Join us in celebrating Life Week – a week of learning about life issues from a Gospel-motivated perspective. Each themed day of Life Week 2025 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 19, and runs through Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Question? Email lifeweek2025@lutheransforlife.org.

Theme and Verse

Theme: Life Shines in Darkness

Verse: “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.” – John 1:4-5 (ESV)

Daily Themes

  • Sunday – Life Shines at Church
  • Monday – Life Shines at School
  • Tuesday – Life Shines in Children
  • Wednesday – Life Shines in Money
  • Thursday – Life Shines in Dialogue
  • Friday – Life Shines in Civic Action
  • Saturday – Life Shines in Vocation

Life Week 2025 Schedule

Download the Life Week 2025 flyer.

Zoom codes for ALL presentations:

Meeting ID: 823 0198 5273

Passcode: GRACE

Sunday, January 19, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines at Church with Virginia Flo at 8:00 PM ET
  • Life Issues: Intergenerational Ministry; Elderly, Homebound, and those in Nursing Homes; Family
  • Theme Color: Yellow
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bio: Virginia Flo

Monday, January 20, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines at School with Michelle Bauman at 8:00 PM ET
  • Life Issues: Mental Health and Self-Harm; Identity; Vocation; Loneliness
  • Theme Color: Green
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bio: Michelle Bauman

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines in Children with Marie MacPherson at 8:00 PM ET
  • Life Issues: Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis; The Unborn; IVF; Surrogacy
  • Theme Color: Orange
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bio: Marie MacPherson

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines in Money with Dave Probst and Rev. Michael Salemink at 8:00 PM ET
  • Life Issues: Homelessness; The Impoverished; Unplanned Pregnancy
  • Theme Color: Teal
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bios: Dave Probst and Rev. Michael Salemink

Thursday, January 23, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines in Dialogue with Josh Brahm at 8:00 PM ET
  • Life Issues: Christian Confession in the World; Firm Faith Foundation; Gospel-motivated Speaking; Social Media and Technology
  • Theme Color: Purple
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bio: Josh Brahm

Friday, January 24, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines in Civic Action with Kim Laube at 8:00 PM ET
  • Life Issues: Abortion; Gender; Physician Assisted Suicide; Immigration and Human Trafficking; Respect of Government; Importance of Voting Pro-Life
  • Theme Color: Red
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bio: Kim Laube

Saturday, January 25, 2025

  • Zoom Presentation: Life Shines in Vocation with Rev. Jeff Leininger at 10:15 AM ET
  • Life Issues: Disabilities; Male and Female; Pornography; Christian Confession in the Home
  • Theme Color: Blue
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet
  • Devotion (coming soon!)
  • Speaker bio: Rev. Jeff Leininger

Additional Resources

Mascot Video Challenge

T-Shirt Design Contest

Life Week 2025 Theme Shirts

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