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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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The Office Will Be Closed Monday, Nov 11 for Veteran's Day
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Angel Tree Sundays are Nov 10 & 17
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Angel Tree Sundays, will be Nov. 10th and Nov. 17th. If you wish to shop for either a toy or clothing gift for a child, we will have the Angel Tags on the Christmas Tree on these 2 Sundays.
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UNWRAPPED Gifts and a gift bag will need to be returned no later than Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. The next event is gift wrapping.
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All are welcome to help wrap gifts, on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 11 am right after church to about 1:30 pm. Then the most fun part - GIFT DELIVERY. This year we have 27 families to deliver to the week of Dec. 15th. It's not hard, and it is very rewarding. Please contact Judy Wingert to volunteer or to ask questions - 520-909-4404 or [email protected]
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Be the LIGHT
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November is the time of year when we focus on stewardship—that is, taking the time to consider the gifts God has blessed each of us with and how we might, in turn, bless others with our gifts. The theme of our 2025 Stewardship Campaign is Be the LIGHT.
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We are God’s light in our community, with:
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- Love – Guiding every action with love
- Inspiration – Sparking creativity and new ideas in faith
- Guidance – Offering wisdom and support on life's journey
- Hospitality – Creating a warm and welcoming environment
- Trust – Building relationships rooted in trust and faith
For three Sundays in November, we’ll highlight how we’ve shone God’s light into the lives of our church family and community in the past year, what we’re currently doing, and a vision of how we want to shine that light in the future.
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Please look for more information in the mail, listen to stories you will hear, and prayerfully consider how you can help Catalina Be the LIGHT by making a financial commitment for 2025.
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Blenman Elm Christmas Dinners
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Blenman Elementary School has asked CUMC 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, contribute to the Church and indicate it is for Blenman School. The families are always appreciative of the extra food support over the holidays. For more information email Debbie Williams at [email protected]
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Deck Our Halls at CUMC!
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Please join us in decorating the Sanctuary for the holidays Nov. 26, 9am in the Sanctuary. We welcome and appreciate all volunteers as "many hands make light work". We especially need people who can climb a 6 foot ladder to reach high places for wreath and garland hanging. Please contact Janice Golden if you have any questions or to volunteer. [email protected] or 626/372-9688 (cell phone)
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Sanctuary Choir Halloween shenanigans at choir last Tuesday! The Sanctuary choir rehearsed our music for Sunday, as well as for the upcoming Christmas Concert on Dec. 8th. Stay tuned for more info.
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CUMC Job Announcement
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If you or anyone you know would be interested in applying for Choir Director at CUMC, the Job Description is available: click here
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Seekers 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 class members. For lesson schedule go to https://www.catalinamethodist.org/adults/.
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Koinonia Class for Adults: Sundays @ 9am in Room E-23
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A fun Sunday morning class built on relationships and learning: 9:00 am in Room E23, led by Rev. Kirk Reed. You're invited! Upcoming topics: “Where Is God When Bad Things Happen?” (Nov 10); “Honest Doubt” and “Messy Truth About Spirituality” (Nov 17); “Situation Ethics” and “Abortion” (Nov 24).
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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9:30am in Room H-230
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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. 20 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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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: First Tuesday of the month @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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Our next gathering is To Be Announced. 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: Thursday Rehearsals @ 7pm in the Choir Room
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Come and sing with the choir at rehearsals and on Sunday. It's so much fun! For more information contact [email protected]
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We will have cookie time after the church service in our new Welcome Center. If you are donating cookies, please bring them to the table in the back of the room! See you there! For questions contact [email protected] or 520-909-4404
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Nov 10: H-M Nov 17: N-R Nov 24: S-Z Nov 03: A-G
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Angel Tree Sundays Are Nov 10 and Nov 17
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Pick up your tags off the tree in the Sanctuary. Return your unwrapped gifts and gift bag no later than Sunday, Dec. 1. Volunteer to gift wrap on Sunday, Dec 8, 11am-1:30pm. Help deliver week of Dec 15. To volunteer, contact Judy Wingert at 520-909-4404 or [email protected].
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PB&J Sandwich Making for Casa Maria, Friday, Nov 15, 2-5pm, Room E-23
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We need 20 volunteers to make more than 500 sandwiches for Casa Maria Soup Kitchen's sack lunch program. If interested, please contact [email protected]
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Organ Festival Concert, Friday, Nov 15, 7pm, Sanctuary
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Chelsea Chen performs. Tickets available at catalinamethodist.org/organ-festival or at the door.
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Catalina Breakfast Forum: Saturday, Dec 07 @ 9am in Fellowship Hall
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Our speaker for Saturday, Dec 07 is Rex Scott, Pima County Supervisor, District 1. His topic: “Responsibilities and Challenges.” Breakfast is $4 per person at the door. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare! RSVP to [email protected] or call 520-327-4296 during office hours.
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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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...the family and friends of Marvin Blough who passed the Monday, Oct 28
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...UMC of the Good Shepherd, Kearny; UMC of Green Valley; Willcox 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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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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