A MicroChurch is the people of God united together in Transformative Worship, Gospel Community, and Everyday Mission.
Our MicroChurches are groups of 10-40 people who meet 2-4 times a month all over our community. It would be easy to minimize the impact we’re called to have where we live, work, learn and play by simply calling them “small groups” or “bible studies,” but we believe each group has the potential to be part of how Jesus renews whole communities!
Each MicroChurch is different. They gather in different ways, and each has a unique missional focus. Still, you can expect to learn from the Bible, pray together, serve those part of your MC’s missional focus and share life with others in your MC and with those your MC intersects with.
Transformative Worship
Transformative Worship happens when we encounter Jesus and respond to him.
Gospel Community
Gospel Community happens when people are practicing the ways of Jesus together
Everyday Mission
God calls each of us to live as everyday missionaries but He’ll call us all in different ways – we embrace and encourage innovative movement in the places where you live, work, learn & play.
The Hamilton’s MicroChurch Story
The Aristocrat Berea
To bring the love and light of Christ to the residents of The Aristocrat Berea through personal and regular, one-to-one engagements.
Therese Griebel - tgreebs66@gmail.com
Doug Gillum - rdjgillum@gmail.com
Time: First and third Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Location: Westlake
Breaking Bread
Sharing meals around the table to build relationships with women and children experiencing homelessness.
Shelly & Pat Sunyak - adoregiverny@gmail.com
Time: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Location: Rotating homes within 15 mins of the church.
Bridging Generations
Sharing Christ's love and building relationships with the elderly residents and staff at Vitalia Assisted Living in Strongsville.
Justin & Hannah Daubenmire - huveges@gmail.com
Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Location: Vitalia Assisted Living in Strongsville
Don’t Mom Alone
Connecting moms in our community though in home gatherings and playdates.
Rachel Ruffridge - rachelruffridge@gmail.com
Chessy Umbel - chessy.umbel@gmail.com
Mary Howell - maryrhowell4@gmail.com
Time: 1st and 3rd Fridays mornings and occasional mom night out
Location: Meeting at homes in the Berea / Olmsted Falls area
Faith & Fitness
Bringing people together through faith, fitness, and fellowship.
Ryan & Jen Donathan - ryan.donathan9@gmail.com, jen@essential-pm.com
Time: Second and Fourth Saturdays from 9-11 AM
Location: The Donathan’s Home in Strongsville
For The City - Berea
Serving the oppressed and overlooked throughout our city.
Chris & Bethany Solyntjes - bethany@renewcommunities.com
Nate & Bethany Daymut - bethanyfm@renewcommunities.com
Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 6.30 PM
Location: Various homes around the Middleburg/Berea/Olmsted area.
For The City - Columbia Station
Providing busy families with a supportive community to participate in the rhythms of renewal and collectively reflect the love of Jesus throughout our local community spaces.
Stephanie McGuire - jsmcguire2708@gmail.com
Sarah Canitia - sarahcanitia@yahoo.com
Time: Second Thursdays and Fourth Saturdays at 6 PM
Location: Homes in Columbia Station
Galvanized
A group focused on Christ-centered recovery for men to overcome their separation from God and to raise up disciples.
Mike Yznaga - yznagam@gmail.com
Time: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 PM
Location: Renew Communities
Hope for the Heights
Connect believers, reach friends, and renew the east side of Cleveland through the message and love of Jesus
Jermaine and Brittany McNeil - jermaine.mcneil@gmail.com
Time: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month
Location: The McNeil’s home in Shaker Heights
Laura’s Home
Serving the women and children of Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center
Courtney Hershberger – courtney.e.hershberger@gmail.com
Dave & Sarah Hamilton – dhamilton1020@gmail.com, sthaxton13@gmail.com
Natalie Varrone - nvarrone467@gmail.com
Time: First and Third Thursday at 7 PM
Location: Laura’s Home in Cleveland and in our homes in North Ridgeville, Middleburg Hts, and Brooklyn Hts.
Lorain Guidestone
Connecting with people in our community and church while meeting the needs of Lorain Guidestone families.
Alberto Arroyo - berto10spot@yahoo.com
Time: Second and Fourth Thursday at 6:30 PM
Location: The Arroyo’s home in Olmsted Township.
Renewed Purpose
We are a group of people on mission with God, developing a deeper walk with Him through reading His word, prayer, and serving in our church and community. Most in our group are in their Mid-50s through Senior Adulthood, both Married and Single.
Eileen and Mike Sikora - eileen8157@gmail.com
Time: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays, 6:30pm
Location: Savor the Moment Coffee Shop, in the West Park / Kamms Corner neighborhood
Scripture Outreach
Enabling the Living Word to be sealed in hearts and minds verse by verse.
Steve and Anna Ilg - steveilg20@gmail.com
Time: First and third Mondays at 6.30 PM
Location: The Ilg’s in Valley View
Sporting FC (Family Community)
Helping active families find faith within the craziness of kids’ sports.
David & Jessica Thorne - drairwolf@me.com
Time: The third Sunday of every month at 5:15 PM
Location: The Thorne’s Home in Olmsted Township
Stephen Ministries
Providing one-on-one Christian care to people who are hurting.
Therese Griebel - tgreebs.66@gmail.com
Time: Every Monday from 7-9:30 PM
Location: Renew Communities Building