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About Tempe First
Worship
Worship is the place where we come to know God in prayer, music, inspirational preaching, and meaningful time together as a community of faith. In worship we come to be touched by God’s presence and spirit. If you want to worship in a community where your mind is challenged, your faith is ignited, and your heart is prepared to go out into the world, then try worshiping with us!
Dedicate
Give to God what is God's. Offerings may be given before worship in the offering plates located at the entrances to the sanctuary or click below to give online.
Connect
Nurture and build up your faith. Join a small group for spiritual formation through prayer, study, and fellowship.
Serve
Let your light shine! Share your talents for the good of the greater community. Participate in outreach programs throughout the year. Opportunities to serve are available throughout the year
About our pastor
Rev. Diamond Pate
Pastor Diamond Pate is our senior pastor. She is a Las Vegas native. She went to college in North Carolina at Pfeiffer University where she studied Religion. She was a US-2 Young Adult Missionary in New Jersey where she did Hurricane Sandy relief work before transferring to the Appalachian mountains in North Carolina to do home repairs for low income families.
She went to seminary at Garrett in Chicago, Illinois where she learned how important it is to connect church to the community and get members active outside our four walls. After graduating seminary she served at First Gilbert UMC, then Federated Community Church in Flagstaff, and now she gets the honor of returning to the Valley to be the pastor of Tempe First. She is excited to connect to the members of this wonderful and historic church.
Pastor Diamond has three beautiful rambunctious cats that keep her very busy at home. She enjoys sewing, crafting, and reading. She is currently trying to learn how to play the cello.
