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Southwestern A Cappella

Monday, October 6 • 11A-1P
CityRise West U Baptist, 6218 Auden

Southwestern A Cappella is a  vocal ensemble from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Join us for a wonderful opportunity to hear this gifted choral ensemble and enjoy an afternoon full of music!
CityRise Worship

Blood Drive

Monday, October 6 • 9A-1:30P
CityRise Bellaire, 4601 Bellaire Blvd

Blood donors receive a special T-Shirt! Schedule your time to donate below!
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El Salvador Family Mission Trip

Spring Break 2026, March 7 -14

You and your family can serve together in El Salvador during Spring Break! We will present VBS, perform construction projects, leadership development, and other outreach opportunities.
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Fall Carnival

Friday, October 24 • 6-8P
at CityRise West U Baptist Student Building, 3831 Amherst

Fun for the whole family with live music, bounce houses, games, chili cookoff, prizes and more!

Registration is required! Registering secures a wristband or wristbands that grants you entry into the carnival and access to all the fun!
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Fall Festival

Saturday, November 1 • 4-6P
at CityRise Missouri City, 2106 5th St.

Enjoy carnival games, food, a bouncy house, and fall family fun, all for free!
CityRise Kids
CityRise Missouri City

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

Sunday, October 26 • 2-4P
CityRise West U Baptist, 6218 Auden, Room 208

If you are going through the heartache of grief, the holiday season can be especially painful. Participants will discover how to deal with emotions, what to do about traditions, helpful tips for surviving social and family events, and how to find hope for the future.
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Guys Grill Night

Thursday, October 16 • 6-8P
CityRise Bellaire, 4601 Bellaire Blvd

Men, join us for a great night of food and fellowship! Enjoy a delicious meal off the grill and hear from guest speaker Tom Douthit of Toolbox Ministries. Don't miss this chance to connect, be encouraged and grow together.
CityRise Men

Unleashed

Wednesdays, October 8 - November 19 • 6-7:15P
CityRise West U Baptist, 6218 Auden, Room 208

Unleashed is a seven-week adult Bible study that explores the person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Each session helps participants grow in understanding, experience spiritual transformation, and engage in God’s mission through the Spirit’s leading.
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Notes from Pastor Roger

Hear from Senior Pastor Roger Patterson with his weekly notes about all things CityRise.
A Note from Pastor Roger
October 2nd, 2025
Dear Church Family,I love our city. Save for one year, Houston has been my home my entire life. I’ve seen it grow and have witnessed God’s merciful hand at work through both heartache and joy. It’s diverse, welcoming, and you can’t beat Houston cuisine!Recently, I learned of another way Houston now stands out, though not in a way we’d hope. Our city now ranks number one among the ten largest U.S. ...
A Note from Pastor Roger
September 25th, 2025
Dear Church Family, Our vision statement at CityRise is "To lift our city and the world by generously giving the gospel of Jesus Christ." It's more than a statement—it's foundational to everything we do. It comes from Proverbs 11:10a and Proverbs 11:11a: "When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices,” and “Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted." We long to reach our city and beyon...

We'd love to see you

We'd love to see you at any of our events.  They are all open to the public and we always have people ready to welcome you into the mix. 
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Because You Give: Summer Baptisms
September 28th, 2025
Because you give, CityRise baptized 33 people over the summer, including five during mission trips. VBS week saw eight professions of faith, while our Missouri City Espanol congregation welcomed six new believers....
Because You Give: Digital Report
September 21st, 2025
Because you give, CityRise is able to generously give the gospel online, one view at a time. In 2024, Dr. Tour's YouTube channel featuring lessons from his West U Baptist community group had over 12 million views, with 82 salvations! Since launching in September of 2023, our content on GLU Network has over 48,000 views, and over the summer our Instagram account had over 150,000 views....
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