Denomination Vineyard. The building was begun in and completed in ; the congregation had previously met in a strip mall.
It is one of a conglomeration of buildings, all of a sleek, modern design with clean silver lines and beige accents. Almost your typical megachurch type building. The grounds are meticulously kept yet austere β lots of grass and neatly trimmed bushes, and some sandy areas in the style known hereabouts as desert landscaping.
Upon entering, one immediately encounters a coffee shop and bookstore, and beyond that an information kiosk in chique modern European style. Also, there are lots of couches and casual seating in the lobby area. Two doors open into the sanctuary, which is an austere assembly of pine, steel and frosted glass. They claim a membership of 3, β more a large suburban evangelical congregation than a meachurch β and appear to be a very tight-knit community despite their size.
There are two services each Saturday afternoon, with communion celebrated at the second service. There are also two services each Sunday morning, with an evening service the third Sunday of each month. They sponsor a number of ministries, including formation programs for all age groups from pre-kindergarten through adult and senior, prayer and healing ministries, and meals for the homeless.
Glendale was once a city some distance to the west of Phoenix, but as the area grew, Phoenix expanded to engulf most of the smaller cities in the region. Glendale's downtown still retains a small-town feel, but the rest of the city smacks of typical suburbia. The University of Phoenix Stadium, known affectionately as the "mother ship" due to its round, flat appearance, is a recent addition.
