Happy Thursday before Christmas, Church Family!Christmas Day is getting close, and many of us are gearing up for school to let out, gifts to be wrapped, and calendars to finally slow down for a break. But don’t let the reason for the season get lost in the shuffle. More important than time off, flawless decorations, or even finding the perfect gift is God’s perfect gift to us: Himself.As Christmas...

Dear Church Family,Christmastime is a joyful season. We have so many reasons to rejoice as we remember our Savior’s birth, our Emmanuel. In that light, Advent and Christmas at CityRise are already off to a wonderful start with gatherings as well as our sermon series, The King Has Come. This past weekend, we enjoyed our always lively (and tasty) Gingerbread House decorating party, and on Sunday mor...

Because you give, our kids team had another incredible Gingerbread House earlier this month. Over 300 people enjoyed decorating a house, staying warm with a hot chocolate bar, and basking in the hope of Christmas. This event has become a great outreach and many in our church have made this a meaningful family Christmas tradition....

Because you give, we're able to support incredible community organizations, like Agape Development, which recently celebrated its 20th birthday. Over 600 attendees reflected on what God has done in two decades of ministry in Houston's Third Ward, transforming the neighborhood with the love of Christ....