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Backyard Update: A Great Day of Planting May 2 (and What’s Next!)

This past planting party was a huge success—and honestly, it came together in the best way. We had just the right number of people show up, and by the end of the day, every single plant was in the ground. It was one of those moments where everything just worked.

Neighbors, friends, and volunteers rolled up their sleeves, jumped in, and made it happen. There was a steady rhythm to the day—digging, placing, watering, stepping back, and doing it all again. And now, when you look at the space, you can really start to see it take shape. It’s no longer just a project—it’s becoming something you can walk through, enjoy, and picture growing in over time.

Looking ahead, we are expecting drip lines to be installed, then following that mulch will be spread to help retain moisture for the plants. We’re getting close to the finish line, and it’s exciting to see how far this space has come. Thanks to everyone who showed up, pitched in, and helped bring it to life.

Phase 2 of our Backyard Project is well underway, and it’s exciting to see this space begin to take shape in meaningful ways. What was once open ground is becoming a welcoming environment designed to bring people together. New trees have been planted, berms are forming to add dimension and flow to the landscape, and fresh gravel paths are creating natural ways for people to move through and gather.

There’s even more to come. A wide variety of new plants are on the way, adding color, texture, and life to the space. In early May, mulch will be delivered to help tie everything together and prepare the ground for long-term growth.

This project is about more than improving a space, it’s about creating a place where our church and neighborhood can connect. A place for conversations, relationships, and shared experiences to grow. With each step forward, we’re building something that will serve both our church family and our surrounding community for years to come.

Get Your Hands Dirty: Gravel Edition
When: Saturday, November 8
9am–Noon
Focus: Crushed Gravel Pathway
Where: LifePoint Backyard
What to Bring: Gloves, hat, water, and extra gardening tools (shovels, wheelbarrows, etc.) Please label any tools you bring.

Come Mulch with Us!
When: Saturday, October 11 
9am–Noon
Where: LifePoint Backyard
Who: 35 volunteers (green thumbs especially welcome!)
What to Bring: Gloves, hat, water, and extra gardening tools (shovels, wheelbarrows, etc.) Please label any tools you bring.

Backyard Project Update: Planting Party

We are pleased to announce that the new irrigation system for the Backyard Project is in the final stages of completion. This marks a key milestone in Phase 1 of the project. With the irrigation system operational, we are now prepared to start planting, which will help develop a lively space dedicated to community engagement, connection, and ministry for the future.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who has contributed through prayers, donations, and volunteer efforts to make this project a reality. Your support is fostering more than just landscaping; it is essential in cultivating an environment conducive to building relationships and strengthening faith.

We’re taking steps forward in transforming our neighborhood in our NextSteps2026 vision!  Join us for a “planting party” on Saturday, September 6th, to plant roughly 300 beautiful plants and 9 trees into the church’s backyard.  Imagine watching a tree you planted grow year after year as you partner with our mission to engage our neighbors with the hope of Jesus.

What: Planting Party service opportunity
When: Saturday September 6th, 9am-noon
Who: about 35 volunteers, a knack for plants and green thumbs especially welcome!
What to bring:  Gloves, hat, water, and any extra gardening tools like shovels and wheelbarrows
Donuts & Coffee Provided

We are thrilled to see the completion of the picnic shelter as the anchor of our new community gathering space.  Grateful to Rudkin Contracting as well as Distinctive Welding for their partnership in this portion of the project.  We have also won a third grant with the Nature in the City program with the city of Fort Collins.  This will help us design and implement a new irrigation system that will reduce our water usage and ensure we can properly water the native plants we hope to install this summer.  


Look forward to more updates and an invitation to a “Planting Day” sometime this summer.  We hope to work together to plant new native trees and plants that will be both beautiful and drought-tolerant and develop more nature within the city.

We were overjoyed to see truckload after truckload of fresh concrete poured into place, steadily transforming the area. As the concrete set and began to take shape, it was exciting to witness the outline of our vision materialize before our eyes. With each new addition, we felt a profound sense of accomplishment, bringing us ever closer to turning this outdoor space into something truly remarkable.

This week, we made significant progress on our backyard project. We were thrilled to receive two loads of boulders and a dumpster, both crucial for realizing our vision. Each new addition brings us closer to transforming the space into something special.