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Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://dpc-pca.org/) - What's Happening at Desert Palms Church Small Groups Women's & Men's Bible Study Monthly Fellowship Meals Children's Play Groups New Members' Breakfast and Orientation Children's Communicants Class Directions & Contact 4265 South Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85248 480-422-2499 Contact Us - Home Page Name * First Last * Last - [Sunday School Registration](https://dpc-pca.org/sunday-school-registration/) - Desert Palms Church - Sunday School Registration Sunday School begins September 13th, 2026 Registration Form * Is a required field Sunday School Registration 2026 Parent(s)/Guardians Name * Parent(s)/Guardians Name First First Last Last Cell Number * Email * Child's Name * Date of Birth * Current Grade * Allergies * Child's Name Date of Birth - [Become A Member](https://dpc-pca.org/become-a-member/) - Looking To Be A New Member? Visitors and those wishing to join Desert Palms Church are invited to attend our New Members’ Dinner and Orientation. Held twice per year, once in the spring and once in the fall, the purpose of this class is to introduce visitors and new members to the mission, purpose, and - [New Members' Dinner and Orientation](https://dpc-pca.org/new-members-dinner-and-orientation/) - Visitors and New Members Visitors and those wishing to join Desert Palms Church are invited to attend our New Members’ Dinner and Orientation. Held twice per year, once in the spring and once in the fall, the purpose of this class is to introduce visitors and new members to the mission, purpose, and values of - [Serving In The World](https://dpc-pca.org/serving-in-the-world/) - Missionaries DPC Supports We believe that every Christian is a missionary within his or her sphere of influence, whether that is in Chandler, Arizona, or in Beijing, China. We also believe that God calls believers to bring the Gospel to every tribe and tongue and nation around the world. In order to help bring a - [Women's & Men's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/womens-and-mens-bible-study/) - Women's Bible Study DPC’s Women’s Bible Study is designed to bring women together to build a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and with one another. We provide personal Bible study books and questions so that our members may gain a deeper understanding of God’s word prior to our meetings. Then, during group discussion, we link - [Staff](https://dpc-pca.org/staff/) - Kelley Hand Senior Pastor Pastor Kelley is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, where he studied Psychology and English. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. While at Covenant, he met and married Vicki, who was also pursuing a Master of Divinity degree (non-ordination track). They both - [“Give Them An Answer” 2025 Youth Conference](https://dpc-pca.org/give-them-an-answer-2025-youth-conference/) - Desert Palms Church - 3rd Annual “Give Them an Answer” Student Apologetics Conference For 7th-12th Graders July 17 - 18, 2025, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Jacob Allee, Ph.D. What will students learn at the conference? Session 1: Classical Arguments For God’s Existence 1 In this session we will begin by asking the question, “Why - [Small Groups](https://dpc-pca.org/small-groups/) - Desert Palms Small Groups DPC has a growing number of Small Groups meeting throughout the Valley. These groups are a wonderful way to build both our community and our faith. All groups involve fellowship, prayer, study, and discussion around a book of the Bible or a Christian living book. Small Groups are an effective way - [“Give Them An Answer” 2024 Youth Conference](https://dpc-pca.org/give-them-an-answer-2024-youth-conference/) - Desert Palms Church - 2nd Annual “Give Them an Answer” Student Apologetics Conference For 7th-12th Graders July 17 - 19, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Speaker: Jacob Allee, Ph.D. What will students learn at the conference? Wednesday, July 17 Session 1: How Can We Know the Biblical Authors Told the Truth? In this interactive session, - [Thank you](https://dpc-pca.org/thank-you/) - [“Give Them An Answer” Youth Conference](https://dpc-pca.org/give-them-an-answer-youth-conference/) - THIS CONFERENCE HAS ENDED... SEE YOU AGAIN AT OUR NEXT CONFERENCE! “Give Them An Answer” Youth Conference July 12 - 14, 2023 What will students learn at the conference? Wednesday, July 12 Session 1: Why The World Craves Super Heroes In this session, Jacob will make a case for the existence of God based upon - [Serving In The Community](https://dpc-pca.org/serving-in-the-community/) - How You Can Help Serve Our Community We believe that as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, we are called not only to care for the spiritual needs of those around us, but also to seek to care for their physical needs. Therefore, we partner with local ministries in our community that help address - [Monthly Fellowship Meals](https://dpc-pca.org/monthly-fellowship-meals/) - Fellowship Meals The church, even from the time of Jesus, was known not only for its worship and good works, but for its times of fellowship and breaking bread together. To bring the whole church together for fellowship, Desert Palms hosts Fellowship Luncheons on the first Sunday of each month after our 10:25 a.m. worship - [Serving In The Church](https://dpc-pca.org/serving-in-the-church/) - Sunday Morning Serving Teams Greeting Part of the purpose of a church greeter is to help prepare the way for a person to encounter God in the worship service. A friendly welcome, a helpful attitude, and a loving word may help someone feel a real sense of care and connection. Greeters play a vital role - [Contact](https://dpc-pca.org/contact/) - Directions & Contact Worship Service, Sundays, 10:25 am 4265 South Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85248 GET DIRECTIONS (480) 422-2499 Contact Us - Home Page Name * First Last * Last Email * Message * Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. - [Visitor Info](https://dpc-pca.org/visitor-info/) - Welcome to Desert Palms Church Worship Style & Liturgy Desert Palms Church is committed to glorifying God; therefore, we place the highest priority on worshiping Him. Every part of our corporate worship service—music, prayer, scripture, giving, preaching—has one aim: to glorify God. While parts of our service are contemplative and reflective, other parts are celebratory - [Our Mission & Vision](https://dpc-pca.org/our-mission-and-vision/) - Our Mission Word, Worship, and Community Desert Palms Church is committed to spiritual formation, which is the deepening of one’s relationship with God. How does this happen? We believe this is best accomplished in three ways: The preaching and teaching of God’s Word. We read and expositionally teach the word of God because we know - [Why People Come](https://dpc-pca.org/why-people-come/) - [Children’s Communicants Class](https://dpc-pca.org/childrens-communicants-class/) - Children’s Communicants Class What is a communicant? “Communicant” comes from a Latin word that means “to share with.” Biblically, it has been used to refer to those who share the Lord’s Supper together. We believe that the Lord's Supper is a means of grace from God to believers. The Lord's Supper is a sharing in - [Presbyterian](https://dpc-pca.org/presbyterian/) - Our Denomination The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) was formed in 1973 to be a denomination that is “Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.” The PCA is an evangelical denomination in that we proclaim the Gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The word “evangelical” - [Children's Play Groups](https://dpc-pca.org/childrens-play-groups/) - Play Groups Children’s Play Groups are offered throughout the spring and summer, normally at a splash pad or private pool so that moms can visit while kids play and cool off from the summer heat. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. During the fall and winter months, Preschool Play Groups are held outdoors - [Sermons](https://dpc-pca.org/sermons/) - « Prev1 / 5Next »Desert Palms Church Live StreamDesert Palms Church Live StreamAdvent at Desert Palms Church: The Holy Spiritgood friday 2025easter 2025Desert Palms Church Live StreamDesert Palms Church Live StreamDesert Palms Church Live StreamDesert Palms Church Live StreamThat's HopeIs your hope in the LordDesert Palms Church Live StreamPhil 1.9 Love, Knowledge, UnderstandingChanged life Philippians - [What We Believe](https://dpc-pca.org/what-we-believe/) - Our Beliefs God God is creator of the universe and author of life. God is spirit, and therefore, is timeless. Jesus Jesus, the eternal Son of God, exists uncreated and is equal in deity with the Father. Bible The Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired word of God. We believe the ## Events - [Sunday School Open House](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-open-house/) - [Women's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/womens-bible-study/) - [Worship Service](https://dpc-pca.org/events/worship-service/) - [Men's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/mens-bible-study-6/) - [Men's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/mens-bible-study-5/) - [Women's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/womens-bible-study-4/) - [Women's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/womens-bible-study-3/) - [Women's Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/womens-bible-study-2/) - [Christmas Eve Service](https://dpc-pca.org/events/christmas-eve-service-2/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-15/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-14/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-13/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-12/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-8/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-7/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-6/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-5/) - [Prayer Meeting](https://dpc-pca.org/events/prayer-meeting-4/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-5/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-4/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-3/) - [Ladies' Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/ladies-bible-study-5/) - [Ladies' Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/ladies-bible-study-4/) - [Ladies' Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/ladies-bible-study-3/) - [Sunday School](https://dpc-pca.org/events/sunday-school-2/) - [Ladies' Bible study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/ladies-bible-study-2/) - [Christmas Eve Service](https://dpc-pca.org/events/christmas-eve-service/) - [Ladies Bible Study](https://dpc-pca.org/events/ladies-bible-study/) ## Testimonials - [The Williams Family](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/the-williams-family/) - We count it God's rich and sweet blessing to our family to be members of this great Church body; where Christ is preached, the Father hallowed, and the Spirit relied upon for our sanctification. The Word of God is treated with grave seriousness at Desert Palms, and this in large part has resulted in a - [L Meyer & A Thornton](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/l-meyer-a-thornton/) - My son and I were looking for a church that would offer Bible based messages, traditional liturgy, music and hymns, and a friendly congregation. We found all of that and much more at Desert Palms Church. It has strengthened our faith and encouraged us to be more involved in spreading the Word. - [The Power Family](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/the-power-family/) - Desert Palms provides a safe place for our family to worship God and be fed spiritually every week. We felt welcome from the beginning and the gospel is preached from the pulpit. It is great to have a place where our children can grow in their knowledge of God along with us. - [The Lucas Family](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/the-lucas-family/) - Our family was searching for a church that would truly welcome us—and our child—into worship, while also being rooted in Reformed theology. What we found was far more than we hoped for. From the very beginning, we were embraced by a loving and genuine church community that made space for our whole family. They have - [Terry and Karen L.](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/terri-and-karen-l/) - Having been part of the DPC family for nearly 15 years, we can without a doubt confirm that it is a wonderful Christ centered church where the Lord has sanctified, grown, and blessed us. Throughout our years at DPC, the Lord has provided many opportunities to serve, develop relationships, and participate in growing His Kingdom. - [Chris and Morgan H.](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/chris-and-morgan-h/) - Our family attends Desert Palms Church because of the focus on God’s word and the relationships that we have built with our church family. DPC has given us a chance to grow in our faith and in the depth of our friendship with other believers. - [Vic and Pam F.](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/vic-and-pam-f/) - When you attend DPC you can count on solid Biblical teaching and feeling welcomed and encouraged. The music and the Sunday school programs for adults and children are excellent. - [Pam L.](https://dpc-pca.org/testimonial/pam-l/) - DPC is a family church. I love all the little children who attend church with us, as they are part of our family. I feel the love of the people at DPC the moment I enter the church. It makes my heart sing. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://dpc-pca.org/category/uncategorized/)