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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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PLEASE NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the scheduled May 03 Catalina Breakfast Forum has been cancelled. We'll see you next September!
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Pastor Mike's Next Book Discussion
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Pastor Mike will be leading a discussion on the book “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” by religious historian Karen Armstrong. Armstrong uses her insights from Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Confucianism to discuss the need for compassion in contemporary life. Additionally, she includes practices for helping to grow our compassion for one another. The book discussion will begin on Sunday, April 27th and Monday April 28th. The group discussions will be at 6 p.m. by Zoom on Sundays and 10 a.m. in person on Mondays. We’ll meet, with breaks, through July. If you are interested in joining, please let Pastor Mike know by emailing him at [email protected]. For book description, go to: https://tinyurl.com/577y4ezn.
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An Easter Story: Hope, Surprise, and the Gift of Community - Reflections from our Lenten Queer Bible Study
Last month, we announced a Queer Bible Study. Word spread through our church and a single Facebook ad, drawing interest from 33 people—22 of them completely new to Catalina UMC. Over the past six weeks, a diverse group—averaging 12 to 14 participants each week, with 16 different folks cycling in and out, most attending regularly—gathered to study Scripture together.
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AED Training Class, April 27 @ 11:30am in Room E-18
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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are available around our campus. The class will be about 90 minutes and will include instruction in continuous chest compression as well as use of our AED devices. Given the importance of this life saving training, the Trustees will cover the training fee. We won't, however, feed you. Feel free to bring something to eat or have a couple extra cookies to tide you over during the lunch hour. There is no need to pre-register.
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Congrats to Blenman Elementary
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Blenman is honored to receive recognition as a National Model PLC (Professional Learning Community) at Work School. This is a great accomplishment, as Blenman is the first, and only school in Tucson to receive this award. A Model PLC at Work School is
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committed to the process as a professional learning community where our teachers collaborate in a continued cycle of inquiry and learning, collecting and analyzing data, and increasing student achievement. We have continued to show growth in our student learning after COVID, and we have maintained our B letter grade! Blenman will be recognized at the upcoming TUSD Governing Board meeting on April 29th.
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Catalina United Methodist church will recognize the teachers and staff with an appreciation breakfast on May 5th. If you would like to contribute pastries, breads, fruit or juice, contact Deborah Williams at [email protected]. Thank you!
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Toni Smith Ordination on YouTube
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Our Deaconess in training, Toni Smith, will be ordained on Saturday, May 03 beginning at 1pm (MST). Toni is inviting all who are interested to watch the ceremony. There are 2 options: YouTube or on Facebook. Both will be broadcast live during the event. Here are the two links:
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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 May 13. 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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Apr 27: H-M May 04: N-R May 11: S-Z May 18: A-G
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AED Training Class, April 27@ 11:30am in Room E-18
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The class will be about 90 minutes and will include instruction in continuous chest compression as well as use of our AED devices. Given the importance of this life saving training, the Trustees will cover the training fee. We won't, however, feed you. Feel free to bring something to eat or have a couple extra cookies to tide you over during the lunch hour. There is no need to pre-register.
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CANCELLED Catalina Breakfast Forum: Saturday, May 03 @ 9am in Fellowship Hall
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Together Tuesdays: Tuesday, May 12, 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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"How to Fight Racism" Sneak Peek: May 25, 9am in E23
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Come to our sneak preview for this 4-week seminar which will begin Sunday, September 7. We'll help each other make racial justice real (not just words. Pastor Kelli and Rev. Kirk Reed will facilitate.
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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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...Martha Adair who is experiencing health problems.
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...the family of Mary Sue Gibson who passed earlier this month.
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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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