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Woodmen Heights: A Hub of Life-Change and Ministry

Through God’s provision and generous support, Woodmen Heights Campus has become a vibrant center of life-change and ministry.

In 2022, a three-year, $2.5 million campaign was launched to enhance the campus. Since then, a new outdoor playground has been added to the kids' wing, the second floor now provides ample space for students to grow in their faith, and gathering areas have been created for senior adults and church staff. The 1979 Coffee Shop is set to open by Easter, offering a warm space for coffee and conversation. The $2.5 million goal has been met, with the coffee shop on track for completion within budget.

Looking ahead, the church-wide ABLE initiative is focused on launching the Woodmen Downtown Campus and eliminating all debt within three years. This will pave the way for decades of expanded ministry. Woodmen Heights’ remaining debt from the original land purchase will be included in this initiative, with plans to pay it off by 2028, creating opportunities for greater kingdom impact and innovative ministry.

ABLE INITIATIVE


OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Let’s have a look at how this project will enable us to better fulfill our commitment,
as individuals and as a church, to Gather, Connect, Grow and Contribute.


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GATHER

A recent study found teens who have a relationship with a trusted adult in a religious institution experience less isolation and stress and are more trusting and confident about their future. Every week hundreds of students and ministry partners gather at Heights to worship and learn more about our Savior.

Our ministry to students is thriving and growing! The need for a larger space to gather is vital for us to continue to serve our students and reach their friends. On the second floor of our existing building, we’ll create a space where students can find Christ-centered community and forge a strong faith. This dynamic new space will function as a place of worship, learning and community for up to 200 students.

When not in use by our students, this multi-use space will also be great for our senior adult ministry, and other gatherings.

Every weekend, more than 1,400 people are coming together at Heights to learn and lift up the name of Christ. With the number of new homes being built within just a few miles of our campus, more families and individuals join us each month!

As part of this initiative, we’ll add 100 seats to the capacity of our auditorium. With three services each weekend, that means 300 more people every week will have the opportunity to experience the hope of the gospel and the joy of worshiping in community!

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CONNECT

Imagine a coffee shop with amazing espressos, pour overs, pastries and more. A place where you can stop for a quick, locally-roasted coffee after a service, or linger for a pumpkin spice latte and a quiet conversation with close friends on a chilly morning.

Across the room you see neighbors connecting over scripture, and a friendly barista is serving a family hot-chocolates topped with swirls of fresh whipped cream. Now imagine this hub of community and caring is right in your church! That would be sweet, right? This new coffee shop will be a natural spot for spiritual conversations and for saying hello to old friends and making new ones.

Connections flourish in places of community. As part of this initiative, we envision an on-campus community park with slides and swings and a green play field, bordered with shaded picnic tables. It will be a place where connections thrive in the beautiful Colorado outdoors. Parents will gather as children swing or kick a soccer ball. At picnic tables, wide-eyed little ones will blow out candles atop birthday cupcakes. Friendships will be forged, and quiet prayers will be offered. This park will serve as an open invitation to our neighbors: Come to church and find connection. You belong here!


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GROW

As part of Phase Two, our new second story will include a series of smaller, multi-use rooms. Women’s and men’s Bible study groups will have ample room to meet here weekly to strengthen their faith and friendships. Students’ small groups will dive deeper into gospel. Woodmen U workshops will grow together as they share restoration and freedom through Christ. These meeting rooms will set us up, as a church community, to walk more closely alongside the Lord and one another in the context of intentional community.


CONTRIBUTE

As a people who seek to serve the Lord and love our neighbors, we find ways to make a difference in our church, our city and beyond. We aspire to contribute in every aspect of our lives, whether that’s showing kindness to a family next door or flying across the world to share God’s love.

We also look to make a Kingdom impact with the way we steward our finances. The Phase Two Woodmen Heights facilities project offers each of us a unique opportunity to invest in ministry that will transform lives for decades to come.



OUR TURN

Forty-three years ago, a handful of courageous believers gathered to plant a new church. The story of Woodmen was authored through their obedience and generosity.

Over the decades more people caught the vision and branched out to launch a new community in Northeast Colorado Springs. That community began in 2002 at Liberty High School. Through the prayers and sacrificial giving of hundreds of Woodmen families, land was purchased and our Woodmen Heights building was completed in 2004.

Just a couple of years ago, we came together to add the new kids’ wing onto our facility. Today, these new kids spaces are filled with the joyful noises of boys and girls laughing and learning each week.

Each of these faith-filled steps has been a vital part of the story of our church family and equipped us to minister in new and life-changing ways. The community, the facility and the legacy we share came to life through the intentional, sacrificial living and giving of those who came before us.

Now it’s our turn. Our generosity and faithfulness can light the way for others to experience God’s love. This is our hope and our prayer as Partners in the Gospel.

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I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
Phil. 1:3-5

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