At our online members meeting last year we spent time discussing what people wanted in terms of our gatherings as we moved forward. Many people said they had really missed “worshiping together”. In response to this we’re holding a Creative Worship evening on Saturday 29th Jan from 6.30-8pm using the One Church Florence Road venue – this will be…

Our candlelit gathering this year in the Brighthelm Gardens centred on Hope ...reminded of the birth of Jesus and the blessing of advent. Thank you to everyone who came and helped light up the gardens, with the sound of carols and Christmas readings.     The “O” in Hope by Luci…

This week we mourn the loss of our dear friend Andy Mason, who died last Saturday, the day after his 68th birthday, peacefully and encircled by his family. We give thanks for his life and the legacy of goodness he has left among us. He was one of the founding…

  Psalm 96: “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.” This September is the Season of Creation, or Creationtide in the annual church calendar running from the first of September to the fourth of October, a time dedicated to God as Creator…

It's been 2 years, but we finally made it back to Dalesdown for our church weekend away in the Sussex Downs. Returning to this wonderful location once again, we were blessed with great weather, food, rest and play!        We missed all those who couldn’t be there from City Gate…

Easter Week at City Gate  We hope you’ve had a lovely Easter weekend! During the past week, we’ve walked, contemplated the power of God’s love, prayed, expressed our creativity and come together as a community to give glory to God... Here is a taster of some of the things City…

Although we couldn't meet in person as a church to mark the start of 2021, we encouraged City Gaters in their households & bubbles to take a stroll to the beach, gather some pebbles and make a little memorial, being creative with the different colours found; choosing a different shape such…

Blessings of Hope Christmas, what an amazing time, time to celebrate, time to fellowship, time to remember who Jesus actually is, and to reset our flagging faith with the hope that comes with the coming of Jesus. The hope that Jesus brings is so so different to the usual understanding…