Uniqueness

Uniqueness

In Kids Club this month, we've been exploring God's creation through the concept of "Uniqueness: learning more about YOURSELF so YOU can make a difference!" This Sunday marks the conclusion of both our Kids Club exploration and our church-wide sermon series "Our...

Attention Span

Attention Span

Last month we immersed ourselves in John 17, pondering the deep love that God has for us – His beloved! At the same time, the echo of a Christmas carol is still in our heads and hearts … “O come let us adore Him ….” When I think about adoring God, I’m reminded of time...

What is a spirituality of subtraction?

What is a spirituality of subtraction?

Discover the transformative power of the ‘Spirituality of Subtraction’ at Platt Park Church in Denver. Simplify your spiritual journey to create space for deeper faith, personal growth, and meaningful connections within our community. Learn how letting go of distractions can bring clarity and peace to your walk with God.

The Home

The Home

Discover the profound themes of hope, peace, joy, and love through ‘The Home’ Advent series at Platt Park Church. Join our Denver community in exploring the heart of Christmas and its timeless messages for our lives today. Connect with faith and fellowship this season.

What pain tells us

What pain tells us

Over the last few years I’ve learned the hard way that I need to pay attention to physical pain. It is telling me something. A few years ago I thought my pain was related to flu, but it turned out my colon was falling apart. Fortunately the excellent surgeons were...

The Feast

The Feast

Food is needed to nourish our bodies, but the table is needed to nourish our souls.  British journalist, restaurant critic and author AA Gill once said that the most important discovery known to mankind was the invention of the dining table, and that the most...

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

Our hope at Platt Park Church is that every person in our community feels known and cared for in the challenges of life. Pastoral care includes helping with practical needs, and also emotional and spiritual encouragement. While pastoral care includes coming alongside...

Hope in Bloom

Hope in Bloom

Back in April I shared about the flower seeds we received at the Women's Retreat and their importance at the retreat as symbols of Hope. We planted the seeds in one of the church garden beds along Iowa Street in April and, if I'm completely honest, I didn't actually...

The broken sunflower

The broken sunflower

A few years ago, during a brief but fierce wind storm, a sunflower in my backyard broke. I went out after the wind died down to survey my trees for damage and noticed that the plant, which had been 3 feet tall, was flattened. I left it in the garden rather than...

God is Sufficient

God is Sufficient

“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, And you will delight in the richest of fare.” -Isaiah 55:2 (NIV) The Greek word translated as sufficient in the New Testament is arkeō, which...