Life Groups

We want everyone who comes to our church to find friendship and grow in their love of God and His people. So we encourage every person who’s part of Citygate to join one of our Life Groups!

The Bridge, Citygate's graduate Life Group, posing for a group for a group photograph
Citygate Life Group enjoying a picnic in Bournemouth Gardens.
Mighty Oaks over 60s Life Group posing for a group photo in a garden.

Why are Life Groups important?

We share our lives so we know each other’s stories, our struggles, and can help each other walk in faith and obedience.

We talk about God’s Word, pray together, and support each other. We also ask each group to encourage each other to be a blessing, and to specifically bless a place or a people each term.

We are on a journey in Citygate for our groups to be both the place we become more like Jesus and the place others can get to know him through us.

Group of young men hugging each other during a football game.

Life in Jesus

All we do is rooted in Jesus as Lord and Saviour, the focal point of the Christian faith. Our God-given goal is to make disciples - people following after Jesus - who themselves then go and make disciples. 

 
Group of young men playing a card game together in a living room.

Life in community

Making disciples requires the collective input, encouragement, gifting, and example of a whole group of people. It can’t just be one-on-one. We need the body – our family of believers.

 
Citygate's Active Life Group posing together with paddle-boards next to a river.

Life on mission

Making disciples draws us into the mission of sharing the gospel with our friends, neighbours and families. Our communities live outwardly, seeking to make the gospel clear through our words and actions to others. 

We can help you find a life group!

Perhaps you’re new to Citygate Church, or not sure which life group is right for you. Just fill in the form below - giving us a bit more information about your interests or location if you can - and we’ll be in touch to help.

Find out more about Citygate

  • Two ladies serving refreshments at Citygate Church.

    Serving

    Here at Citygate, there are many ministries and teams that could help you grow spiritually, while applying and developing your own gifts and talents alongside others. It’s also a great way to make new friends!

  • Group of four ladies walking in the countryside, posing for the camera wearing winter clothes.

    DNA Groups

    DNA groups are small, bible based, single-sex groups who meet regularly to encourage each other to grow as disciples of Jesus and as disciple-making disciples.

  • Citygate Students posing for a group photograph in front of a large pile of logs in a forest.

    Students

    Our student life group meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. We’re here to help you grow as disciples of Jesus and encourage you to take the next steps in your faith - wherever you’re at on your journey!