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Making space for all God’s children • Serving our neighbors •
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Celebrating life in Christ together • Encouraging one another • Nurturing spirituality
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Click Here to read the November issue of our monthly Catalina Newsletter.
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Open Table: A New Way to Worship at Catalina
As you know, Catalina UMC is piloting new worship experiences this fall. Our next preview is Open Table, modeled after the "Dinner Church" style of worship. It’s more conversational, more relational, and grounded in community.
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Join us on Wednesdays, November 12 and 19, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for this interactive, meal-based service. Worship will include music, Scripture, and prayer—followed by guided table discussions over a shared dinner provided by the church.
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The name Open Table reflects our commitment to being intentionally inclusive of all people. Rooted in the earliest forms of Christian community, this model echoes how the Apostle Paul’s letters were first read aloud and then discussed around shared meals—the meal itself an extension of the Communion table.
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Open Table is shaped by values of justice, hospitality, and belonging, responding to the growing needs in our community—especially among neighbors impacted by the federal government shutdown and recent SNAP cuts. As one act of solidarity and economic justice, we are working for the meal to be catered by a local neighbor who lacks consistent access to work due to fear of ICE. In this way, our gathering not only feeds our spirits, but also supports those living in the shadows of uncertainty and food insecurity.
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Families are welcome! Children will begin worship with us and then participate in their own age-appropriate Open Table experience.
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Consider this your personal invitation to join us for at least one Open Table. Your presence, support, and feedback are a gift as we explore new ways of being church together.
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👉 Please register HERE so we can plan for food and seating.
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This is a season of gratitude, and it feels especially important to build community together—with one another and with our neighbors.
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RSVP to Open Table
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All are invited and welcome to try "Open Table", Catalina’s new interactive, meal-based worship experience—where faith, food, justice and community meet. Wednesdays, Nov. 12 & 19 • 5:30–7:00 p.m. • Fellowship Hall. Dinner provided; families welcome. Please register so we can plan for food and seating: https://forms.gle/ZZRkGVLLgkEdEVLn7
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This Sunday is Angel Tree Sunday
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Today is Angel Tree Sunday (week #1 of 2) to choose an Angel Tag to purchase a Christmas Gift for a child of an inmate. Prison Fellowship Ministry is an organization that encourages inmates to fill out a form for their children to receive Christmas gifts from their parent in prison. Catalina has participated in this for 20+ years.
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Caregivers of the children have been called to recommend specific gift suggestions for each child. These suggestions have been noted on each Angel Tree tag. Each child will receive a clothing gift (please ask for and include a gift receipt) AND a fun gift, (one tag for each) as specified by the caregiver. If you wish to participate, please choose a tag from the Christmas tree this Sunday (or next Sunday if there are any left!). Each tag has a TRACKING CARD paper clipped to it. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND PHONE # ON THE TRACKING CARD AND PLACE IN THE BAG LABELED TRACKING CARDS. We need that information in case you forget to bring the gift back!!!
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The gift needs to please be in the $20 - $25 range and will need to be returned EITHER next Sunday Nov. 16th or NO LATER THAN Sunday Nov. 23, 2025. RETURN UNWRAPPED. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE WRAPPING OR A GIFT BAG. ALSO INCLUDE THE WHOLE TAG. DO NOT TAKE OFF THE GIFT SUGGESTION SECTION.
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Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Blenman School Holiday Request
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Blenman Elementary School has asked Catalina United Methodist Church if we would provide some Christmas dinners for families over the school break. The grocery store gift cards will be $50.00 per family. If you would like to help, make a contribution to the Church and indicate it is for Blenman School. The families are always appreciative of the extra food support over the holidays. Contact: Deborah at [email protected]
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Support CUM Day School Through Benevity!
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Did you know that Catalina United Methodist Day School is now listed as a cause under Catalina United Methodist Church on Benevity, a workplace giving platform used by companies such as Raytheon, American Express, Microsoft, and Intel?
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Through Benevity, employees can make charitable donations that are often matched by their employer—doubling the impact! When donating, please select “Catalina United Methodist Church” (Unique Identifier: X860111427) and note that your contribution is designated for the Day School.
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🌞 Our current project focuses on installing sun sails at the Trike Yard to provide more shaded play space for our children. Every gift—large or small—helps the Day School continue its mission of nurturing young learners in a safe, loving, and faith-filled environment.
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Thank you for your continued support of this vital ministry that touches so many families in our community! 💛
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Seekers Adult Sunday School Class @ 8:45am-9:45am in 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 class members. For lesson schedule click here..
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Koinonia Class for Adults: Sundays @ 9am in Room E-23
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AN ALTAR IN THE WORLD: A GEOGRAPHY OF FAITH begins. This lively class and discussion group reads one chapter each week of an excellent and thought-provoking book. Books are available from Rev. Reed. Adults of all ages can enjoy learning together! For more info: [email protected]..
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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9:30am in Room H-230
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On break until the new year! Contact Brenda Halferty for more information at [email protected] or 520-481-6993
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Shalom Circle: Second Tuesday @ 10am in Room H230
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United Women in Faith meetings. Please come and experience fun and fellowship while learning about other missions in our community! For more info: [email protected]
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Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 6:45am in Room E-23
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We meet weekly on Wednesday mornings 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.
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Together Tuesdays: Second Tuesday of the month @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Cancelled for November. An hour of fun in Fellowship Hall for families with children under 8 years old. Includes light meal, singing, crafts and a bible theme each month.
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Sing With The Sanctuary Choir: Rehearsals Thursdays-7-8:30pm
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Do you sing in the shower? Come sing with us at rehearsals and on Sundays—it's a blast! Got questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Festival Ringers Bell Choir: Rehearsals Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30pm
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Can you read music? We would love to have you join this fun group for rehearsals and performances throughout the coming year. Reach out to [email protected]
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We love our cookie & social time after worship! 🍪 It’s a great chance to chat with friends old and new. If you’d like to donate cookies, check the alphabet schedule for your last name and bring them to the cart in the Welcome area before service. Questions? Contact Judy at [email protected] or (520) 909-4404.
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NOV 09: H-M NOV 16: N-R Nov 23: S-Z Nov 30: A-G
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Shalom Circle: Tuesday, November 11, 10am in Room H230
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We’d love you to join us and bring a friend! Let’s have fun and enjoy fellowship with our wonderful sisters in Christ! Can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Deaconess Toni Smith at [email protected]
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Organ Festival Concert: Friday, Nov 14, 7pm in the Sanctuary
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Catalina Christmas Decorating: Monday, November 24, 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary
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Please join us in decorating the Sanctuary and Narthex for Christmas. We welcome and appreciate all volunteers as "Many hands make light work". We especially need a few people who can climb a 6 foot ladder to reach high places for wreath and garland hanging. Coffee and donuts will be available to ensure we maintain peak performance! Please contact Janice Golden (626/372-9688 or [email protected]) if you have any questions or to volunteer -- although you can also just show up that morning, and we will welcome you.
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Annual Church Conference: Tuesday, Nov 25 @6pm in Fellowship Hall
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All are welcome and encouraged to attend our annual conference. Only members are allowed to vote, but this is where we will review the year and highlight goals for 2026. Led by our pastors and the District Superintendent, Rev. Javier Olivares.
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Catalina has an active prayer team, Prayer Partners, praying for YOU throughout the year. If you would like to add a special prayer request, please send it to office@catalinamethodist and we will publish it here!
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Please be in prayer for:
- for Virginia, the 89 year old sister of Delia, who is bed-ridden and would like to walk again.
- for Heidi Bunch undergoing medical treatment
- the family and friends of Jean Briggs who passed Sept 11. Services are to be announced.
- St. James, St. John's and St. Mark's UMCs in Tucson
- Peace. Love. Prayer. Always.
Need a Visitation?
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If you, or someone you know, would like a visitation from our Deaconess, Toni Smith, please contact her at [email protected]
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Join us and Click Here to view our live stream service each Sunday at 9:55 am. Or copy the link below and paste it in your web browser:
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Why invite someone to church?
An invitation to church isn’t just about Sunday morning—
It’s about sharing peace, hope, and belonging.
Your ask could change someone’s week
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Just lean over and say, “Come with me this Sunday.”
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Join our Volunteers for Outreach Missions!
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🙌 Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time—it’s about making a difference.
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Every act of service, big or small, is a way to share God’s love and bring hope to others.💙
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When we serve together, we become the hands and feet of Christ in the world. ✝️
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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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