Future Building Plans: A Call to
Action
By Brett King, Headmaster
For more than a year, we have kept you posted on Rocky Mountain Christian
Church's proposed expansion. The expansion plan will be considered by
the Boulder County Commissioners on Monday evening, November
7 at 6:00 at Niwot High School. The commissioners’ decision
will impact RMCA. And now, more than ever, we need your help!
As you may know, the proposed improvements include a new education wing
for dynamic children's ministry and quality classroom space for Rocky
Mountain Christian Academy. Other components include meeting space for
church and community organizations, a new gymnasium, renovation of the
existing worship auditorium, new atrium and chapel, additional parking,
and extensive landscaping to enhance the site and minimize the impact
on neighbors.
We want to continue to be a resource, service provider,
and community asset to Niwot and Boulder County area residents. RMCC
is much more than a church. It is also an important community resource
that provides childcare, education, and other important social services
to those in our immediate community. In fact, seventy-five percent of
church members, and an even higher percentage of RMCA families, live
within 7 miles of the church. Our historic commitment to the community
shows in the nearly 170 community groups, non-profit organizations,
and youth groups of Boulder County that use our facilities free of charge,
for church members and non-members alike.
An important element of our expansion plan's approval process is to
show extensive, visible support from throughout the community. We need
the assistance and support of RMCA families. Here are some things you
can do:
1. Pray and fast. I plan to spend my normal lunchtime
each Friday in October praying specifically for this project. I believe
that prayer matters. So wherever you are or whenever you may be able
to pray and fast, it will make a difference!
2. Become educated on the expansion plan. For images,
facts, and details, visit www.bcinbc.org, a special website RMCC has
created for the expansion.
3. If you live in Boulder County, put a "I support
RMCC" yard sign in your yard. This shows broad community support
for RMCC and the community services RMCC provides (signs available in
the office).
4. Write a letter to the Boulder County Commissioners.
The expansion plan must be approved by them. If you support the expansion
plan and the benefits it will bring to your children and to Niwot area
residents, we encourage you to respectfully communicate your support
(contact info below).
5. Plan to attend the Monday evening, November 7 public
hearing at 6:00 at Niwot High School. We want to fill the room to show
the county commissioners how extensive the community support is for
RMCC and RMCA.
For more information or if you have any questions, be
sure to visit the bcinbc.com website, or feel free to contact us. We
at RMCC and RMCA know the impact we have on our community for good.
Thank you for helping us in spreading that message to our county leaders.
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Write a letter via postal mail:
Hon. Ben Pearlman, Hon. Tom Mayer and Hon. Will Toor
Boulder County Commissioners
PO Box 471
Boulder, Colorado 80306
Subject: Rocky Mountain Christian Church site plan application
Write via e-mail:
commissioners@co.boulder.co.us
Subject line: Rocky Mountain Christian Church site plan application
Include your name and mailing address in your message, and send a copy
to RMCC. (stallman@rmcc.org)
