Join us in celebrating Life Week – a week of learning about life issues from a Gospel-motivated perspective. Each themed day of Life Week 2027 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 17, and runs through Saturday, January 23, 2027.

Questions? Email lifeweek2027@lutheransforlife.org.

Theme and Verse

Theme: That They May Have Life

Verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

Daily Themes

  • Sunday – That They May Have Life … by Design
  • Monday – That They May Have Life … in the Flesh
  • Tuesday – That They May Have Life … through Fellowship
  • Wednesday – That They May Have Life … while Serving
  • Thursday – That They May Have Life … in times of Trial
  • Friday – That They May Have Life … with Humility
  • Saturday – That They May Have Life … for Eternity

Sunday, January 17, 2027

  • Pre-recorded Presentation: That They May Have Life … By Design with Rev. Dr. Lukas Woodford & Rev. Stephen Prues
  • Life Topic: Marriage & Family
  • Theme color: Yellow
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Monday, January 18, 2027

  • Pre-recorded Presentation: That They May Have Life … in the Flesh with Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs & Rev. Dr. John Kleinig
  • Life Topic: The Sacredness of the Body
  • Theme Color: Pink
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

  • Pre-recorded Presentation: That They May Have Life … through Fellowship with Rev. James Neuendorf & Deac. Pam Nielsen
  • Life Topic: Longing for Relationship
  • Theme Color: Green
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

  • Pre-recorded Presentation: That They May Have Life … while Serving with Gene Ernst & Deac. Jamielynn Flores
  • Life Topic: Compassion for Neighbor
  • Theme Color: Orange
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Thursday, January 21, 2027

  • In-Person Presentation: That They May Have Life … in Times of Trial with Katie and Josiah Coblentz
  • Life Topic: Enduring Trials
  • Theme Color: Red
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Friday, January 22, 2027

  • In-Person Presentation: That They May Have Life … with Humility with Rev. Dr. Al Espinosa & Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher
  • Life Topic: Trust in God
  • Theme Color: Purple
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Saturday, January 23, 2027

  • In-Person Presentation: That They May Have Life … for Eternity with Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison & Rev. Brady Finnern
  • Life Topic: Promise of the Resurrection
  • Theme Color: Blue
  • Coloring Page
  • Activity Sheet
  • Fact Sheet

Life Week 2026 Theme Merch

Life Week 2026 “That They May Have Life” merch is HERE! Shop t-shirts, long sleeves, and crewnecks.

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Life Week 2027 Competitions

Mascot Video Challenge

The annual Y4Life mascot video challenge is now open to high school and college youth! Read through the contest rules HERE, and email finished entries to the interim Y4Life Director, Cori Meier, at cori@y4life.org by December 11, 2026.⁠
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Questions? Send us a message or email cori@y4life.org.

T-Shirt Design Contest

The annual Y4Life t-shirt design contest is now open to high school and college youth! Read through the contest rules HERE, and email finished entries to the interim Y4Life Director, Cori Meier at cori@y4life.org by January 4th, 2027!⁠
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Questions? Send us a message or email cori@y4life.org!