Loveland man wins Colorado Christian University scholarship

Colorado Christian University announced Robert Holmes of Loveland as the recipient of the $10,000 K-LOVE Summer 2025 Scholarship.

Holmes was selected from among thousands of applicants nationwide who entered the scholarship contest in June, according to a news release.

A father of two, Holmes recently felt a renewed call to become a pastor and made the decision to pursue a bachelor of arts in Christian ministry, the release stated.

He has been admitted into CCU Online, the fully online learning program in Colorado Christian University’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

“I’m here to touch lives and to, hopefully, make a real difference,” Holmes said in the release.

“Leaving full-time work to become a student wasn’t easy, but it was necessary — I stopped chasing money and started pursuing purpose. I know CCU is going to play a huge part in this next chapter of my life. I’m preparing for ministry, public speaking, and for national impact. I’m so grateful for this opportunity.”

Colorado Christian University’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CCU Online) serves more than 9,000 adult and graduate students, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Faith Calendar

Campion Seventh-day Adventist Church: 300 42nd St. SW, Loveland, is beginning its new sermon series “The Secret: Your Key to Peace, Power, and Purpose” at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 9. The church is also hosting Bible study classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday. For details, go to campion.church or call 970-667-7403.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Fort Collins Temple, 2180 Majestic Drive, Fort Collins, will be open to visitors at 3-6 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 28. For details, visit churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fort-collins-colorado-temple.

First United Methodist Church: 1005 Stover St., Fort Collins, is hosting the Harp in Worship Conference through Sunday. For details, visit harpinworship.org.

Holy Happy Hour: Holy Happy Hour meets at 5-7:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Vatos Tacos, 270 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. For details, contact Tom Thompson at revtgt@hotmail.com.

Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation: 745 E. Fifth St., Loveland. “Blessing of the Animals” is the theme for the service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Dana Lightsey and worship associate kathy hartman will lead this special outdoor service celebrating our amazing furry, feathered, scaly friends! Bring your pets to this service or bring a photo of your pet. We will celebrate all the ways that our pets bless our lives, and we will bless them in return. Visit namaquauu.org for details.

St. John the Evangelist Church’s Council of Catholic Women: is seeking craft vendors for their annual Fall Festival and Craft Show on Oct. 25-26 in Loveland. Vendor applications are being accepted, and vendor tables are only $40 for the two-day event. Contact Pat Laky at 970-689-0514 or laky43@yahoo.com for an application and details.

This column is open to Loveland-area churches and church groups. Announcements of Lenten season church activities are welcome. Email news@reporter-herald.com by Wednesday for inclusion in the Faith Briefs, which runs on Fridays.