City Square is a non-partisan community of faith. We are a safe place for everyone, regardless of political ideology or affiliation. That doesn’t mean we are apolitical. In a democratic society our laws are a reflection of our values as a people. As Christians, we are followers of a God who shows up in flesh, touches people, […]
By Kara Kahnke Lisa and Everett Van Aller, and their 2-year-old son, have been coming to City Square for the past two and a half years. “Just from the beginning we fit,” Lisa said, noting that the people are warm and welcoming in this community. Everett and Lisa both grew up in the Methodist tradition, […]
At City Square Church we try hard never to do anything because “it’s what a church is supposed to do.” Whether community events or classes, collecting an offering to serving the community, we try to ask ourselves, “why are we doing this?” It’s really two questions: why us? And why this? What purpose does this […]
By Kara Kahnke Connor Descheemaker enjoys being involved in Phoenix art and culture, especially music. He developed a passion for punk rock when he was younger through his hobby of skateboarding. His family encouraged his passion by continuing to expose him to different types of music. Because of his artistic interests, he is involved in […]
By Kara Kahnke A lifelong Methodist, Sarah Potts has known former Pastor Rob Rynders since her freshman year of college when Rob was her campus minister at ASU. Through Rob, she met Pastor Brian Kemp-Schlemmer, and they all participated in various conference-level activities together. When Rob and Brian decided to start City Square, Rob asked […]
By Kara Kahnke Annie Eldon first came to City Square after meeting former Pastor Rob Rynders at a community event. Rob invited Annie to a City Square Theology Pub where community members of different faith backgrounds hold an informal monthly discussion about different faith topics Although Annie didn’t continue to go to Theology Pub, she […]
By: Kara Kahnke Scott Jeffries came to City Square at the invitation of his sister and brother-in-law. Scott grew up Methodist, but said previous church experiences made him apprehensive. “I would get very nervous about what people were thinking about me or how they were looking at me. I didn’t want to experience that anymore.” […]
By Kara Kahnke Jon and Sam Rodis came to City Square because Pastor Brian was looking for musicians to play in the band. Although he wasn’t necessarily looking for a church, Jon said he’s found a place where he can be himself. He is able to play and write the spiritual music he loves, which […]
By: Kara Kahnke Tiffany Flaming found City Square online when searching for a church after moving from the Bay area. She said she was looking for a church that was both accepting of the LGBTQ community and supportive of women in leadership. While City Square meets both of these requirements, she said there are so […]
By: Kara Kahnke Dennis and Janine Skinner came to City Square at the suggestion of a friend. Because they have a transgender son and lesbian daughter, they were looking for a place that embraced diversity, particularly the LGBT community. They came to City Square for one of the first services. “We looked around the room […]