2000-2005 |
A Growing Congregation
A Sanctuary in Harmony with its Environment
As the 800-seat Pinnacle Sanctuary rose from the ground, the congregation participated in construction milestones, signing their names and Bible passages to subflooring, wallboard and other structures. Cave Creek artist Sam Terry was commissioned to create a cross for the sanctuary as a work of religious art. After months of work the 40 foot tall cross, made of native desert ironwood, Arizona copper, and polished African walnut stood as if growing from flowing waters of baptism and the pulpit. This work has distinguished Pinnacle in the community since it was unveiled. The same artist design stained glass depicting the Holy Spirit around the cross. Christmas season 2001 celebrated in the nearly-complete Sanctuary was particularly poignant, as the nation was still reeling and healing from the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. The City of Scottsdale was as proud of the new facility as the congregation -- the Pinnacle Sanctuary was the city’s first ‘green church’ under the newly-adopted Green Building Program. The acoustically-significant space also boosted Pinnacle’s music program. The Sanctuary became an important area concert venue, particularly after installation of the Richards, Fowkes & Co. Opus 14 pipe organ in 2005. Beyond the campus, Pinnacle’s mission activities included a trip to Mexico, Habitat for Humanity projects and continued support of Andre House, Heifer International and Vista del Camino programs.
2000
Pinnacle members participated in the Festival of Faith 2000 at BankOne Ballpark
Scottsdale Population: 202,705
In May 2000, Lisa Armstrong became the Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth
September 2000 the City of Scottsdale issued the building permit for the new sanctuary
New Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross
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2001
Session votes to call Brent Hylton as Director of Music and Marilyn Hylton as Associate Director
September 11 terrorist attacks in NYC, DC, Pennsylvania
Pinnacle Sanctuary was dedicated on January 27, 2002 with Dr. Corbett, Dr. Holloran and the choir leading the congregation from the Chapel singing “We are Marching in the Light of God.”
2002 AZ Diamondbacks won the World Series, defeating the NY Yankees
Loop 101 freeway was completed through Scottsdale
