LIGHTHOUSES
Pursuing Christ was never meant to be done alone.
Connect, Grow, and Belong
At Citylight, Lighthouses are more than just small groups — they’re places where you can grow in your faith, build lasting friendships, and live out the mission of Jesus together right where you are. Whether you’re brand new or have been here for years, there’s a seat for you.
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Lighthouses are where Sunday’s information becomes Monday’s transformation. They’re not just meetings — they’re communities that pray together, grow together, and live on mission together.
Lighthouses meet throughout Northern Virginia from early September through mid-June, with new sign‑ups each August. This helps groups stay healthy, intentional, and welcoming to newcomers.
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1. Learn more about Lighthouses
Read this Lighthouse Member Expectations booklet below to learn more about how you can flourish as a Lighthouse member.
2. Find your Lighthouse
Browse active Lighthouses by region, life stage, or meeting day.
3. Sign Up Online
Choose a group that fits your schedule and season of life.
4. Connect & Grow
Your Lighthouse leader will follow up with you.
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Not ready to commit for a whole season? Missed the sign‑up window? Community Table is your next step — a short‑term, 6‑session group that gives you a taste of biblical community.
Each session you’ll connect over Scripture, share life, and experience a short “Lighthouse Moment” highlighting one core value, rhythm, or practice of our Lighthouses.
It’s a simple, no‑pressure way to meet people, grow in faith, and prepare for a future Lighthouse commitment.
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Whether you’re in a Lighthouse or not, you can be part of what God is doing through them by covering them in prayer. Your prayers help shape the spiritual health, unity, and mission of these communities. Please pray:
Pray for deep, Christ‑centered relationships to form and for every member to feel known and cared for.
Pray for open hearts as we dive into God’s Word together each week.
Pray for courage and compassion as Lighthouses serve their neighborhoods and share the hope of Jesus.
Pray that every member of Citylight would find a Lighthouse where they can grow in Christ, live in authentic community, and serve on mission — or where they can lead others to do the same.
Pray for new leaders to be raised up, equipped, and sent out to start more Lighthouses.
Pray for endurance in the faith when life gets busy or difficult, so our light continues to shine.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer — it makes all the difference.
Regional Map
North Loudoun Region
Cities include :
Ashburn
Belmont
Broadlands
Leesburg
Loudoun
Dulles Corridor Region
Cities include :
Dulles
Great Falls
Herndon
Reston
Sterling
South Loudoun / North PWC Region
Cities include :
Bristow
Gainesville
Manassas
South Riding
Southwest Beltway Region
Cities include :
Annandale
Burke
Springfield
West Springfield
West Fairfax Region
Cities include :
Centreville
Chantilly
Fairfax
Fairfax Station
Fair Oaks
Vienna / Mosaic Region
Cities include :
Dunn Loring
Merrifield
Mosaic
Oakton
Vienna
Southeast Fairfax Cty / East PWC Region
Cities include :
Alexandria
Ft. Belvoir
Lorton
Vernon
Woodbridge
Inner Beltway East Region
Cities include :
Arlington
Falls Church
Bailey’s Crossroads
McLean
Tysons
Lighthouse Groups
Building Community Through Connection
Men's Lighthouse Groups
- Tuesday mornings at 7:30 am, Virtual - Older Men (Aged 50s - 60s)
- Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Virtual - Multigenerational Men
- Virgil Dickson - Mondays at 7 pm, Herndon - Multigenerational Men
- Vivek Thomas - Thursday mornings at 6:30 am, Annandale - Young Adult Men
Women's Lighthouse Groups
- Christie Noel - Mondays at 6:30 pm, Alexandria - Multigenerational Women
- Kenya & Shinelle - Wednesdays at 7 pm, Alexandria - Young Adult Women
- Michelle & Patty - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Virtual - Multigenerational Women
- Sarah Zeballos - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Chantilly - Multigenerational Women
Frequently Asked Questions
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Because life is better when we walk with Jesus together. In a Lighthouse, you’ll grow deeper in your faith, build authentic friendships, and live out God’s mission in everyday life. It’s a space to be known, encouraged, and equipped to follow Jesus. This is where you truly experience the Church for yourself and embody it for the world around you.
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The Lighthouse sign‑up window happens once per year. Our next sign‑up window is August 24 – September 5, 2025. Lighthouses meet from September through June, so joining during the window helps us start the season strong together. This is the best time to join a Lighthouse.
Groups aim to welcome new members at the start of the season, but some may be able to receive additional people mid-year as capacity allows.
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The start-of-season window is the easiest time to join a Lighthouse, since most groups are opening their doors and beginning fresh together. If you miss it, don’t worry — some groups may still be able to welcome new people mid-season as space allows. Reach out, and we’ll help you find the best next step toward joining a Lighthouse.
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No — you don’t have to be a member, but we do encourage Lighthouse participants to make Citylight their home church. Lighthouses are an extension of our Sunday gathering into living rooms across our region. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a member, attend on of our Basic Trainings!
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Each Lighthouse has its own personality, but most include time for catching up, studying the Bible (through discussion questions based on Sunday’s message), praying together, and encouraging one another to live on mission.
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Some Lighthouses arrange for childcare, others welcome kids into the meeting. The group listing will note if children are welcome to attend the Lighthouse gathering. For more specifics on how a particular Lighthouse handles their childcare situation, the Lighthouse Leader is the best source of information.
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Sometimes a group’s schedule, location, or dynamic may not feel like the perfect match. We encourage you to stay committed for the season if possible, because the deepest relationships often grow through patience, honesty, and walking with people even when it feels stretching.
That said, we know real life doesn’t always line up neatly. If you’re struggling, please talk with your Lighthouse Leader — they will listen, pray with you, and help you discern whether to stay or consider a healthy transition into another group if space is available.
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It is highly encouraged that you join a Lighthouse in the region where you live, but it is not mandatory. However, by joining a Lighthouse nearby to where you live, you put yourself in a position to:
Have deeper community through proximity.
Serve the members of the neighborhoods that you call home.
If there is no Lighthouse in your region that fits what you’re looking for, of course you should venture outside of your region. That said, we encourage you to choose the Lighthouse closest to where you live that does fit what you’re seeking.
