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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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- Read the most recent 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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Our Sanctuary is under remodel so we are meeting for worship in Fellowship Hall on Sundays at 10am. Please join us in the large building next to the Memorial Garden. There is plenty of parking in our east lot on Treat Ave. See you there!
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Pastors Mike & Kelli and Laurie Campbell in SLC for "Hatchathon"
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Pastor Mike, Pastor Kelli, and Laurie Campbell attended a "Hatchathon" event in Salt Lake City this week, which gathered leaders from western states to dream together about starting new forms of ministry. They'll give a report on their work in the coming weeks and if you're interested learning more about a new faith ministry within Catalina, Pastor Kelli would love to speak with you!
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Three things to look for in a welcoming church by Joseph Yoo
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We say we are a "welcoming" church but are we really? Read this article from United Methodist Now and see whether or not you're doing your best to welcome new people to Catalina. Click Here.
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Choir Rehearsals Begin Sept 5
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The Music department is preparing for the fall with the Sanctuary Choir and Festival Ringers starting Thursday rehearsals on September 5th. The Sanctuary Choir welcomes new soprano Elizabeth Pero, a vocal performance major from ASU, and has a new video it is sharing as it invites new members to join: https://youtu.be/p7pTPegGfE8?si=WvyV_hhzRD41C21T For more information, email Ben at [email protected]
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Seeker’s Adult Sunday School Class @ 8:45am-9:45am in Room H-230
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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 in Room H230 on Sundays.
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Koinonia Class for Adults: Sundays @ 9am in Room E-23
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We begin September 8. Rev Dr Kirk Reed will be our leader as we discuss Adam Hamilton's excellent book, Seeing Gray in a World of Back and White. Topics: Sep 8: "Straining Gnats" and "If You Can't Say Anything Nice . . .,” Sep 15: "Spiritual Maturity and Gray,” Sep 22: "Finding the Sweet Spot" and "Shhh! Just Listen!, Sep 29: "Being Pentecostal Without Losing Your Mind" If you need a copy of the book, please let Rev Reed or the church office know.
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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9:30am in Room H-230
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After an eight-week break, we will resume on Sept. 18 for our next women’s Bible study: Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkin. We have enjoyed studies by Jen previously. The study is on Wednesdays from 9:30 to11:30, Sept. 18- Nov. 13 in room H230. Hope to see you there. Invite a friend! Contact Brenda Halferty for more information and to sign up. 520-481-6993 or [email protected]
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Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 6:45am in Room E-23
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Begins SEPT. 4 when we will begin to 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: First Tuesday of the month @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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Our next gathering is Sept. 3. 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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We will have cookie time after the church service in Fellowship Hall. If you are donating cookies, please bring them to the Fellowship Hall with you and place them on the table in the back of the room! See you there! For questions contact [email protected] or 520-909-4404
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Sept 01: S-Z Sept 08: A-G Aug 18: H-M Aug 25 : N-R
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The Tucson Family Food Project Documentary, Thurs., Aug 29, 6:30-8:30pm, Hotel Congress
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Together Tuesdays: First Tuesday of the month @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall Our next gathering is Sept. 3. 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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Catalina Breakfast Forum: First Saturday of the month @ 9am in Fellowship Hall We kick-off the season on Sept. 7 with speaker Sarah Smallhouse. Topic: Prop 140-Make Elections Fair Act" - an overview and update to create an open Primary for all voters and candidates. Breakfast is $4 per person at the door. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare! Reply to [email protected] or call 520-327-4296 during office hours.
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Casa Maria Soup Kitchen Cooks, Sept 21, 6am-2:30pm We make huge pots of soup to serve 200 living with homelessness and hunger. We need 3 more volunteers for this event. Contact [email protected]. Final even of the year is Nov 16.
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Catalina Day School Open House: Thurs., Sept 26, 6pm You are invited to offer hospitality, which is simply providing refreshments (cookies, water, fruit punch/lemonade) and welcome to families! To make this a success, we are looking for volunteers to: Donate a total of 120 cookies, snacks, light beverages •1-3 people to help staff the refreshment table. This is a wonderful opportunity to show our support for the day school and to build connections with the staff, parents, and children who are a vital part of our community. If you are able to contribute or volunteer, please contact Pastor Kelli Knight ([email protected]) Thank you for your generosity and support!
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Primavera Men's Shelter Cooks, Sept 28, 2-6pm We shop, cook and serve a 5 course meal to the men residing at the shelter. The menu is planned but we need 3-4 volunteers. Contact [email protected].
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Pride Parade and Festival Coming in September
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CUMC has an active prayer team, Prayer Partners, praying for our attendees, visitors and staff 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...
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...Betty Pritts who is experiencing health issues.
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...Shawn Saldano who has not been well.
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....our returning UA students and their families.
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...Patagonia Community UMC, Sanctuary UMC, Santa Cruz Valley UMC, St. Francis in the Foothills UMC
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...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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PLEASE NOTE:
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During the remodel of our sanctuary, we have experienced difficulty with our live streaming. Services are taped and posted after worship. If you cannot connect, please wait until noon MST to find each week's service on video.
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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! We're also on Next Door!
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