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AUGUST, 2024 VOLUME 73, ISSUE 08
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Remodeling construction in our Sanctuary began July 30 and will possibly extend through September. We will worship at 10am in Fellowship Hall until further notice. There is ample parking in our east lot on Treat Ave. Please join us!
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I am in a leadership group that listens to the podcast “The Non-Anxious Leader.” The podcast is based in Family Systems Theory and looks at how we can become better at being a non-anxious presence in our family life, work life, etc. One of the recent episodes featured an article that was an extract from the book, How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation. Click below for more...
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MISSIONS UPDATE from Doug Wingert, Chair
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Click Here to read Doug's latest update on a very busy week for our Missions volunteers!
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NEW BOOK STUDY WITH PASTOR MIKE
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Pastor Mike is leading a discussion of the book “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned” by Brian McLaren. There are two ways to participate. For online/Zoom, we will meet Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. For in person, we will meet Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Mike know which day you will be participating by emailing him at [email protected]. Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798
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2024 YOUTH SUMMER MISSION PROJECT from Pastor Matt Colby
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Colorado Springs was the destination for our Youth Summer Mission Project with Next Step Ministries. Click below for Pastor Matt's full report
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES by Paige Anderson
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To read about the events of this year's Vacation Bible school, CLICK HERE.
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INSIDE OUT CHAPTER 6 SUMMARY by Laurie Campbell
We resume our chapter summaries of the last book study with Pastor Mike.
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CUMC DAY SCHOOL by Carolyn Lovell
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While the normal school session won't begin until August 5, our Day School has been busy this summer. To view the full report, click here.
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FOR FALL by Brenda Halferty
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After an eight-week break, we will resume on September 18th for our next women’s Bible study on the Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkin. We have enjoyed studies by Jen previously. The study will run on Wednesdays from 9:30 to11:30 Sept 18 - Nov13 in room H230. Hope to see you there. Invite a friend!
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Contact Brenda Halferty for more information and to sign up. 520-481-6993 or [email protected]
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
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Listed below are the South District Lay Servant classes for Fall, 2024.
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For those of you who live outside of Tucson - consider getting more than yourself to sign up for a class, carpool and share the expense of the gas. Classes will all be on the dscumc.org website.
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Living our United Methodist Beliefs: UM Heritage: Aug 10 & 17 @ St Paul's UMC/Tucson
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Facilitator: Pastor Brooke Wilkerson Registration Deadline: August 2
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Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution: Sept 21 & 28th @ Christ Church/UM/Tucson
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Facilitator: Pastor Beth Rambikur Registration Deadline: Sept 13
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From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon: Oct 19 & 26 @ St Paul's UMC/Tucson
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Facilitator: Pastor Ron Bartlow Registration Deadline: October 11
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Introduction to Lay Ministry (The Basic Course): November 2nd and 9th @ St John's UMC/Tucson
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Facilitator: Linda Sterling Registration Deadline: October 25
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Questions may be addressed to one of the South District Co-Directors of Lay Servant Ministries
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Gretchen Lofgren Kelly Deyoe
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...New Hope UMC, Tucson; Grace UMC, Douglas; Sierra Vista UMC, Santa Cruz Valley; St. Francis in the Foothills UMC, Tucson
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...An end to war, violence and suffering for all peoples in conflict.
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Want to know more about the United Methodist Church? You'll find it on the website link shown above. Take a look. You'll be surprised!
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Catalina Cares - E-news Weekly
Are you on the email list? If not, click here and fill out the form. We'll add you to the list and you can stay "In the Know!" every Thursday afternoon!
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Monthly Bible Verses
If you would like a copy in print, please contact the office.
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DO YOU SHOP AT FRY'S?
Did you know that you can become a Fry's Community Partner and every time you swipe your Fry's card a percentage of your purchase can be donated to CUMC? Stop by their Customer Service desk and choose CUMC as your community partner!
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OFFICE HOURS
The office is open Monday-Thursday, 10am to 3pm.
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