DIGITAL BULLETIN

December 14, 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!
Sunday Morning Services
December 14 & 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

Short Term Trips Interest Meeting Tonight!

December 11 | 6:00pm
Next year’s short-term mission trips are your chance to step into something bigger than yourself—consider going, and if you can’t, partner with us by supporting or praying for those who will. Trips include: Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Tanzania, Turkey, Colombia, Alaska, Ireland/UK, and Mexico.

Second Sunday This Week!

Sunday, December 11
Each 2nd Sunday of the month, we practice generosity by collecting donations, all going to benefit the families of Holdeman Elementary School! Bring non-perishable holiday Christmas food items, supplies, and grocery store gift cards with you to church and drop them off outside of the Connection Center.

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.

Special Music Provided This Sunday

Sunday, December 14 | From 11:00 - 11:30am
Come to church this weekend to hear our Shine: Adult Disability Class sing Christmas songs on the porch!

Online Service 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.

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

Cookies & Cocoa
Friday, December 12 | 6:00pm

Bring your kids or grandkids and come enjoy free cookies, cocoa, pictures with Santa, and more, while walking through the North Pole at this great one night, free event in the parking lot!

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.

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! Fall Small Groups start the week of January 12. Lead a group 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      115,000           1,210,833
 Actual       116,820            1,201,971

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 11 | Unified | 7:30pm
Dec 11 | Short Term Missions Meeting | 6:00pm
Dec 12 | Cookies & Cocoa | 6:00pm
Dec 14 | Second Sunday | More Info
Dec 17 | Grace Youth High School Only | 6:30pm
Dec 17 | GraceKids Midweek | 6:30pm
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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