Erie, Colo.

New start: Erie, located 30 miles north of Denver, has experienced a 55 percent population increase from 2010 to 2020, with continued growth expected. The Colorado District Mission Board began exploring this area in 2022. A core group of 10 adults has been gathering for fellowship and Bible study while attending local festivals to share its plans for a new church. So far, 25 people have expressed interest in learning more about the mission efforts.

Fast facts:

• Erie, Colo., is expected to grow to 90,146 people by 2032.
• Erie is an attractive location for young professionals seeking more house and open space compared to neighboring Boulder and Denver.
• The core group has been active in the community, hosting a Christmas party with activities for kids at a local coffee shop, giving out dog treats at a dog park, handing out treats and church information on Halloween, and meeting people through free coffee and donuts at neighborhood soccer games.
• The town leaders have encouraged the establishment of multiple churches, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for new church plants.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, you lived, died, and rose for the forgiveness and life of all people. As you have brought us into your kingdom through your gospel, you now call us to share that gospel with others, that they may be brought into your kingdom, too. Thank you for the opportunity to do that in Erie, Colorado! Bless the efforts of this new mission, keep your abiding presence with the core group, grant them a missionary of your choosing in your time, and draw many more souls to you through their work. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Contact:

Rev. Tim Spiegelberg, Carbon Valley Lutheran Church, Firestone, Colo.
[email protected]
720-833-8873