UPCOMING at City Life

We have 2 guest preachers in July, Pastor Kirt Herbert (July 5) and Pastor Troy Evans (July 12). We will then re-join our current sermon series.

City Life is partnering with The Edge Urban Church for this weekly youth gathering for 12-18 year olds. We meet on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at City Life Church. We will continue to meet for the next few weeks so jump in at any time! There will be games, food, Bible study, and creative art breakouts! Pull up. Pop Out. Be Seen. Scan the code to register.

All are welcome at a fun filled afternoon of fellowship and fun, Saturday July 25 from 1:00 p.m.-6 p.m. at Camp Geneva in Holland, MI. Enjoy group games and activities, swimming, walking along the beach, dinner cookout and more. Need a ride? Just let us know. Sign-ups for a ride are located at the Welcome Table. You can also register to attend, sign up for a ride, or make payment by scanning the QR code. Payment is $5 per person or $15 per family. Text or call Rob & Jackie Ribbe (715.617.0691) with any questions.

We're going to be hosting the next baptism at CAMP GENEVA on our camp day, Saturday, July 25! It will be in the pool there. If you haven't been baptized yet and you're a follower of Jesus, there's no time like the present! Email the church office at office@citylifegr.com to let us know you are interested!

This year’s Vacation Bible school theme will be Made for This Sports and Arts Camp. Each child will be placed on a team for the week to learn new skills, practice some old ones, and grow closer to Jesus. Kids will learn that they were made for creation, made for movement, and made for more!
Registration is now live, and we’re excited for a week of fun at City Life from August 3-6.
SCAN this code to get them registered for camp, or CLICK HERE:

Volunteers needed: Want to get involved?
SCAN this code to fill out the volunteer form, or CLICK HERE:

Summer is one of the best times to jump into City Life Youth! Whether you're a student looking to make new friends, a parent wanting your teen to stay connected, or an adult interested in investing in the next generation, we'd love to have you join us.
We have a great lineup of summer events in July and August, highlighted by a day at the beach coming up on July 22 and our annual trip to Michigan Adventure on August 12.
We're also excited to begin preparing for FOLLOW 2026, our annual youth conference experience. Students can start signing up now, and this summer will include several fun fundraising opportunities to help make the trip possible. Keep an eye out for upcoming details and ways to get involved.
If you'd like more information about City Life Youth, upcoming events, FOLLOW 2026, or serving on our leadership team, we'd love to connect with you. Come be part of what God is doing in the lives of our students! Contact Pastor Phil at phil@citylifegr.com or 616.421.5988.

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.

• July 25: Day at Camp Geneva
• July 26: Invasive Species @ Kent Trails, 1:15 p.m.
• July 28: Walk & Talk @ Millennium Park, 7:30 p.m.
• Aug. 3-6: Made for This VBS, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Aug. 18: Walk & Talk @ Millennium Park, 7:30 p.m.
• Aug. 19: Invasive Species @ Ken-O-Sha, 6:00 p.m.
• Aug. 23: Church Picnic, 4:00 p.m.
• Aug. 25: Walk & Talk @ Millennium Park, 7:30 p.m.