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Desert Palms Church

Updated Oct 2, 2026

Desert Palms Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation in Chandler, Arizona. Senior Pastor Kelley Hand has served the church since 2006. Sunday School for children and adults begins at 9:00 AM, followed by worship at 10:25 AM. Worship follows a liturgy with Scripture readings, prayer, expository preaching, traditional hymns and newer songs, and weekly communion. Children are welcome in worship, with optional nursery care for younger children. Small groups, men's and women's Bible studies, children's play groups and monthly fellowship meals offer ways to build friendships. The church partners with community ministries and supports missionaries internationally.

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Updated Oct 2, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Sunday School

9:00 AM

Worship Service

10:25 AM

Gilbert Small Group

6:00 PM

Tuesday

Men's Bible Study

11:45 AM

Gilbert/Mesa Small Group

6:00 PM

Men's Bible Study

6:00 PM

Wednesday

Women's Bible Study

9:00 AM

Friday

Chandler Small Group

6:00 PM

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At a Glance

Greeters help visitors find the nursery, restrooms and hospitality station, and provide worship bulletins. Coffee, doughnuts and water are available between Sunday School and worship. Dress ranges from jeans to suits and ties. Children may join the worship service or use the optional nursery for ages 6 weeks to under 4 years. Worship includes hymns and newer songs, Scripture, prayer, preaching and weekly communion.

Kids ministry: Available

Church Ministries

Life Stages

Nursery

Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Young Adults

Seniors

Care & Support

Small Groups

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Local Outreach

Global Missions

Visit & Contact

Phone+1 480 422 2499

WebsiteVisit Website

Accessibility

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Questions

Can children join worship, and is nursery care available?

Children of all ages are welcome in worship. An optional nursery is available for children from 6 weeks to under 4 years old. Sunday School serves children and adults. Seasonal play groups offer another way for families to connect, and a four-week communicants class helps children prepare to profess their faith; a parent accompanies the child.

How can I get involved?

Small groups meet in Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler. Men's Bible study meets Tuesday at 11:45 AM at Mimi's Cafe, with an additional meeting in the church library on the first and third Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. Women's Bible study begins Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Fellowship luncheons follow worship on the first Sunday of the month. Contact the church for group addresses, current schedules and opportunities to serve.

When does worship begin, and what should I expect?

Sunday School for children and adults begins at 9:00 AM, and worship begins at 10:25 AM at 4265 S Arizona Avenue, Chandler. Worship includes Scripture readings, prayer, expository preaching, hymns and newer songs, and communion each Sunday. The visitor page describes a roughly hour-long service, but the calendar lists an 11:45 AM finish; confirm the end time if you need to plan closely.

What should I wear?

People wear a wide range of clothing, from jeans to suits and ties.

Where can I watch sermons online?

Sermon videos are available on the church's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wXfS_TO8CTUYc6f7JjfTg and through https://dpc-pca.org/sermons/.

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Kelley Hand

Senior Pastor

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Mission

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, encouraging Gospel living and transformed lives, families and communities through God's Word, worship and fellowship.

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Bible Interpretation

LiteralFlexible

Authority

Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition

Salvation by

Faith AloneFaith and Obedience

Baptism as

SymbolicSacrament

Security of Salvation

PermanentConditional

Same-sex Relationships

Non-AffirmingAffirming

Pastoral Qualifications

Only MaleMale or Female

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Church Identity

DenominationPresbyterian

Church Network

Presbyterian Church in America

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Listing statusUnclaimed listing

Last verifiedMay 18, 2026

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