Summer

Community Gatherings Continue!
September 7-8, 2025

As we continue to focus on our goal of Unity and Support, we are planning five Community Gatherings throughout the Mission Center.  We are excited for our fourth gathering which will be at the Cheyenne Congregation.  Pastor Dave Knoll and his congregation are excited to host this event!

The first session will be Saturday, September 7th from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
We will have time to get to know each other, share in class time, focusing on Living the Mission Prayer and be together in service for the Cheyenne community. After the evening meal we will have time for games and devotions. A more detailed schedule will be shared prior to the event.

On Sunday, September 8th we will meet from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm We will continue with the class, share ways that we can support each other, (individually, in congregations and in the Mission Center). There will be a worship service at 11:00 AM followed by a meal together.

Our focus group for this gathering will include Casper, Cheyenne, Scottsbluff, Fort Collins, Loveland and Longmont congregations, but ALL members and friends in the Mission Center are welcome.

If you are coming from out of town, let us know and we will arrange for housing overnight. Questions or housing requests: information@cofchristrm.org.

Cheyenne Community of Christ
3525 McCann Ave
Cheyenne, WY  82001

End of Summer Cookout: August 23, 2025

We are excited to close out the summer season again this year with our 2nd Annual End of Summer Cookout hosted by the RMMC. We will gather on Saturday, August 23rd at the Mission Center (outdoors) to share in food, fun and fellowship. More details will be shared when they are available – hope to see you and your family there!

Big Spruce Women’s Retreat: August 15-17, 2025

We will gather at the Big Spruce Campground in Cedaredge, CO for a fun weekend of fellowship with a focus on exploring the giftedness of the group – finding our gifts, honoring our gifts and sharing our gifts.  The scripture of focus will be Luke 21: 1-4, the story of the Widow’s Mite.

The cost to attend is $55, scholarships available (email to inquire: information@cofchristrm.org)

Registration will open Friday afternoon. Our closing worship will be at 10:15 AM Sunday morning followed by brunch and goodbyes.

Registration forms coming soon!

Community Gatherings Continue!
August 13-14, 2025

As we continue to focus on our goal of Unity and Support, we are planning five Community Gatherings throughout the Mission Center.  We are excited for our summer gathering which will be at the Big Spruce Campground.  Pastor Galvin Gibson and his congregation are excited to host this event!

This session will be Wednesday, August 13 from 12:00 – 8:00 PM. We will have time to get to know each other, share in class time, focusing on Living the Mission Prayer and be together in service for the Big Spruce Campground.  After the evening meal we will have time for games and devotions, please plan to spend the night with us at the Big Spruce Campground. We request that all campers who will be joining us bring their own bedding, towels, and a jacket or sweater. The nights can be cool in the Colorado mountains, even in the summer!

On Thursday, August 14 we will meet from 9:00 – 12:00. We will continue with the class, share ways that we can support each other, (individually, in congregations and in the Mission Center). There will be a worship service at 10:00 AM followed by a meal together.

Our focus group for this gathering will include Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Durango & Farmington congregations, but ALL members and friends in the Mission Center are welcome. A more detailed schedule will be shared prior to the event.

Questions: information@cofchristrm.org.

Family Camp: July 2025

We are excited to offer Family Camp this summer in a new location, in Bailey, CO.  Details are still being finalized, so keep an eye on our weekly newsletter and website for more details as they become available.  We look forward to gathering with families from the Rocky Mountain Mission Center this summer!

3rd Quarter Community Call, July 23 2025 – All are invited to participate in our 2nd Quarter Community Call, which is scheduled for Wednesday,  July 23rd from 7:00-8:00 PM. Specifics on how to access this remote call will be provided to you closer to the date of the call through email communication.

SPECTACULAR: July 11-20, 2025                                                                                            SPEC Registration 

WHAT: SPECTACULAR is the Community of Christ’s largest youth gathering each year! The mission of SPEC is to create a safe, Christ-centered community that encourages young people to discover God, their inherent worth, and cultivate and express their giftedness. This week long camp, organized by Community of Christ, includes sports competitions, music and art classes, educational experiences on issues facing today’s teens, musical productions, dances, movies, live performances and worship. It is a fun and full week!

WHO: Teenagers who have completed 9th-12th grades are eligible to attend Spec (class of 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028). We will attend this week as a delegation. You are invited to join the ROCKIES DELEGATION, who are people from Colorado and surrounding states! Our delegation  leader this year is Andrew Wolsey.

WHERE: SPECTACULAR is held each year at Graceland University located in Lamoni, IA – surrounded by Amish neighbors, rolling cornfields and night time cow tipping.. . (or so we’ve heard!)

WHEN: We will begin our adventure as a Rockies Delegation this year at Denver International Airport! The delegation will meet on Friday,  July 11 at DIA for an afternoon flight from Denver to Kansas City, MO.  After landing at the MCI airport, we we will be transported by bus to Apostle Shandra Newcom’s home in Independence, MO.  Dinner will be provided at Shandra’s house that evening and the delegation will stay the night there, departing the next morning for Graceland University in Lamoni, IA via bus.  The bus ride to Graceland should take less than two hours time.

SPEC officially begins Saturday,  July 12 and will conclude Saturday,  July 19. We will have our traditional end-of-Spec lunch at the Pizza Shack before the delegation travels via bus back to Kansas City, MO where they will spend the afternoon and evening at Worlds of Fun. The delegation will stay the night once again at Apostle Shandra Newcom’s house on Saturday night, bussing to the airport on Sunday morning, July 20 to fly back to CO.

***Flights are still being finalized and detailed itineraries will be communicated directly with parents by May 1. 

COST: SPEC is not cheap but it is inexpensive for the quality of the experience. The camper fee for SPEC 2025 is $995. This amount includes airfare, bus transportation, all meals, a ticket to World’s of Fun (which includes snacks/meals every 90 minutes for youth) and delegation t-shirts. Campers are welcome to bring their own spending money if they wish.

Special funds are available to assist families with some or all of the cost for SPECTACULAR! Please email information@cofchristrm.org or call the Rocky Mountain Mission Center office 303-426-6760 to discuss how we can support your teen attending this amazing event!

After completing the online registration below, please send $100 deposit to the RMMC office in order to ensure a flight reservation for your child. Payments should be made out to “RMMC” and mailed to: RMMC 9501 Lou Dr, Thornton, CO 80260. Deposits must be received by May 1 and the balance is due by June 15. The RMMC will email you the following items for completion & planning purposes once online registrations are received:

1) SPEC Interests sheet (this will need to be completed and returned to the RMMC)

2) Camper Expectations

3) Camper Packing List

4) Delegation Flight Details (by May 1)

Any additional questions that we can answer for you can be sent via email: information@cofchristrm.org.

Big Spruce Reunion: June 28- July 5, 2025

Come spend a week at the Big Spruce Campground located on the Grand Mesa in Cedaredge, CO.  We will explore our relationships with God and one another through activities, classes, campfires and recreation. Check-in will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 6/28 and we will conclude reunion at noon on Saturday,  7/5.

*Please note that all payments for this event will be collected (cash or check) upon arrival. 

Whispering Pines Campground in Prescott, AZ: June 15-21, 2025

Calling all Jr. High & Sr. High Youth who have completed grades 6-12! This year we will be travelling to the Whispering Pines Campground located in Prescott, AZ and joining another mission center for summer camp. This Community of Christ campground boasts a short access to lake canoeing, fishing and kayaking, archery, basketball & volleyball courts, firepits, baseball fields and more! You do not want to miss this exciting opportunity to make memories, explore another state while making new friends while gathering in both worship and fun.

Our campers and staff will be flying from Denver to Phoenix, where we will then drive to the Whispering Pines Campground located approximately two hours from the airport. We will depart the morning of Sunday, June 15th and will return to Denver the evening of Saturday, June 21st. The exact flight itinerary as well as a full camper packing list will be shared directly with parents after camper registrations are received.

Youth camps for the 2025 camping season will continue to be offering based – in other words, we ask that families / congregations make a meaningful offering in any amount for camp participation.  Any shortfall in camp expenses will be covered by the Mission Center. The estimated price per camper for this event is $500. Payments should be made out to “RMMC” and mailed to: RMMC 9501 Lou Dr, Thornton, CO 80260.

Registrations can be completed by filing out the online registration [click on the button below] , or by printing off the form Registration Form and emailing it to: information@cofchristrm.org.
Youth Registration

Please contact us with any questions: information@cofchristrm.org.

Junior Camp: June 11-14, 2025

Youth who have completed grades 3-5, this camp is for you!  The RMMC is excited to offer a new summer camp experience for our junior aged youth at a cabin nestled in the mountains in Bailey, CO.  A detailed schedule is being finalized, but it will be full of exciting programming for our youth including swimming, exploring, a trip to the Treehouse Adventure Park, visiting the local Coney Island Hotdog Stand, and more!

We invite youth to be dropped off at the cabin in Bailey at 2PM on Wednesday,  June 11th and the event will come to a close at 10AM on Saturday,  June 14th.  The address of the cabin as well as a full youth packing list will be shared with directly with parents after we have received registration for their child. The Mission Center can assist with transportation for families if necessary. Please email us (information@cofchristrm.org) to make arrangements for your child to have a ride to the cabin in Bailey from the RMMC office in Thornton.

Youth camps for the 2025 camping season will continue to be offering based – in other words, we ask that families / congregations make a meaningful offering in any amount for camp participation.  Any shortfall in camp expenses will be covered by the Mission Center. The estimated price per camper for this event is $150. Payments should be made out to “RMMC” and mailed to: RMMC 9501 Lou Dr, Thornton, CO 80260.

We will be able to host a maximum of 15 juniors and registration for this event will close on April 15, 2025, so register today! Registrations can be completed by filing out the online registration [click on the button below] , or by printing off the form Registration Form and emailing it to: information@cofchristrm.org.

Youth Registration

Have questions or require additional information? Please email us at: information@cofchristrm.org.