Welcome to Practicing the Way at Christ Church Denver!


Christ Church is partnering with Practicing the Way––a nonprofit founded by pastors to create “a curriculum for Christlikeness,” as Dallas Willard yearned to see. This program will be used in conjunction with some of our sermon series and small group gatherings.

Created by pastors, and growing out of a local church’s journey into discipleship and formation, this curriculum is designed as a pathway to becoming like Jesus in community. And for us at Christ Church, it is a part of our vision: to become deeply committed, whole-life disciples of Jesus for the world, by learning to be with, become like, and live like Jesus. Our emphasis here will be on developing or deepening our discipleship practices… in community.

learn more about practicing the way by watching the video below

our format:

1) Each week, we’ll kick it off with a sermon on Sunday, which will end with an invitation to a practice that week.

2) Then, we encourage you to join with your small group––or, if you don’t currently have one, just a friend over coffee––to reflect, discuss, and get ready for the next week.

series #1: the sabbath practice

Janaury 15 - February 5, 2022

1) SERMON SERIES:
Starting Sunday January 15th, will have a 4-week preaching series on Sabbath as well as small groups to explore and practice Sabbath in more depth. In particular, we will explore the four parts of Sabbath: learning to stop, rest, delight, and worship.

2) SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS VIA ZOOM:
Small group discussions are a vital part of this program. Don’t have a small group?
You’re invited to join one of our Zoom groups meeting over the next four weeks!

  • Tuesday nights @ 7pm, beginning Jan 17, with Gina Barry

  • Thursday nights @ 6.30pm, beginning Jan 19, with Fr Joseph 

  • and tbd day/time with Erin Potts (let her know when you’d be available!)

3) SABBATH RETREAT, Saturday, January 21: 8:30 - 11:30 am
In addition, we will offer a Saturday workshop intensive, led by Fr Joseph and Brian Gray. This retreat will feature prayer, teaching, reflection, and conversation on the importance of Sabbath in our lives.
Registration is required for this workshop.