Prairie Campus - First United Methodist Church

If you are LBTQ+ and looking for a spiritual home in Colorado Springs, I would highly encourage you to seek out this church. The community built there is absolutely warm and welcoming. They took us by the metaphorical hand the first time we showed up (almost an hour late because we had confused the time! haha) and never blinked an eye at my wife and I, who don't hide who we are. Their worship is genuine, their love is kind and inviting, and their potlucks aren't too bad either. ;) Seriously though, they do put a lot of emphasis on community and community works. Food drives, visits to local assisted living homes, small fairs in their parking lot, putting on plays, adapting services to keep people safe this past year - the list goes on. It's also great to have a woman-led church in the Springs. Her Christmas Eve sermon had me in tears - happy, hopeful ones. We are leaving Colorado, but this church will always hold a place in our hearts. Please go, if you are looking for joy.

“All are loved & welcome here!” How many times have you heard that mantra, only to find out the love was conditional? At FUMC Prairie Campus, they really mean it. As a gay Christian, this church has been a place of healing where I can bring my entire self to a community of faith, without reserve. Come check it out. I think you’ll be glad you did.

The Prairie Campus satellite of First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs is awesome! With inspiring worship, spiritually moving talks from participants, gifted and visionary pastoral leadership from Rev. Patty Walker, a challenging and thoughtful weekly sermon from Rev. Kent Ingram, and opportunities for learning and service led by a host of volunteers - our lives in the past year have been shaped immeasurably for the good. Ingrid and I have been so glad to have supported the launch of this new faith community. Did I mention children and youth ministries are terrific as well?

This is now the church I call home! It is warm and inviting and friendly
We laugh a lot and sing and boy can we worship God!! It is my happy place!

This is a great new community in Eastern Colorado Springs. "Love Each Other" is their theme; their passion is for people. All people. Pastor Patty has a real heart for community involvement. Lots of young families, also lots of intergenerational relationships.