“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). | | |
Redeeming Grace Retreat | Wildwood Hills Ranch | St. Charles, Iowa | October 1 - We invite you to join us for the Redeeming Grace Retreat, which offers a safe, confidential, and Christ-centered space for women to process their abortion experience, find healing, and receive the comfort of God's forgiveness. Through guided sessions, worship, reflection, and supportive community, participants gain renewed hope, restored identity, and tools to continue their healing journey. Thanks to our generous donors, the only attendance cost is $75, and there is travel assistance available.
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Being right about life issues isn't enough.
Anyone can hold a sign, but what happens when someone you love doesn't agree with you? What happens when the conversation gets complicated by trauma, relationship, and real life? What happens when the right answer isn't the same thing as a helpful one?
Defending, Defending Life is a young adult connection event presented by HT Beyond and YA For Life. It's for those who want to do more than win arguments and those who want to be equipped to have conversations rooted in the Gospel and the value we each have in Christ.
Join us at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, October 23-25, 2026, for a weekend of worshiping, learning, and spending time together as we join under the cross of Christ to defend life. Open to young adults ages 18-30, registration is NOW OPEN!
Register before August 1st, to receive a $25 discount!
Visit YAForLife.org to learn more about Defending, Defending Life! Questions? Email Cori Meier, cori@y4life.org.
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Defending, Defending Life FAQ's and Event Info
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Deaconess Amanda Nicks will be installed as Assistant Director of Volunteer Relations for Lutherans For Life on Sunday, July 26, at 10:15 at First Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske will be leading the installation as well as preaching.
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Dear Father in heaven,
Your great love for Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, has brought forth every human life as Your own precious treasure forever.
And though You reign exalted over all the universe, You come near to each of us in the blessing of a father.
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Thank You that You have bound one such man also to me in an echo of Your own incarnation next to us in the flesh.
Thank You that my father protects me and provides for me at Your ordaining.
Thank You that he supplies me with shelter and security that teaches me about You.
Thank You that his diligence sustains me and his devotion consoles me with Your hand.
Thank You that his affirmation expresses Your unconditional acceptance.
Thank You that his counsel and his example support me and prepare me to do Your will.
I humbly implore You to enfold him this day and unto eternity in the same heavenly grace that he has shown me.
Establish him in peace and joy, knowing that His fatherly labors fulfill Your command and that You receive his service as a worship of You.
Let Your blessing rest especially with fathers in exceptional circumstances, including single fathers, adoptive and fostering fathers, fathers of large families, and fathers whose sons or daughters have extraordinary needs.
Grant special healing and hope also to our brothers who have endured fatherhood’s losses or sorrows and to the ones who have not known the delight of fatherhood.
As they have ensured our survival, give them all length of days, and in Your Son’s resurrection to everlasting life, gather them into the fellowship of their fathers and the great reward that awaits every one of us who follows in the faith they have maintained, sharing in Your everlasting gladness. Amen.
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LifeDate is Lutherans For Life’s quarterly journal of news and commentary offering a biblical Law/Gospel perspective on life issues, such as abortion, post abortion, adoption, end of life, bioethics, creation, family life, worldview and culture, and more.
Our summer 2026 theme: God Said ... And It Was So.
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You may also order by calling Concordia Publishing House at 800.325.3040.
If you have any questions about LFL resources, you are more than welcome to contact Lutherans For Life for more information: 888.364.LIFE (5433) or info@lutheransforlife.org.
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Life Quotes and Life Thoughts in the Church Year help your congregation share the For Life message all year long. You can access Life Quotes or Life Thoughts anytime at the links above.
A Life Quote for Sunday, July 26: “Even with all our sins, and even our rejection of Him, God is patiently loving us and calling us back to Him through the Holy Spirit. That’s your story, friends. Go out in your God-given identity as a king or a queen and a priest. Don’t go in fear and trembling, because when He calls you, He’ll be with you!” Diane Albers, President of Lutherans For Life
(Three Year Lectionary) A Life Thought in the Church Year for July 26 – Pentecost 9: God does not love us because of any quality in us, such as our age, physical ability, potential, wisdom, race, etc. (Deuteronomy 7:6-7). God chose to love us from His own good grace and mercy and gave all He had, His own dear Son, to purchase the world from sin and have us as His own possession (Matthew 13:44). In doing so, God reveals that every person—regardless of their age, size, or condition—is a precious treasure to Him and is worthy of our love and protection.
(One Year Lectionary) A Life Thought in the Church Year for July 26 – Trinity 8: The world tells us that we should follow our own hearts, changing or forsaking God’s Word about life and sexuality, and promising that it will be well with us when we do (Jeremiah 23:16-17). Beware of these false prophets who are ravenous wolves, seeking to draw you away from Christ (Matthew 7:15; Acts 20:30). Instead, as God’s children and heirs of His kingdom in Christ (Romans 8:17), pay attention to the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27), and you will stand on level ground (Psalm 26:12).
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We are anticipating over 500 youth, young adults, and adult chaperones at the 2027 Y4Life in Washington, D.C. conference. Participants will learn from leaders in the pro-life movement and voices for life from within the Lutheran church. Youth and leaders who attend will have opportunities to learn, experience for-life work, and network with other life-minded youth. High school and college youth will return to their schools and communities equipped and empowered to be Gospel-motivated voices for life.
As in years past, this conference will be held for FREE to all youth who attend. This is where YOU come in!
After the success of our “Keep D.C. Free” fundraising campaign last year, we’ve decided to bring it back with a new twist – a matching fund campaign!
Thanks to generous donors, we are able to match ALL donations up to $41,000! That’s right – every dollar you give becomes two!
We have set an ambitious goal of raising $82,000 by September 1. All funds raised will cover 2027 Y4Life in Washington, D.C. conference expenses, administrative fees, and additional programming for Y4Life.
Will you help us reach our goal of $82,000 to equip and empower these 4 LIFE voices? Click here to make your tax-deductible gift.
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Request an LFL speaker for your event!
Lutherans For Life will work with you to help meet your needs for a speaker or preacher at a worship service, Bible study, circuit pastors’ forum, rally, conference, convention, public or parochial school, college/university, workshop/seminar, or just about any other event at your congregation.
An LFL speaker will help bring life issue awareness and education to your local Lutheran congregation or church sponsored community event, even in smaller venues and rural areas.
With an LFL speaker, your event will be equipping many others to be “Gospel-motivated voices For Life” in your community.
Not sure where to start? Don’t worry. LFL is pleased to offer consultation with a staff member to assist you with identifying needs and brainstorming solutions for your exciting event. Begin your planning now by contacting Lutherans For Life at info@lutheransforlife.org or 515-382-2077.
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| | Issues, Etc. is a ten-hour weekly syndicated radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio. The program features expert guests, expansive topics, while extolling Christ and is hosted by Pastor Todd Wilken. Many life issues are discussed from a confessional Lutheran perspective. | | Use the Lutherans For Life app to become a
Gospel-motivated voice For Life! | | |
Life News is a monthly bulletin insert with life issue news, great quotes, and more.
Life News is a great way to keep your church informed on life issues all year long!
Life News is available as a free, downloadable, reproducible, PDF.
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Verba Vitae is committed to bringing the classical Christian tradition into conversation with life issues now confronting us. Modeling the reasoned logos of the theological tradition, Verba Vitae explores the truth-claims made by thinkers and examines the grounds upon which these assertions are made.
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| | VOLUNTEER RELATIONS is dedicated to serving Life Advocates, Life Teams, Life Chapters, State Federations, pastors, and congregations. They assist them in starting and maintaining a strong, healthy, and vibrant life ministry within their congregations and communities. Our team is here to share ideas, to mentor, and to walk alongside you as a life ministry consultant and partner. | | | | You Can Help Equip Gospel-motivated voices For Life! | |
We really do need your support! To help equip Gospel-motivated voices For Life right now through a secure online gift click DONATE.
You can also send your check to:
Lutherans For Life
1101 5th Street
Nevada, IA 50201-1816
Lutherans For Life is a 501(c)(3) ministry, and contributions are deductible as a charitable donation.
Please keep Lutherans For Life in your prayers.
"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
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Real Estate for Life makes it easy for you to help Lutherans For Life by using funds a real estate company has already earmarked for commission fees at no extra cost to you.
Click here to learn how it works.
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Our Mission ...
Equipping Lutherans and their neighbors to be Gospel-motivated voices For Life.
Our Vision ...
Every Lutheran, both individually and in community, upholding the God-given value of human life and influencing society to do the same.
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Lutherans For Life has, since 1979, upheld the value of life affirmed by the resurrected Christ. We educate congregations on life issues with a Gospel perspective, equipping Lutherans and their neighbors to be Gospel-motivated voices For Life.
Lutherans For Life also offers help, healing, and forgiveness for anyone who bears the burden of overwhelming guilt through our 24-hour Word of Hope hotline (888-217-8679). This free service is available to men, women, and youths for information, referrals, and Scripture-based spiritual care to address life issues such as surprise pregnancy, abortion recovery, suicide, doubting salvation, and physician-assisted suicide.
Life Teams, Life Chapters, and Life Advocates are developed in congregations and communities—in collaboration with our Volunteer Relations team—to affirm life and participate in motivating others For Life through the Gospel.
Lutherans For Life also serves youth through its Y4Life program! Specifically focused on helping high school and college youth become Gospel-motivated voices For Life, Y4Life offers a variety of educational resources, service projects, and interactive, in-person opportunities that teach youth how to uphold the lives of others.
Lutherans For Life offers a wide variety of print and online resources—including our quarterly journal, LifeDate.
| | Lutherans For Life National Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday (subject to staff availability) | | | | |
