UPCOMING at City Life

A community worship service celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held January 18, at 6:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church (130 Delaware SW, Grand Rapids, MI). The keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. John D. Talbert, Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Pontiac, MI. Music will be provided by community students and adult choirs.

Mini-DAWG – Thursday, January 22, 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Full DAWG – Saturday, January 24, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
There is still time to sign up for our annual mini-DAWG and a full DAWG! Pick up a detailed flyer on the Welcome Table that explains what to expect. Scan the QR code to sign up or sign up at the Welcome Table.
DAWG sign-up: https://citylifegr.breezechms.com/form/ad5e6a341099

DAWG Jr. is a version of the Day Alone With God designed especially for families! Parents and children aged 5 and up can attend together and learn about different prayer stations and how to pray both alone and as a family. We will explore some of the adult stations and participate in spiritual practices that are specifically for families with kids. At least one adult per family must be present for the duration of the event. Adults are also encouraged to attend the mini DAWG (1/22) or the full DAWG (1/24), as this is not a replacement for your own spiritual practice of a Day Alone With God. Scan the QR code to register.
DAWG Jr. sign-up: https://citylifegr.breezechms.com/form/5b7d9a

We need your help on Wednesday, January 21, at 12:00 p.m. to set up for DAWG! Whether you have an hour or just 30 minutes, every bit of help makes a difference so stop by and lend a hand! We would love to see you!

Spring Life Groups are a great opportunity to study God’s Word and build meaningful relationships within our church family. There is a place for you! As we study God’s Word together, we encourage one another, share life, and walk out our faith in community. Life Groups will start the week of Sunday, February 1, 2026 and wrap up on or by the week of Sunday, April 26, 2026. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Table for details about each group. Sign-ups are located by the wall of the café or you can scan the QR code. Sign up in person at church or by filling out the online form at this link (or scan this QR code). There are also links and descriptions of the groups offered on the Life Groups page.

We’ve put together a brief survey designed to help you gain greater self-awareness of your spiritual journey. Your feedback is also incredibly valuable to us as a church, as it helps us better understand and focus on the areas where our community feels the greatest spiritual needs. Please take a few moments to complete this short spiritual assessment by scanning the QR code!

If you are between the ages of 18-30, join us for lunch, community, and Bible study every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the youth room upstairs.

We’re happy to share that dates and times are now set for our first 12-week cohort of Citizenship Classes and the English Conversation Café! If you’re interested in volunteering for any of these programs and haven’t signed up yet, please email Stacey@monarchimmigration.org.

• Saturdays (began Jan. 17):
  9:00–10:30 a.m. – Citizenship Classes
• Tuesdays (beginning Jan. 20):
  9:00–10:30 a.m. – Citizenship Classes
  10:30–11:30 a.m. – English Conversation Café
• Thursdays (beginning Jan. 22):
  4:30–5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Café
  5:30–7:00 p.m. – Citizenship Classes

The City Life van picks up guests for the 9:15 a.m. service each Sunday. Please be outside 5 minutes prior to the listed pick-up time. The schedule is as follows. All times are approximate.

• Mel Trotter – 9:00 a.m.
• Herkimer Apartments – 9:05 a.m.
• Ferguson Apartments – 10:40 a.m.

• Jan. 22: Mini-DAWG (Day Alone with God), 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Jan. 23: DAWG JR, Kids ages 5+
• Jan. 24: DAWG, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.