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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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This Sunday is UMCOR Special Sunday. In the last 3 years, UMCOR has welcomed thousands of displaced Ukrainians. Because of your generosity in 2024, almost $2,000,000 was given in support of UMCOR’s work to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing. Thank you! To read more, click here.
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New Members Received March 23, 2025
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From left to right are Margaret and Bob Bell, Matthew D'Apice & Kristen Gregory (kids Teddy & Jonas), Roy and June Chamberlin, Jayne Toman, Vickie Austin, Kendall Klym and Tom and Blythe Strong.
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Service of Healing This Sunday
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In this Sunday's worship service, we're offering a Service of Healing, which is a time set apart for prayer, renewal, and God’s restoring grace. Healing is not just about physical wellness—it is about finding peace, strength, and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. This is not a service of instant miracles, but rather a sacred space where we bring our burdens before God, trusting in the Holy Spirit’s presence and care.
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During worship, you will have the opportunity to receive prayer and anointing with oil at one of the four prayer stations. You may come forward as you feel led, where a pastor or prayer leader will listen, pray with you, and offer an anointing as a sign of God’s healing love. Whether you seek comfort, renewal, or the grace to forgive, know that you are not alone—God is with you, and so is your faith community.
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Join us as we seek God’s peace and restoration together.
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Picnic Fundraiser for VBS
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We're raising funds for this year's Vacation Bible School with a picnic on the 1st Street lawn right after the 10am Palm Sunday service on April 13. Tickets are available 3/30 and 4/6 at $7 each from Paige or Anthony after worship or M-Thur, 10am-3pm in the church office (exact cash or check only please!). Join us for food, games and a good time!
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Volunteers Needed for Community Outreach
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Catalina UMC is showing up in the community! We are looking for volunteers to help staff Catalina UMC's booth at Cyclovia, whose route passes by our church this year.
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We need 2-3 volunteers per shift:
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· Cyclovia (Sunday, 4/6): 9:00am-12pm and 12pm-3:00pm
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At our booth, we’ll offer a children’s activity to engage families and promote upcoming Catalina events, while also listening and learning from the community. These outreach efforts are part of our mission to meet people where they are and discern how we can be a meaningful presence in Tucson. To sign up, contact Pastor Kelli at [email protected]. Thank you for being part of this journey!.
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2025 Annual Conference
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Registration and information about the 2025 Annual Conference can be found by clicking below:
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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: https://www.catalinamethodist.org/adults/.
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Koinonia Class for Adults: Sundays @ 9am in Room E-23
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The Koinonia Class meets at 9:00 am in Room E23: Our study material is "What's So Amazing About Grace?" Lively learning and real relationships make this group ideal for adults of all ages. Books are available at a reduced cost. Our focus for April: Chapters 14-17. For more info, contact Rev. Kirk Reed [email protected]
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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9:30am in Room H-230
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Our spring study will be In the Footsteps of the Savior by Max Lucado. We will begin on Wednesday, April 16, and end May 21st. We meet at 9:30 - 11:30 in Room H230. Please join us. We are eager to welcome new members. RSVP to [email protected]or 520-481-6993.
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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
Our next gathering is Apr 08. 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
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, please bring the cookies to one of our new carts in the Welcome Center. For questions contact [email protected] or 520-909-4404
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Mar 30: H-M Apr 06: N-R Apr 13: S-Z Apr 20: A-G
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Catalina Breakfast Forum: Saturday, Apr 05 @ 9am in Fellowship Hall
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"Higher Ground - Factual Impact for Students: will be the topic for speakers Jean & Michael Guymon with Fred Ronstadt. Breakfast is $4 per person at the door. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare! Email [email protected] or call 520-327-4296 during office hours.
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Together Tuesdays: Tuesday, Apr 08, 5:30-6:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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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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Palm Sunday Picnic, April 13, South Lawn on 1st Street, 11am
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Palm Sunday Picnic is on 4/13 following the 10am service. It will take place on the 1st Street lawn and help fundraise for Vacation Bible School (VBS)! Tickets will be $7 on 3/30 and 4/6 from Paige or Anthony. There will also be tickets for sale in the office (exact cash or check only).
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Join us for food, games, and a good time!
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Casa Maria Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed, April 26, 6:30/7:00am-10am
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We will cook and serve our special chicken and vegetable soup again at 6:30 am on Saturday, April 26th. (Even 7:00 am would work)! Would you like to join a small team of volunteers who cook and serve our excellent chicken-vegetable soup to our hungry neighbors? The work involves standing, lifting, cooking, and serving, using large commercial pots in a very small kitchen. Our volunteers must be gloved, and over the age of 12. Interested? Notify Doug Wingert, at [email protected] or contact the church office.
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CUMC has an active prayer team, Prayer Partners, praying for our attendees, visitors, 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...
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...Horacio receiving medical treatment for his right eye
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...prayers of healing for Carolyn
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...El Mesias UMC, Nogales; First UMC, Bisbee; First UMC, Eloy.
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...all who are suffering from fires, floods and other disasters.
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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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