What is a cluster?
A cluster is a group of people who hang out together and do mission together on a regular, on-going basis. Clusters provide the opportunity, in a growing church like Grace, to build some friendships with like-minded Grace members and to participate in tangible mission events serving the people around them.
Clusters are the way Grace provides a sense of belonging for people. Clusters give people an opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level.
What does a cluster look like?
Clusters are formed in a couple of different ways. Some clusters are formed around a common mission—for example; a cluster may form around a common passion for feeding the hungry or for a desire to grow deeper through a bible study. Other clusters may form around specific relationships—i.e., couples may form a cluster or another cluster may form around the desire to hang out with a specific life stage, i.e. seniors, young adults.
What do clusters do?
Clusters meet once a month (or more if the cluster so desires). They meet at various times and at various places determined by the cluster. The usual meeting length is approximately 75-90 minutes.
At it’s simplest—a cluster meeting consists of having a meal or dessert together, hanging out together while eating, sharing something we’re thankful for and then ending by offering prayer requests. The experience is meant to be highly relational, allowing for the building of “extended family” type relationships. It may seem simple, but look at the kind of transformational ministry that happened when Jesus simply hung out at meals!
What clusters does Grace currently offer?
Journey to Authentic Womanhood
Alternating Sundays, 2:00pm.
I would like to invite the women to join Sheri as our Journey to Authentic Womanhood beginning after Labor Day, 2010. This course welcomes all women whether you were part of the Journey last year. We will discover God’s love and grace in a new way, giving you freedom to live out your identity in Jesus and extend that same love and grace to those around you. Cost is $20 to cover the cost of the book and workbook. Please contact
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for more information or to register for the course
Women’s Bible Study
I am excited to announce we will begin a Women’s Bible Study which will meet on Thursday mornings at 10:am. There is no cost for this bible study all you need is your bible and a journal. Please contact
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for more information or to sign up for the bible study.
Couple's Cluster
Contact Tom and Laurie Graham for more information
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Love 146 Cluster
The Love 146 AZ Task Force Cluster is working to fight sex trafficking on many levels; locally, nationally and globally. We will be planning fundraisers, volunteering together for local causes and educating local youths about the dangers of sex trafficking here in Phoenix. Love 146 is the name of a national organization that we work with and you can check out the website to read more about this growing problem. (www.love146.org) We don’t' have a regular time or place that we meet, but we would love to have you join us for our meetings and events, so please email
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and we will get you on the list to receive updates!
Men's Breakfast Cluster
A monthly gathering of men in which we hang out and talk about what it means to follow Jesus as men. We meet the first Saturday of each month at 7:35am at the Clubhouse at Westcreek Villas. Located at 18650 North 91st Avenue. Contact Brent Dubberstein at
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for more information.
New Discovery Cluster - Weekday Bible Study
The New Discovery Bible Study- facilitated by Tom and Judy Mikes, is for anyone (no experience necessary) who would enjoy discovering God's Word with others in an interactive social setting. Come to just listen or get involved in the conversation. Each evening includes reading God’s Word, a social time with snacks or desserts, and a time to share prayer requests. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 7pm. We do not meet in December, July, and August. Contact
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for more information.
Refugee Resettlement Cluster
Jill Coughlin will be leading the The Refugee Resettlement Cluster. The Refugee Resettlement Cluster works with refugees as they settle into cities in Arizona. We begin to help the families by setting up their apartment and finding items for the apartments so they're ready when they arrive. We then meet them at the airport so they are greeted by a friendly face. We also provide rides to appointments and make regular visit to the family. There are a variety of things to do; if you are interested in helping with this cluster please contact
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for more information.
Senior Breakfast Cluster
The Senior Breakfast is for all folks (55+) wishing to get to know Grace friends, enjoy Christian fellowship, and have a good time. We meet for breakfast the fourth Wednesday morning 8:30 A.M. each month; Sept-May. (Nov & Dec is on the third Wed.) For more information contact Ray and Sis Harris 623-878-3651, Bob and Joan Hawkes 623-972-4793 or
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Singles Cluster
Led by Fran Pittro and Sharon Bryant . Experience a time of food, fun, fellowship and faith. Throughout the year we will participate in different activities such as bowling, hiking, movie night and many more. This cluster meets once a month on weekends. Contact
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for more information
Our Financial Life Cluster
For all Grace'rs looking for practical help in getting out of debt, teaching personal financial
management, how to eliminate debt and making choices to reach personal financial goals. Lead by Dawn Schroeder and Brent Dubberstein. Meets the fourth Saturday of the month. Contact Dawn at
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or Brent at
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The Hands & Feet That Feed the Homeless Cluster
A Missions cluster that allows God to work through us to prepare food, serve, minister and provide a touch of God's awesome grace to those less fortunate. This is a hands-on, on-going cluster for those who like to serve others. We meet, provide food and water, serve the homeless, and have a fantastically fun time doing so! Monthly Cluster meetings will follow an actual mission experience as we share breakfast together after having served others. For information contact Linda at 623-869-8849, Al & Wanda at 623-566-4818 or
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The Young Adult Cluster
The young adult cluster meets about once a month, usually after the young-adult led 10:30 service. Dates vary. This cluster is led by Pastor Tim. For more information and to get on the email list contact
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Women's Cluster-Tuesday Mornings
For women of any age or stage of life. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am to enrich our faith by studying ‘The Jesus Creed' by Scott McKnight and sharing our experiences. Our focus is to grow deeper in what it means to live the Jesus creed - Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, with all your strength - and love your neighbor as yourself. First meeting after summer break is Tuesday, September 16th. Contact Kathy Smith at
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