DIGITAL BULLETIN

August 31, 2025

Whether you are joining us in-person or online, welcome to Grace Community Church! We're so glad you joined us and would love to know more about you!

Three Services Starting Next Week!

Sunday, September 7
8:30 | 10:00 | 11:30am
We’re growing—and that’s something to celebrate! Starting September 7, we’re excited to offer three Sunday services instead of two, making more room for you, your family, and your friends to worship together. Let’s keep making space for what God is doing!

Serve With Us This Semester!

With three services starting soon, there are more opportunities than ever to get involved and make a difference! There’s a place for you to use your gifts and be part of what God is doing. Click below to explore where you might serve! Volunteers needed for Production, Parking Lot Team, Guest Services, Kids, and many more!

Groups & Courses Sign Up Weekend!

August 31 | Worship Center Lobby
Our goal is that everyone at Grace would be able to connect authentically with other believers; that's why we're so excited about groups starting again. We have groups for different ages, life stages, and specific topics. 


Small Groups

Small groups are a great way to do life together with other people from Grace. There are groups for families, men, women, and specific age groups. They typically meet weekly in a home to have fellowship and discuss that week's message. Learn more here 


Grace Women

  • Morning Rays | Wed 6:00am - Morning Rays is a women’s Bible study, fellowship, and prayer group meeting in-person. Register Here
  • Mom2Mom | Wed 9:00am - A community of mothers and Mom Mentors seeking authentic relationships with Jesus and each other! Join us as we engage with parenting studies, guest speakers, and fun fellowship opportunities. Register Here
  • Women's AM and PM Bible Studies | Wed 9:00am or 6:30pm - Our Women's Bible Study is a fun and safe place to meet and connect with other Women of Grace each semester through community, teaching, group discussion, and prayer. Register Here


Grace Men

  • Into the Storm | Tue 6:00am - Into The Storm is a men's group designed to create a space for men to talk about the issues in today's world, be shaped by what Scripture says, and to do so alongside other guys as we apply it to our lives as men, fathers, brothers, and friends. Register Here
  • Men's Bible Studies | Wed 6:30pm or Fri 6:30am - A Bible study for men at Grace. The heart of these groups is to grow in God's Word and to increase the quality of our prayer life together. No registration necessary!


Courses

Courses at Grace are short-term and content-specific gatherings that take place at various times throughout the year. This fall we have the courses below:
  • Grief Share | Tue 6:30pm - a group of friendly, caring people who walk alongside each other through one of life's most difficult experiences: the loss of a loved one. In this community, you are not alone. Register Here
  • Financial Peace University | Tue 6:30pm - this course meets for 5 weeks this fall to teach God’s way of handling money through videos, discussions, and interactive group activities. FPU presents biblical and practical steps to get you to where you’ve dreamed you could be financially. Register Here

  • Grace Marriage | Wed & Thu - a path and a plan to help your marriage grow and experience more grace, more gratitude, and more connection. This weekly format enables couples to assess, engage, and grow their marriage together through video content, group discussion, and time for each couple to connect. Register Here (Meets Off Campus) 
  • Alpha | Thu 6:00pm - Got questions about life and faith? Alpha is an 11-week series of interactive sessions in a safe space for people to have authentic conversations about faith, life, and meaning. Each session looks at a different question and is designed to create conversation. It starts September 4! Register Here


Be sure to get your kid's involved too!

  • MidWeek - Wed 6:30pm - a ministry for 4th–5th graders where kids come together to have fun, build friendships, and learn about Jesus. More Info
  • GraceYouth | Wed 6:30pm - a ministry for middle and high school students where they can connect with friends, enjoy community, and grow in their faith in Jesus. More Info
  • Unified College Ministry | 7:30pm - a ministry for young adults to build community, grow deeper in their faith, and discover how to live out their relationship with Jesus in everyday life. More Info


Grace Christian Academy Enrollment Open

Preschool - Grade 8
Grace Christian Academy's Enrollment for 2025-2026 is now open! Schedule a tour today by calling 480-966-5022 or to learn more about the process and to apply for next year click below. Please note that offices will be closed until July  6.

Serve With Premarital Counseling

Couples are needed to help serve with premarital counseling. If you are interested in serving in this way, please reach out to Fred below.

ONE Prayer

Friday, October 3 | 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday, October 4 | 9:00am-12:00noon

Be sure to join us for the ONE Prayer Conference that will take place at Grace Community Church on October 3-4, 2025. The focus will be on equipping and enhancing your personal prayer life by giving you practical ways to help you create a successful prayer strategy. You will walk away equipped with insight and tools to go from a person who prays to a person of prayer. Register Here

Aspire Women's Night

Friday, September 5 | 7:00pm
We are partnering with Extreme Faith Productions for this Aspire Women's Event! One night of 3 hours full of laughter, learning, stories & music! Featuring Barb Roose, Author & Speaker; Comedy by Tammy Whitehurst, and Worship Music by Mia Koehne. Register Here

Estate Planning Seminar

September 9 | 6:30pm
We have plans for so many things in our life. school, jobs, hobbies, but do you have a plan for your future? We are hosting our Estate Planning Seminar to offer you a FREE Estate Plan through professional guidance and personal confidence and control. Register here.

Acoustic Storytime

Saturday, September 13 | 7:00pm
We are partnering with Extreme Faith Productions for this Acoustic Storytime event! Jason Gray will be hosting and performing at this special event! Also featuring performances by Rachel Lampa and Chris August. Register Here

SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF GRACE

Your generous gifts enable our church family to Unleash Grace here in Tempe and beyond!  For giving related inquiries:
 finance@graceaz.com or 480-894-2201 x 8263.
                     
      Week           YTD
Budget       49,225        395,842
Actual         38,506        378,856

EMPLOYMENT AT GRACE

Grace Christian Academy is seeking a few dependable, Christ-centered individuals with energy and enthusiasm to serve students in a caring, supportive environment.
Extended Care Aide - Hours are Monday–Thursday from 3:00–6:00pm and Friday from 1:30–6:00pm.
Educational Enhancement Aides - Hours vary between 8:15am-3:15pm
Substitutes - As needed

SERVE AT GRACE

Engage in the ministry of Grace by serving on one of our volunteer teams. To view the available opportunities click the link below.

Immediate Serving Opportunities
Gracie's Thrift Store | 5 - 10 Hours per Week
We are looking for several volunteers to sort donations, tag merchandise and other tasks associated with retail. Applications can be sent here.
Gracie's is currently accepting donations of gently used clothing, furniture and other household items. Donations can be dropped off at Gracie's during normal business hours. 
Grace’s lay counseling ministry offers up to 10 free sessions online or in-person. Call  480-829-0130 or visit graceaz.com/counseling. Program is overseen by a licensed professional.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Use this link to access our ONLINE CALENDAR of events
To see a full list of Spring Classes and to REGISTER, click here

AUGUST
Aug 28 | No Unified
Aug 31 | Last Week of 2 Services


SEPTEMBER
Sep 1 | Labor Day Offices Closed | All Day
Sep 3 | Morning Rays Starts | 6:00am | Register
Sep 3 | Grace Women's Starts | 9:00am or 6:30pm | Register
Sep 3 | Mom2Mom Starts | 9:00am | Register
Sep 3 | Grace Men's Starts | 6:30pm | More Info
Sep 4 | Alpha Starts | 6:00pm | Register
Sep 4 | Grace Marriage Starts | 6:30pm | Register
Sep 5 | Aspire Women's Conference | 6:00pm | Register
Sep 7 | 3 Services Start | 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
Sep 8 | We Pray | 7:00pm
Sep 9 | Into the Storm Starts | 6:00am | Register
Sep 9 | Estate Planning Seminar | 6:30pm | Register
Sep 13 | Acoustic Storytime Concert | 7:00pm | Register
Sep 16 | Financial Peace University | 6:30pm | Register
Sep 18 | Summit Senior Adults Kickoff | 10:00am

2nd Sunday!

Bring non-perishable food items, supplies and gift cards with you to church on every 2nd Sunday for our Donation Drive! All items will benefit families of Holdeman Elementary School.

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