Loss of a Spouse—Are you widowed? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear: dread, loneliness, brain fog, uncertainty. Others understand and have found ways to make it through. Please join us and discover practical tips and insights for coping with the special circumstances involved with the death of a spouse. Hope is possible! Join us Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 10am (click HERE to register) Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly or send an email to GriefShare@forestgate.org.
New 13-week Grief Support Group starting GriefShare is a 13-week grief support group that focuses on helping people who are dealing with the death of a family member or friend using a weekly video seminar, small-group discussion, and participant guide format. At each GriefShare session you will find encouragement and help in grieving the death of your loved one. These sessions are open to any adult regardless of whether your experience is recent or in the past and will be held Wednesdays from 10am-12pm beginning February 4th here at Forestgate in the Double Classroom. Click HERE to register. Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly or email GriefShare@forestgate.org.
Members and regular attendees, if you have any updates to your address, phone numbers/mobile numbers and email addresses please contact Rhonda in the church office, office@forestgate.org. Also, if you wish to update your church photo, please attach to the email you send the office.
FPC Room Reservations/Borrowing items, does your ministry need a room or need to borrow something from the church? Send your room request, the date and time of use to EC@forestgate.org. The office will return your email letting you know if the request was approved and put on the calendar. Your ministry or individual needs to borrow something? Fill out Church Equipment Check Out via Breeze HERE.
“A Praying Church” Seminar, January 23-24 at Village Seven: Join Paul Miller, bestselling author of A Praying Life, for this limited engagement seminar. Learn how to return to the simple but life-changing practice of praying together. You’ll reignite your vision of the Spirit as the center of your life and ministry, and watch Him enliven the everyday saints around you in a community of prayer. Click HERE for more info and to register.
Men’s Breakfast: Men, please join us for our men’s breakfast on Saturday, January 10, at 8am. There will be prayer, fellowship, burritos, and a special testimony from Pastor Matt. RSVP HERE.
Sanctity of Life Day: Life Network will be at Forestgate on January 18, 2026. As a church we will be collecting and donating gently used items for the Life Network Thrift Store. Please bring in gently used clothes, toys, small appliances, decorations, etc. Bring your items in the new year and drop off in the multipurpose black cage in the lobby. All items will be picked up on January 18.
January 15, 6pm-8pm at Forestgate
What is Welcome COS?
Welcome COS is a faith based ministry in Colorado Springs that equips churches to serve refugees with dignity, compassion, and practical support. We connect volunteers, churches, and refugee families so that new arrivals experience real community, belonging, and the hope of Christ through the local church.
What Happens at a Volunteer Training?
Our volunteer trainings are an introduction to refugee ministry. In about an hour, participants learn:
Who refugees are and what their journey is like
The most meaningful ways volunteers can help (mentorship, hospitality, transportation, practical support)
Best practices for serving with cultural sensitivity, compassion, and healthy boundaries
How to walk alongside a refugee family in a way that reflects the welcome of Jesus
The trainings are accessible, relational, and designed for anyone curious about getting involved; no prior experience required.
Questions? Reach out to Steve Stanton at steve@waypointcos.org.
Starting January 11 in partnership with Waypoint, Forestgate will be hosting a Financial Peace University course on Sundays from 3-5pm. Many Christians could benefit from the practical framework for getting out of debt, being clear in financial goals with oneself or with a spouse, and building wealth so that they can grow in generosity towards others. The first ten families to register will get the course membership for savings of over 60% of. Contact George Pollock (george.pollock@gmail.com) or Amy Pollock (amyjpollock@gmail.com) to sign up for this special discount while supplies last. Scholarship options are available as well.
Women’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study Spring 2026 will be “In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character” by Jen Wilkin. Books $7. We meet at 6:30pm in the double classroom. Please RSVP to Stephanie at Wednesdayeve@forestgate.org.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: January 13 - April 28
We will meet in the double classroom for fellowship and the study will begin at 9:30am. Our book this spring will be “Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” by Paul David Tripp. For more info or to register, please contact Pat at tuesdayam@forestgate.org. Books are $12 and will be available in December. We look forward to seeing you there!
Forestgate offers a DivorceCare support group for people seeking faith-based guidance on a recovery path after separation or divorce. The philosophy of this ministry is to provide a caring environment where people can come alongside others to help them find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. The next support group series will meet Sunday evenings at Forestgate from 6:00pm-8:00pm, starting January 11. Register HERE. Contact Bruce or Connie Harrington for more information harrington.bruce@gmail.com.