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.
LEADERS
Therese Griebel
Doug Gillum
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.
LEADERS
Shelly and Pat Sunyak
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.
LEADERS
Justin and Hannah Daubenmire
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.
LEADER
Mary Howell
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.
LEADERS
David and Jessica Thorne
Alex and Sara Meyers
Chelsea Simpson
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.
LEADERS
Nate and Bethany Daymut
Natalie Eberhardt
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.
LEADERS
Stephanie McGuire
Sarah Canitia
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.
LEADERS
Bethany and Chris Solyntjes
Laura Weaver
Tami Garlock
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.
LEADER
Mike Yznaga
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
LEADERS
Brian and Jenny Metzer
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
LEADERS
Courtney Hershberger
Natalie Varrone
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.
LEADER
Laurie Fronek
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 and Marc Powers
Ashly and Scott Bishop
Alyssa and Daniel Kargbo
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.
LEADER
Kermit Fox
TIME
TBD
LOCATION
Strongsville
Renewed Purpose
Finding renewed purpose in the third, third of life.
LEADERS
Eileen and Mike Sikora
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.
LEADERS
Steve and Anna Ilg
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
TIME
Once commissioned, we meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9:00 at Renew.
LOCATION
Renew Communities