the refuge gathers sunday evenings at 4:00 pm at the miramonte lodge - 1200 miramonte street broomfield 80020. refuge kids program for babies through elementary.
what can you expect at our sunday 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.
middle and high school students need their own place to grow and explore a relationship with God. at the refuge, we try to create that time, place, and environment in different ways.
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
theology pub
we run a once a month theology pub on a thursday evening at cannon mine (210 s. public road in lafayette) for diverse & lively conversations around the table. check the web for exact dates. questions, email karlwheeler@therefugeonline.org
film & discussion nights
once a month the romig-leavitts host a movie & discussion night at their house. these are usually on a friday or saturday evening at 6:30 pm. 216 iris street in broomfield. check the web for exact dates & movie details. for more information, email christa at actressgirlleavitte@yahoo.com.
creative worship evenings
the first monday of the month is creative worship night at cannon mine (210 s. public road in lafayette). this is an evening for creative expression in all forms--music, poetry, art, writing, and more. 7-8:30 pm. questions, email kevinjpotter@earthlink.net.
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.
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...
karl wheeler co-pastor kathy escobar co-pastor
mike herzog pastoral team
john parks pastoral team
linsey potter pastoral team
kevin potter pastoral team amber lane pastoral team christa romig-leavitt pastoral team paul romig-leavitt pastoral team
tiffany hunter communications queen bill ekdahl facilities
click here for fun facts and photos of the pastoral team
click here for our story
click here to learn about what we believe
vertigo: 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 2007 letter
this letter was sent to all who gave money to the refuge in 2007. we wanted to share with everyone so even if you didn’t donate money you could celebrate some of the highlights.
