The YMCA was Created to Change Lives

The Y’s mission is to share Jesus with the world and create lasting change in people’s lives. Find out how others are doing it in their community.

SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING

The US Mission Network is dedicated to helping Ys across America live out their Christian mission.

WHAT WE DO

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Curate Resources

We create and share with those who want to help their Y enhance their Christ-based programs.

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Build Relationships

We’re providing opportunities for Christ-focused Y staff and members to connect and share.

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Provide Recognition

We give a central voice to a growing network of Y people who want to further the Christian mission.

STORIES & UPDATES

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Serving Those Who Serve Us All

The Armed Services YMCA makes military life easier by providing programs and services to the young men and women of all five armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. These Ys support more than 500,000 young enlisted soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families each year with the help of gracious donors and stalwart volunteers. The Alaska Armed Services YMCA offers some very unique programs that are specifically geared to serve military families. While they don’t have a recreational facility, they offer a variety of services on four military bases in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and service the rest of the military installations in the state through outreach programs.

The River and the YMCA

It has been hot, really hot.

I came home from the YMCA and the river was calling my name. I am blessed to live by a river. In the mornings I sit out by it and drink my coffee. This is the time that God and I have our best conversations.

As I looked at the river, I had a hard time seeing anything in it. The water is crystal clear and the bottom is rocky, a typical mountain river. I can see the bottom clearly, but unless the salmon are running I don’t see any fish. I always knew they were there, but just couldn’t see them.

Chasing Godliness

Just outside of my office, our Wellness Center is full of cardio machines, free motion weights and just about every type of exercise apparatus you could imagine. And every day they are put through their paces by trainers, members, and community participants who seek a healthier lifestyle. But what about our spiritual journey?

Retired? I Don’t Think So

The US Mission Network was well represented at a gathering of leaders from the Christian movement within the YMCA. Six members of our Board and Ministry Cabinet were part of this unique gathering in London, along with representatives from India, Hong Kong, Germany, Chile, England, and Africa.

Historic Meetings in England