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Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main St. Payson, Az. 85541 Phone: 928-474-2059 Fax: 928-474-0624 Church Email: CPCGEN@LOCALNET.COM Pastor Email: CPCSTUDY@LOCALNET.COM Website: Office Hours: M-F 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Community Presbyterian Church in Payson, Arizona
Worship Services Hymn sing at 10:15 AM Worship at 10:30 AM	Sunday Christian Education Children’s Education 10:50 - 11:30 AM Adult Sunday Education 9:00 – 10:50 AM Special Bible studies - TBA
Church Programs Divorce Recovery Workshops - August and February In-depth Bible Study lead by Pastor - Winter Adult Bible studies - Fall and Spring Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday - Friday year round
Pastoral Staff Rev. Charles Proudfoot Pastor	Office Staff Carolyn Snell Secretary Clerk of Session Richard Crowe
Vision Statement: Celebrate God’s word and actions in worship and service Respond with nurture and care to the greater community Live Christ’s love so that it may be felt, seen, and heard Mission statement: Provide Christian Education for people of all ages, Provide a warm, friendly and caring fellowship for all members and potential members, Develop leadership to expand participation by more church members, Continue strong and ongoing worship services to celebrate God’s word, Maintain and improve the church facilities to serve our members and the community. Reach out to the greater community to show God’s love for everyone, Promote stewardship of our time, talents, and financial resources.
Mission Yearbook - January 19, 2009 Community Presbyterian Church, Payson The community of Payson and our church have grown-up together. In 1917 the Board of Home Missions bought the land (for $30.00), and authorized the construction of a manse to be used by an occasional circuit rider. In 1934 the Mission Board sent a representative to assess the situation. In his report he stated, "Payson is not a field with which the Presbyterian Church should concern itself in the future…in my judgment, the best thing we could do in the interest of the Kingdom is to give them free hand, title to the property and our blessing:. In 1935, in response to this report, the members of the Payson congregation asked the Presbytery to charter them as a Presbyterian Congregation! (So much for the Mission Board's recommendation). We continue to grow together. The church started the Child Learning Center 27 years ago and it has had over 13,000 students enrolled. Our Deacons continue to encourage and work with other non-profits and the county to establish more equitable guidelines for service to families in crisis. The church is active in neighborhood redevelopment with the Main Street Association. And, the arts are not neglected: we host a monthly Jazz concert in the sanctuary. As a congregation we are constantly looking for unmet needs. One such need was a Divorce Recovery program, which we started 3 years ago. Ecumenically we participate with the Methodists, the ECLA Lutherans and the Episcopalians in our joint worship services which are held throughout the year. This year with our Membership Growth Plan in full swing for a year, we have realized 6 new members and we are hopeful that others who have attended our introductory class about what it means to be a Presbyterian and are attending church worship services may make a decision in the coming year to join our church. God continues to lead us in wonderful and new ways!
Driving Directions - Interactive Map Coming from the Phoenix Metro Area, take the Beeline Highway 87 to Payson, once in Payson, continue on Beeline Highway, the second light is Main Street, turn left on Main St., the church will be on your right, about a mile. Coming South on 87 or East on 260, once you get to Payson, the fourth light is Main Street, turn right. Coming West on 260, turn left on to 87 at the 4th light. The second light after that is Main Street, turn right.