activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Engaging in community service and mission workThe organization operates ministries focused on compassion and social change, including serving meals and building homes, to address community needs.
- Facilitating Educational and Spiritual Study Groups Women's Faith-Based Bible Study & Prayer GroupsThe organization facilitates weekly book discussion groups and Bible study programs for women under 50, both in-person and online, to encourage scripture study, community building, and reflective spiritual practice.
- Hosting cultural and artistic performancesThe organization hosts cultural and artistic events, including solo organ concerts and performances of contemporary classical music, to enrich the community.
- Operating Compassion and Social Change MinistriesThe organization operates ministries focused on compassion and social change, engaging in activities such as serving meals, building homes, and nurturing children and youth.
- Organizing and Hosting Community Events Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesThe organization hosts a variety of community events, including youth-led worship services, musical concerts, art exhibitions, and social gatherings like senior singles happy hours, to foster connection, cultural engagement, and spiritual reflection.
- Organizing social and fellowship events Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsThe organization hosts various social events, including a senior singles happy hour, to foster community and connection among its members.
- Providing Support for College StudentsThe organization organizes care package packing events for college students to provide support during their final exams.
- Providing educational and spiritual development programs Women's Faith-Based Bible Study & Prayer GroupsThe organization offers various educational and spiritual programs, such as weekly Bible study for women, book discussion groups, and youth-led worship services, to promote learning and spiritual growth.
- Supporting youth and children's activities Community Art Classes and WorkshopsThe organization nurtures children and youth through activities such as hosting an annual art exhibition for preschool and kindergarten students and organizing care package packing for college students.
strategies · 24
how they think
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- Artistic and Cultural Expression through Music arts_and_culture_programmingThe organization utilizes musical performances, particularly organ music and diverse acoustic instruments with vocal elements, to showcase artistic and cultural expression and create immersive artistic experiences.
- Care Package Support for College Students care_package_supportThe organization provides care packages to college students as a method of offering emotional and practical support during stressful academic periods.
- Community-Building through Social Events for Seniors community-building through social eventsThe organization uses social gatherings in welcoming environments as a mechanism to build community among senior singles.
- Faith-Based Small Group Ministry for Connection and Renewal faith-based small group ministryThe organization uses small group spiritual gatherings to foster connection, scriptural study, and reflective renewal among women in similar life stages, providing a supportive community.
- Gospel-Centered Mission and Faith Equipping gospel-centered missionThe organization focuses on proclaiming the gospel, providing shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship, maintaining divine worship, preserving truth, promoting social righteousness, and exhibiting the Kingdom of Heaven. It also invites people to experience God's love and equips generations with faith practices.
- Holistic Faith Development and Community Support holistic_faith_educationThe organization fosters an inclusive environment for faith exploration and growth, offering ministries that encourage diverse expressions, questioning, and individuality across all age groups. This approach extends to responding to the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of individuals within the congregation, community, and globally.
- Liberative Scripture Interpretation liberative_scripture_interpretationThe organization uses scripture as a tool for resistance against oppression, promoting its interpretation as a liberative spiritual resource and a counter-argument against those who use the Bible to cause harm, thereby connecting faith with a commitment to a more just and compassionate world.
- Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education reggio_emilia_approachThe organization views educators as co-researchers with young children, emphasizing child-led investigation and expression through art as a core pedagogical approach.
- Youth Leadership Development through Worship youth leadership developmentThe organization empowers young members by providing opportunities to lead worship services, which serves as a mechanism for developing and recognizing their leadership potential within the congregation.
- arts_and_culture_programming arts_and_culture_programmingUses organ music performances to showcase artistic and cultural expression through diverse musical repertoires.
- care_package_support care_package_supportUses care packages as a way to provide emotional and practical support to college students during stressful periods.
- community_building_through_social_events community-building through social eventsUses social gatherings in welcoming environments to build community among senior singles.
- faith-based_small_group_ministry faith-based_small_group_ministryUses small group spiritual gatherings to foster connection, scriptural study, and reflective renewal among women in similar life stages.
- faith_based_civic_engagement faith-based civic engagementEngages in civil rights education as an expression of civic responsibility within a Christian framework.
- faith_equipping_and_invitation faith equipping and invitationInvites people to experience God's love and equips generations with faith practices.
- gospel_centered_mission gospel-centered missionFocuses on proclaiming the gospel, providing shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship, maintaining divine worship, preserving truth, promoting social righteousness, and exhibiting the Kingdom of Heaven.
- holistic_community_support holistic_community_supportResponds to the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of individuals within the congregation, community, and globally.
- holistic_faith_education holistic_faith_educationOffers ministries for children, youth, and adults that encourage diverse faith expressions, questioning, and individuality.
- immersive_artistic_performance immersive_artistic_performanceUses live musical performance with diverse acoustic instruments and vocal elements to create an immersive artistic experience.
- inclusive_faith_development inclusive_faith_developmentWelcomes individuals at various stages of their faith journey, fostering an environment for faith exploration and growth.
- liberative_scripture_interpretation liberative_scripture_interpretationUses scripture as a tool for resistance to oppression and promotes its interpretation as a liberative spiritual resource.
- reggio_emilia_approach reggio_emilia_approachViews educators as co-researchers with young children, emphasizing child-led investigation and expression through art.
- youth_leadership_development youth_leadership_developmentEmpowers youth members to lead worship services as a way to develop and recognize young leaders within the congregation.
- youth_support_through_celebration youth_support_through_celebrationSupports youth development through encouragement and celebration of artistic milestones.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Civil Rights Reflections and Stories
Event sharing reflections from a Civil Rights Pilgrimage, promoting racial justice and civic engagement through a Christian lens
College Care Package Packing Party
Annual event where congregants assemble care packages for college students to support them during finals
Early Risers Book Discussion
Faith-based book study for adults focusing on scripture, justice, and spiritual resistance, held weekly in person and online
Preschool & Kindergarten Atelier Art Exhibition
Annual art exhibition showcasing creative work by young children in the church’s early education program
Woven - Women's Bible Study
Bible study and fellowship group for women under 50 to support spiritual reflection and community connection
Youth Sunday
Worship service led by youth in grades 6–12, highlighting youth leadership and celebrating graduating seniors
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Camelback Bible Church Partner — Hosts joint musical events with Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Foundation.
- Crossing 32nd Street Ensemble Partner — Collaborates with Pinnacle Presbyterian Church to present a performance of Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians".
- Jonathan Lang Partner — Collaborated as pianist for youth musician's senior recital
- Presbyterian Church (USA) Network — Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
- Presbytery of the Grand Canyon Network — Shares ministry, mission, and responsibility for church life with nearly 80 Presbyterian congregations in the Presbytery of the Grand Canyon.
- Quill Creek Cafe Partner — Host venue for the Pinnacle Senior Singles happy hour event.
- Rev. Leah Quarles Partner — Leader of the Woven Women's Bible Study program
- Zoom Partner — Provides virtual meeting platform for online participation in the book discussion group.