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The greater Boston area boasts more than 60 campuses. At Citylife, we value our students. We firmly believe that caring for Boston’s students is essential to caring for the spiritual welfare of our city. Thus, the University Ministry is one of our largest and most creative ministries.

Convinced that spiritual growth and care occur most effectively in community, we offer a number of Community Groups specifically for university students. We design these groups to be inwardly-growing and outwardly-faced. They focus not only on nurture and care but also on mercy and outreach. Citylife believes God’s word is relevant and transformative, and our Community Groups reflect this belief with regular Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and fun. Groups meet on various nights throughout the week on or near campuses.

But community groups are not the only place to get connected. We’ve designed our University Ministry along three tiers of engagement and intimacy, and each tier provides a variety of large-to-small group dynamics:

                Large: The Crossroads, 2:00pm Sunday worship service

                Medium: Regular monthly events

                Small: Campus Community Groups

For more information: citylifecrossroads.wordpress.com, and college@citylifeboston.org

Crossroads is the “hub” of our University Ministry at Citylife.  Students from all over the city gather at 2:00 PM for our third of three weekly worship services.  Crossroads is designed to be a venue for exploring, deepening, and extending gospel truths toward those who attend.  Students are welcome to attend any of the three services at Citylife, yet Crossroads is the place where they can be deeply known and cared for.

You’ll notice something a bit different when you first arrive at Crossroads. Rather than rows of chairs, the service itself is formatted around tables and chairs.  Coffee and tea are offered weekly, and we regularly host post-service opportunities for connectedness and growth.  These take shape as we 1) host monthly Q&A’s with questions sent in via text-messages, 2) offer opportunities for dialogue and discussion which we call “table-talk,” which are off-set by 3) monthly dinners and outings.

We desire to build Crossroads into a dynamic community centered upon the hope and truth of the gospel- a truth that deepens relationships and welcomes others to participate.  We hope you’ll visit soon!

We believe that Christian discipleship and growth is best carried out in community; therefore, Citylife is committed to nurturing its people through opportunities of mutual support, practical love & service, fellowship (food & fun), and learning about the Christian faith. They are the primary place for pastoral care where we can embody the gospel through kingdom priorities. If you are not already in a Community Group, we encourage you to contact the leader of the CG nearest you or email college@citylifeboston.org

BOSTON BOUND?

Any student in Boston for the summer months is welcome to join Citylife's University Ministry as we gather weekly for conversation, community, and a lot of fun!  We'll be getting together every Thursday evening (7:00-8:30) for a time of bible study and prayer at University Ministry director Jonathan Kerhoulas's home.  Special events and outings will be hosted on weekends 1-2 times per month as well.  To stay updated, please complete the form below.  From there you will be added to our summer email list serve.  Questions?  Email college@citylifeboston.org.

LONDON CITY MISSION TRIP: 
SPREADING THE GOSPEL ONE CITY AT A TIME

[Trip Dates: June 7-14, 2010]

You are invited and encouraged to consider partnering with the Citylife community as we travel to London, UK for our third annual trip working with the London City Mission.

The London City Mission (LCM) was founded in 1835 at a time when London was growing rapidly and was the largest city and port in the world. A number of Christian leaders recognized that the churches were failing to attract the new urban masses into their services and that therefore the churches must go to the people with the gospel. 

The Mission's aim was to “go to the people of London, especially the poor, to bring them to an acquaintance with Jesus Christ as Savior, and to do them good by every means in their power.”  Their resolve toward this end has proven unshaken.

The London City Mission has evolved with the times.  As London has changed, so has LCM.  Yet their resolve to see the gospel change people and communities has transcended the centuries.  We hope you'll consider being a part of this year's trip.

An informational meeting is being held Sunday, Feb. 14, at 1:00 PM at the Radisson Hotel.  Anyone considering participating is encouraged to attend.  

Website: http://lcm.org.uk

Depth: Student Discipleship Initiative:

Having laid a basic foundation for a personal pursuit of God this fall, we're continuing this spring with Depth, Citylife's student discipleship initiative.  If you've ever wondered how to make real sense of scripture, how to enable it to direct, even enliven you, if you've wondered how the promises of a faithful God can be received and enacted with hope and confidence, then join us as we attempt to answer these and other questions.  Our aim is simple: to present the historic truths of Christianity in a manner that is palatable, relevant, and transformative so that individuals and campuses are changed for the glory of God.

Does the gospel really change things?  Real things, things that matter to me?  We'll explore this question by examining topics including status, performance, pressures, stress, anxiety, worry, influence, leadership, and relationships.

When: Depth will be hosted on Sundays in the hour just after Crossroads. 
Dates: January 31, February 21, March 7, 21, 28, April 18.

For more information email college@citylifeboston.org.

Looking for more information about what's going on at your campus?  Want to be added to our University Ministry email list?

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Believing strongly in the unity of all believers, and convinced of the need for a more concerted effort to reach students in Boston, Citylife has forged an official partnership with Intervarsity and Real Life Boston (Campus Crusade for Christ).

Download Partnering with the Parachurch: A New Approach to College Ministry (48 KB pdf)

Get in touch with a Citylife student on or near your campus for more information about the University Ministry or for directions and rides to Sunday services:

Rides to Sunday service are available for the following campuses:

Wellesley: Founder's Lot, 1:15pm Gordon: Chapel Lot, 10:15am