How to describe Immanuel?
Inclusive
All are welcome at Immanuel:
- young and old
- single, married, coupled
- for people of faith and uncertain faith
We affirm the gift of diversity and the image of God in all people.
Thoughtful
IPC is a place that blends spirituality with thoughtful reflection on what tradition and experience mean and how to live a life full of God in today's world. Asking the questions and searching for the answers is valued at Immanuel.
IPC is a place that blends spirituality with thoughtful reflection on what tradition and experience mean and how to live a life full of God in today's world. Asking the questions and searching for the answers is valued at Immanuel.
Creative
Marimbas, poetry, world music, traditional hymns, the blues, the visual arts and film are some of the creative expressions that are aspects of our worship, fellowship, and educational programs with children and adults.
Marimbas, poetry, world music, traditional hymns, the blues, the visual arts and film are some of the creative expressions that are aspects of our worship, fellowship, and educational programs with children and adults.
Involved
IPC is involved in the community and the world. We share our space with many community groups. As a congregation, we encourage the involvement and participation of members and friends in the life of the church, the community and the world. Our members are involved in programs to fight hunger, work for justice and improve the environment.
IPC is involved in the community and the world. We share our space with many community groups. As a congregation, we encourage the involvement and participation of members and friends in the life of the church, the community and the world. Our members are involved in programs to fight hunger, work for justice and improve the environment.
Pastor and Staff
901 North J Street
909 North J Street (Church Office)
Tacoma, WA 98403
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday is Pastor Dave's day off
909 North J Street (Church Office)
Tacoma, WA 98403
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday is Pastor Dave's day off
IPC History
Immanuel Presbyterian Church was chartered on Jan. 28, 1888 as the Second Presbyterian Church of Tacoma. The first pastor, the Reverend Thomas MacGuire led 21 members.
The name changed to Immanuel Presbyterian Church in December 1892 and the present building was designed by Russell and Babcock and was dedicated in 1909. The church school building was added in 1929.
The name changed to Immanuel Presbyterian Church in December 1892 and the present building was designed by Russell and Babcock and was dedicated in 1909. The church school building was added in 1929.
Officers of the Church
Giving Direction for the Church and its Members
There are three boards elected from the membership of Immanuel who, in a variety of ways, are responsible for the life and work of this church.
Elders
Deacons
Corporate Board
There are three boards elected from the membership of Immanuel who, in a variety of ways, are responsible for the life and work of this church.
Elders
Deacons
Corporate Board