Our events
We love building community, it's why we meet together on Sundays and during the week in our Life Groups.
As well as our regular gatherings throughout the year there are more specific events that may be just right for you or your friends. You don't have to be a member of Citygate to join in!
Christmas Day
Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join us for carols, a short talk and a chance to grab some festive refreshments.
Drift: Become Anchored in Purpose
Become anchored in purpose and discover how to live with intention in a world that pulls you off course.
Leaders’ Summit Social
Join us for our Church Leaders Social, a relaxed evening designed for leaders across all ministries to connect, share, and build relationships.
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.
Bournemouth Welcome Lunch
Recently started coming to Citygate Bournemouth? Enjoy lunch on us and get to know some of the team.
Rooted Course
The Rooted Course is our membership course, it explains our vision and the values that shape who we are as a church.
Marriage Course
A series of seven sessions, designed to help married couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage.
Men’s Breakfast
Our Men's Breakfasts create a space for men to connect and deepen friendships, as well as be encouraged in their faith.
Cultivate Worship
We join together for a time of extended worship and prayer. The evening is all about encountering God's presence.
Baptism Course
Come along and find out what what the Bible teaches us about baptism and ask any questions you might have.
Women’s Breakfast
We'll enjoy a delicious fry-up breakfast, followed by a rich time of prayer, worship, and ministry. Come and be refreshed!
Elevate Prayer
In these times together, 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.
Southbourne Welcome Lunch
Recently started coming to Citygate Southbourne? Enjoy lunch on us and get to know some of the team.
Bournemouth Welcome Lunch
Recently started coming to Citygate Bournemouth? Enjoy lunch on us and get to know some of the team.
Cultivate Worship
We join together for a time of extended worship and prayer. The evening is all about encountering God's presence.
All Nations Sunday
Join us for an unforgettable morning of culture, food, music and dance!
Carols for Bournemouth - 7pm
Join us for a festive celebration filled with Christmas fun, inspiring readings, and classic carols brought to life by our live choir and band!
Carols for Bournemouth & Kids Party - 4pm
Join us for a festive celebration filled with Christmas fun, inspiring readings, and classic carols brought to life by our live choir and band!
Carols for Southbourne
Join us for a festive family celebration with Christmas games, readings, and classic carols brought to life by our live choir and band!
Christmas Quiz
Join us for a festive evening of trivia, drinks, and party food! Test your Christmas and general knowledge, and compete for a £150 restaurant voucher for the winning team.
Baptism Course
Come along and find out what what the Bible teaches us about baptism and ask any questions you might have.
CANCELLED - Kids Heroes Party
We're sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Kids Heroes Party has been cancelled.
Alpha Course
Alpha is a course where you can explore the Christian faith in an open-minded and welcoming environment.
Baptism Course
Come along and find out what what the Bible teaches us about baptism and ask any questions you might have.
Commission Festival
Commission Festival is an opportunity to camp together with other churches both from the UK and internationally.
Cultivate Worship
We join together for a time of extended worship and prayer. The evening is all about encountering God's presence.
Easter Sunday and Baptisms: Alive in Christ
Celebrating the new life we have as believers in Christ, Sunday morning will be witness to baptisms, symbolising dying to the old life and rising to new life with Christ!
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.
Elevate Prayer: Calvary's Embrace
Join us for a time of deep reflection, heartfelt worship, and fervent prayer centred on the crucifixion and sacrificial love of Jesus Christ.
24 Hour Prayer Chain: Discovering the Heart of Prayer
Come and reflect on the meaning and majesty of the Lord's Prayer in our immersive prayer room.
Easter Fun Day
Come and celebrate Easter with us in Southbourne! Easter treats, bouncy castle, face painting, music, Easter crafts and games.
Alpha Launch: Lauren Windle
Public speaker, author and journalist, Lauren Windle will be telling her story. In 2014 she got clean from a cocaine and alcohol addiction and became a Christian five days later.
Leaders’ Summit
Our Leaders' Summit evenings are a chance for us to gather and equip those leading teams all across church life.
Commission Leadership Conference
During Commission LC24 we plan to learn from the characteristics of Jesus’ ministry, in particular his example of serving and shepherding his people.
Bournemouth Welcome Lunch
Recently started coming to Citygate Bournemouth? Enjoy lunch on us and get to know some of the team.
Baptism Course
Come along and find out what what the Bible teaches us about baptism and ask any questions you might have.
Student Life Group - Back after the Christmas Break
Our student meetings are back after Christmas break! The group is for any students aged 18-25.
Time To Detox
You’ve tried all the usual New Year’s resolutions, but what would it look like to make REAL change?
Bournemouth Family Christmas
Christmas fun for the whole family at our Bournemouth site! All are welcome to join us for carols, nativity, games…and more!
Southbourne Family Christmas
Christmas fun for the whole family at our Southbourne site! Join us for Christmas songs, nativity, games…and more.
Elevate Prayer
Every fourth Wednesday of the month we come together and listen to God’s direction for our own lives - and for our church.
Baptisms
If you’re a new Christian, or if you’ve been a follower of Jesus for some time, but not been baptised as an adult, this may be the next step for you.
Leaders’ Summit Social
Our Leaders' Summit evenings are a chance for us to gather those leading teams from across church life.