 10 a.m. worship in Pinnacle’s Sanctuary |
A Guests’ Guide to Pinnacle Presbyterian
Looking for a new church can be challenging. Our Guests’ Guide has tried to anticipate questions you might have regarding Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.
If you don’t find the information on this page, please call our church office at 480.585.9448 or email us using the staff email page. We are eager to make your visit to Pinnacle as friendly and welcoming as it can be.
Where is Pinnacle Presbyterian?
PPC is located at 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85255. Our campus is on the northwest corner of Pima and Happy Valley roads in north Scottsdale. There are entrances off both Pima and Happy Valley roads. You can find a map to Pinnacle here.
What time are worship services?
Pinnacle holds two worship services on Sunday mornings:
| 8 a.m. Worship in the Chapel | 10 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary | |
| • An approximately 45–minute service | • An approximately hour–long service | |
| • There is special music and one hymn sung (less music than 10 a.m.) | • The full Chancel Choir leads the congregation in worship | |
| • Nursery care provided | • Nursery care provided | |
| • Communion celebrated the first Sunday of the month | • Children’s sermon | |
| • A more intimate setting | • Children’s Church School | |
| • Refreshments served on the terrace after worship | • Refreshments served on the Sanctuary Patio (West Terrace), in front of the Sanctuary | |
| • Simple liturgy, or order of worship | • Full liturgical service | |
What time should I plan to arrive?
Plan on arriving about 10 minutes before the service time. That will give you time to look around, choose your seat and get settled in.
If you have infant children, arrive about 15 minutes early to provide time to visit the nursery and check them in. Electronic pagers are provided to parents in the event the nursery needs to get in contact with the parents during the service.
Where should I park?
For the 8 a.m. service, look for a spot by the Chapel, which is located near the Pima Road entrance.
For the 10 a.m. service in the Sanctuary, look for Guest Parking against the building to the right of the lower–level gathering area. There are four specially marked spots available. If those are taken, please park in any other spot you’d like.
Where do I go for services?
The Pinnacle campus is divided into five main buildings:
- The Sanctuary (where the 10 a.m. worship is held), which is the largest building on campus, includes the nursery and music rehearsal rooms.
- The Chapel (where the 8 a.m. worship is held), which is in the Library and Church Office complex
- The Fellowship Hall, with classrooms inside
- Teen Center, which is adjacent to the Fellowship Hall
- Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool, where other Church School classes are held
You can view a map of our campus here.
 Children’s Sermon during the 10 a.m. worship service. |
What about Church School for my children?
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church offers a warm and nurturing program that is designed to create excitement in learning about our Christian faith. Participants, 3–years–old through 5th grade, explore the Bible, beliefs and Christian ethics through hands–on activities, which include music, storytelling, drama, kinesthetic movement, cooking, art, geography and discussion.
Our children benefit from clergy and volunteers who believe that God calls us to pass the excitement and energy of our faith to the next generation. Our learning community is strengthened by family fellowship events and opportunities to connect our faith to specific acts of service in the church and community.
Church school is held each Sunday following the Children’s Message during the 10 a.m. worship. You are welcome to escort your child to the West Terrace, where we gather for Church School. The children are greeted by our volunteer teachers, who lead them to their classes. Please feel free to walk with your child to the classroom, so you will know where the class is held. You’ll have a chance to become a bit more familiar with our campus. You are welcome to stay in class for the hour or return to the Sanctuary, depending on your child’s comfort level.
Class topics and locations vary week to week. You can find more information in the announcements section of the bulletin each Sunday, or online prior to the Sunday. Parents can pick their children up in the appropriate classroom following the service.
Our church school program is coordinated with the school calendar, with the Church School kickoff in early September. The summer schedule runs from June through August, and all children gather in Fellowship Hall for a group lesson.
What about my teen?
Youth, grades 6 through 12, also may leave worship following the children’s sermon to attend church school in the Teen Center.
What about my younger children?
For infants and toddlers, the Nursery, upstairs in the Sanctuary building opposite the elevator, provides safe care. Parents are provided pagers so they can be called if they are needed during the service.
What should I wear to church?
There is a wide range of dress at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. In general, most people attend in business or business–casual attire. You are, of course, welcome to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable in church.
 Fellowship Time following the 10 a.m. worship in the Sanctuary |
Is there a Fellowship Time after church?
Yes. Join us outside the Chapel following the 8 a.m. worship and outside the Sanctuary following the 10 a.m. service for fellowship and refreshments. You will also often find tables set up with information about classes, programs and missions at Pinnacle.
How can I get more information about Pinnacle Presbyterian Church?
Please fill out the Fellowship Pads located in the pews with your contact information on Sunday, speak to a minister or look for one of our members wearing a pink “Ask Me” tag after the service. There is also an information kiosk, with brochures and a volunteer who can assist you.
Check out our website, pinnaclepres.org, which is updated regularly. You’ll find This Week at PPC and Upcoming Events, two pages that provide a calendar and descriptions of events happening at Pinnacle during the upcoming week.
PPC publishes a monthly newsletter, Pinnacle Vistas, which can be mailed to you or you can find them online here.
PPC also has a Facebook page (search for “Pinnacle Presbyterian Church”) and a Twitter account (follow “PinnaclePres”).
What else is going on at Pinnacle during the week?
There’s activity on Pinnacle’s campus throughout the week. In addition to the daily Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool, classes, groups and outside organizations gather daily.
To find out what’s going on, take a look at our weekly calendar here and our Upcoming Events page here.
Do you have other questions?
If you have additional questions, please call the church office at 480.585.9448. Our office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday. Or email your question using the staff email page.
We look forward to your visit!