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- You can read Pastor Mike's column in our monthly Catalina Newsletter now available on our website. Just click here.
- For the South District current news click here.
- For the Desert Southwest Conference Digest click here.
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March 24 – Palm Sunday 10am Service at Catalina UMC
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March 28 –Maundy Thursday 7pm Service at First United Methodist Church
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915 E 4th St, Tucson 85719
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5:30pm Service at Catalina UMC
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10am Service at Catalina UMC
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Book Discussion with Pastor Mike During Lent
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The book is Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan Priest. The book is more about the spiritual life as a whole than about a “how to” on contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer is the practice of silence and listening. Rohr discusses the gifts that this type of prayer life can bring to the one willing to sit and wait on God in silence. We will meet at two different times starting March 5th/6th. There will be two options each week: Tuesday at 10am in person or Wednesday at 6pm by Zoom. The book can be found on Amazon.com at https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Belongs-Gift-Contemplative-Prayer/dp/0824519957. You can also check local bookstores. Please email the office at: [email protected] to let us know if you would like to be a part of the class.
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Announcement for Retirement of Reverend Matt Colby
Dear Congregation of Catalina United Methodist Church,
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The Staff Parish Relations Committee announces the June retirement of Pastor Matt Colby. We have been blessed by his faithful service as Associate Pastor over the last five years. We are grateful for his steadfast commitment to growing us in faith through the COVID Pandemic, 3 Senior Pastors, annual youth mission trips, and many life events for each of us. We will join in a celebration of his 35 years of service in ministry in June.
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In the Spirit of God's love,
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Diana Hill, SPRC Chairperson
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This year, a number of our participants have completed their 3-year assignments on the Church & Society – Missions Committee, so now we are in need of some new members. Our current outreach efforts are well defined for 2024, and our mission’s budget has been approved. This committee operates more like an ongoing “task force,” so potential committee members might anticipate no more than quarterly update meetings. Are you interested in knowing more? Please contact Doug Wingert at [email protected].
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Is God calling you to service at your church?
An Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries class is being offered Saturdays, May 4th and 11th at St John's UMC in Tucson (from 9 am to 3 pm both days). Upon registration, more detailed information about the class will be provided. Registration is open at: https://dscumc.org/lay-servant-ministries-training-sessions/
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Lay Servant Ministries is a program to educate and empower the laity to roles of leadership, caring and communications in the church and community.
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The first class in "Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries" is offered 4-5 times a year in the conference. Also offered are Advanced Courses that cover many topics of interest in our three focus areas of leadership, caring and communications. One is allowed to take advanced courses at any time, although we do encourage the Introduction (Basic) class first. Each course is 10 hours in length and can be in 3.5 hour sessions or two 5 hour sessions (or other appropriate timeframe. This will be described in the advertisement and registration document. Attendance at all class times is mandatory for credit to be given.
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Once the Introduction class and one Advanced course are taken, one is designated a Certified Lay Servant. An Annual report is required each Fall and is due to your church for your annual church conference which is usually held in the fall. A requirement of completing at least one Advanced Course every 3 years is also required to maintain status.
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KOINONIA CLASS FOR ADULTS
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How can spiritual disciplines be more joyful and more helpful as we grow in Christ? We conclude our current study this week on “Celebration.” A timely new study for adults begins Sunday, March 10, 9:00 am in Room E23: “Confronting the Controversies” by Adam Hamilton. Led by Rev. Dr. Kirk Reed, we’ll be discussing some of the biggest and most divisive issues in our country today — from a Christian perspective. Everyone is welcome!
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Our next study will be When You Pray by Kelly Minter along with five other authors. The study guide includes video access and is available on Amazon and Christianbook.com. We will begin on Wednesday, April 10th for a six-week study. We will meet in room H230 from 9:30 To 11:30. Hope you will join us. Please contact Brenda Halferty for more information and to register. [email protected] or 520-481-6993
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Our weekly Wednesday morning Bible Study meets in Room E23 at 6:45 am. For those whose schedules allow, we plan on going to breakfast at 8:00 am following Bible Study.
SEEKERS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
We meet at 8:45-9:45am, Room H-230. A desire to enrich your understanding and faith is the only requirement. Join us for a variety of video-based lessons led by volunteer teachers from the class.
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Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall for a fun whole family fun night with dinner, a Bible Story, crafts and singing geared for children 7 and younger, but older siblings welcome!
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By popular request, we will CONTINUE our after-church cookie time throughout the year. Here is the alphabet list to bring cookies if you desire to participate. This is voluntary; you don't have to bring cookies each time your last name comes up! If it’s too hot we’ll gather in the narthex. Thanks to the Ad Board and the Finance Committee, we now have cookie time supplies as a budget item for 2024! Thanks to all who have donated cookies and dollars in 2023! See you at cookie time in 2024! Keep donating those cookies!!! They are delicious! For questions contact [email protected] or 520-909-4404
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Mar 3: H-M Mar 10: N-R Mar 17: S-Z Mar 24: A-G Mar 31: H-M
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Catalina Breakfast Club, Saturday, March 2, 9am., Room H-230 The featured speaker for March is Steven Cota-Robles, Founder of Tucson Family Food Project. CUMC hosts TFFP in our kitchen 3 days a week as they prepare meals for food-insecure families. Enjoy a $4 breakfast and this young, engaging speaker as he talks about his amazing non-profit and plans for its future!
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Together Tuesday, March 5, 5:30-6:30pm, Fellowship Hall Join us for a children and family centered worship, dinner, bible story, songs and a craft! W welcome all families with children of all ages although the program is created for children 8 years old and younger. This month: Noah's Ark
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Reaching New People in New Ways: Saturday, March 16, St. Mark’s UMC Sanctuary Campus
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Is your church struggling to figure out what to do when church attendance and resources are declining? Are you wondering how to reach new people in new ways? Join us! Registrations must be submitted by March 13, 2024. A meal will be provided for attendees. Questions should be directed to Lorena Davalos at [email protected]. If you need registration information, ask Pastor Mike
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Catalina Organ Festival, March 22, 7pm, UMC Sanctuary Nathan Laube, Professor of Organ, Eastman School of Music will perform. You can purchase tickets on line from our website at: https://www.catalinamethodist.org/organ-festival/ or at the door the night of the concert. $25 ea for seniors, $30 ea for under 60 and $10 for students with ID.
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2020 General Conference...In 2024! The delayed 2020 United Methodist General Conference will be starting at the end of April 2024. If you are interested in information regarding the Conference you can check out the main page for General Conference at: https://dscumc.org/annual-conference/
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CUMC has an active prayer chain, Prayer Partners, praying for our attendees, visitors, and staff and members throughout the year. If you have a special prayer request, please send it directly to CUMC by clicking here.
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Please be in prayer for...
... Howard Steele and family mourning the loss of his wife Marilyn. To view her obit click here.
...Catalina UMC as we begin the process to bring about change and growth in our ministry.
...South District churches: Catalina UMC; San Pedro Valley UMC, Benson; Desert Skies UMC, Tucson.
...An end to war, violence and suffering for all peoples in conflict.
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There are many ways you can give to the ministries of Catalina UMC. You can give online at CatalinaMethodist.org, you can scan the QR code to the left on your cell phone, or you can text the dollar amount to 520-441-8592.
Your gifts are a blessing to our ministry in the community.
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Are You Engaging With Us?
Don't forget to engage with us on Facebook and Instagram! Just search for catalina.united.methodist. And be sure to like our posts as well as respond to them!
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