# www.cityfirst.church ## Pages - [Life Groups](https://www.cityfirst.church/life-groups): Join a City First Life Group to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and find real community. Browse groups, host a group, or join a Freedom Group today. - [Youth](https://www.cityfirst.church/youth): City First Youth is a place for middle and high school students to encounter Jesus, build real friendships, and grow in bold faith every week. - [City First Anywhere](https://www.cityfirst.church/city-first-online): Stream City First Church live or on demand. Join 60 plus countries for Sunday worship at 8am, 10am, 11:30am, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm Central every week. - [The Business of U - Cape Coral](https://www.cityfirst.church/businessofucapecoral): The Business of U on February 27, 2026 equips professionals and entrepreneurs with practical insights for career, business, and leadership growth in Rockford, IL. - [Freedom Group Leader Page](https://www.cityfirst.church/freedom-group-leader-page): Join us for upcoming events at City First Church. Find details on dates, times, locations, and how to register for events near you. - [Dixon Correctional Center](https://www.cityfirst.church/dixon-correctional-center): City First partners with God Behind Bars to bring hope and worship inside Dixon Correctional Center in Dixon, IL every Sunday at 10am. - [Christmas](https://www.cityfirst.church/christmas): Join City First for Christmas Eve services in Rockford, Cape Coral, Janesville, and online. Worship, festive family activities, and the true story of Christmas. - [Serve](https://www.cityfirst.church/serve): Find community, encounter Jesus, and belong at City First Church. Join us in Rockford, Cape Coral, Janesville, or online every Sunday. - [At the Movies](https://www.cityfirst.church/at-the-movies): Join City First every Sunday in September for At the Movies, an immersive experience connecting iconic film stories to life-changing truths about faith and purpose. - [Easter](https://www.cityfirst.church/easter): Celebrate Easter at City First in Rockford, Cape Coral, or Janesville. Multiple service times, kids experiences, and online options available April 19 and 20. - [21 Days of Prayer](https://www.cityfirst.church/21-days-of-prayer): Join City First for 21 Days of Prayer, August 3 to 23, 2026. Daily prayer prompts, devotionals, weekly gatherings, and resources to deepen your walk with God. - [Series Template](https://www.cityfirst.church/series-template): Explore powerful sermon series from City First Church. Watch or listen to messages designed to strengthen your faith and encourage you in everyday life. - [Champions Club](https://www.cityfirst.church/champions-club): Champions Club at City First offers caring faith environments for kids, teens, and adults with special needs through trained volunteers and specialized programming. - [Janesville](https://www.cityfirst.church/janesville): City First Janesville meets Sundays at 10am for worship, kids church, and community. Youth nights, First Wednesday prayer, and life groups in Janesville, WI. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.cityfirst.church/privacy-policy) - [Event](https://www.cityfirst.church/event) - [City First Academy - Adults](https://www.cityfirst.church/city-first-academy-adults): Earn 24 college credits through Southeastern University with City First Academy. Grow in Biblical knowledge and leadership skills at Spring Creek campus. - [Grow in Faith](https://www.cityfirst.church/growinfaith): New to faith or starting fresh? Discover videos, a free 14-day devotional, and Growth Track resources to help you build a real relationship with Jesus. - [Spring Creek](https://www.cityfirst.church/spring-creek): Join City First Spring Creek in Rockford, IL. Sunday services at 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am. Kids church, Champions Club, coffee shop, and more await you. - [Locations](https://www.cityfirst.church/locations): Find a City First Church near you. Locations in Rockford IL, Cape Coral FL, Janesville WI, and online every Sunday with multiple service times. - [Cape Coral](https://www.cityfirst.church/capecoral): City First Cape Coral welcomes you to uplifting Sunday worship at 9:30am and 11am. A warm, welcoming church community in sunny Cape Coral, FL. - [The Business of U Landing Page](https://www.cityfirst.church/thebusinessofu): The Business of U on February 27, 2026 equips professionals and entrepreneurs with practical insights for career, business, and leadership growth in Rockford, IL. - [Freedom Conference](https://www.cityfirst.church/freedom-conference) - [Kids](https://www.cityfirst.church/kids): City First Kids offers safe, fun, faith-filled environments for newborns through 5th grade every Sunday. Bible stories, worship, crafts, and so much more. - [Dream Team](https://www.cityfirst.church/dreamteam): Use your gifts to serve with the City First Dream Team. Volunteer in kids ministry, worship, first impressions, production, online church, and more. - [About](https://www.cityfirst.church/about): City First Church has served Rockford, IL for nearly 100 years. Meet Pastors Jeremy and Jen DeWeerdt and discover our mission, values, and what we believe. - [Event Template Page](https://www.cityfirst.church/event-template-page): Join us for upcoming events at City First Church. Find details on dates, times, locations, and how to register for events near you. - [QR Code](https://www.cityfirst.church/text): Quickly connect with City First Church through our link page. Find messages, events, giving, and more all in one place. - [Give](https://www.cityfirst.church/give): Support the mission of City First Church through online giving, recurring gifts, tithing, and the 90-Day Tithe Challenge. Every gift transforms lives. - [Connect](https://www.cityfirst.church/connect): Discover kids ministry, youth, young adults, men, women, and Champions Club at City First. Find your community and grow in faith together. - [Growth Track](https://www.cityfirst.church/growth-track): Growth Track at City First is a four-step monthly journey to help you connect, discover your calling, develop leadership, and deploy your gifts for God. - [Baptism](https://www.cityfirst.church/baptism): Celebrate your new life in Jesus through water baptism at City First Church. Learn what we believe, find upcoming dates, and register for your baptism today. - [Watch](https://www.cityfirst.church/watch): Watch the latest City First sermons and message series online. Stream live on Sundays or catch up on demand. Listen on the City First Podcast anytime. - [Thrive Conference](https://www.cityfirst.church/thrive): Thrive Youth and Young Adult Conference returns November 8 and 9, 2026, in Rockford, IL. Worship, world-class speakers, and community for students ages 12 to 30. - [Hardee Correctional Institution](https://www.cityfirst.church/hardee-correctional-institution): City First brings the life-changing message of Jesus to Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, FL every Sunday through God Behind Bars. - [City First Academy - Kids](https://www.cityfirst.church/city-first-academy-kids): City First Kids Academy is a Wednesday night program for 1st through 5th graders featuring Bible stories, verse memorization, games, and faith-building activities. - [Thank You Email Subscription](https://www.cityfirst.church/thank-you-email-subscription): Thank you for subscribing to City First Church updates. Check your inbox for the latest news, events, and encouragement from our team. - [Thank You Contact](https://www.cityfirst.church/thank-you-contact): Thank you for contacting City First Church. Our team will be in touch with you shortly. We look forward to connecting with you soon. - [Contact](https://www.cityfirst.church/contact): Have a question or want to connect with our team? Reach out to City First Church and we will get back to you soon. We would love to hear from you. - [Christmas Hope](https://www.cityfirst.church/christmashope): Join City First for Christmas Eve services in Rockford, Cape Coral, Janesville, and online. Worship, festive family activities, and the true story of Christmas. - [Legacy](https://www.cityfirst.church/legacy): Partner with City First Legacy to fund building expansion, local missions, world missions, and City First Leadership College. Make a gift that outlasts you. - [The Business of U - Rockford](https://www.cityfirst.church/businessofurockford): The Business of U on February 27, 2026 equips professionals and entrepreneurs with practical insights for career, business, and leadership growth in Rockford, IL. - [Events](https://www.cityfirst.church/events): See what is happening at City First Church. Browse upcoming events at Spring Creek, Cape Coral, Janesville, and online including life groups, conferences, and more. - [Young Adults](https://www.cityfirst.church/young-adults): City First Young Adults empowers college students and 20-somethings to find purpose, build community, and grow in faith. Monthly gatherings and life groups available. - [Home](https://www.cityfirst.church/): Find community, encounter Jesus, and belong at City First Church. Join us in Rockford, Cape Coral, Janesville, or online every Sunday. - [Next Steps](https://www.cityfirst.church/next-steps): Discover your next step at City First. Explore Growth Track, Life Groups, Dream Teams, and Baptism to deepen your faith and find your place in the church. - [series](https://www.cityfirst.church/series): Explore powerful sermon series from City First Church. Watch or listen to messages designed to strengthen your faith and encourage you in everyday life. ## Blog Posts - [Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines](https://www.cityfirst.church/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines) - [Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty](https://www.cityfirst.church/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty) - [Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic](https://www.cityfirst.church/tips-for-writing-great-posts-that-increase-your-site-traffic)