THE best church in Fort Collins, imho. We were fortunate to find Plymouth in 2006 and haven't…read morelooked back. It is a progressive, open church congregation. One in which my family and I are encouraged to think about our faith and how we bring our faith into the communities in which we live and the broader world. I love the pastors; I love the people who make up our congregation. There are some truly amazing and knowledgeable members who share their gifts with the rest of us. Furthermore, this is a church that cares about social justice issues. Raising my children in this faith community has assisted us in teaching them to be caring and conscientious citizens of the world. Plymouth has truly had an impact for our family. I am so grateful that we stumbled upon this community nearly 10 years ago!

Plymouth does a good job of articulating a progressive Christian voice in our community. They…read moredon't push easy or doctrinaire answers to faith questions, but encourage people to bring their brains and questions to church. Plymouth's morning services reflect a traditional Protestant style of readings, hymns and a sermon, with the choir alternating singing at the earlier and the later service. It's worth noting that while the singing is usually from the hymnal, this hymnal uses updated language, sometimes modern lyrics to familiar tunes, and tunes from a wide variety of cultures. One unusual feature is that after the final hymn and benediction, most of the congregation sits down to hear the organist play the postlude -- it's worth listening to as part of worship, not just background music as everyone leaves -- it's that good! The evening service is far more informal and experimental, usually having jazz or world music and a relaxed structure. They call it "an alternative to alternative worship." Children are welcome in the worship services, noise, wiggles and all, and have a children's sermon when they're invited down front. Parents are supplied with coloring pages and picture books to help the smaller ones have something to do during slower parts of the service. There is also professional nursery care for infants and toddlers during the services. Plymouth isn't exactly a "mega-church" as the poster below describes; the two morning services have around 150-200 people each which is the capacity of the sanctuary, and the more informal evening service has 30-50 people. There's also a variety of classes, service projects, and small fellowship groups that meet through the week, so you can connect with other people on a personal level. Certainly no need for traffic cops -- though turning left out of the parking lot onto Prospect can be a challenge because of the street traffic, sometimes it's quicker to use the back entrance onto Lake Street. (The Islamic Center next door on Lake Street also lets them use their parking lot on Sundays.) They have an "education for all" hour between the two morning worship services, with children's education at the same time as several adult classes. People from both services attend the same Sunday school classes. The adult classes provide a rotating mix of discussions. Some are on spiritual topics like Bible, spiritual practices or theology, and other classes explore how faith impacts social, economic, or environmental issues. Children's classes are taught with a careful consideration for the varied learning styles different kids have (verbal, physical, musical, etc.) They often have guest speakers in the adult ed classes, and occasionally bring in major scholars for special programs. Perhaps most noteworthy about this church is the work members do on social justice issues in the broader community. Various groups work on homelessness, immigration, environmental justice, and LGBT advocacy. (The church supports marriage equality, and performs weddings for gay or lesbian couples on the same basis as for heterosexual couples.) They really try to walk the talk!

Clean campus with nice walking paths and plenty of spaces to connect with others, relax, or get…read moresome work done. The Warner College of Natural Resources building is well maintained despite its high volume use. And the squirrels that greet you at the door make for an adorable welcome crew.

My 4 kids are thriving at DCA! They have true community and great academics and sports, I could not…read morebe happier!

Our children have been going to Dayspring for 8 years- since kindergarten. We love this school so…read moremuch. We value the opportunity to have our children in a Christian environment where the teachers provide a Biblical perspective, and the academics are excellent.

This is not my regular church but my kids have been going for VBS this week. This is our first time…read moreat LifePointe. I am really impressed at the welcoming attitude and how seriously they went all out for the kids in terms of decor for the week's theme, the activities, snacks, plays, etc. It's really such a community service to do this for free.

Great church! They host a men's Monday evening BSF class. Bible Study Fellowship is a really cool…read morebible study. The main sanctuary is nice and they have a bunch of Sunday school rooms. We were visiting from Orlando to see some family and take a vacation. I love how BSF is basically in every major city all over the world so you can keep doing your weekly lesson and just get plugged in while you are traveling. You don't miss a beat. Next time we are in town we should come to an actual service but either way I can recommend checking this church out. Whether you are a traveling tourist like me looking to keep pace with BSF or just church shopping in general, you should give LifePointe a try.

We love RMCA! The leadership and staff faithfully serve Jesus by loving our children so well! It is…read moresuch an incredible place. I highly recommend this school.

After just one semester at RMCA, our family has fallen in love with the school. Our son has grown…read moreso much academically, socially and emotionally. We have seen first hand the impact a structured, nurturing environment has on a child. We are so fortunate to have found a Charlotte Mason school! The true Christian teaching and loving educators have given my child such a remarkable experience. He is joyful going into school and has such a peace about him when he comes home.

My son has always struggled with being away from me. He hated daycare, preschool, and kindergarten…read more At one point, I even chose to homeschool him because of how difficult school experiences had become for him emotionally, We also tried therapy and many different schools and programs, hoping to find the right fit for his needs. Then we found Axis International Academy! From the very beginning, the staff went above and beyond to support him. They worked closely with his 504 plan and even adjusted it as his needs changed when he began vision therapy on top of behavioral therapy. Every single person treated him with kindness, patience, and understanding like he was their own child, enough that his therapist felt like he was finally over that bump and no longer needed to continue our sessions (twice a week at that point) As a former teacher myself, I have high expectations when it comes to schools and educational environments. For us, it was never about whether he was capable of learning. It was about understanding why he hated school so much and helping him feel safe, supported, and understood. Axis did exactly that. Yes, there were challenges along the way, but the way each staff member handled those challenges made all the difference. For the first time in his life, my son genuinely loves going to school. These are the last days before summer break, and he is actually sad he won't get to see his teachers and staff every day.. on top of his new friends of course. I never thought I would hear those words from him! At this school he is spoken to in a way he can comprehend. He is celebrated, respected, encouraged, and loved. No other school we experienced compares to the level of care and commitment we found here. I also want to say this honestly.. schools cannot do it alone. A school is not there to raise a child. it is there to teach, guide, and support families. Axis has done a phenomenal job doing exactly that, not just for us, but for many other families I've had the pleasure of meeting there. In my opinion, a 2.3 star rating does not accurately reflect the heart, dedication, and support this school provides. Sincerely, A grateful parent

This school actively weeds out any children with special needs. I have a gifted child with autism…read moreand adhd. She spent months in therapy recovering from the way they treated her. We had to switch towards the end of kindergarten because they decided that instead of helping her, they would require her to watch her class on an iPad in the office with a parent. We had to take off weeks of work to just sit in an area away from the classroom waiting for them to not be able to handle an undersized five-year-old. This isn't actually legal. Legally, they were supposed to support her. Legally they were supposed to hire enough staff so that all children had equal access to their program. They didn't. They were saving up for a new building. By the time they agreed to even meet to discuss her diagnoses they'd already ruined the school for her. She still talks about how horrible it was.

We love worshipping here. 10/10 in music and messages. Fabulous kids ministry...large church with…read moregood security.

They have wonderful music and messages from the pastor! It feeds my soul. It needs more greeters…read moreto reach out to those who are new, looking lost, shabby, etc. At our old church, some of the pastors were instrumental in being available before services for that very reason...

We are on vacation and attend a CMA church back home. This non-denomination church is very…read morespiritual and Christ filled. The message was Bible based and music contemporary accompanied with a key board, drums, guitar and violin. Multiple ages were present and the members were friendly. The building is old with quaint wooden pews and features. Close to Old Town and CSU campus.

We spend out summers in Fort Collins. There are a lot of good evangelical churches. This one is…read moresmall enough where you can get to know the congregation. They welcomed us quickly into the church family. Really different in many important ways. They emphasize bringing others to Christ and really walk the walk!

I have seen Rivendell School almost every week when I drive by to deposit my recycling. They have a…read morebrightly colored playground and a huge peacock statue that was once was covered in CD's which was very very creative! It reminded me of a real peacock! It has since lost the CD's and is now dressed Hawaiian style. About a week ago I saw that Rivendell has signs up for a book sale. The prices looked very reasonable. About 50 cents to 2 dollars, depending upon what type of book. I went in and looked around the place. I was very impressed! The school is fairly small and the main room is covered in books. A very impressive library! I bought about four or five books all for a very good price and the ladies that were working there were all very nice and sweet. After going to the book sale I decided to investigate more about what Rivendell School was about. I saw that they have been around Fort Collins since 1976. They are a nonprofit, secular private school. They have a huge emphasis on respect. They teach children how to respect the teachers and each other no matter how different you may be. In other words they don't let the cliche's run wild like at regular public schools. Their curriculum is less 'goal oriented' meaning they don't primarily focus on test scores and make things so directional. If a child needs a little extra attention then they can get that extra attention because of the small class size. Wow! How I wish I could have gone to a school like Rivendell! I was not impressed or amused overall with my public school experience and think I would have done much better in a place like this. While I don't have children I would highly recommend this place to friends that have children that are about to start school. I think they could greatly benefit from it. I also will be keeping tabs on the school's events and would love to continue to support this place! There really, really needs to be more schools like this!

Both of my children attend or attend here. The teachers are wonderful, caring, and highly…read morequalified. The curriculum allows students to progress at their own pace. The low teacher/student ratio provides a wealth of time for individual instruction in literacy, math, foreign language, science, and social studies. The school has a tight-knit community that fosters a life-long love of learning,, a trait that is more than worth the cost of tuition.