Weekly Newsletter
August 8, 2026
This Sunday
This Sunday in our series in Luke, we finish Jesus set of parables on lost things in Luke 15:11-32 with the two sons of a certain father who are each lost in different ways. In this short story we find a picture of a Father’s gracious love that pays the cost for his children’s rebellion and welcomes the prodigal home with rejoicing. Jesus teaches us of his loving pursuit of sinners and of the heart his people should have for the lost.
Join us this Sunday at 10am for worship. Come renew your heart with the promises of God in the hearing of his Word and the fellowship of his people!
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Activities & Announcements
Summer Wednesday Night Gatherings
This summer we’re be gathering for dinner, games, and fellowship a few Wednesday nights each month!
For our next gathering we’ll be having pizza by the splash pad this Wednesday, August 12 at 6pm at Steele Creek Park. If it starts to look like rain, we’ll change gears and have a game night at the church building so keep an eye out for details and a sign-up in link the next few days!
Women’s Bible Study: Malachi - Waiting for Hope
The women’s bible study on Malachi is in full swing, meeting from 2:00-3:30 on Sundays. If you would like to join, please reach out to Amanda Whitson or sign up below!
CityKids Volunteers Needed
We are in need of a few more volunteers to help out once a month each on Sunday mornings with our children’s ministry. New volunteers will serve as helpers and do not need to take the lead on teaching classes. Please click here to email Lauren Barker if you are interested in getting involved!
The whole gospel for all of Bristol.
Summer Vision & Giving Series
Elder Session
The elders are working to make provision for future elder candidates to be nominated by the church membership. Our bylaws currently prescribe that elder candidates are to be selected by the existing elder session. However, we believe that in order to create structures that foster accountability and resist abuse, allowing for CityChurch to continue to grow healthily for years to come, this responsibility should rightly be entrusted to church members. For this reason, the elders are currently working to draft amendments to our bylaws in order implement these changes.
We ask you to join us in praying for this process and for the Lord to raise up godly men to serve in leadership. We will begin accepting nominations for elder candidates once the necessary amendments have been made.
Small Groups
Small groups are the place where life happens together. Sharing our struggles and pointing each other to Jesus is our primary agenda. If you're not part of a small group, just ask! We have a variety of groups that meet across the region, including at the church on Sunday mornings before church.
If you’re looking for a group to join, let us know here.
Church Membership
If you are interested in joining the CityChurch family, please let one of the elders know, and they will arrange a time to meet with you!
We essentially want to hear your spiritual story and how you came to faith in Christ. We look forward to hearing more stories and receiving more into membership!
Membership has nothing to do with being in a club, but merely affirms your commitment to CityChurch and your willingness to submit to the spiritual leadership of the elders.
Church Finances
Week of August 2, 2026
Last Week's Giving: $2,576
Weekly Financial Need: $3,546
Month-to-Date Giving: $2,576
Month-to-Date Need: $1,013
Year-to-Date Giving: $78,743
Year-to-Date Need: $110,949
YTD Actual Expenses: $96,050
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