Citygate Bournemouth meets every Sunday:

9am & 11am

138a Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS

We don't know what your experience of church has been previously, if any at all, but we do know that it can be quite daunting trying something new for the first time.

We make our Sunday meetings as friendly and accessible as possible, and if you need help with anything at all you can ask one of our Welcome Team wearing blue jumpers.

We also broadcast our Bournemouth Sunday meetings online.

The Citygate Churches worship choir, dressed in brightly colored tops, jump and sing passionately on stage.
A young girl in a floral dress smiles while sitting on the floor with other children and a woman in a yellow shirt who is engaging with them, possibly in a classroom or group setting.
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Sunday FAQs

  • We meet at Citygate Bournemouth, opposite Bournemouth travel exchange. You can also watch our Sunday meetings on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.

  • We meet each Sunday at the following times:

    9.00am and 11.00am

    If you’re attending onsite, we recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before the meeting starts so you can park and find a seat.

  • You are welcome at Citygate just as you are. You'll see people in shirt and tie, in jeans and t-shirt, and everywhere in between!

  • If you’re attending onsite, feel free to arrive early to meet people from the church before the meeting. Our Welcome Team will be at the door. They would love to know if it's your first time at Citygate!

  • You can sit wherever you feel comfortable. If you have difficulty locating a seat or need assistance, our Welcome Team is there to help you.

  • Our meetings last approximately an hour and a half.

  • We'd like your whole family to enjoy their time at Citygate, and we have a range of children's and youth activities that take place during our meetings. Our Kids Team wear yellow t-shirts and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

What happens during our meetings?

  • A smiling musician wearing a colorful striped sweater plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone on a warmly lit stage.

    Worship

    Our meetings start with a time of singing, praising God for everything that he's done for us. We have a full live band that will lead us for around 30 minutes or so. If you're unfamiliar with Christian worship then please don't feel under any pressure to do what everyone else is doing. Feel free to sit or stand, and join in as you wish.

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a black floral top passionately sings into a microphone during a spontaneous song.

    Spiritual Gifts

    We believe that the gifts of the spirit are for today and so encourage the use of spiritual gifts from God. We often invite members of the congregation to come and share a testimony, encouragement or word they might have received from God during the week. This might not be something you are familiar with, but one of the Elders will often explain what's being shared.

  • Two young girls, one in a pink flamingo sweater and the other in a white floral dress, happily color together at a table during a children's activity.

    Kids & Youth

    We'd like your whole family to enjoy their time at Citygate, and we have a range of children's and youth activities that take place during our meetings. Our Kids Team wear yellow t-shirts and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

  • A woman with cropped blonde hair and glasses speaks into a microphone on stage, wearing a dark green velvet dress and holding a phone, under warm stage lighting.

    Announcements

    Not everything happens on a Sunday! During our announcements we’ll let you know about events coming up, share inspiring stories and testimonies and let you know about all the ways you can get involved in the life of the church.

  • Enthusiastic speaker with hands raised at the front of Citygate Bournemouth church hall during a Sunday morning service.

    Talk

    Every week one of the leaders of the church, or a visiting speaker, will teach from the Bible for around 30 minutes. We try to be as relevant as we can, and tend to work through a series of messages that follow a book in the Bible or a particular theme applying the Bible to our lives today.

  • Group of men wearing coats and jumpers huddled together in prayer during a Sunday morning meeting at Citygate Church Bournemouth.

    Prayer

    Our prayer team will be waiting towards the front of the hall at the end of the meeting. If you would like prayer come forward and they will find someone to pray with you one to one.

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How to get connected in…

If it’s your first time joining us on a Sunday, you’ll receive a Welcome Bag that includes a Connect Card. Fill it out to help us get to know you better! You can drop the card off at the Connect Box located at the back of the hall, or hand it to one of our friendly Welcome Team members—we’d love to follow up with you.

You can also click the button below to explore more ways to get connected.

Listen back to our latest talks

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

Our Talks
Questions for Jesus | Are You Worthy of My Devotion?
Questions for Jesus | Are You Worthy of My Devotion?

Because of who He is and what He has done for us, he deserves nothing less than our complete devotion, even if to others that may sometimes appear like a waste.

Questions for Jesus | Who’s The Greatest?
Questions for Jesus | Who’s The Greatest?

Every culture has its own ideas of what makes someone great, but Jesus reframes greatness in his kingdom by relating it to a very unexpected quality.

The Big Connect
The Big Connect

Being in community with God's people - the church - is one of the great privileges of following Jesus.

Questions for Jesus | When Will The End Come?
Questions for Jesus | When Will The End Come?

No one knows when the day will come except the father, but we should always be ready for his return.

Citygate Bournemouth events

Where else do we meet?

We are a multi-site church, meaning that 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 to see as many lives transformed as possible.

  • Sunday morning at Citygate Southbourne, the building filled with people worshipping, many with hands raised. A sign in the foreground reads, 'There’s a place for you here.'

    Citygate Southbourne

    We meet at 10.30am each week.

    Citygate Southbourne, Admiralty Road, Southbourne, BH6 4BJ

    Find out more

  • Citygate Poole

    Coming soon!

    Coming Soon!

Find out more about Citygate Church

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    Get connected

    Welcome to Citygate! We recognise that we’re all at different stages of our journey, and the next step looks different for everyone. So we invite you to journey with us at your own pace.

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  • Citygate Church staff team posing and smiling enthusiastically for a team photo in front of a brick wall.

    The team

    We have a dedicated team of full and part time staff who help keep Citygate Church up and running. If you have a question about a particular aspect of church life, why not drop them an email?

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    Events

    We love building community! As well as our regular gatherings throughout the year there are more specific events that may be just right for you and your friends.

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