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The Third Story (T3S) is a ministry to at-risk inner-city youth and individuals who search for Truth and hold to Hope. We are committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a life of peace making. T3S is made up of 3 integrated components. Please click on the logos below to find out more information about each branch of T3S:


T3S has its roots in West Side Ministries, a student-run outreach of Colorado Christian University. West Side Ministries (WSM launched its charity work in 1993 with a group of students who committed to work in two adjoining inner city neighborhoods on Denver's west-side. For more than a decade WSM has facilitated Bible Clubs, Tutoring, Mentoring, Music Camp and Summer Opportunities for at-risk kids. WSM's heart has been to build relationships that live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. WSM eventually grew to become "The Third Story, Inc.", a non-profit organization that was chartered in 1999. Presently we are deeply blessed to be finding our home at First Avenue Presbyterian Church.




Ever wonder what a day might be like on the west side? Come join us at the Concrete Cross to see what's going on. The Cross is an online picture journal that is updated once a week. Visit often, pray for us and get to know the lives that fill this little corner of the world.



Looking for a place to SHINE? If you're searching for a way to share your heart, click here for more information. We are located in the heart of Urban Denver and fill the "cracks and crevices" of the basement of a 100+ year old church building. West Side Ministries (the ministry branch of The Third Story) and 1st Ave. Presbyterian Church are standing together to be a lighthouse in this city. Join us...every candle makes this neighborhood a little brighter.

"We may ignore, but we can nowhere evade, the presence of God.
The world is crowded with Him. He walks everywhere incognito.
And the incognito is not always hard to penetrate.
The real labor is to attend. In fact, to come awake.
Still more, to remain awake."
- CS Lewis

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