Southside Presbyterian Church

Southside Presbyterian Church is located in Tucson, Arizona and takes pride in their trust in Jesus. They believe they have been called by God to welcome and worship in the Tucson community. Worship services are held on Sundays at 9:30 am and the church welcomes newcomers looking for a church community that provides what they seek. The churches mission statement is to "To serve God in Christ through worship and the sacrament. To empower one another to be ministers through pastoral care, spiritual nurture, theological and biblical study, and youth programs, as well as through congregational gatherings." They believe in reaching out to nearby communities and doing the work of the Lord for others. The church is located less than a mile from downtown Tucson. It was founded in 1906 and was initially called Papago Presbyterian Church. The congregation has been home to a variety of people from different ethnic heritages including Chinese, Mexican, Latinos, Native Americans, African Americans, and Caucasians. The congregation is very active and supportive. Most of the members travel a long distance to attend church and do not live nearby. The church welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender worshipers. Proud of its history and heritage, the Southside Presbyterian Church is an important part of the Tucson community.