About A Beacon in the Desert
A Beacon in the Desert is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 2604 W. McLellan Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, 85017. You can reach A Beacon in the Desert at +18778326085.
Where is A Beacon in the Desert located?
A Beacon in the Desert is located at 2604 W. McLellan Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, 85017. The building sits at coordinates 33.53337, -112.11485, placing it in Phoenix, AZ 85017.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 476 ft
- Public parking 974 ft
- 11702 · Valley Metro 748 ft
- Stop Position · Valley Metro 758 ft
- Stop Position · Valley Metro 778 ft
- 11701 · Valley Metro 787 ft
- Bus stop · Valley Metro 794 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around A Beacon in the Desert
The ZIP code 85017 area around A Beacon in the Desert is home to 43,226 residents with a median household income of $50,754 and a median age of 25.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at A Beacon in the Desert
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at A Beacon in the Desert
Questions and answers about A Beacon in the Desert
- What denomination is A Beacon in the Desert?
- This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is A Beacon in the Desert located?
- A Beacon in the Desert is located at 2604 W. McLellan Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, 85017.
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