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Church History


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From concept...
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...to completion!
1976 - by Faith . . .


1977 - by Faith . . .

1977 - by Faith . . .
1978 - by Faith . . .
Dr. George and Mary Sweet led other residents in contacting the Presbytery de Cristo about the feasibility of starting a new Presbyterian church in Green Valley
Rev. Joe Hawkins accepted the call to be the organizing pastor of the new church (September 17)
Worship services were first held in the East Center (October 23)
The church was incorporated.  A group of 188 residents committed to become Charter Members of the new church (February 5)
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Breaking ground
1979 - by Faith . . .
1980 - by Faith . . .
1982 - by Faith . . .

​1982 - by Faith . . .


Members formed the Network of Caring, keeping neighbors in touch with each other and the church
Property was acquired (January 7) and Duane Von Fange was hired to be architect of the building (May 28)
Members, desiring to impact the community, organized the first Patio Sale.  $3,200 was distributed to charities the first year.
The new building was dedicated at a service of worship (February 7).  The building incorporated a wonderful mountain view to the east, and represented the Trinity in the three arched windows.
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1986 - by Faith . . .

1996 - by Faith . . .

2003 - by Faith . . 


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Today - by Faith . 
Members trusted in the future care of those who go on before by dedicating the Columbarium (February 2)

The first Stephen Ministers were trained and began walking alongside those who are hurting

The Spiritual Life Center was dedicated, expanding opportunities for worship, education and memorial services (February 16)

The mission continues  . . .
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For even more insight and information check out the link below.  Our church archives contain a list of all church documents and photos.  If you are looking for something, try there!  
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    • Session Members and Board of Deacons
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  • Worship
    • Overview of Worship
    • Live Streaming/Replays
    • Sermons - 2025 >
      • Sermons - 2024
  • Mission
    • Mission Overview
    • Supported Missions
    • Patio Sale
  • Ministry
    • Overview of Ministry
    • Faith Formation >
      • 2024 Book Study
    • Congregational Care >
      • Stephen Ministry
    • Membership & Assimilation
    • Music Ministry
    • Outreach
  • Gifts & Giving
    • VPC Foundation
    • Dr. George H. Pike Endowment
  • Contact Us
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