Life Sunday 2027: That They May Have Life
“That They May Have Life” is Lutherans For Life’s theme for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is set for January 17, 2027. Your congregation can observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on that date or at any time during the year.
Our Life Sunday 2027 theme is based on John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who laid down His own life and took it up again to give life to His sheep. By reconciling sinners to God through His blood, Jesus gives more than everlasting life; He gives everlasting life in communion with God. Life in communion with God is the truly abundant life, in which God gives His sheep all that they need for this world and the next. Knowing that Christ has laid down His life to give this abundant life to all people, we strive to be Gospel-motivated voices, caring about both the physical and spiritual lives of each one of our neighbors from the moment of their conception until their natural death, regardless of their physical condition.
Use our Life Sunday resources to help unpack this theme and what it means for the For Life movement, both nationally and in your congregation and community. Our prayer is that these materials will provide valuable information and encouragement to you, your community, and the life-affirming work you are engaged in.
Bulletin Inserts • Bible Study • Children’s Message • Worship Service • Sermons • Custom Video Message
Bulletin Insert | That They May Have Life | New for 2027!
- Order: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert | That They May Have Life
- Download: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert | That They May Have Life (PDF)
- Download: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert | That They May Have Life (front) (JPEG)
- Download: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert | That They May Have Life (back) (JPEG)
- Download: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert – Spanish | That They May Have Life (PDF)
- Download: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert – Spanish | That They May Have Life (front) (JPEG)
- Download: 2027 Life Sunday Bulletin Insert – Spanish | That They May Have Life (back) (JPEG)
Bible Study | New for 2027!
Children’s Message | New for 2027!
Just For Kids Bulletin Insert | New for 2027!
Sermons | New for 2027
- John 10:10 “That They May Have Life” – Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske (WORD)
- John 10:10 “That They May Have Life” – Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske (PDF)
- John 10:10 “That They May Have Life” – Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske (PowerPoint)
- John 10:10 “Abundant Life in the Culture of Death” – Rev. Jeffrey Goodman (WORD)
- John 10:10 “Abundant Life in the Culture of Death” – Rev. Jeffrey Goodman (PDF)
- Psalm 85 “God’s Gift of Life and Forgiveness in Holy Baptism” – Rev. Dr. Michael A. Morehouse (WORD)
- Psalm 85 “God’s Gift of Life and Forgiveness in Holy Baptism” – Rev. Dr. Michael A. Morehouse (PDF)
- Matthew 13:44-52 “So, What Are You Worth?” – Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske (WORD)
- Matthew 13:44-52 “So, What Are You Worth?” – Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske (PDF)
Worship Service | New for 2027
- Download: Life Sunday 2027 Worship Service – That They May Have Life (PDF)
- Download: Life Sunday 2027 Worship Service – That They May Have Life (WORD)
- Lutheran Service Builder Link
Custom Life Sunday Video | New for 2027!
Play a custom Life Sunday video during your worship service or Bible class from Lutherans For Life Executive Director Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske!
Dr. Fenske will record a one to two minute Life Sunday message specifically for your congregation highlighting the 2027 Life Sunday theme and the importance of speaking up for the value of all human life.
To request your video, please email lhighby@lutheransforlife.org and include the name and city and state of your congregation—and Lutherans For Life will take it from there. Please allow two weeks for recording. The completed recording will be available as a YouTube video with a private or unlisted link as well as a downloadable video MP4 file.
Special Offering Bulletin Insert
A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF ABORTION
A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF ABORTIONA Memorial Service for the Pre-born Killed Since 1973 is a somber but meaningful service remembering the victims of abortion.
Best suited as a separate service apart from Sunday morning worship—perhaps on the eve of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.
Lutherans FOr Life promotional bulletin insert and poster
Life Week 2027
- Check out more resources: Life Week 2027
Life Project: Life Week Celebrations
- Life Project: Life Sunday Celebrations – This is a great article from 2024 that can be adapted for any Life Sunday.
Lutherans for Life Membership Brochure
This resource is a combination informational bulletin insert, membership form, and return envelope.
This is a perfect supplement to other Life Sunday materials.
It provides a wonderful opportunity to share the For Life message and help Lutherans For Life.