Upcoming

Authentic Manhood Volume 6

Thursdays, 10.7 - 11.11 | 6 - 7:30 AM | Midtown & West
Men of all ages, we want to invite you into a seasonal study called 33 The Series, a multi-volume video series that gives a vision for manhood as modeled by Jesus in His 33 years on Earth. This session will be on Volume 6: A Man and His Fatherhood. Begin to think strategically about being a dad and prepare to launch healthy sons and daughters into the world. Discover God’s design with a clear definition and inspiring vision of Authentic Manhood. Register online at citylightomaha.org/manhood.

Global Missions Team Lunch

9.19, 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Midtown East Room
Interested in engaging with God's heart for the world? Join us for an introductory lunch to launch the Citylight Global Missions Team. Learn how you can get involved in serving our global ministry partners and propelling others towards global missions engagement! For more information, contact globalmissions@citylightomaha.org or 402.860.1345

Prayer & Worship Night

9.15 | 6:30 PM | Midtown
We are going to gather every month on the third Wednesday to unite our hearts in prayer, connect with Jesus, and strengthen our faith. We’ll worship and pray together for what God is doing next in Citylight. This gathering will be in-person.

Parent Commissioning and Child Dedication

Class: 9.11 | 9  – 11:30 AM | West
Dedications: Sundays, starting 9.26 | 9 & 11 AM | Midtown & West
It is a great joy and privilege for us as a church to come alongside you as parents to encourage, support, equip, and commission you as the primary spiritual influences and disciple-makers of your children. Over the course of this class we will dive into what parent commissioning is, why we dedicate children, and the importance of parenting in community. Learn more and register at citylightomaha.org/parentcommissioning.

Christian Story Class
(Biblical Theology)

Sundays, 9.12 - 11.21 | 11 AM - 12:10 PM
Come study the overall story of the Bible with us this fall, from Genesis to Revelation. We will see the beauty of God’s plan from start to finish and how Jesus fulfills every part of His plan. The Midtown location class is full and registration is limited at the West location. For more information, to register for a class, or get added to the waiting list, visit citylightomaha.org/classes.

Mugs & Missions

9.11 | 10 AM | Midtown East Room
Interested in hearing stories from a missionary currently on the field? Join us as we welcome Betsy Lawler. She is going to share her story of serving on the mission field for 30+ years & her work in mobilizing future missionaries. Come learn what God is doing around the world! RSVP by 9.6 to globalmissions@citylightomaha.org.

Midtown Students Fall Launch

8.29 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Midtown Sanctuary
Calling all middle school and high school students who attend gatherings at the Midtown location! Our student ministry will launch for the Fall semester on Sunday, August 29! You can expect dinner, fun in community, and a night full of worshipping King Jesus! As for the rest of the year, we will be studying our Bibles, singing songs of worship, and discussing topics like friendship, identity, justice, and so much more! Learn more at citylightomaha.org/students.

City Group Connect

8.29 | 10:15 - 11 AM | West
8.29 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Midtown
Following Jesus is meant to happen in the context of community. Sunday morning Gatherings are important, but “Scattering” into the community is also necessary to grow and develop as disciples. Join us between gatherings at the West location or for lunch at the Midtown location to find out more about City Groups and how to find a group for you!

Salt Co Fall Kick Off

8.26 | 6:30 PM | Midtown East Parking Lot
College students, come and hang out with us on August 26 at the Midtown location East parking lot for our Salt Company Fall Kick-Off! There will be box lunches, yard games, worship, and a hope-filled message! Bring some friends and help us kick-off the Fall semester! Learn more about Salt Co at citylightomaha.org/saltco.

Premarital Weekend

8.20, 6:30 - 9:30 PM | 8.21, 9 AM - Noon | Midtown
This weekend is designed to help engaged couples prepare for marriage well by pointing them to a Christ-centered understanding for marriage. Cost $25. Learn more and register online at citylightomaha.org/marriage.

City Group Leader Training

8.14 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Midtown
City Group leaders, you are a blessing to our church and we want to bless you too! We’ve invited pastor and theologian, JT English to teach us why refreshment in and enjoyment of God is necessary for fruitful disciple-making. We believe this training will help you lead yourself into a closer walk with God as you lead others to do the same. Lunch will be provided. Register online today!

Summer Baptism Celebration

8.8 | 10 AM | Westfair Amphitheater
22984 US-6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
One of the most exciting and celebratory things we do is to celebrate new life in Jesus and the work He is doing through our combined family baptism celebration. Come for a special time of worship and baptism at Westfair Amphitheater in Council Bluffs, IA. We’ll celebrate stories of how real people have met and experienced Jesus and hang out until 1:30 with bounce houses and water features for kids. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, sunscreen, and money if you want to purchase lunch from one of the food trucks at the park. Learn more and sign up to serve at citylightomaha.org/summerbaptism.

Parent Commissioning and Child Dedication

Class: 9.11 | 9  – 11:30 AM | West
Dedications: Sundays, starting 9.26 | 9 & 11 AM | Midtown & West
It is a great joy and privilege for us as a church to come alongside you as parents to encourage, support, equip, and commission you as the primary spiritual influences and disciple-makers of your children. Over the course of this class we will dive into what parent commissioning is, why we dedicate children, and the importance of parenting in community. Learn more and register at citylightomaha.org/parentcommissioning.

Baptism Class

7.25 | 11 AM | Midtown & West
Citylight will be gathering for summer baptisms on August 8. If you're interested in getting baptized, attend a baptism class. Class offered two weeks in a row, but you only need to attend once. To sign up for a class, register at citylightomaha.org/baptism.

Citylight June Pantry

Receiving donations till 6.22
Packing, 6.23 | Delivering, 6.26 | Midtown
We are SO incredibly grateful that God called us to this work this past year and that many of you have joined in with your time, talent and treasure! We are narrowing our delivery area this summer to families who are within about a 1.5 mile radius of our Citylight Midtown location. We hope to be more intentional about listening to and developing relationships with families in our neighborhood. To see the current needs list and to sign up to serve, visit citylightomaha.org/pantry.

Prayer & Worship Night

6.16 | 6:30 PM | West & Online
We are going to gather every month on the third Wednesday to unite our hearts in prayer, connect with Jesus, and strengthen our faith. We’ll worship and pray together for what God is doing next in Citylight. This gathering will be in-person and streamed live on YouTube and live.citylightomaha.org.

Two Year Bible Reading Plan

Start reading now!
We believe that the Bible is the literal Word of God. One of the primary ways we are shaped and transformed into God’s likeness is by spending time in His written Word. It's never too late to join. Grab a reading plan bookmark for Part 2 on Sunday! We are excited to read the Bible together as a spiritual family growing together as we learn more about Jesus! More at citylightomaha.org/Bible.

Family Camp 2021: One Body

One Weekend. One Purpose. One Body.
Family Camp is a Citylight tradition that we've celebrated every year on Memorial Day weekend. It's a time when we can disconnect from media, and connect with our family, and with God. Although we would love to gather all together as one big family, we would encourage you to meet together with your families, City Groups, and neighbors in your back yard or favorite camp site. Register by 5.17 to receive a 2021 Citylight Family Camp T-shirt and Camp-in-a-Bag. These can be picked up on Sunday, May 23 at your gathering location or you can receive them by mail. Register today at citylightomaha.org/familycamp.

Young Adult Connect

5.25 | 7 - 9 PM | West
Young Adults, join us for the next Young Adult Connect (formerly known before Covid as Young Adult Worship Night). We will have an opportunity to connect with and across YA City Groups, worship, and find out more about how to grow as disciples in the context of community and make relationships across both locations of Citylight Church. Also, Austin Edwards will be a guest speaker that night. Bring your friends!

Assure Women’s Center Donation Drive

Collecting 5.9 | Midtown & West
Assure Women’s Center is a pregnancy center that supports women in need of care and resources as they face unplanned pregnancies. Assure has a boutique where women can go shopping for baby items using points they earn through taking parenting classes put on by the center that help equip them for their parenting journey. Citylight is going to be collecting items from Assure’s list of boutique needs. The items in bold are immediate needs. Assure Needs List

New City Group Leader Cohort

Kick-off 4.25 | Zoom training 5.3
Do you feel called to lead a new City Group or to multiply within an existing City Group with new leadership? If so, join us in a nine-week leadership Cohort where you will learn the basics of leading a missional community and sharpen your leadership skills. The Leadership Cohort will kick-off April 25, followed with seven weekly Zoom training meetings and a final celebration gathering July 11. We look forward to launching new City Groups in the summer! Please register at citylightomaha.org/cohort.

Acts 1:8 Prayer

Sundays, beginning 4.18
10:15 - 10:45 AM | Midtown & West
We pray to fuel the proclamation of the Gospel among peoples from every tongue, tribe, and nation so that God is worshiped and glorified here, there, and everywhere. We gather each Sunday with brothers and sisters to pray for our church, the people in our city, our country, and those on the other side of the world who have yet to hear about Jesus. All are welcome! Join a group to receive updates and gain access to weekly prayer guides at citylightomaha.org/prayer.

2021 Easter Gathering

GOOD FRIDAY
West & Midtown: 4.2 | 7 PM (online at Midtown)
EASTER SUNDAY
West: 4.4 at 7:30, 9, & 11 AM (online at 11 AM)
Midtown: 4.4 at 9 & 11 AM (online at 9 AM)
Let's gather on Good Friday to worship Jesus and remember His death on the cross. Then come Sunday morning for a special Easter gathering to celebrate that Jesus rose from the grave! There will be no Citylight Kids classes during the Good Friday Easter gatherings. We will livestream Good Friday from the Midtown location at 7 PM and Easter Sunday from the Midtown at 9 AM and the West location at 11 AM at live.citylightomaha.org.

Citylight March Pantry

Receiving donations till 3.23
Packing, 3.24 | Delivering, 3.27 | Midtown
Many families in our community are still in need of food deliveries because they are out of work, elderly and/or high risk, so we are continuing a monthly pantry delivery. We still have lots of need for food donations and volunteers. To see the current needs list and to sign up to serve, visit citylightomaha.org/pantry.

Marriage Conference

3.20 | 9 AM - 4:30 PM | West
2020 was quite a year for relationships. Whether you feel your marriage/engagement thrived in 2020, or that it is now in desperate need of a tune-up and feels as if it's barely holding together, this conference is for you. Join us as we come together to worship God, seek a renewed vision for marriage, and be equipped with some important tools needed for the road ahead with all its ups and downs. For more details and to register, visit citylightomaha.org/marriageconference.

Prayer & Worship Night

3.17 | 6:30 PM | Midtown & online
We gather every month on the third Wednesday to unite our hearts in prayer, connect with Jesus, and strengthen our faith. We’ll worship and pray together for what God is doing next in Citylight. This gathering will be in-person and streamed live on YouTube and live.citylightomaha.org.

2021 Easter Gatherings

GOOD FRIDAY
West & Midtown: 4.2 | 7 PM
EASTER SUNDAY
West: 4.4 at 7:30, 9, & 11 AM (online at 11 AM)
Midtown: 4.4 at 9 & 11 AM (online at 9 AM)
Let's gather on Good Friday to worship Jesus and remember His death on the cross. Then come Sunday morning for a special Easter gathering to celebrate that Jesus rose from the grave! There will be no Citylight Kids classes during the Good Friday Easter gatherings. We will livestream Easter Sunday from the Midtown location at 9 AM and the West location at 11 AM at live.citylightomaha.org.

City Group Leader Training

3.13 | 8:30 AM - 1 PM | West
City Group leaders, you are disciple-makers and help mobilize people to live on mission in our city, lead Bible studies, and host dinner parties so that people can experience community! We want to give you practical leadership tools, fresh vision, and let you hear what other City Groups are doing. Lunch will be provided. Register online.

Citylight Women: A Study Through Philippians

Tuesdays, 3.2 - 3.30 | 7 - 9 PM | Midtown & online
Citylight women, join us for a 5-week Bible study. This spring, we are going to develop our bible knowledge, personal study skills, and grow in our relationship with God as we build our confidence for God’s Word. This is a great opportunity to find community with other women and experience the Spirit’s work in our lives through the book of Philippians. Register online at citylightomaha.org/philippians.

February is Citylight Missions Month!

We have the honor of welcoming international workers from Southeast Asia this month! Telling the story of how God is redeeming people for His glory in an area of the world where Jesus’ name is largely unknown is their joy this year while they are in the States on home assignment. There will be several opportunities to hear them tell of what they are witnessing on their mission field and rejoice together! For more information, visit citylightomaha.org/missionsmonth.

Mugs and Missions

2.27 | 10 AM | West
All are welcome to join us for coffee and rolls as our missions partners from Southeast Asia join us to share what God is doing among the people in their region as their team faithfully shares Jesus, baptizes and disciples new believers, and plants new sending churches. An offering will be taken to expand the reach of the Gospel. RSVP by February 23 to robin@citylightomaha.org.

Prayer & Worship Night

2.17 | 6:30 PM | West
We are going to gather every month on the third Wednesday to unite our hearts in prayer, connect with Jesus, and strengthen our faith. We’ll worship and then pray together for what God is doing next in Citylight. This gathering will be in-person and streamed live on YouTube and live.citylightomaha.org.

Baptism Celebrations

2.14 | Midtown location | 9 & 11 AM
Join us as we celebrate stories of how real people have met and experienced Jesus and their public proclamation of faith in Him! For more information about Baptism, visit citylightomaha.org/baptism.

Nancy Guthrie’s Biblical Workshop for Women

2.20 | 9 AM - 4 PM | West
Registration open through 2.10
No matter how much you already know or don’t know about the Bible, if you are a woman who wants to know your Bible better, this workshop is for you! Bible teacher, Nancy Guthrie takes us through three video sessions and interactive table work to increase our Bible skills as we become more confident that we are grasping what God is communicating to us. Register at citylightomaha.org/guthrie.

Global Matters Virtual Gathering

2.1 | 7 - 8:30 PM | Online
This past year has been challenging for us in the U.S. and even more so for those serving abroad. As we have experienced here, God is mightily at work in places around the world even in the midst of what seems to be chaos. Join us to hear our international partners from North Asia tell of what God is doing in the region, learn how you can play a part in reaching the unreached with the Good News of Jesus, and encourage and pray for and with members of the Green Mountains team and the people God has sent them to. To join in, email robin@citylightomaha.org to receive a Zoom link.

Baptism Class

1.31 | 9 AM | Midtown East Rm & West Conference Rm
Citylight will be gathering for baptisms on February 7 at the West location and February 14 at the Midtown location. If you're interested in getting baptized, please attend the baptism class. To sign up, fill out the application at citylightomaha.org/baptism.

Care Ministry Equipping

Mondays, 1.25 - 3.15
Registration open through 1.15
This course is now being offered online and is for anyone interested in serving as a Care Minister, for City Group leaders who want to grow in their ability to care well for their groups, or for anyone who wants to grow in their skills and in a Biblical understanding of what it means to care well for and bear one another's burdens. There will be weekly content online through Ministry Grid, paired with a weekly zoom discussion group to go more in depth with the course content. For more information email brenda@citylightomaha.org or visit citylightomaha.org/careequipping.

Citylight January Pantry

Receiving donations till 1.19
Packing, 1.20 | Delivering, 1.23 | Midtown
Many families in our community are still in need of food deliveries because they are out of work, elderly and/or high risk, so we are continuing a monthly pantry delivery. We still have lots of need for food donations and volunteers. To see the current needs list and to sign up to serve, visit citylightomaha.org/pantry.

Perspectives Class

Sundays, 1.17 - 5.23 | 4 - 7 PM | Online
God has a "world-sized" role for every Christian in His global purpose. Some people go, some send, some welcome. All pray! Perspectives is a course that helps all Christians to discover a vision to live a life of purpose. Join us to learn about God’s global purpose and your part in it. Register at perspectives.org/virtual.

Online Gatherings

Sunday | 9 AM | Midtown location
Sunday | 11 AM | West location
Online gatherings will now be streamed live from the Midtown location at 9 AM and the West location at 11 AM. Join us this Sunday at live.citylightomaha.org.

Christmas Gift Drive

Bring gifts by Sunday, 12.6
Citylight is partnering with multiple organizations this year to collect Christmas gifts for families in need. Purchase your gift and return it unwrapped to the Midtown or West location by Sunday, December 6. We invite you to give generously and select one or more of the gifts available at citylightomaha.org/giftdrive.

Winter Coat Drive

Collecting all winter season
We will be collect new or gently used coats in clean and wearable condition for pantry recipients in our city throughout the winter. All sizes are welcome. Clean out your closets or purchase new coats and bring your donations Sunday mornings or to our offices during the week and place them in the labeled bins. All extra coats will be donated to Restoring Dignity.

CLK In-Person Gatherings

11.1 | 9 AM | 0 - 4 year olds | Midtown & West
Citylight Kids, ages 4 and under, are going to be gathering on Sundays during the 9 AM gathering at both the Midtown and West locations. Find out more at citylightomaha.org/kids.

Membership One-Day

10.17 | 9 AM - Noon | Midtown
Interested in becoming a member of Citylight? This is a one-day event that is for people from both the Midtown and West gathering locations who are pursuing membership AND for those just wanting to get to know Citylight better. Childcare will not be provided. RSVP online at citylightomaha.org/membership.

Authentic Manhood

10.15 - 11.19 | 6 - 7:30 AM | West
Men of all ages, you are invited to a seasonal study called 33 The Series, a multi-volume video series that gives a vision for manhood as modeled by Jesus in His 33 years on Earth. This session will be on Volume 3: A Man and His Traps. There are so many voices out there that are telling you what it means to be a man. Discover God’s design with a clear definition and inspiring vision of Authentic Manhood. If you are unable to join in person, sign up for a group that will conduct discussion sessions separately using Zoom. Workbook $15. Masks will be required. Registrations due by Monday, October 12. Sign up at citylightomaha.org/manhood.

Homework Club
Volunteers Needed

Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:05 PM
Midtown East Room
Homework Club is a neighborhood outreach for kids with working parents to complete their school assignments on days when they are not physically in school. We are looking for volunteers with a heart for kids and desire to see them flourish in their education. If you are available to serve during the morning shift, lunch-time shift, or afternoon shift on school days, whether you can serve daily, weekly or monthly, we'd love to have you sign up at citylightomaha.org/serve.

Premarital Weekend

8.21, 6:30 - 9:30 PM | 8.22, 9 AM - Noon | West
This weekend is designed to help engaged couples prepare for marriage well by pointing them to a Christ-centered understanding for marriage. Cost $25. Sign up online for the next class at citylightomaha.org/premarital.

COVID-19 Response

Community Support Opportunities
We want to provide food to those in our community who are food insecure, elderly, and/or high risk. We will be collecting food items, assembling pantry boxes, and delivering to homes throughout the city. We will also be providing care and prayer support among other opportunities. If you could benefit from one of these services, or would like to help with this effort, visit citylightomaha.org/covid19/respond.

Citylight Live Stream

Sundays | 9 & 11 AM | Midtown
We will be gathering in-person again on Sundays at both the Midtown and West locations. We will also still broadcast gatherings on Facebook, YouTube, and our website. We encourage everyone who calls Citylight home to worship in-person or from home! Learn more and gather online at citylightomaha.org/live.

In-Person Gatherings

Sundays | 9 & 11 AM | Midtown & West
We have resumed in-person gatherings on Sundays! As we move forward we want to communicate three ways to gather and worship with us on Sundays. The first would be by continuing to gather with us online only. We will continue to live stream online for the foreseeable future. Also, if you're comfortable, grab a few friends from your City Group or invite your neighbors over and gather in you home together. Or you can join us for in-person gatherings at either of our locations. In-person Gathering FAQs

Summer Baptism Celebration

8.9 | 10:30 AM | Live-streamed from Midtown
One of the most exciting and celebratory things we have been able to do every year is to celebrate new life in Jesus and the work he is doing through our combined family baptism celebration. We have decided not to host a combined Citylight Family celebration this Summer in an effort to aid in the reducing of the spread of this virus. Instead, we will be live-streaming our baptism celebration from the Citylight Omaha Midtown location. Jesus is still changing lives and we look forward to hearing testimonies and baptizing many new believers. More at citylightomaha.org/summerbaptism.

Baptism Class

7.26 | 9 AM | Midtown & West
Citylight will be gathering for summer baptisms on August 9. If you're interested in getting baptized, attend a baptism class. Class offered two weeks in a row, but you only need to attend once. To sign up for a class, register at citylightomaha.org/baptism.

Family Sundays

5.3, 5.10, 5.17, 5.24, and 5.31 | Midtown & West
Kids are always welcome in our gatherings, but we hold multiple “Family Sundays” throughout the year when all kids age 5 years+ gather with us. Find out more at citylightomaha.org/familysundays.

Family Camp

5.22 - 5.24 | Camp Rivercrest
Save the date for the upcoming 2020 Citylight Family Camp! Bring the whole family to Camp Rivercrest over Memorial Day weekend to grow together as a family, grow in relationship with God, and create memories that will last a lifetime. More info coming soon! Learn more and register at citylightfamily.org/familycamp.

Citylight Live Streams

Prayer & Worship Nights | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Sunday Gatherings | Sundays at 10 AM 
We will be broadcasting Prayer & Worship Nights and Sunday worship gatherings on Facebook, YouTube, and our website. We encourage everyone who calls Citylight home to worship from home, along with the rest of our church family! Learn more and gather online at citylightomaha.org/live.