HISTORY

The vision that has captured this church is that we would be "a house of prayer for all peoples." Come here if you want to be prayed for by name. We will pray that God will release blessings into your life, and into the lives of those you love. Come join us here if you want to connect with others who are on a spiritual journey. We don't have any prayer "experts," but we have people who are ready to try new things.

One thing we have here is called "prayer circles." People meet to share their lives and pray together. It's that simple. We have been surprised by the way these circles have brought us together, taught us how to be Christian, and encouraged us.

Westminster was first organized in 1951, holding services in a strip mall Laundromat near Indian School Road and 19th Avenue. Washing machines were rolled away to make room for Sunday School classes. The year 1952 was an important year as the church was formally chartered by the Presbytery and began meeting at Grandview school, now the site of Osborn Middle school on Highland, and began construction of the facility on 19th Avenue. Soon part of the original brick church structure was completed, and double services were being held in Fellowship Hall. The current Sanctuary was completed in 1965.

Presbyterians enjoy a rich heritage and history as part of the Reformed church tradition dating to sixteenth century French theologian John Calvin. It is characterized by the importance of lay leadership at all levels of the church. The name Presbyterian comes from the Greek word for elder, the name given to ordained lay persons charged with the leadership of the church. Presbyterians began their work in America in the late 1600's and missionaries came to present-day Arizona more that 100 years ago to convert the Native Americans and organize the settlers. Churches are located throughout the state and on most Indian reservations.

Special prayer

Let's pray this week for Christians who live in Bangladesh,  the country which the World Watch List 2018 identifies as the forty-first most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian.

Next Sunday 12-16-18

Next Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent-- Our worship will include the celebration of the Lord's Supper.  We'll look at another side of John the Baptist, and area of life in which we can readily identify with him.  Later o John had his doubts about Jesus.  Our scripture reading will be Matthew 11:2-11.

PRAYER 

Come Emanuel,

and dwell with us.

Make us your people indeed, 

the people through whom you bring

love and justice to the world.

Come Jesus and reign;

claim or rightful place in our hearts

and in the midst of our community.

Plant the seeds of hope among us.

Establish God's reign on earth.

Amen. 

 Christmas Eve service 

On Monday, December 24, we will join together at 7:00 PM for a candlelight service which will include Scripture and festive music, concluding with the singing of “Silent Night.” You’re encouraged to invite family and friends to join us in celebrating the coming of the Lord Jesus into our world.