City First Church
Overview
About City First Church
City First Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Rockford. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to City First Church
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:30 AM10:00 AM11:45 AM
Sunday Worship
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Natalia's Story
Published September 15, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from City First Church on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- Sacred Rhythms | Honest to God | (Full Service) (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 27, 2026
- Sacred Rhythms | Honest to God | Dr. Jeremy DeWeerdt (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 27, 2026
- Sacred Rhythms | Strategic Hiding | Dr. Jeremy DeWeerdt (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 20, 2026
- Sacred Rhythms | Strategic Hiding | (Full Service) (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 20, 2026
- Sacred Rhythms | Well Worn Path | Pastor Jen DeWeerdt (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 13, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 3 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
2 groupsCity First Academy / Christian Life Schools
Weekly · ask the church for times
Christian school affiliated with the church
Champions Club
Weekly · ask the church for times
Ministry for individuals with special needs
Youth Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Youth ministry program
City First Leadership College
Weekly · ask the church for times
Leadership college affiliated with the church
Life Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Small group community gatherings
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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