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CITY LIFE CHURCH
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Grow and learn with us! Everybody’s welcome in our Father’s house!
THIS WEEK AT CITY LIFE...
- Sun., Feb. 9:
‣ NO City Life Youth.
‣ Practicing The Way Life group – 5:30 p.m. - Mon., Feb. 10:
‣ Shower Outreach Ministry – 10 a.m.-Noon
‣ Digital Leaders Forum (pre-registration needed) – 12:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - Tues., Feb. 11:
‣ Word, Prayer, & Connection Men’s Life Group – 6:30 p.m. - Wed., Feb. 12:
‣ Life Groups and Adventure Club – 6:30 p.m.
‣ Recovery – 7:30 p.m. - Thurs., Feb. 13
- Fri., Feb. 14
- Sat., Feb. 15:
‣ Saturday Cleaning Crew – See Sue if you’d like to join the team! – 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
LIFE GROUPS
Spring Life Groups start the first week of February!
Life Groups are a great way to get connected beyond Sunday morning and do life with others in a meaningful way. There are many unique group offerings in this season, and Adventure Club for kindergarten through fifth grade on Wednesday nights. Sign up in person at church or by filling out the online form at this link (or scan this QR code) to make sure you’ll get all of the latest updates and communications from your group leader. There are also links and descriptions of the groups offered on the Life Groups page.
JOIN THE HOSPITALITY TEAM!
New to City Life or feeling a desire to get connected? Serving in the cafe or being a greeter on the Hospitality Team is a great place to start! Please write “greeter” or “cafe” on a Communication Card and Sue will reach out to get you placed on the team!
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS CONFERENCE
March 16-19
The Financial Foundations Conference has been designed with YOU in mind! This conference is part of our Kingdom Foundations emphasis on financial discipleship to Jesus. Workshops include:
- Credit-Building 101 (with Project Green)
- Homebuyer Education Class (with ICCF)
- Financial Planning: How to Invest and Make Your Money Work for You
- Money, Mental Health, and Relationships
- How to Impress Potential Landlords
- Understanding the Maze of Medicare
- Teaching Kids about Money
Mark ark your calendar and plan to attend the 2025 Financial Foundations Conference on March 16-19! You can expect plenty of food and fun along the way as we dig into the important work of money management. There is something for all ages. Invite your friends and neighbors to take advantage of this excellent opportunity. Dinner and free childcare are provided both nights by registration only. Registration is free but required. You can register by scanning the QR code …click the button below.

IMMIGRANT CONNECTION IS HIRING
City Life is hiring a new Director of Immigrant Connection. We are very sorry to say goodbye to Ruth Stenfors. She has done an incredible job with IC these last few years, and she will be missed! Ruth has some family dynamics that have necessitated her stepping down, and she will be traveling with her husband for his remote job.
This is a full-time position that oversees IC, our low-cost, legal aid service for immigrants and refugees. This position requires directorship experience and staff management experience. Legal experience is helpful, but the legal training can be gained as needed.
Please contact Rebecca Gurk, Administrative Assistant, in the office for a job description and the steps required to apply: [email protected]; (616) 260-1477. In addition, please help spread the word about this open position and pray with us for God’s next steps for us. Thank you!
SPRING CELEBRATION
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, March 23
Spring Celebration, our spring friend day, is coming up next month! Join us for a great morning of worship and a meal after the 11:00 a.m. service. It’s not too early to start thinking (and praying) about who you’ll invite to this event!

CITY LIFE YOUTH
Sunday Nights with City Life Youth!
Be a part of City Life Youth! We meet every Sunday night from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to eat, connect, grow, and have a blast! We have awesome leaders and City Life Youth is a great time for all students in 6th–12th grade to connect and find their identity, purpose, and passion in Christ!
Exciting News: Our Mission Team to Standing Rock!
We are thrilled to share that 18 students and adult leaders from City Life Youth will be heading to Standing Rock Native American Reservation in Wakpala, South Dakota, from June 7-14, 2025!
This mission trip will be a life-changing opportunity as we serve alongside the local community, building a playground, hosting a Vacation Bible School, and sharing meals together. We are eager to immerse ourselves in the Lakota culture, grow in faith, and build meaningful relationships. As we begin planning, preparing, and fundraising for this journey, we invite you to pray with us—for wisdom, unity, and for God to provide the resources needed. Our team is trusting in His provision, and we welcome your encouragement and support. Stay tuned for ways to get involved and partner with us on this incredible mission!
URBAN LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Feeling Called to Something More???
Are you feeling called to something more in your life? City Life Church in Grand Rapids invites you to join our Urban Leadership Residency—a unique program that combines affordable, accredited education with discipleship, leadership, and urban ministry training. Pursue an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a wide array of programs, experience courses that integrate relevant content with a Christ-centered perspective, and surround yourself with a deep community of peer and mentoring relationships. To start your journey, contact Rev. Dr. Phil Struckmeyer at 616.421.5988 or [email protected]. To find out more, visit https://citylifegr.com/urban-leadership-residency/.
CITY LIFE CHURCH'S SHOWER MINISTRY
Join Us in Serving Our Unsheltered Neighbors!
Make a meaningful impact in Grand Rapids by volunteering with City Life Church’s Shower Outreach Ministry! Every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, we provide hot showers, a warm breakfast, and genuine connection to our unsheltered friends and neighbors. Your role? Help set up, serve breakfast, engage in heartfelt conversations, and show dignity and love to those in need. Whether you come as an individual or with a group (ideal team sizes: 3-7 people), your presence can bring hope and encouragement. You can also contribute by donating clothing, footwear, or hygiene items, or by sponsoring a breakfast. Join us at 574 Division Ave, in partnership with Mel Trotter Ministries. To schedule your volunteer day, contact Phil Struckmeyer at 616.421.5988 or [email protected]. Be part of the change—love in action starts here!
MTM CHAPEL PARTNERS
City Life leads chapel every 5th Thursday evening of a month when that occurs.
Please write “chapel partner” on a Communication Card if you are interested in helping provide refreshments or volunteering to help run the event. Our biggest need is refreshments! A homemade snack is such a treat at this chapel time.
ONLINE PRAYER TEAM
Here’s an opportunity to join our online prayer team. Receive weekly prayer requests through email. Please write “prayer team” on a Communication Card to join the team!
CHURCH VAN SCHEDULE
- 9:00 a.m. Mel Trotter Ministries
- 9:05 a.m. Ferguson
- 9:45 a.m. 44th and Byron Center (Ramblewood Apartments)
- 10:00 a.m. 32nd and Eastern
- 10:10 a.m. Logan and Eastern
- City Life Church
- 10:30 a.m. Lake Michigan Dr. And Gold St.
- City Life Church
Rides home will be given after the service as well.
If you’re new to needing a ride to church, please call the church office so we can make accommodation.
Looking for a good way to meet City Lifers? The transportation team is looking for on-call, small group, and Sunday morning drivers. If interested, please write “Drive” on your Communication Card at church or use our online Contact Form and we will get in touch with you!
DOWN THE ROAD
Heads up! Upcoming stuff to get on the calendar...
- Sun., Mar. 16- Wed., Mar. 19: Financial Foundations Conference
- Sun., Mar. 23: Spring Celebration
- Sun., Apr. 13: Palm Sunday
- Fri., Apr. 18: Good Friday Service, 7:00 p.m.
- Sun., Apr. 20: Easter
- Mon., Apr. 28: Leadership Community Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- Thurs., May 29: Mel Trotter Chapel Partner Week

PINE REST CAP PROGRAM
City Life has a partnership with Pine Rest CAP program to provide a variety of counseling and resources to assist those who need them! If talk therapy is something you’re feeling inclined to try – your first three sessions are free! Give them a call at: 800.442.0809