Following Jesus Together.
We desire to cultivate community at Citizens. But, you can find friendships at your local gym, neighborhood association, or pub. We want to see communities of disciples transformed by Jesus. Disciple simply means a follower. All of us are being formed by something and our communities want to be formed into the image of Jesus by following his ways together.
You were not made to live life on your own, nor is the invitation to “find community”. Jesus calls all of us to cultivate an intentionally intrusive, Jesus-centered, grace-filled community who laughs together, cries together, prays together, and is striving to practice the way of Jesus together.
Community Rhythms
Our groups are formed around geography to facilitate consistent interaction throughout the week. Each group organizes its shared life around four essential practices.
Studying the Scriptures
Discussing and applying God’s Word into our lives.
Care and Prayer
Confessing sin and praying for those in need.
Family Hangouts
Gathering to eat, talk, laugh, and play.
Missional Hospitality
Practicing making room for outsiders and serve our neighbors.
Community groups
Tuesdays 6:00pm
Tim and Lindsay Olson
Cotswold
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Drew and Stephanie Dunn
Cotswold
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Joey Best and Jess Cromwell
Southend
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Slater and Brooke Swift
University City
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
David and Lauren Chauhan
University City
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Tyler and Amie Myers
Plaza-Shamrock
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Josh and Sophie Floyd
Idlewild
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Stephen and Morgan Williams
Plaza-Shamrock
How do I join a Community Group?
Personal Invitation
If you know someone in a community group, ask that person about visiting their group. You’ll already know someone when you join the group for the first time!
Citizens Basics
We offer Citizens Basics a few times a year for anyone who is new to our church. Led by various pastors and staff, this class consists of 15 minutes of teaching and 15 minutes of Q&A, with the goal of giving an overview of our vision as a church and how you can be a part of that vision. It is also the on-ramp to Community Groups at Citizens.