Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church
2530 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
Sundays at 10:00 am
Our Church
Our History
Our History
Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church is an oasis in the desert for those who are seeking a spiritual home where they will truly be welcomed. The congregation of Celebration of Life is diverse and inclusive in every way and lives out its mission fully. You Are Welcome Here is an authentic invitation to join us on the journey.
The offici
Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church is an oasis in the desert for those who are seeking a spiritual home where they will truly be welcomed. The congregation of Celebration of Life is diverse and inclusive in every way and lives out its mission fully. You Are Welcome Here is an authentic invitation to join us on the journey.
The official seal of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was adopted in 1985. It is intended to capture some of the important emphases of the Reformed tradition:
The Cross
The cross represents the incarnate love of God in Jesus Christ, and his passion and resurrection. Because of its association with Presbyterian history, the Celtic cross was chosen.
The Bible
The two center lines of the cross represent an open book… the role of Scripture as a means of knowing God’s word.
The Dove
The uppermost section… the shape of a descending dove. A symbol of the Holy Spirit, …also symbolizes Christ’s baptism by John and the peace and wholeness which his death and resurrection bring to a broken world.
The Pulpit
Beneath the image of the book is the suggestion of a lectern or pulpit, which captures the important role of preaching in the history of Presbyterian worship.
The Flames
The flames convey a double meaning: a symbol of revelation in the Old Testament when God spoke to Moses from the burning bush, and the beginning of the Christian church when Christ manifested himself to his apostles at Pentecost and charged them to be messengers of the good news of God’s love.
The Triangle
The triangle, a traditional symbol of the Trinity, also suggests the nature of Presbyterian government, with its concern for balance and order, dividing authority between clergy and elders and among different governing bodies.
The Fish
In the shape of the descending dove, one can discern the form of a fish, an early-Christian sign for Christ, recalling his ministry to those who hunger.
The Font/Chalice
In the lower central part of the image of the cross one can find a baptismal font or a communion chalice (cup) both images of the sacraments … an ongoing sign and symbol of God’s presence with us and working through us.
Our History
Our History
Our History
From its very beginning in 1974, Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church has always been a progressive congregation that welcomes all people, regardless of status or human condition. Social justice, peacemaking, and caring for the earth and all its resources and inhabitants define who we are.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
At Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church, we acknowledge God as our Creator and conscience, Jesus Christ as our redeemer and model, and the Holy Spirit as our strength and inspiration. As the Body of Christ, we carry on his mission in the spirit of peace and love, embracing each person as a member of God's family. We strive to live out
At Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church, we acknowledge God as our Creator and conscience, Jesus Christ as our redeemer and model, and the Holy Spirit as our strength and inspiration. As the Body of Christ, we carry on his mission in the spirit of peace and love, embracing each person as a member of God's family. We strive to live out our understanding of the Scriptures through providing creative worship, fostering spiritual growth, enabling healing, promoting justice, and reaching out to people in need.
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