PHOTOS: Churches respond to Roe v. Wade ruling

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Conservative and liberal congregations respond during Sunday services to Roe v. Wade ruling.

Members of First Baptist Church of Atlanta bow their heads in prayer after Senior Pastor Dr. Anthony George praises the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Dr. Anthony George, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta reads a quote from President Joe Biden referencing The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church priest Rev. Horace L. Griffin expresses the Church's opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling eliminating Roe v Wade in his sermon on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Donna Church got emotional as she heard Rev. Horace Griffin speak against The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in downtown Atlanta on Sunday, June 26, 2022. "I am old enough to see the beginning of Roe v Wade, and I know what illegal abortion can do to women; I feel so bad for all the young girls taking their right away," Church said. Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Dr. Anthony George, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta praises and discusses his views on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade with his congregation on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

A member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta waves her hands and worships during service on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Credit: Natrice Miller / Natrice.Miller@ajc.com

Members of First Baptist Church of Atlanta bow their heads in prayer after Senior Pastor Dr. Anthony George praises the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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