Day 3 — Where We’re Headed & How You Can Partner With Us- SYL Fall Giving Campaign

Good morning, friends,

Over the last two days, we’ve shared what God has done through Sitka Young Life—stories of connection, growth, and lives changed. Today, I want to share where we believe God is leading us next.

Our girls evening Bible study campaigners

A Vision Rooted in Hope

As we look toward 2026, we’re praying boldly for three things that will allow us to reach even more kids with the love of Jesus:

1. Expanding our Reach to Middle Schoolers (Wyldlife)
There are hundreds of middle school kids in Sitka—many who would never walk into a church. We want to meet them where they are, create safe and joyful spaces, and introduce them to the God who sees them. A new Wyldlife team is forming right now.

2. Investing in Student Leaders
We launched a student leader team this fall, and it’s already bringing life to our ministry. Kids are stepping up, inviting friends, leading discussions, and growing in ownership of their faith. This next generation is hungry and ready.

3. Building Cross-Generational Discipleship
Through our “Growing In Faith Together” gatherings, we’re creating meaningful connections between young people and adults in their churches. These relationships help anchor faith long after high school.

A group of student leaders

What We Need to Move Forward

To sustain and grow this work, our fall fundraising goal is $40,000—and we have some matching funds available, which means your gift will be doubled.

Your generosity directly fuels:
• Leaders spending intentional time with kids
• Weekly clubs and Bible studies
• Training and supporting new leaders
• Camp scholarships
• Wyldlife’s launch
• Student leadership development
• And the everyday ministry of showing up where kids are

The evening sauna crew

Why It Matters

Every gift—large or small—helps create more stories like Jordyn’s and Reaghan’s. Stories of hope. Stories of faith. Stories of kids discovering they are deeply loved by Jesus.

If you’d like to partner with us, you can give at:
giving.younglife.org/sitka

Thank you for praying, encouraging, and standing with us. You are truly part of this mission, and we are grateful for you.

To donate to SYL click here

Rooted in Jesus,
Aaron
Sitka Young Life