Immanuel Presbyterian Church
9252 E. 22nd Street (map)
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 296-2253
Rev. Dr. John C. Tittle, Pastor
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
9252 E. 22nd Street (map)
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 296-2253
Rev. Dr. John C. Tittle, Pastor
ADULT CLASS – Sept 26, and Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Witherspoon Rooms 12/13
Led by Shannon Dooling-Cain
You are welcome to join us for any or all of these classes! Great discussions.
“Facing Racism: A Vision of the Intercultural Community”
This study has been extended to include the five weeks in October. It is a fascinating study using materials provided by PCUSA’s Racial Equity & Women’s Ministries that explores the Biblical imperative to work against racism in our churches, communities, and country. Additional resources are included. We welcome your questions, perspectives, and insights as we humble ourselves to learn more about this important topic. Bring an open heart and desire to listen and reflect!
Please join us online for Worship every Sunday or anytime. Services have been recorded and are available on Immanuel’s YouTube Channel.
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary
Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated!
Online Worship Services — weekly via Immanuel’s YouTube Channel
Contact: Kris Goorsky, Director of Christian Formation — Kris@immanuelpc.org
For All Ages from 9:00-9:45 am
TIME TOGETHER – Leaders Libby and Sopia Bishop
For children ages 3-5, from after the Children’s Message in the Worship until Worship ends at 11:00 am. Please pick up your children in Towner Hall, Room 4.
YOUTH GROUP
For 6th–12th Graders
Meets Sundays in the Youth Room
5:00-7:00 pm – Dinner included.
Under the direction of Dr. Walter W. Schurr, Director of Music
with special guest artists now and then.
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 pandering.
~ Our perspective is holistic—ministering to body, mind, and spirit—in word and deed to the individual, family, church, society, and world.
~ 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 seek to incorporate healthy spiritual practices to help us grow in Christ (i.e. prayer, study, service, play, fasting, etc.).
~ We’re open to change, innovation, and growth as the Spirit leads us.
~ 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.
~ 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.
~ Our programs and procedures are crafted to honor and foster healthy relationships.
~ We seek to equip, empower, and encourage one another in the work of Christ.
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. The Session met at his home, at 632 S. Camino Seco, for that year.
What I love most about Immanuel …
is the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, people caring and praying for each other, as well as, growing in faith together, and serving in the community. Pastor John’s sermons are always scriptural and interesting. He provides history and resources to help us understand the context, as well as, how to apply the scriptures to our world today. The services also include a delightful Children’s Moment, taught by our Christian Education Director, which includes a special visual and often fun lesson following the theme of the sermon. Another highlight of the service is the uplifting music with a variety of styles sung, a variety instruments used, as well as, two bell choirs performing on some Sundays. It is such a joy to attend church at Immanuel.
— J. Eddy