“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). | | |
2025 Lutherans For Life National Conference
Registration is open!
Early Bird pricing through July 15, 2025
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Life Shines in Darkness … and in Youth
by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life
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Over 520 individuals came together to support LIFE!
The 2025 Y4Life in Washington, D.C., conference theme, Life Shines in Darkness, was based on John 1:4-5: “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
As the Y4Life team wraps up Y4Life in Washington, D.C., I am reflecting on the good, life-affirming gifts God gave us this year, and I can’t help but count you in that number. Thanks to donors like you, we were able to welcome a record number of youth at our conference this year. Because of sponsors like you, over 520 participants were able to attend.
That means that over 520 people heard multiple Gospel-motivated presentations. Over 520 energized and passionate attendees marched with us in the March for Life. Over 520 individuals came together to support LIFE!
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Lutherans For Life’s annual Step Up 4 Life campaign provides a novel twist to the traditional Walk for Life. Each participant sets his or her own walking (or other activity) and fundraising goals, then walks to raise awareness about LFL’s work and encourages others to donate to his or her campaign. | | |
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, June 22: “Let your life be so focused on the grace of God in Christ that your eyes are open to the people He is bringing into your life even now, ‘the least of these my brothers.’ Do not worry about whether the world considers them influencers or nobodies. Be attentive to those in your sphere of influence as Christ Himself is attentive to you. Concerned citizens? Sure! It is important. But being concerned disciples of Jesus for others is what ultimately lasts.” Dr. Gregory Seltz, PhD, Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty
A Life Thought in the Church Year for June 22 – Pentecost II (Proper 7C): Death is the devil’s lair and destruction is his labor. Demonic forces lurk around the grave and lead to nowhere else (Luke 8:27). Feeble mortals do well not to dabble with such sinister powers, even if technology like abortion and assisted suicide make it accessible. Better to beg the Lord Jesus to rescue and safeguard human life even when it appears less than to us.
| | 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. | | Lutherans For Life has partnered with historic LCMS broadcast service Worldwide KFUO Radio. LFL’s former Executive Director, Pastor Michael Salemink, serves as the voice of KFUO’s daily Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer segments, based on the outstanding Treasury of Daily Prayer, leading listeners in Scripture readings and liturgical responses. | |
| | Chats 4 Life – Are you interested in learning more about contemporary life issues from a Gospel-motivated perspective? If so, host a virtual Chats 4 Life session! During these sessions, youth learn about a contemporary life issue they’re interested in and are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion with Y4Life Director Michelle Bauman. Want to host a Chats 4 Life session? Email Michelle at michelle@y4life.org to request a Zoom session! | | | | | | |
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 winter theme: Every Life Is a Story
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Available for download:
Directions May-June 2025
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Available for download:
Life News - June 2025
Directions is our newsletter for the Frontlines of LFL: Life Chapters, Life Teams, and Life Advocates.
Life News is a free bulletin insert to share with your congregation.
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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. | | | | | | Lutherans For Life earned a 2022 Gold Seal with @CandidDotOrg! Check out our #NonprofitProfile to learn more and make a difference with your support: www.guidestar.org/Profile/41-1374293 | | |
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.
You can find out about many ways to give, including Real Estate for Life, at our Donate page.
"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
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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) | | | | |
