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.
MicroChurches at Renew
Aristocrat Berea
To bring the love and light of Christ to the residents of Aristocrat Berea through personal and consistent one-to-one engagements.
CONTACT
Therese Griebel - tgreebs66@gmail.com
Doug Gillum - rdjgillum@gmail.com
TIME
Fourth Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 PM
LOCATION
Panera in Middleburg Heights
Breaking Bread
Sharing meals around the table to build relationships with women and children experiencing homelessness.
CONTACT
Shelly & Pat Sunyak - adoregiverny@gmail.com
TIME
Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION
Rotating homes within 15 minutes of Renew
Bridging Generations
Sharing Christ's love and building relationships with the elderly residents and staff at Vitalia Assisted Living in Strongsville.
CONTACT
Justin & Hannah Daubenmire - huveges@gmail.com
TIME
First and Third Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION
Vitalia Assisted Living in Strongsville and in our homes in Middleburg Heights
Don’t Mom Alone
Connecting moms in our community through in-home gatherings and playdates.
CONTACT
Mary Howell - maryrhowell4@gmail.com
TIME
First and Third Friday mornings and occasional moms night outs
LOCATION
Homes in the Berea / Olmsted Falls area
Elevate: Olmsted
To connect adults in the Olmsted Falls community to grow in their faith — so they may in turn introduce students to Jesus and help them grow in their faith.
CONTACT
David Thorne - drairwolf@me.com
TIME
Second and Fourth Sundays at 1 PM
LOCATION
Homes in Olmsted Falls and Columbia Station
For The City: Berea
Serving the oppressed and overlooked throughout our city.
CONTACT
Nate & Bethany Daymut - bdaymut@renewcommunities.com
Natalie Eberhardt - natalie.a.eberhardt@gmail.com
TIME
Second and Fourth Wednesdays at 6.30 PM
LOCATION
Homes in the 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.
CONTACT
Stephanie McGuire - jsmcguire2708@gmail.com
Sarah Canitia - sarahcanitia@yahoo.com
TIME
Second Thursdays and Fourth Saturdays at 6 PM
LOCATION
Homes in Columbia Station
For the City:
Middleburg Heights
Partnering with the City of Middleburg Heights to meet the needs of residents.
CONTACT
Bethany Solyntjes - bethany@renewcommunities.com
TIME
Second and Fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION
Homes in the Middleburg Heights area
Galvanized
A group focused on Christ-centered recovery for men to overcome their separation from God and to raise up disciples.
CONTACT
Mike Yznaga - yznagam@gmail.com
TIME
Second & Fourth Tuesdays 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
CONTACT
Brian Metzer - brian.metzer@cru.org
Jenny Metzer - jmetzer@renewcommunities.com
TIME
First, Third, and Fifth Thursdays of the month
LOCATION
The Metzer home in Cleveland Heights
Laura’s Home
Serving the women and children of Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center
CONTACT
Courtney Hershberger – courtney.e.hershberger@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 Middleburg Heights and Brooklyn Heights
Lorain Guidestone
Connecting with people in our community and church while meeting the needs of Lorain Guidestone families.
CONTACT
Laurie Fronek - ljf555@hotmail.com
TIME
Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION
Olmsted Township
L.O.V.E. MicroChurch
Creating space for children-led missions and family discipleship to be the hands and feet of Jesus where we live, work, learn, and play.
CONTACT
Leah Powers - leahpowers2017@gmail.com
TIME
First, Third, and Fifth Wednesdays from 6-8 PM
LOCATION
Rotating between Brook Park, Avon, and Olmsted Township
Men’s DIY
Men building a Christ-centered community, developing friendships, and imparting wisdom through sharing their hobbies and teaching life skills.
CONTACT
Kermit Fox - kermitfox3@gmail.com
TIME
TBD
LOCATION
Strongsville
Renewed Purpose
Finding renewed purpose in the third, third of life.
CONTACT
Eileen and Mike Sikora - eileen8157@gmail.com
TIME
First, Third, and Fifth Thursdays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION
Kamm’s Corner neighborhood
Scripture Outreach
Enabling the Living Word to be sealed in hearts and minds, verse by verse.
CONTACT
Steve Ilg - steveilg20@gmail.com
Anna Ilg - annaelizabethilg@gmail.com
TIME
First and Third Mondays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION
The Ilg home in Valley View
Stephen Ministries
Providing one-on-one Christian care to people who are hurting.
CONTACT
Therese Griebel - tgreebs.66@gmail.com
TIME
Once commissioned, we meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9:00 at Renew.
LOCATION
Renew Communities