Join The City: Our New Online Community

This week we officially launch The City our new online community. As we move forward The City will serve as the central nervous system in support of our larger vision. Intuitive and manageable, The City is functionally similar to Facebook but with two significant differences. First, your personal information is secure. Second, The City will help us coordinate real world engagement.

Follow this link to sign-up. Once you sign-up you'll receive an email that will include a link to officially register with some basic info. After registration you're in! At your first log-in complete your profile, RSVP for events and join groups such as your missional community. We think you're going to love this resource!

If you have questions or issues please contact Bryan Buck. For a preview of The City please click here.

Soup's On! Introduction to The City Sunday, February 5th

Mark you calendars for Sunday, February 5th for our first every Soup's On! directly after church. Our family meal will include a delicious soup in addition to an introduction to our new software connection tool The City. This tool will transform the mission of our church and our introduction will help you understand the basics. Next week we'll begin RSVPing for the meal. If your children would like to eat something other than soup please pack their lunch. If you have questions regarding the meal please contact Kris Bracy. For a preview of The City please click here.

One Twelve Gallery: Roots

One Twelve Gallery presents ROOTS, a photography exhibit with works by three Atlanta artists. The opening reception will be held on Friday night, Feb 10th from 7 to 9pm. Also please join us for a FREE concert by the internationally known classical guitar duo Huston-Todd.. Book your sitters now!

Ash Wednesday, February 22

Join us here at City Church Eastside for our annual Ash Wednesday service, this February 22nd. Our worship leader, Troy Bronsink, and other artists from City Church will be curating our first ever "Worship Station Installation." The evening will include various prayer stations, interactive ways to pray and learn through art and imagination, and a traditional imposition of ashes, as we reflect on our sin and Jesus' victory over our sin, this Lenten season. The event will be organized as a gallery open house from 6:00-8:30pm with a central worship service from 7-7:15 when our pastors will lead us in the ancient practice of entering Lent by marking each other with ashes. If you are interested in designing this interactive worship gathering email Troy.

Live Worship Album/Concert, March 24th!

After three years of crafting home-grown songs and arrangements, Troy and the musicians at City Church Eastside are excited to collaborate on an album: "Songs to Pray By"! Yep, 'a way to sing our church's songs throughout the week. The tracks for the project will be recorded at a live concert the evening of Saturday, March 24. Please save that date and spread the word. Stay tuned for further details about how to help fund this project and help the evening come to life!

Let us know you're coming! RSVP in The City today. Find under "events".

Film and Theology: Next Film February 3rd; RSVP in The City today!

As part of our commitment to the cultural renewal ("beauty") of our city, we are having our first annual winter Film and Theology series. Our very own Acree Graham will be showing and leading a discussion on six films, including Babette's Feast and Inception, beginning Friday, Jan 20th. It's cold and dark outside--what better way to spend an evening than with friends, coffee and cinema? Feel free to invite others outside City Church!

&Our next film, The Decalogue, will take place February 3rd. To learn more about this free event, click here.

Financial Peace beginning Sunday, January 20th 8-10 PMs

Beginning Sunday night, January 22nd, 5.30-7.30 PM, City Church will be hosting Financial Peace University, a course designed by financial teacher, Dave Ramsey, to teach you how to be good stewards of your financial resources, especially if currently in debt. The cost is $100; some scholarship money is available for those demonstrating true financial hardship. For further information or to register,contact Stacey Hensel.

Newcomers & Membership Gatherings

If you have come to a Newcomers Gathering and would like to consider membership at City Church, mark your calendars for Sunday night, January 29th, 5.30-7.30 PM, for our next Membership Gathering, at the home of Scott and Kerstin Armstrong. We'll talk about our church's theology and what it means to be a member. You do not have to pursue membership to attend. To RSVP, email our Operations Coordinator,Allison. This is a potluck--Allison will provide details.

If you have come more recently to City Church-Eastside and are looking to learn more about our vision, values and how to get plugged in, come to our next Newcomers Gathering, slated for Sunday night, February 5th, 5.30-7.30 PM, at the home of Scott and Kerstin Armstrong. To RSVP, email our Operations Coordinator, Allison. This is a potluck--Allison will provide details.