Posted 8/25/25

Two Ways to Volunteer with Kansans for Life! We have two important volunteer opportunities coming up this fall where you can step in and make a difference for life. Both projects rely on volunteers like you to help share the truth and help change hearts and minds across our state. Will you pitch in? Opportunity #1: AFTERMATH Traveling Memorial A heartbreaking increase in the number of abortions is happening in Kansas. Yet most Kansans are still unaware of the scale of this tragedy. That’s why KFL is launching a statewide traveling memorial this fall. The display will visit communities across Kansas to spark conversations and shine a light on the thousands of preborn lives lost. We need volunteers in each city to help with: Setting up and taking down the memorial Watching over the display Staffing the KFL information booth If you live near one of the tour stops, please prayerfully consider signing up to help: Hutchinson - September 13 Hays - September 22 Colby - September 23 Garden City - September 24 Dodge City - September 26 Liberal - September 25 Atchison - September 27 Salina - October 3 Paola - October 4 Chanute - October 10 Basehor - October 18 Arkansas City - October 25 Opportunity #2: Kansas State Fair The Kansas State Fair is just around the corner and we need your help to reach thousands of individuals with our pro-life message! The state fair serves as our biggest educational outreach opportunity and runs from September 5th - September 14th in Hutchinson. We'll need an army of volunteers to help us at our booth, and many time slots are still available. If you would like to volunteer for a shift, you can sign up here. VOLUNTEER AT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR We will do our best to give you your preferred choice of shift. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old or 13-17 when working alongside a parent, grandparent, or teacher.  We will provide each volunteer who signs up with a free admission ticket.  No experience is required, just a friendly face and a heart for the pro-life cause! KFL PAC Fall Fling Tickets on Sale Now! It's the fall tradition we look forward to each year... join KFL PAC for Fall Fling! Tickets are on sale now for the Kansas City & Wichita Fall Flings! In Kansas City, we’ll be watching the Chiefs’ season opener together. In Wichita, it’s the party we look forward to every year. Both events will feature gubernatorial candidates and give you the chance to vote in the KFL PAC gubernatorial straw poll! Your ticket includes: Entry to the KFL PAC gubernatorial straw poll Food and drinks Opportunity to hear from gubernatorial candidates A fun fall evening with fellow pro-lifers Kansas City | Friday, September 5th Fox & Hound (10428 Metcalf Ave) 6-9pm MORE INFORMATION + TICKETS Wichita | Saturday, September 20th Private Residence (Address provided upon RSVP) 6-9pm MORE INFORMATION + TICKETS Find all event & sponsorship information at kflpac.org. Questions? contact amanda@kfl.org -- see you there! Remembering Dr. James Dobson This week we remember Dr. James Dobson, a man whose faith shaped everything he did. He spoke boldly for life, strengthened families, and always pointed people back to Christ. We’re especially grateful that he was one of the first national leaders to stand with Kansans by endorsing the Value Them Both Amendment in 2022. His faithful example will continue to encourage and guide those who carry on the work of our mission. We're Hiring: Development Manager Do you have a desire to spend your workday advocating for the protection of innocent human lives? Your dream job could be right here! We're seeking a strategic and mission-driven Development Manager to join our statewide team. This full-time position, based in Wichita, KS, works closely with our Director of Development to support and expand KFL’s fundraising initiatives across the state. If you (or someone you know) are interested, click the button below to learn more and apply! DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | LEARN MORE Need A Pro-Life Speaker? Looking for a pro-life speaker for your group? We’d love to come present! Whether it’s on legislative wins, the state of life in Kansas, or another pro-life topic, our team has a variety of presentations available. Perfect for pro-life homeschool groups, community clubs, or college students. To request a speaker for your group, please email Jeanne at jeanne@kfl.org Upcoming Events Kansans for Life Overland Park Open House | October 9th We’ve officially moved out of our Foster Street office in Overland Park and for great reason -- we’re growing! We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space! Stay tuned for details on an upcoming open house - we’d love to see you there. Other Pro-Life Events Special Event with Insight Women's Center -- "Contenders: Making the Case for Life" | Thursday, September 11th On Thursday, September 11, Insight Women’s Center will host nationally recognized pro-life speaker Dr. Marc Newman, president of Speaker for Life. Dr. Newman will equip attendees to confidently engage in life conversations using science, reason, and truth. The free event is open to the public at David Booth Memorial Stadium’s Field Club Room, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Find more information & reserve your spot here. National Day of Remembrance for Unborn Children | Saturday, September 13th On September 13th, pro-life Americans will gather nationwide to honor the more than 66 million preborn children lost to abortion. While KFL staff will be in Hutchinson for the AFTERMATH tour stop (a separate effort), other groups are gathering locally. In Pittsburg, a memorial service will be held at Highland Park Cemetery at 10:00 AM. Questions? Contact Deborah at 803-292-7982. More information can be found here. Please consider going for an hour of prayer outside one of Kansas' seven abortion facilities:    Trust Women Abortion Clinic, 5107 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 2226 E. Central Ave, Wichita Aria Medical Clinic, 555 N Woodlawn Street, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St., #100, Overland Park Center for Women's Health, 4840 College Blvd, Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 6013 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City Planned Parenthood, 2312 S Tucker Terrace, Pittsburg DONATE TO KFL Kansas City 10550 Barkley Street, Ste. 200 Overland Park, KS 66212 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67209 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 8/8/25

49 Days to the LFL National Conference! “I praise you Lord for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) Lutherans For Life National Conference September 24-26, 2025 Great Wolf Lodge • Colorado Springs, Colorado Get equipped to deal with life issues with Gospel-motivated speakers at the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs for this three-day national event! The sweeping views of Pike's Peak in the conference center will inspire us as we hear testimonials from courageous For Life speakers.    This family-friend venue offers the largest indoor water park in Colorado, along with dozens of engaging activities for children of all ages.    Registration includes access to all conference sessions and breakfast and dinners at the conference hotel. Note: Lunches and afternoons will be on your own to explore the area!   Registration Fees  Adult: $150 Students and Youth, 13 years old through college-age: $25 Children, 12 years old and under: FREE Keynote Speakers Jim Daly | Focus on the Family Jack Phillips | Masterpiece Cakeshop Judge Ruth Neely | Retired Wyoming Judge Joy Pullman | The Federalist Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske | Lutherans For Life Last day for discounted hotel rooms is August 20. Promo code 2509LIFE.    Things not to miss when you are in Colorado Springs:   Garden of the Gods (free) Pikes Peak (hike, drive, train; tickets needed to drive up or ride the rail) Focus on the Family Welcome Center (free)   Other fun things to do:   Air Force Academy Football game on Saturday, September 27th (time TBD) Olympic Training Center Links on our conference landing pages have lots of other options! Speaker Spotlight Jim Daly is a husband, father, author, and broadcaster. He is the president of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast which is heard by more than six million listeners a week on nearly 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. The show has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.  Daly is also the host of a new podcast, ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, in which he interviews respected thinkers and influencers of our day. In each episode, listeners will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to engage the culture by sharing God’s truth with others in a loving and graceful way.  Under his leadership, the ministry has reinvigorated its traditional focus on helping couples build strong marriages and raise healthy, resilient kids. Daly and his wife, Jean, have two sons and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Posted 7/12/25

Dear Champion of Life, We’re celebrating a monumental victory for life! In a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys successfully argued Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, empowering states to stop taxpayer dollars from funding Planned Parenthood’s abortion agenda and redirect them to life-affirming healthcare providers. This landmark decision is a beacon of hope, proving that the abortion industry’s grip on public funds can be broken. But the battle is far from over. Planned Parenthood still brings in hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money annually across 49 states, profiting from the destruction of unborn lives. No taxpayer should be forced to subsidize abortion. Your donation today will empower ADF attorneys to protect unborn children, support mothers, and stand alongside states that want to redirect taxpayer dollars to real healthcare that values every life. Join us in this historic moment. Contribute now at https://adflegal.org/thank-you/medina-win-da/ to fuel ADF’s legal battles and build a pro-life America. Your tax-deductible gift of any amount will make a difference. In Christ, Julia Payne Koon Legal Counsel     P.S. ADF attorneys won this fight in South Carolina, and we are ready to protect the unborn and real healthcare options for women across the country—but we need your help. Donate today at https://adflegal.org/thank-you/medina-win-da/! Alliance Defending Freedom  15100 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260   PO Box 1644 Cisco Tx 76437

Big Beautiful Win: No More Tax Dollars for Planned Parenthood On Thursday, Congress passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, delivering historic pro-life wins just in time for Independence Day. This bill removes a stunning $700 million in funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities, while keeping compassionate healthcare available through other providers. It also strengthens conscience protections for healthcare workers, meaning pro-life doctors and nurses can’t be forced to perform abortions against their will, and increases the child tax credit, giving families more resources to choose life. On America’s birthday at 8 AM Central, President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill, liberating American taxpayers from funding Big Abortion!  We’re so thankful for every person who took action and sent messages to their elected officials. Your voice made a difference! We especially thank Kansas Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, and Representatives Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, and Ron Estes for standing strong for life. Happy Independence Day Weekend from Kansans for Life! Our team wishes you and your family a safe and Happy Independence Day weekend. Thank you for standing with us to defend life and freedom for all - born and unborn! Kansans for Life Announces Leadership Changes Kansans for Life is excited to announce several key staff leadership changes as the organization continues to grow and strengthen its mission to protect life at every stage.  Danielle Underwood, who has served as KFL’s Director of Communications since 2021, will now serve as Associate Executive Director. Mackenzie Ayers, formerly Deputy Communications Director, has been promoted to Director of Communications. Amanda Grosserode, who previously served as KFL Political Action Committee (KFL PAC) Director, will pioneer the new role of Director of Advocacy. READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT To accommodate the team’s growth and volunteer involvement, KFL is also moving its Overland Park area offices to a new space that will better support the organization’s mission-driven educational goals.  New Overland Park Office Address: 10550 Barkley Street, Suite 200 Overland Park, KS 66212 We're Hiring! Are you passionate about the pro-life cause and ready to put your writing and communication skills to work? Your dream job might be right here! We're hiring a full-time Communications Manager in Overland Park, KS. This role works alongside the Director of Communications to spread KFL’s messaging across all platforms -- social media, email, press, and more. We’re looking for someone who’s a strong writer, organized, and excited to help shape the voice of a statewide movement. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants your work to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION To apply, please send a resume and three references to Kansans for Life, 7016 W. Harry Street or e-mail to kfl@kfl.org Upcoming Events Friday Prayer Gathering | Friday, July 11th ** Rescheduled due to Independence Day You’re invited to join KFL and pro-life faithful to pray for the lives of preborn babies, their mothers and all those affected by abortion. A local faith leader will lead peaceful prayer on the sidewalks at the following locations:  Overland Park | Friday, July 11th, 10 a.m., at 4401 W 109th St, Unit 100  Wichita | Friday, July 11th, 10 a.m., at 5107 E Kellogg Dr Day of Service | Saturday, August 2nd For the past two years, pro-life volunteers across Kansas have teamed up with their local pregnancy resource centers for a statewide Day of Service. Stay tuned! Details for this year's Day of Service are coming soon. Please consider going for an hour of prayer outside one of Kansas' six abortion facilities:    Trust Women Abortion Clinic, 5107 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 2226 E. Central Ave., Wichita Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St., #100, Overland Park Center for Women's Health, 4840 College Blvd, Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 6013 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City Planned Parenthood, 2312 S Tucker Terrace, Pittsburg DONATE TO KFL Kansas City 10550 Barkley Street, Ste. 200 Overland Park, KS 66212 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67209 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 6/16/25

Hi Friend, A new episode of our podcast is out now! Unlocking Adoption Dreams: The Big News Coming July 1 Adopting a child is a lifelong dream for many families -- but high costs can make that dream seem out of reach. That’s about to change. Starting July 1, Kansas is launching a groundbreaking program that could make adoption more attainable: Adoption Savings Accounts. WATCH THE NEWEST EPISODE In this episode, Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson and state Rep. Susan Estes break down how the new program works, who qualifies, and how it could help more children find their forever homes. Don’t miss this first look at a transformative opportunity for Kansas families. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or at KFL.org/podcasts. If you enjoy it, please consider leaving a comment or review -- every bit of feedback helps us reach more people with the truth about life! WATCH THE NEWEST EPISODE -- KFL Team Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry Street Wichita, KS 67209 800.928.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 6/7/25

2 Weeks Until the National Right to Life Conference! The countdown is on! In just under two weeks, pro-life advocates from across the country will gather right here in Kansas for the National Right to Life Conference, June 20-21. The opening session speaker panel will feature two of Kansas' very own: Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02). They'll be joined by national radio host Todd Starnes, who will emcee the discussion, and other strong pro-life voices including Carol Tobias, President of National Right to Life, and Melanie Israel of The Heritage Foundation. The excitement continues Friday with the Champions Luncheon, where U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts will join us as a featured speaker! And that’s just the beginning -- attendees will also hear from Stephen Rowe, Program Director at the Cato Institute, during a general session on Making Artificial Intelligence Work for Us along with many other incredible speakers. The full lineup is available here, and more are being added daily! Don't miss your chance to explore today's most pressing pro-life issues -- from medical ethics to public policy, grassroots strategy to cultural change. You’ll hear from national leaders and those shaping the future of the movement. Join us this summer at the Marriott Kansas City-Overland Park and be part of the movement that says: Every Voice Matters. SECURE YOUR SPOT | NRL CONFERENCE How Pro-Life is the New Pope? Over 1.4 billion Catholics have a new leader: Pope Leo XIV. A relative unknown to much of the world, where does he stand on life issues? In this episode, former EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Alan Holdren joins us to unpack what we know so far about the first American-born pope and what his early signals mean for the global pro-life movement. Don’t miss this powerful episode! Watch here. Upcoming Events First Friday Prayer Gathering | Friday, July 11th You’re invited to join KFL and pro-life faithful to pray for the lives of preborn babies, their mothers and all those affected by abortion. A local faith leader will lead peaceful prayer on the sidewalks at the following locations:  Overland Park | Friday, June 6, 10 a.m., at 4401 W 109th St, Unit 100  Wichita | Friday, June 6, 10 a.m., at 5107 E Kellogg Dr Day of Service | Saturday, August 2nd For the past two years, pro-life volunteers across Kansas have teamed up with their local pregnancy resource centers for a statewide Day of Service. Stay tuned! Details for this year's Day of Service are coming soon. In the News Trump Admin Overturns Biden Rule Forcing Emergency Rooms to Become Abortion Clinics "...The Trump administration has rescinded that mandate and letter and has affirmed the plain words of the statute: EMTALA protects both the 'pregnant woman' and the 'unborn child.'" In Case You Missed It: Coalition led by pro-euthanasia group files suit against nearly 50-year law protecting preborn babies while mother is hospitalized  A new lawsuit aims to strike down a Kansas law that ensures life-sustaining care will not be withheld from pregnant women and their preborn children, even if the mother is terminally ill. Kansans for Life warns the lawsuit is part of a broader push for pro-euthanasia policies: “Kansans should be concerned that a pro-euthanasia organization has set its sights on our state through this legal activism, putting those living with a disability at serious future risk. There is little doubt they’ve intentionally chosen this nearly 50-year law to push their dangerous, expansive agenda.” -- KFL Communications Director, Danielle Underwood. Please consider going for an hour of prayer outside one of Kansas' six abortion facilities:    Trust Women Abortion Clinic, 5107 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 2226 E. Central Ave., Wichita Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St., #100, Overland Park Center for Women's Health, 4840 College Blvd, Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 6013 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City Planned Parenthood, 2312 S Tucker Terrace, Pittsburg DONATE TO KFL Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67209 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 5/28/25

House Passes "One Big Beautiful Bill" which Includes Major Pro-Life Provision to Defund Big Abortion This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed what President Trump has called his "One Big Beautiful Bill" and it includes a major victory for the pro-life movement: a provision that would block Medicaid reimbursements to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood for the next ten years. Despite protections like the Hyde Amendment, Planned Parenthood still receives more than $700 million in taxpayer funding each year, while committing nearly 400,000 abortions annually (about 40% of all abortions in the U.S). This bill marks one of the most serious federal efforts in years to cut that funding off. What's Next? Now that the House has passed the bill, it heads to the Senate. Because this legislation is moving through a process called budget reconciliation, it only needs a simple majority to pass, not the usual 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. That makes this a rare and powerful opportunity. Reconciliation is a special tool Congress can use to fast-track budget-related bills. Some parts of the legislation will still need to pass a procedural review in the Senate, and a few moderate Republicans may need extra encouragement to stand strong. But this is the closest we've come in years to stripping federal funding from Big Abortion. How can you help? We launched an action alert earlier this week urging supporters to contact their U.S. Senators and support this provision. If you missed it, there’s still time to take action: CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION NOW Your message will go directly to your Senators, urging them to redirect funding toward real, life-affirming care for women and babies -- not to abortion providers. Thank you for staying engaged and for speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves! What’s Happening in Court: Abortion Industry vs. Informed Consent Law  With the 2025 legislative session over, Kansans for Life is keeping a close eye on a major court case challenging the Woman's Right to Know law. This law requires abortion providers to give women basic information before an abortion is performed on her -- like risks, alternatives if they change their mind, and other details about their preborn child.  Here’s a quick update on the case: At a recent hearing in the Johnson County district court, an attorney for The Kansas City Star asked a judge if they could officially join the lawsuit and make certain court documents available to the public. The judge denied the Star's request to intervene, but did agree to ensure more transparency going forward and allow more documents to be made publicly accessible. In another hearing held earlier this week, the abortion industry argued that three of the state’s expert witnesses should be blocked from testifying in support of the informed consent law. The state responded by presenting strong evidence that these experts are credible and well-qualified to testify in support of the law. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 30, with the trial set to begin Monday, June 23. KFL will continue to keep you informed as the case progresses.  Outside Groups Challenge Kansas Campaign Finance Law Kansans for Constitutional Freedom (the pro-abortion group that fought against the 2022 Value Them Both Amendment) has sued Kansas's new campaign finance transparency law. They claim the "law is too vague," but supporters say it’s a necessary step to stop foreign billionaires from spending millions of dollars to influence our state's elections. In a recent podcast episode, Catherine Gunsalus of Heritage Action reveals the facts that led to passage of this important new law, including how a Swiss billionaire pushed his pro-abortion agenda in Kansas and other states during abortion-related amendment battles. Get the inside scoop now! Watch here or listen to "On the Right Side of History with Kansans for Life" on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or at KFL.org/podcasts, "Exposing the Quiet War on Kansas Values." National Right to Life Convention Schedule is Live! Join KFL this summer at the National Right to Life Conference, June 20-21, at the Marriott Kansas City-Overland Park! Todd Starnes of Newsmax will be opening the Conference and more special guests will be announced soon. Click here to view conference speakers. Over two action-packed days, we’ll tackle critical issues facing the pro-life movement --medical, cultural, political, legislative, and grassroots. Hear from national leaders, advocates from across the country, and those shaping the conversation in courts, classrooms, and communities. Your voice matters. Your perspective matters. Every voice matters. So, grab your friends or family and make plans for this short summer road trip that will be the best investment you can make in yourself and the most important cause of our time. More details are being added daily to NRLconvention.com -- but you can secure your spot today before it sells out! SECURE YOUR SPOT | NRL CONFERENCE In the News Benedictine College awards honorary degrees to attorneys who helped end Roe v. Wade "Without these three women, millions of tiny voices would never be heard. We owe them a great debt of gratitude, and these Honorary Degrees are merely a symbol of our deep appreciation for their love of life and the law." Read more here. Please consider going for an hour of prayer outside one of Kansas' six abortion facilities:    Trust Women Abortion Clinic, 5107 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 2226 E. Central Ave., Wichita Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St., #100, Overland Park Center for Women's Health, 4840 College Blvd, Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 6013 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City Planned Parenthood, 2312 S Tucker Terrace, Pittsburg DONATE TO KFL Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67209 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 5/23/25

Hi Friend, Right now, Congress is considering what President Trump has called his “One Big Beautiful Bill” -- a reconciliation package that includes a key pro-life provision: blocking Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for the next ten years. This is a major opportunity to cut off hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from the abortion industry. Click here to contact your members of Congress and ask them to support this pro-life provision in the reconciliation bill. Even with the Hyde Amendment in place, Planned Parenthood still receives nearly $700 million in taxpayer funding each year, while committing nearly 400,000 abortions annually -- about 40% of the national total. Click here to contact your members of Congress and ask them to support this pro-life provision in the reconciliation bill. CONTACT MY ELECTED OFFICIALS Thank you for continuing to do your part to stand for those who cannot speak for themselves!  For life, KFL Legislative Team Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry Street 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 5/23/25

Dear Friends in Christ, The 2025 Kansas District Convention is just around the corner! It will be held June 5-6 at the Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina. The   Convention Business document   is now available on the Kansas District website under the 2025 Convention webpage, along with the Convention Workbook, Delegate Cover Letter, and the Delegate Emergency/Special Need Form: https://kslcms.org/presidents-office/2025-convention  The following is included in the  Convention Business document: Detailed Convention Schedule Convention Speaker & President's Reception Information Convention Standing Rules Voting Delegate List Event Center Map Voting Keypad Instructions Nominee Listing Nominee Profiles Convention Resolutions Please take some time to review the   Convention Business document. For questions visit the Convention webpage, email ksdconvention@kslcms.orgor call the District office at 785-357-4441.    God's Blessings!

Posted 5/23/25

New Study Blows the Lid Off Chemical Abortion Risks + What the FDA Didn’t Say Public trust in the FDA has fallen in recent years. Now, there’s even more reason for concern. A major new study reveals the FDA ignored serious risks linked to chemical abortion pills, which may harm 22 times more women than the agency has publicly acknowledged. WATCH THE NEWEST EPISODE In this episode, National Review contributing writer Alexandra DeSanctis joins us to unpack her explosive reporting, what the data really shows about these pills' impact on women’s bodies -- and how the truth has been kept from the public. WATCH THE NEWEST EPISODE -- KFL Team Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry Street Wichita, KS 67209 800.928.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 5/5/25

Our Next Executive Director Lutherans For Life is delighted to announce that Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske has accepted the divine call to serve as the next Executive Director of Lutherans For Life!  Dr. Fenske began his duties with LFL on May 1. On accepting the call, Dr. Fenske said, “I pray that God will strengthen and equip me to serve faithfully for the benefit of His Church.” The Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske is a 2011 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since that time, he has served as the pastor of two dual parishes in the North Wisconsin District – LCMS, where he has been active in several different pro-life organizations. Dr. Fenske earned his Doctor of Ministry in 2019, again from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. He and his wife, Marie, have four daughters—Madison, Alexis, Hailee, and Marta—along with two grandsons, James and Rustyn. Please pray for Dr. Fenske, his family, and the Lutherans For Life community that our Father would bless this time of transition, and our Savior would continue to abundantly provide for the needs of His people at Dr. Fenske’s present congregations. The outgoing Executive Director of Lutherans For Life, Pastor Michael Salemink, will soon transition to a new vocation of service to the Church. The details will become public once final. Pastor Salemink said, “A delightful decade is drawing to an end. It makes me somewhat sentimental to reflect on what the time together with Lutherans For Life has taught me. No doubt I have learned far more than I have delivered and gained well beyond what I’ve given.”  Pastor Salemink will be assisting with the transition to the new Executive Director through the end of May.

Posted 4/10/25

Hi Friend, Your help is needed now. Governor Laura Kelly just vetoed three common-sense pro-life measures:  House Bill 2062, which directs courts to consider child support from the moment of conception and extends tax exemptions to unborn children.  A line item in the state budget that includes $3 million in funding for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes across Kansas. Senate Sub for House Bill 2382, which requires schools to include scientifically accurate fetal development videos in science curriculum. Lawmakers return to Topeka tomorrow where they can attempt to override her vetoes. Please take a moment to send an email through our system to your elected officials. Ask them to override Governor Laura Kelly's actions. We’ve done what we can to make it as easy as possible for you to contact them. Just click the button below to take action: CONTACT MY ELECTED OFFICIALS Thank you for continuing to do your part to stand for those who cannot speak for themselves!  For life, KFL Legislative Team Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry Street 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Posted 4/7/25

Two Pro-Life Bills Signed Into Law, Three Await Governor’s Decision Lawmakers officially adjourned last week, marking the end of the regular legislative session. After a short break, they’ll return on Thursday, April 10, for the veto session. Before adjourning, the Legislature sent five pro-life bills to Governor Kelly’s desk. She now has the option to sign them into law, veto them, or allow them to become law without her signature. On Friday, April 4, two of those bills -- House Bill 2307 and House Bill 2359 -- were signed into law. House Bill 2307 increases support for women and families facing medically challenging pregnancies and prenatal diagnoses. Read more here. House Bill 2359 updates Kansas' guardianship law to prevent denying nutrition or medical care to individuals with disabilities.  The remaining bills on her desk include:  House Bill 2062: Directs courts to consider child support payments from the moment of conception; extends tax exemption to unborn children. Senate Sub for House Bill 2382: Requires schools to include scientifically accurate fetal development videos in their science curriculum. State Budget | Includes $3M for pregnancy centers and maternity homes in Kansas. We're prepared to work on any veto overrides if needed. Stay tuned for updates and potential action alerts as we head into the final stretch of session! The Duffys' "Once in a Lifetime Opportunity" Last week, Rachel Campos-Duffy and her daughter, Evita Duffy-Alfonso, took the stage at the second of two packed KFL banquets, where more than 1,500 Kansans came together between both events. Now, a new episode of On the Right Side of History with Kansans for Life is out -- featuring an exclusive conversation with Rachel and Evita recorded just before their appearance at the Overland Park banquet. The mother-daughter duo offers a behind-the-scenes look into family life with Sean Duffy as President Trump's Secretary of Transportation, how the nine Duffy kids are adjusting, their insights on the sweeping cultural changes shaping our world -- and how the pro-life movement can seize the moment. Whether you attended the banquets or not, you won't want to miss your chance to get this inside scoop! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN >> KFL'S LATEST PODCAST EPISODE Help Us Hit the Road for Life We’re getting ready to hit the road this fall for a new educational campaign, bringing our pro-life message to communities across Kansas. As we make plans this summer, we’re in search of a mechanically sound cargo van or 12-passenger van (or larger)to help transport our team and materials statewide. If you or someone you know may be willing to donate a vehicle or connect us with someone who can, we’d be incredibly grateful. To learn more or share a lead, please contact kfl@kfl.org -- thank you! Coming to Kansas: National Right to Life Convention! This is your moment to connect with others for real impact. Join KFL this summer as we co-host the National Right to Life Conference, June 20-21, at the Marriott Kansas City-Overland Park! Over two action-packed days, we’ll tackle critical issues facing the pro-life movement --medical, cultural, political, legislative, and grassroots. Hear from national leaders, advocates from across the country, and those shaping the conversation in courts, classrooms, and communities. Your voice matters. Your perspective matters. Every voice matters. So, grab your friends or family and make plans for this short summer road trip that will be the best investment you can make in yourself and the most important cause of our time. More details are being added daily to NRLconvention.com -- but you can secure your spot today before it sells out! SECURE YOUR SPOT >>> NRLC CONFERENCE Make a Difference: Launch a Baby Bottle Project for Your Group! Want to bring the Baby Bottle Project to your group? Here's what to know: The project runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Each participating household receives a baby bottle on or before Mother’s Day, along with suggested prayers for life. Participants pray at home and place spare change, bills or checks inside the baby bottle. On or after Father’s Day, they return baby bottles to the church or group. Proceeds support pro-life educational efforts of Kansans for Life and selected pregnancy resource centers in our state. To launch the project in your church or group, please complete the form below or email JoAn@kfl.org to let us know you would like to request baby bottles for your members or will reuse ones from a previous year. YES! I WANT TO COORDINATE A BABY BOTTLE PROJECT FOR MY GROUP In the News Trump administration ‘temporarily’ withholds Title X funds from Planned Parenthood affiliates "Nine Planned Parenthood affiliates said they received notice last week that Title X funding is being temporarily withheld from them. They have been given 10 days to show a willingness to comply with the Trump administration’s executive orders, and will then be informed as to whether the family planning funding will be permanently stripped or reinstated." National Right to Life News - April Edition Our friends at National Right to Life have issued their April Newsletter -- click here to access. Please consider going for an hour of prayer outside one of Kansas' six abortion facilities:    Trust Women Abortion Clinic, 5107 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 2226 E. Central Ave., Wichita Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St., #100, Overland Park Center for Women's Health, 4840 College Blvd, Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 6013 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City Planned Parenthood, 2312 S Tucker Terrace, Pittsburg DONATE TO KFL Kansas City 7808 Foster Overland Park, 66204 913.642.5433 kfl@kfl.org Wichita 7016 W. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67209 316.687.5433 kfl@kfl.org Topeka 735 S.W. Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66603 785.234.2998 kfl@kfl.org

Dear Fellow American, Biological men competing in women’s sports—how can this continue to happen?  In recent years, schools at every level have blurred the line in women’s sports competitions—a concern for every athlete, parent, and supporter of women’s rights.  Recently, Brooke Slusser, a volleyball player at San Jose State University (SJSU), found herself living with a male teammate who is competing as a woman. Brooke’s head coach and school administration dismissed her concerns about privacy and safety, and she was told to keep quiet. Every day, female athletes face situations where men identifying as women compete alongside them. This raises serious questions of fairness, privacy, and safety we can no longer overlook. This issue isn't isolated. It’s worsened by the Biden-Harris administration’s changes to Title IX which seek to redefine "sex" to include "gender identity." Even with a new administration waiting to take office, state and local authorities are still pushing gender ideology, and some federal judges will continue to allow it.  This will eliminate fair competition and privacy protections for women in sports. But there’s hope—you can make a difference. By signing our petition, you tell the NCAA to stop letting men play in women’s sports and protect fairness and safety for female athletes across the country. While thousands have already stood up, it takes a groundswell of people to drive significant change. That’s where you come in. Add your name today and help us hold the NCAA accountable. At Alliance Defending Freedom, we stand with women and girls across the United States to protect women’s sports, private spaces, and basic fairness. Together, we will ensure women are respected and safe in their sporting pursuits. Sign the petition to protect women in sports now by using this link: https://adflegal.org/support/women-in-sports-petition/ Thank you for making a stand for truth and fairness. Warm regards, Your Friends at Alliance Defending Freedom     Alliance Defending Freedom  15100 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260     Liberty Ldger P.O. Box 455 Leesburg, VA 20178  If you no longer wish to receive sponsored promotional emails from us click here to unsubscribe.

 

Dear Friends,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As many of you know, there is a great need in the eastern regions of the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Countless people, including LCMS members and congregations, are grieving the loss of their businesses, homes, and even their loved ones. Yet equally swift have been the many congregations, organizations, church members, and volunteers from around the Synod who have contributed their time, resources, finances, and prayers to aid those affected by the hurricane. I thank and praise God for the willing hearts and servant leadership of all involved!

As the long, difficult process of healing begins, I encourage Kansas District congregations and schools to prayerfully consider taking up a special offering during the month of October, to support our brothers and sisters in the LCMS districts affected by Hurricane Helene.

Provided below are links for the three districts receiving contributions:

• LCMS Mid-South District: https://mid-southlcms.org/

• LCMS Southeastern District: https://se.lcms.org/

• LCMS Florida-Georgia District: https://flgadistrict.org/

Funds received will be distributed by these districts for survivor support and some volunteer support. This will be a long-term ongoing recovery.

Other ways congregations and schools can help are by putting together hygiene kits for those districts affected. For a list of items needed for hygiene kits contact Donna Williams, the Kansas District Disaster Response Coordinator, by emailing ksddrc@gmail.com

Let us join in prayer together as we “encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

In the service of Christ,

Rev. Justin Panzer

Kansas District President

Posted 10/1/24

Church and Ministry Alliance Link:

https://go.adflegal.org/webmail/414972/1673681184/401180ce3b607df8cab89eb11604c6d6319f3c4bddf3bf1c53afadd599e0be13

Posted 7/26/24

Hello McPherson College Friends, Family, Alumni and Supporters,

McPherson College is anticipating the arrival of one of its biggest international student classes ever! On average we bring in approximately 16 international students per academic year and this semester we are bringing in 30+ student from countries like Japan, Trinidad and Tobago, Italy,  Nigeria, and the Netherlands just to name a few. We have noticed that on average, our international students arrive in Kansas at later times in the day to where they are not able to get the things they need and probably could not carry with them. In an effort to welcome them, help them have a smooth transition and set them up for success, McPherson College has been providing our international students with some basic necessities upon arrival which include but not limited to; bedding, personal hygiene items, basic school supplies and non-perishable food items (to last them until the dining hall opens).

Due to the size of this incoming class, we are requesting assistance providing these items from our Bulldog and McPherson Community. Our goal is to collect as many items as we can to by August 2nd 2024 as our international students start coming in around August 4th for their international orientation starting the 6th. We have compiled a list of the items needed and have made an Amazon wish list accessible here. The items we’re requesting do not have to be purchased on Amazon, nor do they need to be the exact items on the list, as the list is meant as a guide. Should you be able to donate any of these items, we would appreciate if the items were new as opposed to second hand or gently used. 

If you can donate any of these items, they can be dropped off at the Royer Center located in Miller Library at McPherson College – 1600 E Euclid St- Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00. If you do order off Amazon, you can have it sent directly to the school via the same address listed previously with ATTN: Student Affairs.

Thank you for all you do for McPherson College and our students, Go bulldogs!

7/2/24

Article form Alliance Defending Freedom:

Redefining "Sex" in Federal Law Harms Women and Children

5/18/24

Kansans for LIfe Mini-News - article link

5/18/24

Dr. Bruss called as seventeeth president of CTSFW:  article link

Posted 5/1/24

LCMS - The Lutheran World Federation - Paper - for study and evaluation.

Posted 4/28/24

Important Call to Action Document from Kansans for Life - Contact Elected Officials ASAP

Action Alert Document Link

Posted 4/28/24

Kansas For Life Mini- News - April 27th, 2024

Posted 4/5/24

We are excited to share a recent legal victory that impacts churches, ministries, and nonprofits nationwide.

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a nonprofit's tax-exempt status is NOT the same as receiving government funding. This decision protects charities and nonprofits from being subjected to burdensome regulations and lawsuits that might threaten their tax-exempt status.

Alliance Defending Freedom advocated for this outcome by filing an amicus brief as part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard the freedoms of churches and ministries.

We encourage you to read the Fourth Circuit's opinion for a deeper understanding of this ruling.

Read the Opinion: https://adfmedialegalfiles.blob.core.windows.net/.../Conc...

Your membership is crucial in our continued effort to protect the rights of churches and ministries to operate, teach, and serve in accordance with God’s calling.

Blessings,

The ADF Church & Ministry Alliance