted by Council for Life and the Young Leaders for Life. The race will take place on Saturday, April 19th at SMU Ford Stadium. In addition to the race, the organization will hold their first Easter Egg Hunt to celebrate the holiday.

 

The Run for Life starts and finishes at Gerald Ford Stadium. There are entrances on the north and south side of the field. Strollers welcome. Please, no dogs allowed.

 

Race Day Schedule

8:00 am Arrival/Packet Pick Up

9:00 am Kid’s Race

9:15 am 5k Run/Walk

10:15 am Awards

10: 30 am Easter Egg Hunt

 

Parking

Parking for the 5K is available at the Meadows Museum Garage on the East side of Highland Park United Methodist Church, in the Binkley Garage or at the Moody Colliseum Garage.

 

Beneficiaries

Gladney Center for Adoption

Buckner Children and Family Services

 

 

Council for Life's "Life Lessons" Box Lunch Series

REGISTER HERE!

Thank You for Making the Celebrating Life Luncheon a Huge Success!

Council for Life - 2012 Luncheon Featured Video

Take moment to watch the Council For Life's 2012 Luncheon Featured Video featuring several life-affirming agencies and the individuals they had aided who embody the purpose of Council for Life. 

Men Standing for Life Breakfast

The sanctity of life is not just a woman's issue. Men are needed to stand and be leaders for life in our community. Join Council for Life at their 5th Annual Men Standing for Life Breakfast.  Dr. Jim Denison with Denison Forum on Truth and Culture is the Speaker. Register for the breakfast here.

Council for Life Membership Drive

With the beginning of a new year full of possibilities, Council for Life has kicked off its 2013 Membership Drive, and they invite you to join in their effort.

Founded in 2001, Council for Life has over 875 members who dedicate their time to raising money and public awareness to encourage our culture to make decisions that support life.  The organization focuses on four platforms: Abstinence, unplanned pregnancy, abortion recovery and adoption.  Council for Life is motivated by Christ-like love and responsive compassion, and it empower women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices.

Membership dues are used exclusively for educational events and operating expenses.  The Council has donated $3.97 million to over 30 life-affirming non-profit agencies that share their mission. These organizations provide healthcare, counseling and many other resources to support men, women, youth and the unborn child.

Click here for more information. Join by January 31 to be included in the 2013 Membership Directory.

Save the Date: Council for Life Luncheon

Click Here for Underwriting Opportunities or to Buy a Table!

Click Here to Purchase Individual Tickets!

www.councilforlife.org

Council For Life Junior Event - Start the Conversation

The 4th Annual Council for Life Event honoring the Junior Members was held May 26 at the Katy Trail Ice House. The annual event is an opportunity for young men and women to learn about the mission of Council for Life.

Amanda Richard and Claire Smith, the Junior Event Co-Chairs welcomed the members and their guests. Amanda Richard welcomed the members and their guests and introduced the speaker, Brandon Avance. Brandon shared his story about how abortion has personally affected his life forever. He talked about how abortion is often looked at as only a political issue, or a woman's issue. It's more than that. "Abortion is not only a decision that impacts the child's life, but also the parents for years to come. It affects everyone involved." said Brandon. "It is important for men to start the conversation to support life and share the vision of finding life."

Co-Chairs of the Junior Event, Claire Smith, Sarah Johnson, and Amanda Richard

The Council for Life "Celebrating a Decade of Life" Luncheon is scheduled for November 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in the Chantilly Ballroom. Kathy Ireland will be the featured speaker at the Luncheon. Ireland is the Fashion CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. For additional information or to purchase tickets contact Charleen McCulloch at cmccullough@charter.net or 214.773.0606.

Council for Life Spring Coffee

Elizabeth Robinson, Janna Lewis, Ann Carruth, Founder of Council for Life, Lila Rose, Speaker, and Laurie Connell, Former President of Council for Life

The 2011 Spring Coffee, underwritten by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, was held Friday, May 6th with approximately 300 members and guests in attendance. First, Harriet Maclay, President of the Council for Life, announced the 2011 Beneficiaries of the "Celebrating a Decade of Life" Luncheon scheduled for November 10, 2011 at the Anatole Hotel. Kathy Ireland will be the featured speaker at the November luncheon.

Later, Council for Life presented Gladney Center for Adoption a check from the annual 5K Run held on April 2. "The Council for Life's grant each year continues to secure the future of Gladney's Next Steps Progam," said Gladney Adopton Center CEO Frank Garrott. "Today, Next Steps equips a Gladney birth mother's life after adoption placement with scholarship support, career training and employment assistance that boosts her ability to succeed on her own."

Beth Cox, Jennifer Lanter, Jennifer Shelmire, Co-Chair for Council for Life 5k Run, Frank Garrott, Belinda Heraty, Co-Chair for Council for Life 5k Run, and Sandy Owen

For additional information or to purchase tickets to the Luncheon, contact Charlene McCullough at cmccullough@charter.net.

Council for Life Food & Wine Event

www.councilforlife.org/junior-event

Council for Life Spring Coffee

Council for Life 2011 Spring Coffee

Friday, May 6, 2011

9:30 am Coffee, Tea and light refreshments
10:15 am Program
11:30 am Event Conclusion

7000 Park Lane (corner of Park Lane and Hillcrest)

Please join Council for Life as they honor their 2011 Members and announce their 2011 Beneficiaries. The Council will present a program to raise awareness of the complex issues that surround unplanned pregnancies and to equip women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices.

Speaker: Claire Culwell Chairperson: Rebecca Lutz 214-995-9402 / rebeccalutz@charter.net

Event Questions: Harriet Maclay, President 214-906-0042

Council for Life exists to empower women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices. CFL is motivated by Christ-like love and responsive compassion. CFL is committed to raising awareness of the complex issues that surround unplanned pregnancies and to providing financial support to agencies that share our mission.

Council for Life donation drive

Come out and support Council for Life's Brighter Beginnings Big Drive!

Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5

9:30AM to 3:30PM

Drop off at Park Cities Presbyterian Church West

Oak Lawn at Newton, next to the new Equinox building

Click here for map to drop off location.

Accepting the following items ONLY, due to storage limitations:

new quality bottles with nipples

diapers - all sizes

baby wash

baby wipes

powdered formula

umbrella strollers

Brighter Beginnings is the hands-on service project of Council for Life. It provides local pregnancy resource centers with baby care necessities.

Questions? Contact Gina Lu Petty at 214.696.6050 or ulanig@mac.com.

Life Lessons Shared at CFL's January Luncheon

Over 250 guests attended the "Life Lessons" Box Lunch hosted by Council For Life held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Museum of Biblical Arts. Libby Hunt served as Chair of the "Life Lessons" Lunch, an educational outreach for Council for Life.

Libby Hunt, Life Lessons Chair and Harriet Maclay, President

Harriet Maclay, President, introduced featured speakers Patrick and Christy Lafferty. Patrick Lafferty, an Assistant Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, received his Bachelors in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Christy received her B.A. from the University of South Carolina and a ThM in Historical Theology from Dallas Seminary. Patrick and Christy have four children.

Patrick and Christy Lafferty with baby Jedadiah and Ann Carruth, Founder of Council for Life

"Life is a big deal," said Patrick, "and we learned the authentic truth about life through love and loss." After the loss of their daughter Isabella, Christy, a free-lance photographer, became a volunteer for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, an organization that photographs babies that will not be leaving the hospital. "Through our personal loss, I learned that life is a gift, not a given," stated Christy, who was holding newly adopted son, Jedidiah, in her arms at the podium.

Council for Life exists to empower women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices. CFL is motivated by Christ-like love and responsive compassion. CFL is committed to raising awareness of the complex issues that surround unplanned pregnancies and to providing financial support to agencies that share our mission.

Council for LIfe: Men's Initiative Breakfast

Men Members and Guests of Council for Life are invited to the Men's Initiative Breakfast with guest speaker Stephen Arterburn. He will be educating and helping equip men to go share with their family and community a life affirming message.

WHO: COUNCIL FOR LIFE
WHAT: Men's Initiative Breakfast: Men Stand for Life 2011 Breakfast
WHEN: Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:00-8:30 AM
WHERE: Doubletree-Campbell Center 8250 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75206
CONTACT INFORMATION: Harriet Maclay harrietmaclay@sbcglobal.net