Kalamazoo Young Life

05/19/2026

Our Semester Recap Newsletter is out! 🎉

Take a look at all God has been doing this semester through Young Life across the Greater Kalamazoo Area — from ministry at local high schools to what’s happening on campus at Western Michigan University. We’re so thankful for every student, leader, volunteer, and supporter who made this semester possible. ❤️

Want to learn more or sew into what God is doing financially? Visit kalamazoo.younglife.org

Newsletter 👇👇

https://t.e2ma.net/webview/a42gak/690f916100c8f94ecee8ddf1cbb50b05

Greater Kalamazoo Semester Recap & What's Ahead May 2026 Look, I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. \- John 4:35b If you've prayed, given, led, driven students, hosted an event, or simply cared about what God might be doing in the lives of students in the Gre...

05/08/2026

SURPRISE 👀🍕🏅

You thought the year was over… but we’ve got ONE MORE ALL-AREA CLUB and trust us — you do NOT want to miss this.

🚨 THEME: PIZZA OLYMPICS 🚨

That’s right. Pizza. Games. Chaos. Competition. More pizza. And the entire Greater Kalamazoo Area together for one unforgettable night.

This event is OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS in the Greater Kalamazoo Area, so now is the time to bring EVERYONE you know. Seriously — your teammates, classmates, coworkers, neighbors, cousins… everybody.

📍 Harvest 10-2 — 103 W Allegan St, Otsego
📅 Monday Night (5/11)
⏰ 7:28 PM

🍕 Come hungry.
🏆 Come ready to compete.
👀 Come ready for surprises.

AND… BIG NEWS… we’re opening this club up to EIGHTH GRADERS TOO‼️

So invite your 8th grade friends and give them a taste of what Young Life is all about before next year 👏

This is the can’t-miss club of the year. Don’t hear about it later wishing you came.

05/07/2026

We love our students, and one of the greatest gifts of ministry is getting to watch them grow in their faith and boldly follow Jesus. 🤍

This morning in Plainwell, Charles shared during Campaigners about what it looks like to truly follow Christ, and we couldn’t be more proud of him. Watching students step out in faith, encourage one another, and pursue a relationship with Jesus is why we do what we do.

05/04/2026

Our leaders are the heartbeat of Kalamazoo Area Young Life.

Week after week, they show up—giving their time, their energy, and their hearts—to walk alongside students and point them to Jesus. They don’t do it for recognition or applause, but out of a deep love for the Lord and for the kids in our community.

We truly couldn’t do this ministry without them. They are faithful, selfless, and the backbone of everything we do.

To our leaders: thank you for saying yes, for staying consistent, and for living out the Gospel in such a real and tangible way. You are making an eternal impact. 🤍

If you’ve ever felt a tug to get involved, we’d love to have you on the team. Fill out the link in our bio or head to our website and check out the “Getting Involved” page to learn more about becoming a Young Life leader.

04/28/2026

Plainwell Club last night = 🌺🔥

Hawaiian theme, so many of our favorite people in one place, and the BEST energy all night. Seriously… nothing beats getting to be together like that. We love Plainwell High School—so much—and the coolest part? Jesus does too.

We talked about the lost sheep and how Jesus is our Shepherd—He sees you, knows you, and is always pursuing you. Not because you have it all together, not because you earned it… but simply because He loves you. That’s it. 🐑❤️

Can’t wait to keep it going—see you Thursday morning at Campaigners. And keep your eyes out for our next club date 👀

04/26/2026

We’re looking for sponsors for our Greater Kalamazoo Area Young Life Golf Outing on June 5th at the Lynx Golf Club ⛳️

This day is about more than golf—it’s about showing up in the lives of students across our community and sharing the hope of Jesus with kids who need to know they are seen, known, and loved.

From tournament sponsors to hole sponsors and everything in between, there are so many ways to partner with us and make a lasting impact. Every sponsorship helps us reach more kids right here in the Greater Kalamazoo area.

Spots are already filling (some even sold out 👀), so don’t wait!

To become a sponsor or view all sponsorship opportunities, click the link in our bio or visit:

https://mi23.younglife.support/golfoutingsponsor2026

Let’s invest in the next generation, together.

04/25/2026

They don’t just show up to club—they show up to life.

Our leaders sit in bleachers, stand on sidelines, grab coffee, walk hallways, and listen to the stories that matter most. They meet students right where they are—on the good days and the hard ones.

Why? Because we believe in incarnational witness. Jesus showed up in people’s everyday lives—and we’re called to do the same.

Because showing up says something powerful: you matter, you’re seen, and you’re not alone. 🤍