Events

Wholehearted Disciple-Making Training by Jeff Vanderstelt
Nov
22
to Nov 23

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.”

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Prayer Gathering
Nov
24

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!

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Coffee With Pastors
Dec
1

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 every month, some of our pastors will be upstairs in the Summit 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.

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Student Night
Dec
1

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!

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The Foyer
Dec
6

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.

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Student Ministry Parent Gathering
Dec
8

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!

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Student Christmas Party
Dec
14

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.

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Kids Christmas Choir
Dec
29

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.

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Membership Meeting
Oct
27

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).

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Student Taylors Falls Trip
Oct
26

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.

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What Is Christian Hedonism?
Oct
20

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.

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TCI: Theological Foundations I
Oct
1

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.

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Student Missions Week
Aug
28
to Aug 29

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.

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Family Serve Saturday
Aug
10

Family Serve Saturday

Join other Cities families as we pack meals to aid in global hunger relief with Feed My Starving Children. Meet up together at Feed My Starving Children’s Eagan location at 9:30am. Once we’ve completed our shift at 11:15am, we’ll head back to the Cities building to eat lunch and debrief before closing in prayer at 12:30pm.

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Student Grill-Out
Jul
25

Student Grill-Out

Grades 7-12 and parents! Join us at the Dippel’s home for burgers and hotdogs, activities such as nine square, and get to know our new Student Ministry Coordinator, Tommy Kraemer. Parents are welcome to stay for the event as well!

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Women's Spring Book Study
May
12

Women's Spring Book Study

Join us this spring as we read The End of the Christian Life by J. Todd Billings and meet together for discussion. Living in a culture that is largely silent about death, many Christians feel ignorant or lost when it comes to living and dying well. This book “invites us to discover how the countercultural path of embracing our mortal limits can enliven true Christian hope in a death-denying age.” We invite you to join us as we go deep into this relevant topic together.

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Maundy Thursday Special Service
Mar
28

Maundy Thursday Special Service

Join us for this special service on Thursday, March 28 at 7:30pm. On Easter Sunday, we will celebrate together when we gather for worship during our regular 10:00am service. Childcare will not be provided on Maundy Thursday nor Easter Sunday.

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Stations of the Cross
Mar
25
to Mar 27

Stations of the Cross

The 12 Stations of the Cross will be on display in the Sanctuary during Holy Week from 6:00-9:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday.

A guidebook including Scriptures, quotations, and questions for reflection will be available. You are encouraged to arrive at your leisure and use the printed guide to move in order from one station to the next, spending as much time as you’d like contemplating each illustration.

The Stations of the Cross event is free to attend and is open to the entire community.

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BCS Spring Lectures
Mar
21

BCS Spring Lectures

Dr. Jon Hoglund will be kicking off Bethlehem College & Seminary’s annual Spring Lecture Series with his lecture on Henry Martyn’s Missionary Preparation and Vocation Life. This lecture and reception hour will be hosted by BCS at Cities Church on Thursday, March 21. The event is free and open to the public. Visit bcsmn.edu/lectures to learn more or RSVP.

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