the refuge gathers saturday evenings at 6:00 pm at the crescent grange hall in broomfield, located at 7901 w. 120th avenue, on old 120th right next to the grainery behind great scot’s eatery. refuge kids program for babies through elementary.
what can you expect at our saturday gatherings? a dynamic, fairly loose service that isn't highly programmed, lots of laughing, interactive teaching from the Bible, creative experiential stuff, coffee & snacks (and sometimes dinner), a variety of teaching & worship experiences, flexibility to be quiet, move around, connect with God however works for you.
safe loving community is just as important for the kids at the refuge as it is for the adults! every sunday evening there is a refuge kids program for babies and up.
we try to integrate the refuge middle & high schoolers into our regular gatherings as much as possible, but we are praying that over time
someone joins our community to really invest in this important group! please let us know if this is on your heart! contact us at therefuge@therefugeonline.org.
houses & places of refuge
houses of refuge meet in various homes & places during the week and are a great way to develop deeper relationships with God and others at the refuge. they start at different times & cross over a variety of topics. kids are welcome and the format is very flexible; all are welcome, no matter where you are on your faith journey or life circumstance.
details
film & discussion nights
once a month at the the romig-leavitt-herzog house we have a movie & discussion night. these are on friday evening at 6:30 pm. 11402 high street in northglenn. check the web for exact dates & movie details. for more information, email christa at actressgirlleavitte@yahoo.com.
refuge infusion
refuge infusion is a place to grow, learn, and be part of what God is doing in and outside of the refuge. part leadership training-part vision-part community, it's really about coming together as a community and learning about ways we can have greater impact as people & as a faith community. all are welcome, whether you have been here from the beginning or are just starting. questions, contact kathy@therefugeonline.org.
beauty and the arts are high values at the refuge. we love to see people express themselves through a variety of mediums--art, music, dance, poetry, graphic arts, multimedia, collage. we host workshops & events to cultivate creative expression both in and outside of our regular gatherings. to get on the creative artists mailing list, click here. to post your artwork or creative pieces, check out our beauty page. for more information about arts at the refuge, contact jenny herrick at art2heart2@msn.com or laura pearson at drama_laura@yahoo.com. you can also post any of your art, poetry, etc. on our website by emailing it to therefuge@therefugeonline.org.
college & early 20's
marty nunez facilitates several different gatherings for college & early 20's as an extension of the refuge culture in the north denver/boulder area. if you are interested in participating or know someone who is, contact marty@therefugeonline.org or call 303.523-8866.
venue@the grange
the refuge hosts periodic concerts to benefit those relegated to the margins. it is a chance for local performers to showcase their talent and to raise money for organizations who serve people on the edge. all proceeds from these events go directly to the organization featured. all are welcome! check here for details. questions, email johnnunez@hotmail.com or jose at jreadvocate@gmail.com.
the refuge might be the church for you if you are weary and tired of...
doing life all alone
feeling like you don’t belong
trying to keep it all together
church feeling more like a corporation than a family
secrets & hiding
watching instead of being and doing
the refuge might be the church for you if you are restless and you want....
more of God
more purpose
deeper connection with people
a new way to worship
to be challenged and pushed out of your comfort zone
to experience Jesus’ hope & healing
the refuge is definitely not for you (sorry, we’re just being honest) if you like…
predictability & routine, never a spontaneous moment
observing more than participating
certainty more than mystery
comfort & enjoyment over growing
rules and conformity
being spoken to instead of invited to discover with
who's who...
co-pastors
karl wheeler kathy escobar mike herzog christa romig-leavitt paul romig-leavitt
jennifer herrick visual arts and web marty nunez college/20's
click here for fun facts and photos of the pastoral team
click here for our story
click here to learn about what we believe
ways you can support the work of the refuge
sometimes people ask us “how can i be part of what the refuge is doing?” while we always love any prayers & encouragement we can get, one really tangible way you can help extend our culture of generosity is to donate money that we can use to continue to creatively meet the needs that come across our path through our network of relationships with single moms, dads & struggling families. we are now on paypal to make online donations easier. thanks for believing in us. it means more than you know.
new! check out the refuge love catalog--ways to support specific needs for the refuge advocacy fund.
the online journal of the spiritual dizziness at the refuge
hey, if you're not already on our list and want to subscribe to our monthly online journal--vertigo--that comes out the first of the month, enter your email below. we'll email you our latest edition and make sure you get on the distribution list. vertigo is a great way to get a sense of the refuge culture and stay connected to what we are thinking and doing as we live out this new kind of faith community.
the refuge blog is an extension of the refuge culture and a way to hear what others at the refuge have to say about chuch, community, life and relationships. posts are up weekly at blog.therefugeonline.org.
year end letters
check out our year end letters that help get an idea of some of the refuge’s heartbeat.
the online journal of the spiritual dizziness at the refuge
refuge blog