Thank you for visiting Canyon Ridge Online today. Our goal is to be a community that shares the joy and challenges of life; living in a way that points people toward Jesus Christ. We believe the goal of church is not simply to gather here for worship, but to be “missional” in taking God’s life changing message to the world around us. We also want to encourage you in pursuing the life that God intends for you, so please let us know how we can help you in your spiritual journey.”

Friday, Dec. 18 - Sunday Dec. 20
7-9p.m. - Come experience the wonder of the birth of Christ as you walk through this reenactment of the Christmas story. Meet the shepherds along the road. See the wise men as they follow the star. Celebrate with the angels as they sing glory to God. And gaze upon the newborn Jesus in the manger.

Come and go anytime. We will have live animals that the kids can pet, and free hot chocolate and snacks for everybody.

Get ready for TeamKID! TeamKID is a fun, high-energy ministry that encourages kids to know Jesus Christ and grow in a relationship with Him. All parts of TeamKID—Bible stories, Scripture memory, life application, missions, and recreation—connect to teach life lessons to kids. It helps children understand what the Bible verses mean because all parts of the TeamKID meeting focus on one Bible message. The noncompetitive games, Bible story, memory verse, missions, refreshments, and conclusion all contribute to help children understand and apply God’s Word to their lives. Canyon Ridge Baptist Church is offering TeamKid to all kids through 6th grade every Tuesday after school, from 4p.m. to 5:30. They can come directly from school, and, if you so choose, we can even transport your kids from school to the church, so that all you need to do is pick them up at 5:30. (We will only pick kids up with parents’ signed permission!)

NOTE: If there is no school on a particular Tuesday, due or holiday or weather, TeamKID will not meet either. We will follow the school calendar for the Cache la Poudre Elementary.

On a recent visit to the Ponderosa Conference Center, I was greeted almost immediately by a herd of deer grazing in the grass. I carefully approached them, trying to get a decent picture with my camera phone (which usually means I need to be about 3 feet away, so I don't know why I bother). I got within about 25 feet, and they took off into the woods faster than I could ever think of following.
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