We’re a church in

Bournemouth &Southbourne

…with a vision to see lives transformed across BCP!

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Children smiling and enjoying Citygate Church kids ministry.
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    New here?

    There’s a place for you at Citygate! We recognise that we’re all at different stages of our journey. So we invite you to journey with us at your own pace. Here are some of the different ways that you can get connected with our church.

    Connect with us
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    Exploring faith?

    The Alpha Course is a series of weekly sessions where you can explore the Christian faith in an open-minded and welcoming environment. There’s no cost, and no pressure. Just lots of great conversation and space to think.

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    Students

    Journeying deeper into relationship with Father, Son and Spirit. The focus of University years can be all about training you for what you’ll do. However, Jesus also has big ambitions about who you become!

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Events coming up

Our Events
Easter Prayer Chain: Awakened by Grace
Apr 14
Easter Prayer Chain: Awakened by Grace

Awakened by Grace is a multi-station, immersive prayer room experience where you’ll journey through the final days of Jesus' life, the power of His resurrection, and the call to share His grace.

Easter Cultivate Worship: Awaken the Watchmen
Apr 17
Easter Cultivate Worship: Awaken the Watchmen

Join us at for a night of of worship, prayer, and intercession as we prepare our hearts for Resurrection Sunday.

Southbourne Churches Together Good Friday Service
Apr 18
Southbourne Churches Together Good Friday Service

Come and reflect on the cross in the open air! Citygate Southbourne is joining with some of the churches in Southbourne for the Churches Together Good Friday Easter service.

Easter Sunday and Baptisms: Awakened to Life
Apr 20
Easter Sunday and Baptisms: Awakened to Life

Awakened to Life is our Resurrection Sunday celebration—a powerful morning of worship, baptisms, and hope.

Baptism Course
Apr 24
Baptism Course

Come along and find out what what the Bible teaches us about baptism and ask any questions you might have.

Freedom in Christ
Apr 28
Freedom in Christ

Whether you've been a Christian for 30 years or 30 days, you can find a deeper level of relationship with God and remind yourself of your identity in Him.

Alpha Course
May 8
Alpha Course

Alpha is a course where you can explore the Christian faith in an open-minded and welcoming environment.

Leaders’ Day: Leading Multicultural Teams Effectively

This Leaders’ Day is designed to inspire and equip people who are involved in leading in any way at Citygate with the practical tools needed to lead multicultural teams effectively.

Southbourne Welcome Lunch
May 11
Southbourne Welcome Lunch

Recently started coming to Citygate Southbourne? Enjoy lunch on us and get to know some of the team.

Bournemouth Welcome Lunch
May 11
Bournemouth Welcome Lunch

Recently started coming to Citygate Bournemouth? Enjoy lunch on us and get to know some of the team.

Bridging Cultures in Parenting

This event is tailored for parents who have relocated to the UK from abroad, whether you've recently arrived or have been here for a few years. We hope it provides a warm, welcoming space to connect with others in similar situations.

All Nations Sunday

Join us for an unforgettable morning of culture, food, music and dance!

Elevate Prayer
May 18
Elevate Prayer

We seek God's direction for our personal lives and our church. We trust that chains will be broken, and bold steps of faith will be inspired.

Rooted Course
Jun 1
Rooted Course

The Rooted Course is our membership course, it explains our vision and the values that shape who we are as a church.

Baptisms
Jun 8
Baptisms

Join us as we celebrate with those taking the next step in their faith.

Cultivate Worship
Jun 15
Cultivate Worship

We join together for a time of extended worship and prayer. The evening is all about encountering God's presence.

Commission Leaders Conference 2025
Jun 18
Commission Leaders Conference 2025

This event is for anyone in our Commission churches, or who may be looking in, who holds a leadership position of any kind!

The Big Connect

The Citygate’s Big Connect is a weekend filled with an exciting series of events and activities designed to bring us together as a wider church community for a fun and social time.

We’re a multi-site church

We are one church, with one vision, one leadership and one set of beliefs, but we hold our Sunday meetings in more than one location - Bournemouth and Southbourne - to see as many lives transformed as possible. We also broadcast our meetings LIVE on our YouTube channel.

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    Citygate Bournemouth

    Citygate Centre, 138a Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS

    We meet at 9am & 11am each week.

    We're located opposite the petrol station very close to Bournemouth train, coach and bus station. Three hours free parking is available at the ASDA store across the road.

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    Citygate Southbourne

    Citygate Southbourne, Admiralty Road, Southbourne, BH6 4BJ

    We meet at 10.30am each week.

    There is a small amount of parking onsite, but plenty of on road parking nearby.

Drop us a message!

Are you’re interested in finding out a bit more about Citygate Church, or have some questions about the Christian faith? Drop us a message using this form and we’ll get in touch.

Listen back to our talks

Every Sunday we upload the talk from our morning church meeting so you can listen back or share them with your friends and family. You can also also find us on Apple Podcasts.

Our Talks
Like Jesus | In Stillness
Tim Francis
Like Jesus | In Stillness
Tim Francis

Stillness is very elusive in today’s world. Many people struggle to engage with God because they are relentlessly distracted and therefore have no ability to be at peace.

Tim Francis
Like Jesus | In Obedience
Tim Francis
Like Jesus | In Obedience
Tim Francis

Disciples become like their teacher through obedience. Their goal is not simply to learn about their teacher, but to do what he says.

Tim Francis
Like Jesus | In His Word
Rhiannon Price
Like Jesus | In His Word
Rhiannon Price

Following Jesus means holding onto His words and putting them into practice. How can we put ourselves in the best position to receive His words?

Rhiannon Price
Like Jesus | In Trials
Sam Priest
Like Jesus | In Trials
Sam Priest

In what ways can bad things be turned by God for our good? What habits can we develop to ensure that when suffering strikes we run towards Jesus rather than away from him?

Sam Priest
Financial Generosity | A Journey Of Generosity
Russ White
Financial Generosity | A Journey Of Generosity
Russ White

On the basis of the Bible's teaching on generosity, how can we take steps to move forward in our own journeys of generosity?

Russ White
Financial Generosity | The Storyline Of Generosity
Tim Francis
Financial Generosity | The Storyline Of Generosity
Tim Francis

In what ways were God's people called to be generous, how did they express that and how do those principles carry over to today?

Tim Francis
Like Jesus | Do As He Did
Peter Roxburgh
Like Jesus | Do As He Did
Peter Roxburgh

True faith is obedience and in doing so, leads us towards acting how Jesus did.

Peter Roxburgh
Like Jesus | Becoming Like Him
Tim Francis
Like Jesus | Becoming Like Him
Tim Francis

If Jesus himself is the prize, the goal is not only to be with him but to become increasingly like him.

Tim Francis
Like Jesus | Being With Him
Lanre Yusuf
Like Jesus | Being With Him
Lanre Yusuf

Matthew records Jesus calling his disciples not to a task, but to a relationship.

Lanre Yusuf
Drift | Assembling a Crew
Lanre Yusuf
Drift | Assembling a Crew
Lanre Yusuf

We are made as relational creatures. We need one another to run the race and stay the course. So who is with us on the journey?

Lanre Yusuf

Find out more about Citygate

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    Our vision

    Our vision is to see lives transformed, every day, across the bay. We are transformed by God, to bring his kingdom transformation to the lives around us.

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    Our ministries

    One of the best ways of showing God's love for us is to reflect that love with those around us. We do this through our church ministries.

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    Stories of lives transformed

    God is changing lives in amazing ways, and He’s also calling us to partner with Him as He does so!

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