UPCOMING at City Life

Please—an hour or two of your time would make a huge difference, as we seek to tackle some big projects. Any time you can give is helpful, even if it is 30 minutes! Bring a friend or your kids! Time: 9:00 a.m.-noon, and Phil is providing a BREAKFAST to entice us all to come! Sign up at the Welcome Table.

Eugene Cho is coming to City Life! Pastor Eugene is an author, humanitarian, and nationally-known Christian leader in social justice circles. He is a former pastor of a multicultural church in Seattle, and former CEO of Bread for the World, one of one of America’s leading organizations fighting hunger. Eugene Cho has spent his life asking what it looks like for followers of Jesus to put faith into action—especially when it comes to justice, poverty, leadership, and caring for the vulnerable.
We are SUPER excited to host him as our guest preacher on September 13, the week before Fall Kick-off! If you have social-justice-inclined friends, you will want to be sure to invite them to join you at City Life that Sunday!

Things are a little different around here—and we like it that way! Join us as we kick off a new season and a new sermon series, Built Different. If you’re looking for a different kind of church, come check out City Life and see for yourself!
Join us immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service for the City Life Fall Kickoff Tailgate Party on Sept. 20. Everyone is invited—City Life regulars, first-time guests, families, friends, and neighbors.
What is tailgating? It’s like a neighborhood cookout where people create welcoming spaces around their cars, trucks, tents, or tables. Tailgate hosts bring food or snacks to share, add a few of their favorite team decorations, and welcome people to stop by. It can be as simple or creative as you want!
We’re looking for individuals, families, Life Groups, ministry teams, and groups of friends to host tailgate spaces. You provide the hospitality and a little creativity; we’ll bring the community! Sign up to host a tailgate on the wall by the Welcome Table.
Not hosting a tailgate? You can bring a favorite dish to share if you’re able—or simply bring yourself. The City Life Events Team will provide sloppy joes for everyone, so there will be plenty of food to enjoy.

We are looking for caring, dependable adults who are willing to serve and work with our Youth Group! Whether you can help lead activities, assist with events, mentor our youth, or simply provide encouragement and support, your presence can make a meaningful difference. No special experience is required—just a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to invest in the lives of young people. Contact Phil at phil@citylifegr.com.

There will be an important meeting for parents of 6th-12th graders on Sunday, Sept. 13, after the 11:00 a.m. service. Parents, please do your very best to have at least one parent from your household attend! We will be discussing several important things, including our biggest event: the Follow Youth Conference in Cincinnati in December. We are hoping for 100% participation from all of our teens, because it is THAT great of an opportunity! We'll also cover several other key things for the fall that we don't want you to miss!

The mobile Secretary of State will be here at City Life on Monday, Sept. 14, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Services Offered: They provide driver’s license renewals, state ID card updates, address changes, and vehicle title transfers.
Bring all necessary paperwork with you.

A child dedication service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4! Child dedication is a special time when parents publicly commit to raising their children in the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ. If you would like to have your child dedicated, please email the church office at office@citylifegr.com.

If you want to hear more about baptism and talk with Pastor Christy about what’s involved, please write “baptism” on your Communication Card.

Every Monday, City Life Church continues to welcome nearly 90 neighbors through our First Neighbors Shower Outreach. More than a meal or a shower, this ministry is about building relationships, restoring dignity, and helping people take meaningful next steps toward stability. Thank you to the many volunteers and partners who make this ministry possible each week.

We’re excited to prepare for our second cohort of Citizenship Classes and English Conversation Café, both running for 9 weeks beginning the first week of May!

Citizenship classes will be offered Saturday and Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., followed by English Conversation Café from 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. We will also offer a virtual evening citizenship class on Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. If you’d like to register for citizenship classes, information can be found on our website: monarchimmigration.org. No registration is required for English Conversation Café.

We are currently in need of two volunteers to teach the Saturday morning citizenship class, as well as volunteers for conversation partners for both Tuesday and Saturday English Conversation Café.

For more information or to get involved, please email stacey@monarchimmigration.org.

Did you know City Life is working on a partnership with Wesley Seminary on an exciting initiative for urban ministry leadership? This collaboration is designed to strengthen urban leaders and expand the church’s capacity for urban mission by equipping scholars and practitioners with practical tools, theological depth, and real-world ministry formation.

In the coming months, you’ll hear more about what this partnership will offer (and how you can engage), but we wanted you to know: we’re investing now so that City Life can develop leaders, multiply impact, and serve the kingdom with wisdom and courage for the long haul.

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.