Summerlin community contains many diverse religious offerings

There are a variety of worship facilities in Summerlin with 14 houses of worship representing 10 different faiths. More are in the planning and/or building stages, according to Kevin Orrock, top division executive of The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin.

"As Summerlin continues to grow, more houses of worship will open in the community," Orrock said. "Worship facilities are an integral part of our community. The chapels and temples provide sanctuary, add architectural beauty to the community and serve as gathering places for a variety of religious, cultural and social events and activities."

Existing houses of worship in Summerlin include two facilities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Desert Spring United Methodist Church, Faith Community Lutheran Church, Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, Hindu Temple and Cultural Center -- Hindu Society of Nevada, Mountain View Presbyterian, St. Andrew Lutheran, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Summerlin Community Baptist Church, Sun City Community Church, The Summerlin Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin synod), Temple Sinai (formerly Temple Beth Am), and Temple Beth Sholom -- conservative Judaism.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church is scheduled to break ground in spring 2009. The new worship site is located on nearly five acres adjacent to Bishop Gorman High School in The Mesa village.

"Since inception, houses of worship have played a significant role in the community's development," Orrock said. "We recognize that spiritual health is important to overall well-being and that residents enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to worship in their own neighborhoods."

Developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation, an affiliate of General Growth Properties Inc.

Summerlin began to take shape in 1990 and has consistently ranked in the country's top 10 best-selling master-planned communities.

Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with about 9,000 acres still remaining to accommodate future growth within the master plan, including the community's urban core of Summerlin Centre. The community is currently home to more than 95,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled list of amenities.

These include more than 100 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 completed miles of the Summerlin Trail System, nine golf courses, a dozen houses of worship, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks, 22 public and private schools and nearly 100 actively selling floor plans.

Homes are available in a variety of styles -- from single-family homes to townhomes, condominiums and lofts -- priced from the mid-$200,000s to more than $2 million. Custom home sites in The Ridges are priced from the $500,000s. Luxury apartment homes offer monthly rents starting from the $900,000s.

For more information on Summerlin, visit summerlin.com or call 888-898-5015.