Organizers of “One Big Wednesday” led thousands of teens to Christ over a three-hour event at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, CO. The event was held on Tax Day, April 15, 2026.
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We are the church, thousands of teens will proclaim at Christian unity event in Colorado Springs – Colorado Springs Gazette
What’s known as Tax Day for adults will be God time this year for thousands of middle school and high school students in the Pikes Peak region.
Organizers of “One Big Wednesday” expect up to 4,000 teens ages 12 to 18 to spend three hours Wednesday night at the Norris Penrose Event Center seeking unity and hope in the Christian faith.
“Our hearts’ hope is that they would see each one of them is seen, valued and loved,” said Paden Rogers, student pastor at Cross Fellowship Church in Black Forest. He’s part of Colorado Springs Area Youth Ministries, which is presenting the regional event for the second year.
Twenty-nine local churches are involved in producing the inspirational worship activity, which is free for attendees, who can bring their friends. No one has to be attached to a church or identify as a Christian to participate, Rogers said.
Doors open at 5 p.m. at the center at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, with the event held 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
“Our vision is we want to be in the community with the community of churches, supported by the community, to reach a community of teenagers with the Gospel,” Rogers said. “Students hear the Gospel, experience the hope of Jesus, and they know their life has meaning and purpose.”
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