Citygate Southbourne meets every Sunday:

10.30am

Admiralty Road, Southbourne, BH6 4BJ

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.

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A large group from the Southbourne congregation, including several families, gather on the sunlit Southbourne clifftop for a picnic under clear blue skies.
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Sunday FAQs

  • We meet at on Admiralty Road in Southbourne. Look for the hall with a sign saying ‘Citygate Church’ above the door, there is a small car park or parking on the roads nearby.

  • We meet each Sunday at:

    10.30am

    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?

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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Citygate Southbourne 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.

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    Citygate Bournemouth

    We meet at 9am & 11am each week.

    Citygate Bournemouth, 138a Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8AS

    Find out more

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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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    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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