DIGITAL BULLETIN

December 21, 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!

Christmas Eve Services

Join us this December as we prepare our hearts for the joyous celebration of Jesus' birth! We welcome everyone to join us in this season of hope, love, and joy! This Sunday, grab invite cards and invite your family and friends!
Sunday Morning Services
December 21
8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am

Christmas Eve Services
December 23 - 7:00pm
December 24 - 3:30, 5:00pm

Candlelight Service
December 24 - 11:00pm

Online Services Only December 28!

Sunday, December 28
8:30, 10:00, 11:30am
There will be no in-person services on Sunday, December 28. Our services will be streamed online only. See you in person January 4.

Year End Giving

As we close out the year, we invite you to prayerfully consider year-end giving—your generosity helps fuel the mission and makes a lasting impact.

We Pray Coming Up!

Monday, January 5 | 7:00pm
Join us for a special night of prayer, praise, and fellowship as we kick off the new year! We are so excited to see you there. Bring your loved ones and friends!

Offices Closed

Dec 25 - Jan 1
Offices will be closed December 25 - January 1. Any correspondence or year-end giving can be mailed or placed in the drop-box at the Connection Center.

Lead a Small Group Next Year

Starts the week of January 12
Life change happens in community. Create community and facilitate meaningful conversations that make an impact by leading a Small Group this upcoming semester! We need leaders of all ages! Spring Small Groups start the week of January 12. Lead a group here.

Group Sign Up Weekend
Jan 4 | Jan 11
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! January 4 and 11 we will have opportunities in the lobby to explore groups and sign up!

New Here Coffee

Sunday, January 18 | 10:00 & 11:30am
New Here Coffee is a casual, no-pressure environment designed to be the starting point to learn what being part of our church family looks like. Join us during the 10:00am or 11:30am service in Lamb Chapel. We can't wait to meet you! 

Lay Counseling Academy 

Tuesdays, January 20 - March 31
Our own Grace Counseling Center is looking to add several more lay counselors to the team. If you are interested in serving as a lay counselor, applications are now being accepted for the Lay Counseling Training Academy that will take place on Tuesday nights. Also, for more information about our Counseling Center be sure to check out our website! Register to be lay counselor here

Upcoming EFP Events

Friday, January 16 | 7:00pm
Come join Rhett Walker, Jordan Janzen, and Brian Weaver for a great night of music! Get tickets here.

Friday, February 20 | 7:00pm
Join Avalon & Mark Schultz, along with special guest Jaime Jamgochian, for a night of greatest hits. Get tickets here.

Explore GCA

January 22 | 5:30pm
We invite you to come and explore what GCA has to offer for PreK - 8th grade! Discover the many opportunities we offer our students such as, fine arts, technology, robotics, competitive athletics, and more! Open enrollment begins for new families January 22 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click here for more info.

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      50,000           1,260,833
 Actual       68,269            1,275,240

EMPLOYMENT AT GRACE

Communications
We are looking for a talented communications professional to join our amazing team at Grace! In this role, you will have responsibilities including social media content creation, designing digital and print media, and email marketing for Grace. If you are interested, please email Mo Grimm at mogrimm@graceaz.com with your resumé and design portfolio.

Gracie's Thrift Store Warehouse Associate
We are looking for someone with knowledge about vintage clothing, willing to be co-captain on our pick-up/delivery team, and wanting to grow their faith and help grow the ministry of Gracie's! This position is Wednesday through Saturday 10:00-6:00pm. If you are interested, email Jayce at jaycecandrea@graceaz.com with your resume.

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.
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


Dec 23 | Christmas Eve Service | 7:00pm
Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Services | 3:30 & 5:00pm
Dec 24 | Candlelight Service | 11:00pm
Dec 28 | Online Service Only
Jan 4 | Sunday Services | 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am
Jan 5 | We Pray | 7:00pm
Jan 7 | Grace Youth | 6:30pm
Jan 7 | GraceKids Midweek | 6:30pm
Jan 8 | Unified | 7:30pm
Jan 11 | Second Sunday | More Info
Jan 13 | Into the Storm | 6:00am
Jan 13 | GriefShare | 6:30pm | Register


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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