Keynote Speakers

Dcns. Rose Adle, Concordia Theological Sem., Ft. Wayne - What Do We Say to Grief in Matters of Life or Death?

Michelle Bauman, Y4Life - Preparing for Conversations about Gender

Dcns. Chrissie Gillet, Word of Hope

Dr. Donna Harrison, AAPLOG - DIY Abortion: Where are we now?

Michele Hartshorn, LFL - Becoming a Congregational House of Refuge

Kim Laube, LFS - Bringing Christian Discernment to In-Vitro Fertilization

Rev. Scott Licht, LFL - Practical Considerations at End of Life

Teri Skoog, Skoog Dementia Support, LLC - There are Gifts in Dementia

Marlene Strege, 1st Embryo Adoption parent - Snowflake Adoption

Great Wolf Lodge Resort

9494 Federal Dr.

Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Explore Great Wolf Lodge

This family friendly location boasts Colorado's largest indoor water park, an indoor play area, scavenger hunt, shops for children of all ages and much more. Discounted resort fee for conference hotel guests includes free parking, access to water park, life jackets, towels, complimentary arts & craft projects provided during select kids’ entertainment programs, and complimentary Wolf Ears for kids 12 and under. A variety of access passes can be purchased for more adventures!

Resort Reservations

Group rate of $110/night for a Standard Double Queen room, plus discounted resort fee of $10.99/day.

To reserve, email your name, dates, and that you are with the LFL National Conference to Esther White at ehedberg@greatwolf.com

Group Rate available until September 4th, or until they run out.

Event Schedule

Event starts at 8:30am on Wednesday, September 24th and concludes at 11:30 on Friday, September 26th.

Lunches and afternoons will be on your own to explore beautiful Colorado Springs!

Arriving early?! Dessert Reception and Conference Hospitality on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7pm.

Tuesday, September 23

4-7pm Registration

7-9pm Dessert Reception

Wednesday, September 24

8:30am-12pm General Session

Keynote - Jim Daly, Focus on the Family

Breakout Sessions 1 & 2

12-7pm Lunch & afternoon on your own to explore

7-9pm Awards Banquet

Keynote - Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske, LFL

Thursday, September 25

8:30am-12pm General Session

Keynote - Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakes

with ADF Attorney Jake Warner

Breakout Sessions 3 & 4

12-7pm Lunch & afternoon on your own to explore

7-9pm Awards Banquet

Keynote - Judge Ruth Neely, retired, Wyoming

Friday, September 26

7-8:30am Breakfast

8:30-11:30am General Session

Breakout Session 5

Keynote - Joy Pullman, The Federalist

Conference Closing

Explore Colorado Springs (COS)

Many a visitor to Colorado and the Rockies have called the area God's playground. And it's no wonder as the natural beauty is both breathtaking and majestic. The COS area is filled with both natural wonders and remarkable man-made attractions that are sure to inspire.

Each afternoon of the conference will be unscheduled for you to pick your own adventure. And the Great Wolf Lodge has graciously extended their group rates for three days before and three days after the conference if you choose to come early or stay late to explore some more.

Click on the Visit Colorado Springs logo or the image above for more adventure info.

In a pinch and just want the highlights?



TOP 4 Things to do in Colorado Springs

1) Garden of the Gods

2) US Air Force Academy

3) Focus on the Family Welcome Center

4) Pikes Peak

Questions? Email Lutherans For Life Events Coordinator

Erika Peterson at epeterson@lutheransforlife.org.