Canyon member and deacon, Matt Kimmerle, has offered to give our church family a guided tour of his grandfather’s private Ford Automobile & Americana Museum on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 AM. Please note - this museum is accessed by invitation only and is free of charge. Please contact Matt for location details.
We’ll be having an ALL-AGES Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-off on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. We’ll have dinner together and then trunk or treating will begin at 6:15 PM. This will be a fun time for our church family to enjoy each other’s company. We’ll also be having a chili cook-off with prizes - so get out those recipes! Please check out the schedule and details below and make plans to attend.
COSTUMES are welcome but not required. Come dressed up or just as you are - all are welcome! Since this is an all-ages event, we encourage silly, fun, cute, or creative costumes and recommend avoiding extremely scary or gory costumes.
DECORATE A TRUNK - Participating cars are asked to arrive and set-up in the parking area behind the worship building (south entrance, by the kitchen) and have their trunks decorated no later than 5:00 PM. Other vehicles should be parked on the north side of the building. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP. Please bring your own candy to hand out. Trunk and treating will begin at 6:15 PM.
CHILI COOK-OFF - Do you have a favorite chili recipe? Bring your chili in a crockpot (or something to keep it warm) and enter our chili cook-off. Everyone will get to sample and vote on their favorite and prizes will be awarded. CHILI CHEFS - Please be sure to sign-up on the sheet so we can plan out table space, voting cards, etc.
SIGN-UP SHEETS for chili, side dishes, trunk decorating, etc. will be in the auditorium and in the children’s area of the Education building. Questions? Please contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam.
The Canyon ladies are invited to attend the ASPIRE Women’s Conference in Tempe on Friday, Nov. 1 starting at 7 PM. This will be an evening full of laughter, learning, stories, and music to refresh and encourage you. You can learn more about the presenters at Aspire’s website - aspirewomensevents.com
If you are interested in attending, please text Canyon member, Kristine Jenkins, as soon as possible - so we can (possibly) get group tickets and arrange carpooling, etc.
For our November service project, Canyon’s kids will spend a morning making encouragement cards for the patients who are receiving treatment at the EuroMed Foundation Cancer Clinic, which is our neighbor across the parking lot in the business complex. Stop by the Children’s area of the Education Building between 9 and 11 am on Saturday, Nov. 2 and your kids can make some cards with the provided supplies. The cards will be delivered later that week.
If you have questions or if you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam.
At Canyon, we delight in the study of God’s word. This winter, we invite you to engage in loving God deeper and connecting with others by trying out one of our new classes, starting Sunday morning, November 4 for adults, teens, and all ages of children.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES - 9:30 AM
Adults - topics, teachers, and locations to be determined.
Youth (6th-12th Grade) - led by our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam in our Youth Center.
Children (5th Grade to Newborn) - Classes are offered in the Children’s area of our Education Building. Please contact our Children’s Ministry Director, Emma Milam, with any questions.
Cradle Roll - is offered for babies up through 2 years of age.
Preschool & Kindergarten - this class utilizes the Hands-On Bible Curriculum.
Elementary (1st-5th Grade) - these classes utilize the Gospel Project for Kids.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ADULT CLASS - 6:00 PM
Adults - “What Does the Bible Say?” led by our Senior Minister, Robert Miller, in the conference room in Building 6.
Our classes will help you learn to love God and his Word more and give you a chance to connect with other people. Please contact our Deacon of Education, Shawn White, with any questions about current and upcoming class offerings.
On Sunday, Nov. 3 everyone is invited to stay after worship service for a fellowship meal together. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy some time connecting with your church family.
Once we are done, all who are able are invited to join us for Samaritan Sunday! Samaritan Sunday is an opportunity to serve the practical needs of those in the surrounding neighborhoods, or at members’ homes, or projects at the church building and will take place on the first Sunday of the quarter.
Questions? Or would like to make a suggestion for a service project for Samaritan Sunday? Please contact Senior Minister, Robert Miller.
Sean McClue, current ministry leader of Central Phoenix Urban Ministry, and a former Mexico missionary, is leading a short-term mission trip to Mexicali, Mexico on Nov. 8-11 of this year. Canyon’s Youth Ministry is invited to attend to serve with and encourage the youth group at the local church they will be partnering with. Please click the “Learn More” button below to read more about the work planned for the trip and other details.
Cost is $200 per person, plus additional money for food.
A valid US Passport is required.
Again, please click the button below to read all the important details and to sign up, or contact Canyon’s Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam, with any questions or assistance.
Canyon ladies are invited to a “Craft & Cookie Night” on Friday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 PM in the worship center. Please bring a plate of your favorite fall or Christmas cookies to share (and copies of the recipe, if you’d like to share that too). For the craft, the ladies will be making gift tags and cards - which will come in handy with the upcoming holidays. Make plans to join us and - invite a friend!
Please let Kristine Jenkins know you’re attending by clicking on the RSVP button below, so she can plan accordingly for the crafting supplies.
There will be a pancake breakfast and quarterly meeting for Canyon’s leadership (elders, deacons, ministers, and ministry leaders ) on Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 AM in the auditorium.
Canyon Church will be serving our community at the Tramonto Health Fair to be held in nearby Tramonto Park (located just northeast of our church building , on 33rd Lane and Zuni Brave Trail) on Saturday, November 16 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event is in conjunction with the City of Phoenix.
Please contact our Senior Minister, Robert Miller, if you have questions or would like to sign-up to volunteer.
You can learn more about park events at the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department webpage.
Date(s), times, and locations yet to be determined. This site will be updated with more details as the Christmas season draws near.
On Sunday, Dec. 1 everyone is invited to stay after our morning worship service for a fellowship meal together. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy some time connecting with your church family.
On Saturday, December 7, Canyon's Children's Ministry will be having a Christmas Party! There will be games, a craft, and a White Elephant gift exchange. If you’d like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift. For a fun twist, all gifts must be homemade!
If you have questions or if you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam.
Our church family will be having a Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 8. Watch this site for more details - coming soon!
We invite you to join Canyon Church at Light Up Tramonto on Saturday, Dec. 14!
This community event is for all ages. Come to the Tramonto Park (located just northeast of our church building , on 33rd Lane and Zuni Brave Trail) anytime from 5-9 PM to enjoy decorated Christmas trees, take pictures with Santa, watch an outdoor movie, and more! We hope you'll join our church family in celebrating the Christmas season together with our community!
Canyon family - if you would like to help serve at this event, please click the volunteer button below and fill out the form.
If you’d like to participate in bringing and decorating a tree, registration at the City’s website will open soon - stay tuned.
Questions? Call the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department or contact our church office at 623-889-3388, extension 101.
Stay tuned for more details on this event. If you are interested in your teen participating, or if you would like to help out, please contact our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam.
Come enjoy a free breakfast and get your picture taken with Santa!
On Sunday, December 22, during our regular Bible class time, all families with children ages 0-18 are invited to a family Bible class. We will use this time together to celebrate the holiday week ahead, share a short devotional thought, and play a few family games.
Questions? Please contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam, or Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam.
We invite you to join us for a special candlelight devotional service on the evening of Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 7:00 pm in our worship center.
Connect with God and others! Make plans to join us Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 for a weekend together as a church family in the cool pines of northern Arizona. We’ll be reserving cabins at a retreat center called Camp Ponderosa, located in White Mountains, AZ. The facility includes several amenities and the cost of our stay includes meals that will be prepared for us by the camp staff.
Click the button below to see more details and to sign-up, or reach out to our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam, with any questions.
On Sunday, Oct. 6 everyone is invited to stay after our morning worship service for a fellowship meal together. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy some time connecting with your church family.
Our brother in Christ, Steve Schmidlap, is now in the arms of Jesus.
Steve and his wife, Trudy, have been with Canyon for over 18 years and it's hard to imagine our church family without Steve. It was so appropriate that the sermon on the Sunday when we announced his passing was on the topic of Barnabas because Steve was such a huge encourager!
For the last 10 years, Steve served as an elder at Canyon. He loved God and he loved and served our church family faithfully, and we’re thankful for his joyful witness. His happy encouragement and gentle compassion will be deeply missed. If there's golf in heaven, we’re sure he's taking in a round right now.
The (Arizona) celebration of life for Steve will be held in our worship center on Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 PM. If you are part of the Canyon family and would like to help serve at this memorial, please contact our Senior Minister, Robert Miller. Below is an obituary provided to us by the family, which includes details on memorial donations, and an additional celebration of life to be held later for his friends and family in Missouri.
Steve (Steven) Frederick Schmidlap, 78, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home in Anthem, Arizona. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Trudy Kay McDaniel Schmidlap, his sons, Steven Mathew Schmidlap and Brent David Schmidlap and his daughter, Lisa Diane Schmidlap; his son-in-law, Michael Steven Kagnoff, and three grandchildren, Jacob Emory Kagnoff, Drew Mitchell Kagnoff and Elle Jolie Kagnoff. He also leaves two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Steve was born the proud son of Bob (Robert) and Betty Schmidlap, on December 5, 1945, in Indianapolis, IN. Steve earned his BS and MS in Education from Indiana University, completing both degrees in four years in 1968. On June 10, 1967, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart. Upon marrying, Steve and Trudy moved to St. Louis. Steve taught at Spoede Elementary and Conway Elementary in the Ladue School District for 38 years. He touched many young lives during his career.
In addition to teaching, Steve worked in the local grocery store, worked at a summer camp several years, and painted houses (inside or out) year-round. He was a very hard worker.
Steve served as a deacon at the Lafayette Church of Christ in Ballwin, MO. He also served on the board of directors for Christian Family Services in St. Louis, MO, for many years.
When Steve retired from teaching, Trudy and he moved to Arizona. They settled in a beautiful planned community called Anthem where Steve was a golf member and became an avid golfer.
Steve served as an elder at the Canyon Church of Christ in Phoenix and was dedicated to serving the Lord. He was caring and compassionate and loved unconditionally. He treated everyone he encountered with respect. He was witty and brought life into the room.
In addition to golfing, Steve enjoyed traveling, reading, and listening to music and cherished spending time with family and friends. When traveling he particularly enjoyed visiting National Parks and Kauai. He reveled in the beauty of Mount Rainier and made the climb to the summit twice in his youth.
Steve will be missed beyond imagination. A celebration of life will be held at Canyon Church of Christ in Phoenix, AZ on September 28 at 2pm. There will also be a celebration held at Lafayette Church of Christ in Ballwin, MO on October 5 at 2pm.
Gifts in memory of Steven may be made to Christian Family Services in St. Louis, MO or The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Canyon's Children's Ministry will gather at the Anthem Community Park for some outdoor fun and friendship. Pack your favorite lunch and join us for a picnic and games in the beautiful outdoors. Please contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam, with any questions.
Canyon’s Youth Group (6th-12th Grade) will be attending the “Sold Out!” Youth Rally, hosted at Surprise Church of Christ on the evening of Friday, Sept. 13 (6-9 PM) and all day Saturday, Sept. 14 (9 AM - 7:30 PM). The theme this year is “Come to the Fountain.” Registration is $25 and includes admission, dinner on Saturday night, and a youth rally t-shirt. Scholarships are available.
Canyon’s Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam, will be chaperoning and coordinating transportation for Canyon’s teens to the event - please contact him for more details.
To register, please CLICK HERE.
Canyon ladies are invited to a weekend in the cool pines of Prescott for the “More Precious than Rubies” ladies retreat at Copper Basin Bible Camp, hosted by the Goodyear Church of Christ. Please download the event flyer by CLICKING HERE and follow the steps to register directly with the Goodyear church. If you’re interested in carpooling with other Canyon ladies, please contact Canyon member, Kristine Jenkins.
CLICK HERE to download the flyer with registration instructions.
Our education & apologetics ministries would like to invite our church family - especially the youth and young adults - to join us in attending a Ratio Christi hosted event on the ASU Campus in Tempe. Please join us for an evening of lecture and Q&A time with Dr. Frank Turek on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 PM. The room holds 300 people and the event is free and open to the public - however RSVPs are required to ensure they have enough seats.
Please CLICK HERE for full details and to RSVP that you would like to attend.
If you have questions, or are interested in carpooling to this event, please reach out to our deacon over education and apologetics, Shawn White, or our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam.
On Sunday, Sept. 1 everyone is invited to stay after our morning worship service for a fellowship meal together. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy some time connecting with your church family.
On Sunday, Aug. 18 after our morning worship service we’ll be throwing a gift card baby shower in honor of Alex and JT, to celebrate the upcoming arrival of their baby girl. Please plan on bringing your own lunch and staying to visit with the couple and encourage them at this exciting new phase of their life. If you have any questions or would like to help with this lunch, please contact Kristine Jenkins.
Our elders have asked our church family to join together in 40 Days of Prayer starting on Saturday, August 18 and ending on September 26. Please pray for wisdom and God’s leading for our elders, deacons, and ministers before their leadership retreat in September at the conclusion of this prayer vigil. We’ve provided a daily devotional to help guide your prayer time. Just click the download button below.
We will be celebrating bride-to-be, Lexi Jenkins, (daughter of Michael and Kristine Jenkins) with a bridal shower on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 3 to 5 PM.
Please RSVP to Kristine Jenkins by call or text at 480-254-0164 or via email with the RSVP button below.
Lexi and Evan are registered at Target and Crate & Barrel.
Join us for a day of fun in the sun at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, Aug. 10! Watch for more details in the coming weeks, or contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam.
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Our Canyon Church family will be attending Faith & Family Night at Chase Field on Friday, August 9 starting at 6:40 PM. We’ll enjoy a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies. Then around 20 minutes after the last out, we’ll hear a testimony from one of the players, then enjoy a concert from contemporary Christian band, Casting Crowns. To learn more about the venue, food, parking, etc. you can visit Chase Field’s website here.
All of Canyon’s group tickets have been claimed. Please contact our Senior Minister, Robert Miller, to be placed on a waiting list in case more become available.
On Sunday, Aug. 4 everyone is invited to stay after worship service for a fellowship meal together. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy some time connecting with your church family.
Once we are done, all who are able are invited to join us for Samaritan Sunday! Samaritan Sunday is an opportunity to serve the practical needs of those in the surrounding neighborhoods, or at members’ homes, or projects at the church building and will take place on the first Sunday of the quarter.
For this month, we will be cleaning out Canyon’s four buildings, including the storage items in building 7, as well as the kitchen area, worship center, all closets, classrooms, etc. If you are a ministry leader and have materials that should be kept, please mark them as “Save” BEFORE the clean out day. All other items will be donated or discarded.
Questions? Or would like to make a suggestion for a service project for Samaritan Sunday? Please contact Senior Minister, Robert Miller.
This fall, we invite you to engage in loving God with your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Luke 10:27) by trying out one of our new classes starting Sunday morning, August 4 for adults, teens, and all ages of children. We also have a new Wednesday night adult class starting August 7.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES - 9:30 AM
Adults - Understanding the Times, led by Jay Carter, and Al and Pam Larson, in the Auditorium.
Adults - Study of the Book of John, led by Shawn White in Room 406.
Youth (6th-12th Grade) - Why Do You Believe That? (How to Have a Faith Conversation) led by our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam in our Youth Center.
Children (5th Grade to Newborn) - Classes are offered in the Children’s area of our Education Building. Please contact our Children’s Ministry Director, Emma Milam, with any questions.
Cradle Roll - is offered for babies up through 2 years of age.
Preschool & Kindergarten - this class utilizes the Hands-On Bible Curriculum. This quarter they will be covering the accounts of Joseph, David, and Daniel from the Old Testament.
Elementary (1st-5th Grade) - these classes utilize the Gospel Project for Kids. This quarter they will be covering Old Testament accounts related to the Israelites in the wilderness, the Promised Land, and the cycle of Judges.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ADULT CLASS - 6:00 PM
Starting on August 7, our Senior Minister, Robert Miller, will begin offering a new Adult bible study in Building 6 on Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM called “What Does the Bible Say.” This class is open to everyone and will touch on a variety of topics concerning the Bible, our faith, our relationship with God, and what we believe and why. Are there questions that you have? Bring them and let's discover what God has revealed to us through His Word.
Our classes will help you learn to love God and his Word more and give you a chance to connect with other people. Please contact our Deacon of Education, Shawn White, with any questions about current and upcoming class offerings.
Canyon church family and our Tramonto neighbors - everyone is invited! The Miller family is hosting a neighborhood block party and movie night starting at 6 PM on Friday, August 2. Bring a chair, your favorite dish to share (must be able to sit outside), and any outdoor games. Let’s have a summer evening of fun together! Invite a friend! We hope to see you there.
Contact Senior Minister, Robert Miller, for more details and location address.
Our Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry are coming together to have an End of Summer pool party, hosted at the Browné’s home on July 28, after morning worship service. Bring a beach towel, bathing suit, and change of clothes, plus some snacks to share. For more details on the location address, and food, please contact either our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam, or Children’s Minister, Emma Milam.
This summer, we invite you to join us for a Children’s Movie Night, held once a month for free at Canyon Church in our auditorium (Building 2). Popcorn and water will be provided. Children may bring other snacks if desired.
Our movie for May will be Horton Hears a Who and will be held on Friday, July 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. This film is rated G. Click here to read a parent guide about the film.
The event is free, but registration is required. Please click the button below and fill out the form for each child that is attending.
** PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY ALL CHILDREN AGE 5 AND YOUNGER. NO EXCEPTIONS **
If you have questions, please contact us at 623-889-3388 or at contact@canyonchurch.org.
Join us in the great outdoors as we celebrate the beauty of God’s creation and enjoy connecting with each other and building deeper friendships. Our Children’s and Youth Ministries will be hosting a joint camping trip at a KOA campsite in Williams, AZ on July 19-22. The group also plans on going to the Grand Canyon, riding the Canyon Coaster alpine slide, and maybe taking a hike or two.
The cost for each person attending is $20, with a $75 cap for families of 4 or more, which covers an abundance of family friendly activities at the camp. If the cost would stop you from coming, please let Carter or Emma know. Scholarships are available!
An email with a full schedule, links, and packing list, was emailed out on Wednesday, June 19 so check your spam folder if you didn’t receive it or contact Carter and/or Emma Milam.
Join us Saturday, July 13th for an area-wide “Girls with Grace” event. All girls ages 6th - 12th grade are invited to learn new crafting skills. Dinner and a project will be provided - just bring yourself and a friend!
The event is free, but we ask that you sign-up so we can have an accurate head-count and plan craft materials and food accordingly.
For more information contact our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam or our Family Ministry Intern, Emma Stuart.
For over 15 years we have supported Central Phoenix Urban Ministry and volunteered with their outreach opportunities in downtown Phoenix. For the month of July we will be holding a school supplies drive in partnership with this ministry to bless low-income children with everything they need to start school in August. Our goal is to provide supplies for 30 children. Here’s what you can do to help:
Stop by the orange table in the auditorium and pick up one of the shopping lists. Feel free to take more than one, or to share a list with someone if you want to split the cost.
Go shopping!
Drop off the supplies to the auditorium by no later than Sunday, July 28.
We will also accept monetary donations, if you prefer to support the effort in that way.
Questions? Please contact our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam. To learn more about Central Phoenix Urban Ministry, click here.
On Sunday, July 7 everyone is invited to stay after worship service for a fellowship meal together, as we also take a moment to celebrate God’s goodness and blessings over the body of believers who have worshipped and served together for the last 21 years as Canyon Church of Christ. Please bring a dish to share and plan on joining us!
The “PHX Plays” Parks & Rec program will be hosting a summer Water Day & Movie Night event on June 29 at the Tramonto Park right around the corner from our church building.
Everyone is invited so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends, and enjoy free food, water slides and games for all ages beginning at 5:00 PM followed by a screening of the family-friendly film Inside Out.
Canyon Church along with several local businesses will be assisting with hosting and providing refreshments. This will be a great opportunity to meet and connect with our local community right here in the Tramonto area.
Questions? Interested in volunteering at this event? Please contact Senior Minister, Robert Miller.
This summer, we invite you to join us for a Children’s Movie Night, held once a month for free at Canyon Church in our auditorium (Building 2). Popcorn and water will be provided. Children may bring other snacks if desired.
Our movie for May will be Rio and will be held on Friday, June 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. This film is rated G. Click here to read a parent guide about the film.
The event is free, but registration is required. Please click the button below and fill out the form for each child that is attending.
** PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY ALL CHILDREN AGE 5 AND YOUNGER. NO EXCEPTIONS **
If you have questions, please contact us at 623-889-3388 or at contact@canyonchurch.org.
Canyon Youth will be participating in a work week at Mesa Church of Christ from June 26-28. Contact Canyon’s Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam, for more details or with questions about transportation.
The Canyon Youth Group (CYG) will enjoy a staycation from June 26-28- to run concurrently with the work week service project in Mesa. Contact our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam, for more details.
Let's meet for dinner and a movie at the Millers’ home on Friday, June 14 at 6 PM. All are welcome! Contact Senior Minister, Robert Miller, for more details and location address.
This summer our Youth Group will be attending UPLIFT in Searcy, AR from June 14-21. UPLIFT is a summer camp held on the campus of Harding University for students entering the 7th grade through graduating high school seniors. While most campers come with their youth groups, they can also come individually. Each day, students will go to classes and hear speakers, with plenty of time devoted to recreation and entertainment as well. Click here to learn more about UPLIFT. If you’re interested in attending, please contact our Youth & Family Minister, Carter Milam.
Join us for a day of fun in the sun at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, June 8! Watch for more details in the coming weeks, or contact our Children’s Minister, Emma Milam.
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