Events
Sunday Courses: Deeper Bible Reading
Join us Sunday mornings to explore helpful strategies for getting more out of your daily Bible reading.
Women’s Gathering
Join us for some coffee & pastries as we fellowship with one another, worship together, and hear a teaching on the topic of prayer.
Kids Baptism Class
Kids, have you ever considered taking steps toward getting
baptized? Have you ever wondered why our church baptizes people in the first place?
If “yes” to either, please join Pastors David Mathis and Mike Schumann for these two sessions (April 6 & 13) designed specifically for you.
Coffee With Pastors
If you are new to Cities or looking to get more involved then this event is for you! On the first Sunday of the month, some of our pastors will be downstairs in the Conference Room after the worship service to connect with you and share more about our church: who we are, our discipleship structures, and what it looks like to be a covenant member. We’ll also offer plenty of time for questions and conversation.
Student Night
Through the consistent rhythm of sharing a meal, teaching, confession, prayer, and fun together; our desire is to fulfill the overarching mission of Student Ministry which exists to cultivate a deep love for Jesus in all of life. To this end, we would love for all students grades 7-12 to join us every other Sunday evening!
Questions? Contact tommy@citieschurch.com →
Baptism Sunday
If you’re interested in being baptized or want to learn more, please contact Pastor Jonathan.
Prayer Gathering
On the fourth Sunday of every month, a group meets upstairs in the Chapel to pray together. If you would like our pastors and/or our congregation to pray for you, please let us know via our prayer request form. If you have some exciting news about a birth, marriage, or other blessing – use our praise form to let us know how we can thank God and celebrate with you. Please join us for our next gathering!
CGL Summit
Save the date!
After the morning worship service, we’ll meet upstairs in the Chapel. Lunch will be provided for the whole family and then the kids will be dismissed to childcare next door in the Summit Room.
Candid: Young Adults
For this young adults gathering, we’ll meet in the Sanctuary to fellowship, worship, and hear from Pastor Marshall Segal on the topic of dating. Young adults from Vertical Church will be joining us to create a joint event! Subscribe to our Candid newsletter for updates and reminders.
The Foyer
The Foyer is an orientation on the mission and vision of Cities Church led by Pastor Jonathan Parnell. It is a great resource to learn more about our church, and take the next step in getting connected. The Foyer also serves as the introduction to Covenant Membership.
TCI: Christian Formation (Women’s Cohort)
The Cities Institute exists to provide the theological foundations for a life of discipleship and gospel advance.
Track II: Christian Formation aims to deepen each participant’s understanding of the Christian’s calling to become more like Jesus from the heart. Women’s cohort registration opens now!
Child Dedication
Sign up to let us know if you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord in the service with us.
Men Who Love God
What does it mean to be a man who fervently and wholeheartedly loves God?
Men of Cities! Join us for breakfast (Chick-fil-A and other items), worship, and a teaching and discussion around this topic. We’ll meet in the Chapel (upstairs).
Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Dance
Dads, you’re invited to take your daughter(s) out for a special evening full of fun activities! At this event you will be able to enjoy activities together such as dinner, Valentine’s Day card decorating, a dance party, sugar cookie decorating, and a photo booth.
Churchwide Worship Night
Join us in the sanctuary for a churchwide worship night, hosted by Candid. This will be an evening of extended worship through song and scripture readings from the gospel of John. All are welcome! Subscribe to our Candid newsletter for updates and reminders.
TCI: Theological Foundations I
Who was Jesus and what did he do?
Join us for this Friday night seminar-style gathering to study the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Membership Meeting
This meeting is for all of our covenant members. We will begin around noon so that you have time to find lunch and transition childcare after the worship service. Please feel free to bring your food with you to the meeting. Please sign up if your kids will be in childcare (available for ages 0-10 in the Summit Room).
Student Winter Retreat
We are excited to announce Student Ministry’s first Winter Retreat! This is going to be an incredible weekend for students (grades 7-12) as we make our way to Camp Shamineau on January 17, through the 19th. Camp Shamineau is located in Motley, Minnesota which is approximately two and a half hours away from Cities Church.
Whether you have already been to Student Ministry events or this would be your first one, we would love for you to join us on January 17-19 for this retreat!
New Year’s Day Wednesday Gathering
Join us for an evening of dinner, fellowship, and song as we celebrate the Christmas season and welcome the New Year!
Since it’s New Year’s Day, the staff will be taking the day ‘off’ — which means we need an amazing team of volunteers to make it happen! The vision is for this to be a volunteer-driven event from start to finish, powered by you!
If you’re ready to lend a hand, just check the box that says “I would like to volunteer!” when you register. We’ll need help with everything from moving chairs and setting up tables to serving food, cleaning up, and yes—someone brave enough to don a Santa costume! Please register before December 27.
Kids Christmas Choir
With advent just around the corner, we are excited to begin preparations for this year’s Kids Christmas Choir! We will be learning two songs to sing at the start of the service on Christmas Sunday, December 29. This will be a combined choir for all our Sunday School classes up through 6th grade.
Christmas Eve Service
We’ll gather together for worship on the eve of Christmas Day to celebrate the turning of Advent to Christmastide!
Christmas Bookstore
Join us in the Chapel after the worship service to browse some good books and use our 25% off discount at checkout!
Student Christmas Party
The incarnation was the most significant occurrence in the history of the world up until that point, and deserves deep reflection. Grades 7-12, please join us in the Chapel to remember why Advent is significant — to steep ourselves in the reality that we really could hold God in our hands. Furthermore, we’ll build fellowship over a shared celebration of Christ coming into the world.
Student Ministry Parent Gathering
Parents with children in grades 7-12, please join us briefly in the Summit Room after the worship service on Sunday, December 8 to hear Student Ministry highlights from this past fall, and get a look into our plans for this winter and spring. There’ll also be plenty of time for questions.
Whether your kids have been consistently attending Student events or you are curious about this ministry, please join us!
Sunday Courses: Parenting for Eternity
Join us for four interactive sessions on the vital parenting practices of presence, discipline and leading family worship.
Wholehearted Disciple-Making Training by Jeff Vanderstelt
Brothers and sisters from All Peoples Church, the Send Network, Cities Church and others in the Twin Cities metro and beyond will meet with Jeff Vanderstelt on Friday evening and all-day Saturday to consider how to engage everyday practices with the aim to fully form people into the likeness of Jesus. Standard tickets are $79, but the people of Cities Church are encouraged to use the promo code “mnfriend” to receive special pricing of $40/ticket.
Pastor Jonathan explains more in his article “Back to the Foundations.”
Learn more & register →
Kids + Parents Friendsgiving
Parents and Kids (K-6th grade): Join us in the Sanctuary for games, prizes, food, and, most importantly, an opportunity to have fun together this holiday season.
Together For Good Info Night
Are you a Together For Good volunteer? Or are you interested in volunteering with Together For Good? If so, please join the Gregory’s at their home for dessert and a time of fellowship and sharing about the ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Cari Gregory at (612) 205-5257.
Student Taylors Falls Trip
If you have been to Taylors Falls before, you know how beautiful it is in Autumn and if you have not been there before, now is your chance! In addition to exploring the state park, the students (grades 7-12) will reflect on what it means for God to be the Creator and Lord of the world and its seasons.
What Is Christian Hedonism?
Our six-session Adult Sunday School class on Christian Hedonism will be in the Chapel. It’ll take place at the same time as Kids Sunday School, 8:40-9:40am. Come early to join us as we learn from the Bible how our joy and God’s glory go together.
TCI: Theological Foundations I
The Cities Institute exists to provide the theological foundations for a life of discipleship and gospel advance.
Last fall, as part of the Wednesday Gatherings, we started a course on Theological Foundations I, covering six sessions (Listen to recordings). For the fall of 2024, the plan is to complete this course by teaching three sessions in this Friday night seminar-style gathering. Please register by October 1.
Women’s Bible Study: Habakkuk
One of the minor prophets, the book of Habakkuk answers questions about God’s sovereignty over wickedness and suffering, and what it means for the righteous to live by faith. We’ll meet on Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm. Please register by September 14!
Men’s Retreat: The Strength of Men
The men of Cities will be spending an overnight together at Camp Victory to explore God’s design for masculine strength. Biblical strength is more robust and comprehensive than just physical muscles. Join us for this weekend of biblical teachings, fellowship, and activities.
TCI: Ecclesiology 101
The Cities Institute exists to provide the theological foundations for a life of discipleship and gospel advance.
This Track II course this fall aims to deepen each participant’s understanding of ecclesiology and missiology — What is the church, and what is her mission?
Kids & Students Sunday School
Kids and Students Sunday School begins September 8 from 8:40-9:40am. Please take a moment to RSVP your children for this upcoming year.
Questions? Email mike.schumann@citieschurch.com →
Candid
For this young adults gathering, we’ll meet in the Chapel (upstairs) for a vespers worship service.
Student Missions Week
Grades 7-12, Student Mission Week 2024 is here! We will be serving the Twin Cities in partnership with Arrive Ministries, Together for Good, and The Hospitality Center. Please join us for a lot of fun and meaningful work that serves as the hands and feet of Christ! Please contact Tommy Kraemer (tommy@citieschurch.com) with any questions.
Church Picnic
Our second picnic of the summer is coming up! Join us for a grill out, the kids corner, and fellowship. We also need some volunteers to help with the set-up, kids activities, an ice cream stand, and more!