About a decade ago I remember looking across the row I was sitting in at church and noticing that the CEO of an international company was sitting next to a welder. This is the body of Christ; there is no hierarchy in the Kingdom, just all of us coming to the cross and...

My dear brothers and sisters, I’ve been involved in churches since I was a young child. For the last 35 years, that involvement has usually been in some type of leadership role, including 25 years as a pastors’ wife. That’s a long time. When Dave and I moved back to...

Many years ago, a former Children’s Ministry Director, who was a seminary student at the time, shared a Sunday message with us. Of the 4,000 or so words she spoke, I remember three. Those three little words took root and transformed me—and if you’ve been around me for...

As I think about the next chapter in the life of our church, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for the story we are part of. We’re united in a community with deep roots—saints before us have laid a beautiful foundation. You can’t drive down Clarkson or Iowa,...

Each fall we mark Promotion Sunday—a joyful milestone where our kids and students “move up” to their new classes and our whole church takes a moment to pray together for those who are returning to schools across the country. During the worship service tomorrow we’ll...

Our small group met this week for the first time after taking the summer off. We shared a delicious potluck meal and caught up on everything that’s been happening in our lives. We see each other on Sundays, but there’s rarely time to really unpack the joys, deep...

“God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit... Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits.” — 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, The Message We often think of service as an...

latt Park Church in Denver, CO has a long-standing partnership with Daya International in Nepal. From sponsoring women’s conferences to supporting children’s homes, our community is helping transform lives in Nepal – and you’re invited to be a part of this impactful global ministry.

At Platt Park Church in Denver, CO, we’re learning to live “under a friendly sky.” This inspiring reflection invites you to imagine God’s welcoming heart – a God who is powerful yet eager to be our friend. Join us as we embrace the hope and freedom of knowing we dwell under a sky of divine friendship and love.

Wondering how to welcome a new pastor? Platt Park Church in Denver, CO offers four practical tips to embrace our new pastor with grace and enthusiasm. Discover how personal greetings, continual prayer, patient understanding, and active partnership can help a church family and its new leader start strong together.