CityLight Church

About this church

CityLight Church meets Sundays at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. at 5020 Northwest 23rd Avenue in Gainesville, with both in-person and online participation. Each worship experience lasts about an hour. The visitor guide describes a relaxed, friendly arrival with coffee, modern music centered on Jesus, and a practical message. CityLight Kids serves infants through fifth grade in a dedicated building with secure check-in and pickup; only adults holding the matching security tag may enter for pickup.

Launched in January 2019, CityLight says its mission is to move people from where they are toward where God wants them to be. It is part of the Church of the Nazarene, placing the congregation within the Protestant Wesleyan-Holiness tradition even though the outward style is contemporary. Its repeated invitation—everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible—matches an emphasis on authentic community and spiritual growth rather than anonymous attendance. Ministries for children and youth, opportunities to connect and serve, and a library of online messages provide paths beyond a first Sunday. New families can submit a visit form in advance, arrive early enough for children’s security check-in, and choose either service without sacrificing the same hour-long worship format.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, mission, service times, online access, and address · Official visitor page, atmosphere, duration, coffee, music, and message · Official beliefs page, Church of the Nazarene affiliation and community emphasis · Official children’s page, age range, building, and secure check-in

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• CityLight Kids for infants–5th grade: during Sunday services
• Youth and connection events: check the current ministry calendar

Location