About Us
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Introduction. The Holly Street church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, is a group of Christians that have banded together into one fellowship for the purpose of worshipping God in spirit and truth (John 4:24). We believe all things that God has said to us through His Word (the Bible) are important and deserve our utmost attention (Hebrews 4: 12, 2 Tim. 3: 16-17). We endeavor to do Bible things in Bible ways as well as to speak only where the Bible speaks and to remain silent where the Bible is silent (1 Peter 4: 11, Col. 3: 17).
Where and When We Meet. When in the Denver area, you are invited to worship with us at 1995 South Holly Street; Denver, Colorado 80222
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For first time visitors. For travelers or those living in the Denver area looking for a congregation, we would welcome you to visit us. If you are not familiar with smaller, conservative churches of Christ, what you experience during your visit might be considerably different from your experiences elsewhere.
- Environment - Being a smaller congregation of roughly 20-25 people, expect to be welcomed by members before and/or after services. Overall, you will find a somewhat quieter, reverent, and thoughtful atmosphere.
- Singing - Grab a song book and join us in singing praises to God and encouraging one another. We do this as a group (without soloists or choirs) and "a capella" (without musical instruments, a band, or a large musical production) per Eph. 5:19 and Col. 3:16. See "Topics > M > Music".
- Prayers - Typically we have one of the male members offer a prayer near the beginning of the service and at the end per 1 Tim. 2:8-15. See "Topics > P > Prayer".
- Lord's Supper - We quietly and reverently observe the Lord's Supper every Sunday by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine in remembrance of our Lord's suffering and death on the cross for our sins. Not knowing the spiritual background of visitors, you will be offered the elements, but it is up to you to decide if you wish to partake (1 Cor. 11:27-29). See "Topics > L > Lord's Supper".
- Contribution - On Sundays, we also collect a voluntary financial contribution per 1 Cor. 16:1-2. Visitors may contribute if they wish, but this privilege and responsibility is primarily for the members. We do not tithe per the Old Testament, solicit charitable giving from the general community, nor offer secular business services (e.g., daycare, school) to fund the congregation's activities. See "Topics > G > Giving".
- Preaching - Our preacher or another male member will provide teaching from God's word for roughly 30-45 minutes. Such sermons usually have extensive references to relevant scriptures for subsequent study. See "Topics > P > Preaching".
- Invitation - Near the end of each service, an invitation is extended for anyone to come forward and express a need to be immersed in water to become a Christian, to repent of public sin, or to request prayers for special spiritual needs.