The CityLight Church: Raising people who make a difference

Welcome home · Chicago

A light for
the city.

CityLight is a family church raising people who make a difference. Come as you are and find your next step.

Sundays11:00 AM
Forward Momentum, the November 2026 theme. Acts 9:31

This month at CityLight

Theme · November 2026

Forward Momentum

Growing in peace. Walking in the fear of the Lord. Encouraged by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:31

The CityLight pathway

Wherever you are, there’s a next step.

01

Visit

Join us Sunday at 11:00 AM. We’ll save you a seat and get your kids checked in.

Plan a visit →

02

Belong

Start Foundation School and find friends in a small group.

Find a group →

03

Grow

Take the Growth Track, get baptized and discover your gifts.

Growth Track →

04

Shine

Let your light shine. Serve on a team: placements are made through the Growth Track.

Sign up for Growth Track →

What you’ll experience

More than a Sunday service.

01 · Know God

Inspired, Spirit-filled worship that brings you into God’s presence.

02 · Love Others

A Christ-centered community where you are known and cared for.

03 · Find Freedom

Practical Bible teaching and discipleship that sets you free.

04 · Discover Purpose

Find the gifts God placed in you and the reason you were made.

05 · Make a Difference

Outreach and service that bring light to our city.

Our mission & vision

Raising people who make a difference.

Our motto

The mission of CityLight Church is to raise a company of people who make a difference in our world. We do this by helping people know God, love people, find freedom, discover their purpose, make a difference, and lead people to Christ.

Watch the latest CityLight message

Latest message

Missed a Sunday?

Catch the latest message from our Forward Momentum series, anytime, anywhere.

Daily devotional

Start today in the Word →

Upcoming events

Happening at CityLight

Full calendar →

Weekly Prayers: Thursdays · 6:00 AM · Online via Zoom

Weekly Prayers

Thursdays · 6:00 AM · Online via Zoom

iShine: UPgrade: November 13–15, 2026

iShine: UPgrade

November 13–15, 2026

Bible Study: Wednesdays · 7:30 PM · via Zoom

Bible Study

Wednesdays · 7:30 PM · via Zoom

Monthly Calendar: Everything happening this month

Monthly Calendar

Everything happening this month

Foundation School: Fall 2026 cohort · Sundays

Foundation School

Fall 2026 cohort · Sundays

Holy Ghost Night: Every last Friday · 8:00 PM

Holy Ghost Night

Every last Friday · 8:00 PM

Our ministries

One body. Many parts. A team for you.

Every member has a place to serve. Find the ministry where your gifts can make a difference.

Worship ministry at CityLight
Know God

Worship

Leading the church into God’s presence every Sunday.

Explore Worship →

Fellowship ministry at CityLight
Love people

Fellowship

Caring for every guest and member, and covering the church in prayer.

Explore Fellowship →

Ministry Team ministry at CityLight
Discover purpose

Ministry Team

Serving behind the scenes so the house of God runs well.

Explore Ministry Team →

Outreach ministry at CityLight
Make a difference

Outreach

Taking the light of Christ to our city, online and in person.

Explore Outreach →

Next Gen ministry at CityLight
Lead people to Christ

Next Gen

Raising the next generation to know God and make a difference.

Explore Next Gen →

Want to serve on a team?

Joining a team starts with the Growth Track. Sign up, discover your gifts, and your team placement is made there.

Pastors Lan and Debo Ijiwola

Meet our pastors

Lan & Debo Ijiwola

Need prayer?

Our CitiHedge prayer team would be honored to stand with you.

Give

Your generosity keeps the light shining in Chicago and beyond.

See you
Sunday.