Surprise is welcoming to a variety of Churches and Religions ranging from large established churches representing well-known denominations to non-denomination startup churches.
This post will briefly discuss the Religions represented in Surprise and will list many of the individual congregations along with links to their websites for additional information on locations, worship times, and to their online services if available.
Surprise is also a Golden Rule Community. The Golden Rule as a moral principle is:
“Treat others the way you would like to be treated.”
The Phoenix Golden Rule website can be found at: “GoldenRulePhoenix.com” (caution, we are not providing the blue hypertext link as their website status shown at the time of this post is “Not Secure”)
If you have recently moved to Arizona, the State of Arizona also has a specialized Vehicle License Plate authorized to support the Golden Rule Organization. Practice the Golden Rule today! Order a Golden Rule license plate for your vehicle.
$25 initial application fee/ $25 annual renewal. No special requirements. Available to everyone.
$17 goes to a special fund for programs which demonstrate the promotion of the golden rule in schools and communities in Arizona.
The Official State of Arizona Website with the Golden Rule License Plate information is here.
And the State of Arizona also has an “In God We Trust” License Plate information is here.
To order either of these Specialty License Plates from Arizona, and to see the other options (License Plate Gallery) they also have, the State of Arizona SECURE Website link to sign in for License Plates and other services.
List of Religions Represented in Surprise
There are many major religions in addition to non-denominational churches located in Surprise. The following is a sample, not a comprehensive list, of the some of the Major Religions represented in Surprise, Arizona and Nearby.
Roman Catholic (estimated at 1.345 Billion Members Worldwide)
The “About” section of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix states that “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is one of the fastest growing dioceses in the United States, with more than 300,000 Catholics joining in the last ten years. Led by the Most Rev. John P. Dolan, more than 1.1 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant, and faith-filled diocese their home.
The faithful worship, receive the sacraments, and participate in the many activities and social events at one of the 94 parishes and 23 missions. More than 15,000 students attend one of the 29 Catholic elementary schools, seven high schools, three universities, and one seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix.”
- Saint Clare of Assisi – Website – 17111 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ (623) 546-3444
The Catholic Directory – to search for congregations
Protestantism
Protestant Christianity Branches (estimated at 300-500 Million Members Worldwide)
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther published his “95 Theses.” There are significant numbers of historical resources available that go into much depth explaining the timelines and differences of each Protestant Branch. The History.com provides one of those resources on The Reformation.
Lutheranism (estimated at 70-90 Million Members Worldwide)
Lutheranism consists of many congregations in Surprise, representing 3 separate synods:
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) (estimated at 3 Million Members Worldwide)
- Pan De Vida Lutheran Church – Facebook Page – 16221 N Greasewood, Surprise, AZ (623) 583-9127
- Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church – Website – 15820 W Clearview, Surprise AZ (623) 977-6000
Missouri Synod (LCMS) (estimated at 1.8 Million Members Worldwide)
- Word of Life Church – Website – 17525 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ (623) 544-3000
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) (estimated at 300 Thousand Members Worldwide)
- Shepherd of the Valley – Website – 14650 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ (623) 975-0605
There are many resources that attempt to compare and contrast the different Lutheran Synods and here is one comparison example. Links to the local congregations are listed below the Major Religions Represented in Surprise Section of this Blog.
Anglicanism/Episcopalian (estimated at 110 Million Members Worldwide)
Anglicanism relates to the Church of England, while Episcopal Churches are Based in the United States.
Emmaus Episcopal Church – Website is emmausepiscopal . com (their link is not secure at the time of posting for this listing) – 10330 N Cotton Lane, Waddell, AZ (West Side of Cotton Lane just South of Peoria Road) Phone (623) 340-7474 Facebook Page
Baptists (estimated at 100 Million Members Worldwide)
Oasis Baptist Church – Website – 15679 W Custer Lane, Surprise, AZ (623) 980-9472
Grand Community Baptist Church – Website – 18350 N Goldwater Ridge Dr., Surprise, AZ (623) 975-6262
First Country Baptist – Website – 12844 W Santa Fe Drive, Surprise, AZ (623) 583-9838
Mountainside Baptist Church – Website – 13260 W Foxfire Drive #23, Surprise, AZ (623) 734-2394
Cross Church – Website – 17475 W Bell Road, Surprise, AZ
Pentecostalism (estimated at 280 Million Members Worldwide)
Pentecostalism is comprised of over 700 Denominations that are decentralized with no central authority.
Assemblies of God is a Pentecostal Denomination (estimated at 67 Million Members)
City Church – Website – Meets inside the O’Dell Center – Faith Arena on the Ottawa University – Arizona (OUAZ) Campus at City Center (Next to City Hall) – 14440 Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ
Radiant Church Surprise – Website – 15522 Paradise Lane, Surprise, AZ
Adventism
Clearview Seventh-day Adventist Church – Website – N. 19544 Papago Drive, Surprise, AZ (623) 975-1000
Presbyterianism
Grace Community Church – Website – 16165 W Mountain View, Surprise, AZ (623) 975-9038111
Methodism
New Song United Methodist Church – Website – 16303 W Bell Road, Surprise, AZ (623) 544-1400
Church of the Nazarene
Restoration Nazarene Church –Website – 15272 W Gabriela Drive, Surprise AZ
Non-Denominational Christianity
Calvary Chapel FourteenSix – Website – 15175 W Mondell Road, Surprise, AZ (623) 252-1460
Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) – Website – 14787 W Cholla Street, Surprise, AZ (623) 875-3000
CCV Website History: “Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) started in 1982 in our founding pastor’s living room. Fast forward 40 years, CCV is one of the largest churches in the nation with a weekly attendance of over 35,000 across fifteen campuses. CCV is a non-denominational Christian church where faith and real life intersect.”
Church for the Nations – Website – 14273 W Grand Ave Suite 100, in Surprise, AZ (480) 485-6538
The Gathering Church – Website – 15660 N Parkview (at The Vista Center for the Arts) in Surprise, AZ
Grace Church – Website – 13000 W Wolfley Drive, El Mirage, AZ
Grace Point Church – Website – 16761 N West Point Parkway, Surprise, AZ (602) 855-3838
Hope City Church – Website – 15610 Greenway Road, Surprise, AZ (623) 777-3351
Refinery Christian Church – Website – 16721 W Indian School Road, Goodyear, AZ (near Loop 303)
Phone (623) 925-2000
Surprise Christian Church – Website – 16630 W Greenway Road, Suite 312, Surprise, AZ (623) 244-8755
Surprise Church of Christ – Website – 14925 W Silverleaf Way, Surprise, AZ (623) 556-2700
Zealot Church – Website – 14273 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS)
The LDS website “About” section: “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.” There is a large active community of LDS Members of the many LDS Stakes in Surprise.
- 14878 N Verde Vista Dr., Surprise AZ (623) 214-0240
- 23391 N 166th Drive, Surprise, AZ (623) 977-8975
- 14916 N Sarival Lane, Surprise, AZ
- 15880 W Cactus Road, Surprise, AZ
Church of Jesus Christ Meetinghouse Locator
Judaism
Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley 13702 W Meeker, Sun City West, AZ (623) 584-7210
Homepage of Beth Emeth Website:
“Beth Emeth is an all-inclusive congregation endeavoring to satisfy the religious aspirations of a diverse community whose members were previously affiliated with either Conservative, Orthodox or Reform synagogues or not formally connected to the established Jewish community.
We wish to welcome all of you and sincerely hope you will find what you are looking for in a synagogue and center of Jewish studies.”
If you would like your Surprise, Arizona based church added to THAT SURPRISE LIST, or if you would like to recommend a correction to the LIST, please submit a request on the contact form.
See More about Surprise Arizona on That Surprise “LIST”
Recent Posts
Top 10 Restaurants in Surprise, Arizona - Survey 5,361 Responses
The City of Surprise and its Economic Development Department conducts annual Surveys of its residents regarding their choice for the Top 10 Favorite Restaurants with the most recent survey in...
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of all 215 Restaurants Licensed in Surprise, Arizona. The fast-growing City of Surprise has many new restaurants starting up regularly and we will add them to...