Specialties
Northminster is a story of God working in and through ordinary people who have committed themselves to living extraordinary lives of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and mission.
Northminster Presbyterian Church is in the heart of Tucson, AZ with great children and student programs, Bible-centered messages, and a place for you.
History
Established in 1951.
In 1951, when our church started, Tucson had a population of 60,000 and was served by three Presbyterian churches. The new church was called Northminster because it was envisioned to serve the area north of Grant. Back then, Fort Lowell Road was the last paved street on the north side of Tucson.
Northminster started with 44 members on November 4, 1951, and for two years, church was held in the corridors of the Gertrude Cragin Elementary School (a school we continue to support and partner with), two blocks south of our present site at the corner of Tucson Blvd and Fort Lowell Road.
Northminster grew, acquired property, and finished the Sanctuary (our current Fellowship Hall) in 1955 for our 271 members. Our present Sanctuary, with its 110-foot steeple, was built in 1970. Steady growth led to additional buildings in 1985 and 1998 to house ministries for children, youth, adults and our Northminster Christian School, which offers classes for children aged 18 months through four years.
Meet the Manager: Andrew R.
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Ross (Pastor Andy) is the Pastor/Head of staff for Northminster Presbyterian Church - he has served in the Tucson area with this congregation since 1994. Pastor Andy enjoys serving the community with joy and enthusiasm, which is why he enjoys the honor of being on the board of the Gospel Rescue Mission.
Andrew is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, San Diego State University, with certificates and training from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.