We are the church of Colorado Springs
and we’re inviting the entire city back to church
September 21, 2025
We are the church of Colorado Springs
and we’re inviting the entire city back to church
september 21, 2025
Our City’s Largest Outreach – Join for Free
Historically, the three times of year when people are most open to a church invitation are Christmas, Easter, and the fall back-to-church season.
Back to Church Sunday is a nationwide movement harnessing this window of opportunity to help people reconnect with a local church and rediscover community and faith.
On September 21st, churches across Colorado Springs are coming together to welcome our neighbors Back to Church.
Facilitated by Outreach Inc. and funded by a donor, this campaign is completely free and open to churches of any size. Participating churches will receive:
- A free Back To Church Sunday digital kit with a planning guide and practical tools to help their members extend invitations in a personal, meaningful way.
- Free inclusion in Outreach’s comprehensive promotion that includes a postcard invitation going to every home, social media, radio, and press coverage to connect people with local participating churches.
- Placement on the Colorado Springs interactive church map so residents can easily find a church nearest them.
In addition, local participating churches will be joining the nationwide directory of over 5K churches participating in Back to Church Sunday this year!
This is a unique opportunity for the Church to unite, pray, and trust God to transform lives across our city. All your church has to do is say YES!
Our City’s Largest Outreach – Join for Free
Historically, the three times of year when people are most open to a church invitation are Christmas, Easter, and the fall back-to-church season.
Back to Church Sunday is a nationwide movement harnessing this window of opportunity to help people reconnect with a local church and rediscover community and faith.
On September 21st, churches across Colorado Springs are coming together to welcome our neighbors Back to Church.
Facilitated by Outreach Inc. and funded a donor, this campaign is completely free and open to churches of any size. Participating churches will receive:
- A free Back To Church Sunday digital kit with a planning guide and practical tools to help their members extend invitations in a personal, meaningful way.
- Free inclusion in Outreach’s comprehensive promotion that includes a postcard invitation going to every home, social media, radio, and press coverage to connect people with local participating churches.
- Placement on the Colorado Springs interactive church map so residents can easily find a church nearest them.
In addition, local participating churches will be joining the nationwide directory of over 5K churches participating in Back to Church Sunday this year!
This is a unique opportunity for the Church to unite, pray, and trust God to transform lives across our city. All your church has to do is say YES!
Inviting All 268K COS Homes
this is your church’s moment to share hope with the entire city
...at NO cost!
Every Home Gets A Personal Invitation
- All USPS Informed Delivery users receive an emailed version, too!
- An oversized design and inviting language set ours apart from ads.
- A simultaneous social media campaign will create more exposure for the city’s churches.
All Invites & Ads Have Trackable QR Codes
- Low-friction access to churches in their area means increased engagement.
- Each scan is trackable, enabling more effective follow-up.
Your Church Appears on an Interactive Map
- Families can find your church by zip code or program & visit your site.
- They can also text with your church if you opt into a free Gloo account.
Inviting All 268K COS Homes
this is your church’s moment to share hope with the entire city
...at NO cost!
Every Home Gets A Personal Invitation
- All USPS Informed Delivery users receive an emailed version, too!
- An oversized design and inviting language set ours apart from ads.
- A simultaneous social media campaign will create more exposure for the city’s churches.
All Invites & Ads Have Trackable QR Codes
- Low-friction access to churches in their area means increased engagement.
- Each scan is trackable, enabling more effective follow-up.
Your Church Appears on an Interactive Map
- Families can find your church by area code or program & visit your site.
- They can also text with your church if you opt into a free Gloo account.
WHAT YOU CONTRIBUTE
We believe the united Church is the most beautiful witness to Jesus, so we will be a city full of humble, Kingdom-over-castle churches hungry to see the lost find the hope of Christ.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Because we believe the Church is the hope of the world, we commit to providing excellent, scalable resources to every church
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Because we believe the Church is the hope of the world, we commit to providing excellent, scalable resources to every church
WHAT YOU CONTRIBUTE
We believe the united Church is the most beautiful witness to Jesus, so we will be a city full of humble, Kingdom-over-castle churches hungry to see the lost find the hope of Christ.
CAMPAIGN TIMELINE
CAMPAIGN TIMELINE
JULY
Church On-boarding
→ We’re In!
Need more info before
jumping in? No worries!
→ Pick a Time to Talk
AUG 4th
Pastors’ Vision & Resourcing Lunch
Trace Church ←
11:30a-1:00p ←
RSVP ←
AUG 21st
30 Days of Prayer Begins
→ Opt In
EARLY SEPT
Additional Resourcing Opportunities
Stay tuned!
SEPT 21st
National Back to Church Sunday!
A Big Goal. A Bigger God.
PARTICIPATING CHURCHES
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COS HOMES REACHED
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A Big Goal.
A Bigger God.
PARTICIPATING CHURCHES
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COS HOMES REACHED
PEOPLE ENGAGED WITH THE GOSEPL
NEW CHURCH GUESTS
FAQ
What's required for my church to join?
Your church simply needs to register to participate, attend one pastor’s gathering, and commit to providing a welcoming, gospel-centered service on Back to Church Sunday (September 21).
Additional commitments are optional but will help your congregation get the most out of BTCS.
Here are more ways to leverage the momentum!
→ Display street & building banners the month leading up to September 21.
→ Follow our turn-key social media plan.
→ Follow the simple sermon outline (or customize it for a host/announcement slot) on September 21.
→ Equip your congregation with yard signs & personal invite cards to help them live on mission and spread the word across the city.
How are people directed to my church?
Each invitation directs people via QR code to an interactive map, where they can find participating churches near them. They can filter by service times, programs, and more.
Your church will have a profile with key details: description, address, service times, website, etc., to help visitors plan their visit.
If you opt into Gloo’s free texting platform (which integrates with CCB and other platforms), visitors can text your church directly.
We also recommend street and building banners, invitation cards for congregants to extend personal invites, and following our ready-made social media posting schedule to reach your community.
What is the 30 Days of Prayer?
The 30 Days of Prayer is a digital, citywide prayer initiative leading up to Back to Church Sunday.
It unites churches in praying for one another, our neighbors, and the flourishing of our city.
Each day at noon, a Scripture-guided prayer prompt is sent via text to anyone who has opted in by texting “PrayCOS” to 833-405-4302, starting August 21st.
Participating churches can choose to share it with just their staff or their entire congregation.
What's the cost to my church?
There’s no cost to join the campaign as a participating church! A generous donor has covered the entire cost of this year’s citywide campaign.
The only costs are voluntary if your church decides to purchase supplemental advertising materials.
My church is small, can we still join?
Absolutely! Small churches often see the most benefit from the campaign. Our resources can multiply your staff time and reach beyond what is usually feasible.
Every church—regardless of its size—helps us reach every household in Colorado Springs.
Do I have to create my own resources?
No!
Whether you have a full tech team or you’re a pastor-only church staff, our tools are designed to multiply your efforts. Every participating church will receive:
- Sunday Service Materials
- Professionally made bumper videos
- Sermon slides & customizable outline.
- Social Media Content
- Pre-made graphics
- Easy-to-follow posting schedule & post-by-post creation directions.
- Visitor Engagement Software
- Our partners at Gloo.us are ready to set you up with a free account that includes:
- 10k texts per month
- Unlimited emails
- Automated workflows
- And more!
- Our partners at Gloo.us are ready to set you up with a free account that includes:
- Supplemental Marketing Products
- From outdoor banners to yard signs, we’ve made everything available for you with just one click.
Can denominational churches join?
Yes! The Back to Church Sunday campaign is open to all Bible-believing Christian churches, whether denominational or non-denominational. We value unity in the body of Christ as we work together to invite our city to church.
Please view our full statement of faith and participation here.
Get up to 50% off on Supplemental resources!
ABOUT NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
Back to Church Sunday is a powerful, nationwide movement with a simple, urgent purpose: to call the Church back to its mission and extend an open invitation to those who’ve never attended or have been away.
Since it began 16 years ago, over 4 million believers in 40,000+ churches have taken part—and the movement keeps growing. In a world longing for peace, purpose, and belonging, your church can make the difference.
Each year on the third Sunday in September, churches rally together to welcome their communities and remind them that hope is found in Jesus and in a caring church family.
This isn’t just another Sunday—it’s a chance to reintroduce your church, inspire your congregation to invite friends and neighbors, and create a warm, Bible-based environment where visitors feel truly welcomed.
ABOUT NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
Back to Church Sunday is a powerful, nationwide movement with a simple, urgent purpose: to call the Church back to its mission and extend an open invitation to those who’ve never attended or have been away.
Since it began 16 years ago, over 4 million believers in 40,000+ churches have taken part—and the movement keeps growing. In a world longing for peace, purpose, and belonging, your church can make the difference.
Each year on the third Sunday in September, churches rally together to welcome their communities and remind them that hope is found in Jesus and in a caring church family.
This isn’t just another Sunday—it’s a chance to reintroduce your church, inspire your congregation to invite friends and neighbors, and create a warm, Bible-based environment where visitors feel truly welcomed.
Get up to 50% off on supplemental resources
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BETTER TOGETHER
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BETTER TOGETHER
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Your Church Is Essential in Reaching COS
Tim Keller said it well, “Because there are so many different kinds of people, with different temperaments, tastes, and cultural backgrounds, it is necessary to have many different kinds of churches. If we believe that only one kind of church is biblical, we will either have to insist that everyone become like us or we will have to admit that our church can reach only a small segment of the community.”