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University Presbyterian Church
of Tempe, Arizona

University Presbyterian Church
139 E. Alameda Drive
Tempe, Az. 85282

Phone: 480-966-6267
Fax: 480-996-8396
Church Email: upc@upctempe.org
Website: www.upctempe.org
Office Hours:
M-TH 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

photo of church or logo
Worship Services
9:30 AM

Church Programs
Sunday Christian Education
11:00 AM - Church School For All Ages

Pastoral Staff
Rev. Al Gephart
Pastor
Rev. Craig Miller
Associate Pastor

Office Staff
Dianna Phillips
Admin Asst.

Clerk of Session
Jeanette Miller
Statement of Purpose/Mission Statement/Greeting:
Mission Yearbook - July 28, 2008
Universtiy Presbyterian Church

University Presbyterian Church (UPC) in Tempe, founded in 1952, seeks to be an open, inviting Christian community that glorifies God and strives to live His will as expressed in Jesus Christ. Founded on the Arizona State University campus, the 350 member church is marked by its quest to foster mature faith in its members.

Strong emphasis is placed on a Christian education program that instills values and challenges everyone to apply scripture and knowledge of contemporary issues to their daily lives. Intentional about offering a rich worship experience of music, message, meditation and sharing, the church provides a strong faith community in a world yearning for help and love.

UPC is defined by social ministries, grounded in a reliance on volunteers who direct and lead programs and are involved in dozens of community outreaches and non-profit programs. A team prepares and serves meals at a local food kitchen for the homeless. Some members help maintain water stations in the desert with Humane Borders. Several times a year the church hosts homeless families for a week at a time providing food, shelter and encouragement. The missions of UPC are as diverse as the membership.

Driving Directions - Interactive Map

From 101 - Exit at Broadway, go west to College, turn south on College to Alameda, turn east (left) on Alameda

From 60 - Exit at Mill Ave., go north to Alameda, turn right (east)

From I-10 - Exit at Broadway, go east to Mill Ave., go south on Mill to Alameda, turn east (left) on Alameda