Last Saturday marked the largest Youth For Life turnout in the history of Love Life, with 3,548 people attending in 25 cities across the nation. From the West Coast to the East Coast, young people gathered at the darkest places in their cities to pray, worship, and stand as a bold witness for life.
A Somber Spirit, Yet Hope in Christ
This year’s Youth For Life carried a unique weight. Many of the youth paused to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, reflecting on the tragic loss that shook believers across the nation. The grief was real, but so was the hope. Out of that somber spirit came a renewed determination to rise up as a generation committed to shining the light of Christ where death and darkness have taken hold.
Led by the Young
The prayer walks were not just for the youth, they were led by the youth. Young people from our partnering churches took the lead in prayer, worship, and sharing testimonies of God’s power at work, modeling bold faith for their peers and their cities. What unfolded was a powerful picture of the next generation stepping forward to serve and inspire the Church in their cities.
Historic Moments in Multiple Cities
Several cities saw their largest prayer walks ever. High Desert, CA, Fayetteville, NC, and Bellingham, WA all experienced record turnouts, a sign that God is raising up a new generation ready to take their stand.
In Orange County, CA, two powerful moments unfolded. Just before the prayer walk began, a woman chose life for her child after encountering the witness of the Sidewalk Outreach team. Then, during the prayer walk itself, another woman turned around at the very doorway of Planned Parenthood when she heard the words, “God loves you and your baby!” She walked over to the Sidewalk Outreach team where she received prayer.
In Detroit, the crowd heard a powerful testimony from a family who shared how God called them into foster care. Their journey began last year at a Love Life prayer walk, where they felt compelled to open their hearts and home to children in need.
In Riverside, CA, a youth led prayer walk took place, and directly after one of our House of Refuge Churches, Calvary Chapel Corona, hosted a baby shower for Mama A who chose life several months back.
God Is Moving Through the Next Generation
These moments are reminders that Youth For Life is not just an event. It is a catalyst. Every year, we see young people deepen their faith, step into greater callings, and boldly proclaim, “Is there not a cause?” Just as David ran toward Goliath, this generation is running toward the giants of our day with the light of Christ.
A Call to the Church
The Church is called to raise up and release the next generation to be a voice for the voiceless. What we saw last Saturday is only a glimpse of what God wants to do through young people across the nation.
Thank you to every church, pastor, and volunteer who helped make Youth For Life possible in 25 cities. And thank you to every young person who said “yes” to standing for life.
Together, we are creating a culture of love and life.