Join us in celebrating Life Week – a week of learning about life issues from a Gospel-motivated perspective. Each themed day of Life Week 2026 explores a distinct aspect of life ministry through local activities, online educational events, and interviews. This year, Life Week kicks off on Life Sunday, January 18, and runs through Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Questions? Email lifeweek2026@lutheransforlife.org .
Theme and Verse
Theme: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Verse: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:14
Daily Themes
Sunday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … As God’s Own
Monday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … With a God-Given Identity
Tuesday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … Despite the Prenatal Diagnosis
Wednesday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … For a Forever Family
Thursday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … For Life
Friday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … Even when it Hurts
Saturday – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … To Serve and Be Served
Life Week 2026 Theme Merch
Life Week 2026 “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” merch is HERE! Shop t-shirts, long sleeves, crewnecks, and tea towels at lutheransforlife.myshopify.com/collections/fearfully-and-wonderfully-made-life-week-2026
Life Week 2026 Schedule
Download the Life Week 2026 schedule with Zoom codes for Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday here
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Zoom Presentation: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … As God’s Own with Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske at 8:00 PM ET
Life Issues: Created-Redeemed-Called Gospel-motivated foundation; value of life
Theme color: Green
Activity Sheet Fact Sheet Devotion Speaker Bio Student Testimonials
Monday, January 19, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Zoom Presentation: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … Despite the Prenatal Diagnosis at 8:00 PM ET with Rev. Daniel Freeman
Life Issues: Down Syndrome; Trisomy 13; Trisomy 18; Pregnancy Loss; Physical and Mental Disabilities; Prenatal Testing
Theme Color: Pink
Activity Sheet Fact Sheet Devotion Speaker Bio Student Testimonial
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
In-Person Presentation: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … For Life with Dr. Adam Francisco
Life Issues: Human Development; Life Apologetics
Theme Color: Purple
Activity Sheet Fact Sheet Devotion Speaker Bio Student Testimonials
Friday, January 23, 2026
Zoom Presentation: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … Even when it Hurts with Deaconess Chrissie Gillet at 8:00 PM ET
Life Issues: Rape; Incest; Depression; Suicide; Self-Harm
Theme Color: Yellow
Activity Sheet Fact Sheet Devotion Speaker Bio Student Testimonials
Saturday, January 24, 2026
In-Person Presentation: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made … To Serve and Be Served with Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison
Life Issues: Servanthood and Vocation; Importance of Sacraments; End-of-Life; Physician-Assisted Suicide; Autism, Asperger’s, and Tourette’s; Military PTSD
Theme Color: Orange
Activity Sheet Fact Sheet Devotion Speaker Bio Student Testimonials
Life Week 2026 Competitions
The Y4Life mascot video challenge is closed. Keep an eye on Lutherans For Life and Y4Life social media to see the winning video!
The Y4Life t-shirt design contest is now closed. Keep an eye on Lutherans For Life and Y4Life social media to see the winning design!
