Why Christmas

Because He came, we have a message. Because He came, we have forgiveness. Because He came, we have a coming kingdom.

Joy to the world, the Lord has come. And He is coming back.

Join us at CityRise this Christmas season!
Our Christmas series: Joy to the World

Christmas at CityRise

Select the day to plan your Sunday schedule!
Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24
New Years Eve
Sunday, December 31

Find Your Spot to serve

Find where you can serve those in need this Christmas.

Opportunities are good for groups, families, or individuals

Christmas opportunities

Christmas Eve | Sunday, December 24

Bellaire
4601 Bellaire Blvd

Morning
9:30am (English)* • No Community Groups
Evening
3:00pm* & 5:00pm

Missouri City
2106 5th St.

Morning
9:30am (English) • No Community Groups
Evening
5:00pm

West U
6218 Auden

Morning
9:30am (English) • No Community Groups
Evening
4:00pm & 6:00pm*

Iglesia Bellaire
4601 Bellaire Blvd

Afternoon
1:30pm (Bilingual) • No Community Groups

Emmanuel Missouri City
2106 5th St.

Morning
11:00am (Spanish)

West U Chinese
6218 Auden

Morning
11:00am (Chinese) • No Community Groups
* Livestreamed services will be 9:30am (Bellaire), 3:00pm (Bellaire), and 6:00pm (West U) at cityrise.org/live.

New Years Eve | Sunday, December 31

Bellaire
4601 Bellaire Blvd

11:00am (English) • No Community Groups

Missouri City
2106 5th St.

9:30am (English) • No Community Groups

West U
6218 Auden

11:00am (English)* • No Community Groups

Iglesia Bellaire
4601 Bellaire Blvd

1:30pm (Bilingual) • No Community Groups

Emmanuel Missouri City
2106 5th St. 

11:00am (Spanish)

West U Chinese
6218 Auden

11:00am (Chinese) • No Community Groups
* Livestreamed service will be 11:00am (West U) at cityrise.org/live.

Christmas Events

Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 2 • 9am-12pm
West U Baptist, 6218 Auden
$30/house
The annual family favorite returns! Reserve a gingerbread house then make it look tasty, incredible, and edible with candy (provided).

Bridges International Christmas Party

Saturday, December 2 • 7pm
West U Baptist Gym, 6218 Auden
Enjoy a meal, traditional Christmas music and activities, and hear the story of Christmas.
Reserve your house
Register

Handel's Messiah

Sunday, December 3 • 8:30am & 11am services • West U Baptist, 6218 Auden
The Christmas tradition continues with the 60th annual presentation of selections from Handel’s Messiah.

80s Christmas Concert

Friday, December 8, 7pm
Saturday, December 9, 4pm
Crosspoint Church - Bellaire, 4601 Bellaire Blvd.
Get psyched for a totally rad concert experience featuring music from the 1980s! Bring the whole family for a free, musical experience of holiday fun and nostalgia, 80s style.

Sing Out for JOY!

Sunday, December 10 • 5pm
West U Baptist, 6218 Auden
The KidStuff Choir will perform their Christmas program, “Sing Out for JOY!”

Senior Ladies Christmas Luncheon

Thursday, December 14 • 12-2pm
West U Baptist Chapel, 6218 Auden
Celebrate the Christmas season! RSVP to Kristen Campbell or call 713-668-2319.

Servicio de Velas Navideñas

Friday, December 22 • 7:30-9:30pm
CityRise Emmanuel Missouri City, 2106 5th Street 
Join us for a special candlelight celebration and a time of prayer. Invite family and friends! 

Christmas Crafts, Caroling, and Cocoa

Saturday, December 16 • 4-7pm
CityRise Missouri City, 2106 5th St.
Join us for this free, festive family event where we will make crafts, sing carols, and drink cocoa, and more!