HISTORY
2014
Wichita, KS
HOW IT STARTED.
Believe it or not the genesis of City Life Church began in Kansas. Our lead pastor, with a group of awesome people, helped plant City Life Church in Wichita. In four years City Life Wichita grew exponentially. In Winter of 2014 God began to call Dale back to his hometown of San Diego for another work. God rallied 12 dedicated people to move the 1600 miles to see the dream become a reality.
2015
Southcrest
FIRST SERVICE.
With a small group of friends gathered in a home, without much fanfare, City Life San Diego was born. They quickly moved to the backyard to make space but that didn't last.
2016
University Heights
Approaching Year one.
City Life grew out of the back yard in Southcrest and began to meet in the Gallery in the North Park/University Heights area. It was a bit like having church inside a large closet, but it was still fun.
2017
Mt. Hope
School is in session.
City Life once again moved to Chollas-Mead elementary school because of steady growth and a desire to be closer to the inner city and a central location, minutes from all of San Diego.
2020
Homes
The longest 2-weeks ever.
In an instant the world changed and suddenly loving your neighbor meant not exposing them to a deadly virus. Worship services moved back to the Huntington home for a season. The church organized to serve the families in the community in need. Members made masks and handed out 4,000 to help those who didn’t have them. Food, baby wipes and toilet paper were handed out to those in need. Almost 500 wagons of food were distributed to meet immediate needs. Easter baskets were safely distributed. Prayer, worship, kids bible studies, book studies, adult city groups, growth groups and even our worship services were moved online. But the church never stopped being the church!
2021
Gompers Park
PARKS AND REC.
Adapting to the desire for people to safely see each other during a pandemic, City Life moved our worship gatherings to Gompers park. Armed with masks people brought their own chairs and blankets, while worshiping from a safe distance from one another. Baptisms continued, just with masks. Service continued. The food pantry expanded and the Church moved forward and ultimately reverted back to Sunday’s only as emergency need dwindled. Eventually we moved back to Chollas Mead Elementary in August of 2021.
now
Raven Street
CHURCH at the 616.
City Life purchased our new building at 616 Raven Street in Mount Hope in October of 2022. We continue to use this building as a resource for it’s people, community and God’s desires.
