Vacation Bible School Summer 2018

New to Immanuel?  We Are Glad You Are Here!

We know it’s not easy to walk into a new situation, but we want you to know you are welcome here, whether or not you’ve ever gone to church before. Our community is built on sharing God’s word and love for all of us, showing kindness to others and supporting each other.  We are here to walk with you where ever you may be on your faith journey.

Whether you are just visiting or looking for a place to belong, we invite you to explore all that we have to offer.  We look forward to getting to know you and growing in faith together.

FAQ's

Where are you located?

Immanuel Presbyterian Church
9252 E. 22nd Street  (map)
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 296-2253

We are on the Eastside of Tucson just west of the intersection at 22nd Street and Harrison Road.  Convenient shopping and restaurants nearby.

Our office hours are:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 3:00pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm

What times are your services?

8:30am Alternative Worship – praise band, contemporary songs and children’s message                                                                                                                                                        11:00am Traditional Worship – loved hymns, choir and organ music with children’s message

We have communion on the first Sunday of each month and at special times throughout the year.

After each service we have a fellowship hour in Witherspoon Hall providing coffee and refreshments.

All our services are live-streamed on our YouTube channel and can be viewed at anytime.

What do you have for children and youth?

We have so much to offer your family on Sundays.  We love to have children and youth gathered with us in the sanctuary.

Nursery  – For children infant to 3 years old.  Our nursery attendants are CPR trained, certified and thoroughly screened.  All children are always welcome to stay during the service.  We have a comfort room just off to the side of the sanctuary if needed.

Children’s Message – Each service has a special message just for the kids about 20 minutes into the service.

Time Together – After the children’s message, children ages 3 – 5 are invited to participate in Time Together in Towner Hall. Led by two teachers, the kids have a time to play games, sing, do arts and crafts and learn about God’s love.

Sunday School – During the school year we have classes for all ages, from kindergarten to high school students, from 9:45 – 10:45am.

Playgound – We have a new playground open all morning for everyone to enjoy.

Youth Group – Meets on Sunday nights for kids in grades 6 – 12, from 5:00 – 7:00pm.  We have dinner, play fun games and engage in bible fellowship and lessons geared just for middle schoolers and teenagers.    Meets during the school year.

What should I wear?

Hey, this is Tucson! Wear whatever you like, whatever you’re comfortable in. There’s no dress code here. You’ll see people in jeans, shorts, T-shirts, gym shoes, as well as suits and ties. What matters to God and to us is that you are here.

Where can I park?

We are blessed with a large parking lot and plenty of handicap accessible parking on all sides of our campus.   We also have a convenient Sun Tran bus stop right in front of the church on 22nd Street.

Our Mission and Values

Discovering and Displaying Christ In Here and Out There

 

A mission statement is so much more than a sign on a wall or a phrase on the letterhead or homepage. Its purpose is to remind us of who we are and what we are to do as followers of Christ.  Christ is literally and figuratively at the center of our mission and purpose. The Christian life involves not only proclaiming Christ in word and deed, but also discovering what the living Christ is “up to” in the church and in the world.  Church isn’t so much a building, but something that we are (the Body of Christ) and something we do together, collectively and individually, as we’re sent out into the world with the good news of Christ.

    • Christ is at the heart of all we do.
    • We make room to belong, explore, ask questions, and hold a variety of Christian convictions.
    • We creatively engage the culture without being political, polarizing, or judgemental.
    • Our perspective is holistic by ministering to the body, mind, and spirit.
    • We’re cross-generational.
    • We exist for and have a purpose beyond ourselves in mission, evangelism, and justice.
    • We strive to be generous and wise stewards of everything entrusted to our care.
    • We’re open to change, innovation, and growth as the Spirit leads us.
    • We’re shaped by the Triune God, Scripture, prayer, the Reformed faith, and the collective wisdom of the church and culture over the ages that rings true with Christ.
    • We seek to equip, empower, and encourage one another in the work of Christ.
    • We haven’t arrived yet, but we’re moving forward. We’re a people in process and transformation into the likeness of Christ more and more.

History of Immanuel Presbyterian Church

On September 1, 1964, the Rev. Richard Ohden began ringing doorbells of prospective members, as he set out to organize a new church, Immanuel United Presbyterian Church of Tucson, Arizona. The Rev. Mr. Ohden, appointed as the organizing pastor by the Board of National Missions and the Presbytery of Southern Arizona, led the first worship service at Marshall Elementary School on October 18, 1964. The first Sunday school was also held there on January 1, 1965.  One year later, on October 31, 1965, Immanuel was officially organized with 82 members. The members officially elected and installed the Rev. Richard Ohden as pastor.  Read more…