Weekly articles
Each week we share an article from someone in our community. These articles are included in the Saturday e-newsletter. If you do not currently receive the newsletter and would like to sign up, please click here.
Financial Update: Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
Platt Park Church celebrates generous giving, support for ministry partners, a completed roof project, and a strong financial position as the new fiscal year begins.
Don’t just do something, sit there
Using Jacques Cousteau’s experience and Acts 5, this reflection considers how slowing down, remaining present, and trusting God can bring greater clarity and spiritual discernment.
Let Light tell the story
Holly reflects on the 2026 RCA General Synod and the Reformed Church in America’s 400-year tradition of storytelling, honest reflection, welcome, and trust in God’s faithfulness.
Eyelash to eyelash
This reflection invites us to receive communion as an intimate encounter with Jesus—an experience of reconciliation, grace, and God’s deep love.
Divine Life Unfolding
The Teaching Team reflects on Jesus, Pentecost, and the early church in Acts as God’s life unfolds through communities shaped by love, healing, and service.
Wayfinding in the fog
A reflection on living by faith when life feels uncertain, trusting God’s presence and helping one another find hope through Christian community.
An open invitation
Explore a deeper life with God through John 15, trusted books, podcasts, and apps selected by Platt Park Church’s Teaching Team.
Make your home in this luminous dark
Platt Park Church hosted a conversation with James K. A. Smith on mysticism, art, faithful uncertainty, and finding deeper trust in God’s presence.
Summer of Fun is coming … And you’re invited!
Summer of Fun offers simple ways to connect through hikes, game nights, backyard gatherings, and other activities hosted by the Platt Park Church community.
Roof Update: Caring for the gift we’ve been given
A project update on replacing all six flat roofs and caring for Platt Park Church’s historic Denver building for future worship, hospitality, and community.
Good Friday Service
A Holy Week reflection on Jesus’ final hours, the tension of Good Friday, and the resurrection hope that waits beyond the darkness.
Reflections from the March City Classis Meeting
Allison reflects on Platt Park Church’s RCA City Classis meeting and the denomination’s commitment to thoughtful dialogue, creative ministry, service, and supporting churches in community.
2026 Financial Update: First two months
Platt Park Church shares its January–February 2026 financial snapshot, with updates on giving, expenses, stewardship, and its fiscal-year transition.
An invitation to create space
Lent invites us to slow down, create space, and draw closer to God through fasting, prayer, generosity, and intentional reflection.
Embodied Worship
A reflection on the gift of worshiping together and living as the body of Christ—serving with compassion, healing wounds, and restoring hope.
Being a braving community
Holly reflects on how choosing authenticity, presence, and belonging creates a courageous community where deeper relationships and joyful connection can grow.
2025 Year-End Financial Update
Platt Park Church celebrates a fully funded 2025 budget, generous support for ministry partners, community growth, and preparations for needed roof repairs.
The Unfolding Life
The Unfolding Life follows Acts to explore the Holy Spirit, the growth of the early church, life in community, and how God’s kingdom unfolds today.
What’s in the box?!
An Advent reflection on enduring uncertainty, trusting God in unresolved seasons, and remembering that we are never alone in the waiting.
Every culture tells the story
Nativity scenes from different cultures reveal the beautiful truth that Jesus came for all people, inviting every tribe and nation into worship.
The journey of Advent
The Teaching Team introduces Advent as a season of expectant hope, exploring God’s coming through the traditional themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.
November is my favorite month
Holly shares a family gratitude-tree tradition and reflects on thankfulness for the relationships and community found at Platt Park Church.
City Classis October
Holly shares highlights from the City Classis gathering and reflects on Platt Park Church’s connection to the Reformed Church in America.
A wellness check
James reflects on the health of Platt Park Church and invites the community into transparency, shared responsibility, and God’s unfolding story.