The Promise of Recovery

Is Rooted in Love

Rachel’s Vineyard of Pittsburgh ministry is grounded in grief work, compassion, and effective recovery for women and men struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.

Our Story

Over the Years

We are a non-profit organization run by a dedicated group of volunteers and backed by a Board of Directors. Rachel’s Vineyard began as a grassroots ministry developed by Dr. Theresa Burke.

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1986

Founded

Rachel’s Vineyard began as a grassroots ministry.
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1990s

Pittsburgh Chapter Is Born

The Pittsburgh ministry was presented as a 14-week program.
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2002

Weekend Retreats Arrive

The weekend retreat format was adopted by the Pittsburgh ministry.
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2020

Available Nationwide

The ministry is available in 48 states and 35 countries.

Our Story

Over the Years

We are a non-profit organization run by a dedicated group of volunteers and backed by a Board of Directors. Rachel’s Vineyard began as a grassroots ministry developed by Dr. Theresa Burke.

^
1986

Founded

Rachel’s Vineyard began as a grassroots ministry.
^
1990s

Pittsburgh Chapter Is Born

The Pittsburgh ministry was presented as a 14-week program.
^
2002

Weekend Retreats Arrive

The weekend retreat format was adopted by the Pittsburgh ministry.
^
2020

Available Nationwide

The ministry is available in 48 states and 35 countries.

A Trained and Caring Retreat Team

Each member of our Pittsburgh team was touched by God to serve this ministry and bring peace to those suffering from the trauma of abortion. Our six member team includes:

Retreat facilitator

Licensed therapist

Catholic priest

3 volunteers with a personal retreat experience

Give Your Grief to God

Once post abortive suffering was identified, the Roman Catholic Church was one of the first to begin programs for recovery. Rachel’s Vineyard of Pittsburgh retreats are presented from the Catholic Christian tradition using the program written by Dr. Theresa Burke.

A Trained and Caring Retreat Team

Each member of our Pittsburgh team was touched by God to serve this ministry and bring peace to those suffering from the trauma of abortion. Our six member team includes:

Retreat facilitator

Licensed therapist

Catholic priest

3 volunteers with a personal retreat experience

Give Your Grief to God

Once post abortive suffering was identified, the Roman Catholic Church was one of the first to begin programs for recovery. Rachel’s Vineyard of Pittsburgh retreats are presented from the Catholic Christian tradition using the program written by Dr. Theresa Burke.

Our Mission Is Rooted in the

Word of God

How did this ministry come to be named Rachel’s Vineyard?

It’s rooted in this Old Testament passage from the book of Jeremiah.

“Thus says the Lord:
In Ramah is heard the sound of moaning, of bitter weeping!
Rachel mourns her children, she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more.
Thus says the Lord:
Cease your cries of mourning, wipe the tears from your eyes.
The sorrow you have shown shall have its reward, says the Lord.
There is hope for your future!”

Support Our Ministry

We at Rachel’s Vineyard of Pittsburgh are dependent on the generosity of our benefactors. All donations are used to support retreat weekends, and no one is ever refused to participate because of their inability to pay.