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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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Click Here to read the March, 2026 issue of our monthly Catalina Newsletter.
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Good Trouble Committee
Good Trouble is hosting a table and tent on Saturday, March 28th, on Speedway and Treat for the No Kings Rally from 10am - 2pm. As representatives of Christ’s love for the world, we will distribute water, offer shade, and share information about Catalina, including the Easter Week schedule. Additionally, we will offer sign-making materials and children’s activities. In solidarity with the committee’s sister church, Semilla de Amor, we will accept donations in support of immigrant families.
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When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, say something! Do something! Get in trouble! Good trouble! Necessary trouble! ~John Lewis
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Join Our Welcoming Team!
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Becoming part of a church is a process — and it always begins in relationship! We're looking for 5–7 volunteers to help us welcome visitors to Catalina UMC. As part of the team, you'll staff our Welcome Table on Sunday mornings, receive Connect Cards, and offer gift bags to first-time guests. And then the real relationship is built in the follow-up: an invitation to visit over a cup of coffee or tea — no more than an hour — just to get to know them. Training will be provided. If interested, please contact Pastor [email protected]
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Art Camp Volunteers Needed!
Instead of Vacation Bible School this summer, we are holding Art Camp at Catalina from July 6-10, 8am to Noon where we will explore different stories from the Bible through art such as painting, beading, cooking, music and more.
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If you are interested and available to volunteer for Art Camp--to lead a class or to just be a group leader--please contact [email protected]. You will need to go through a background check and attend a training prior to camp. If you have any special artistic talents you'd love to share (even for just one day!!) we would love to hear from you!
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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 click here..
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Koinonia Class for Adults: Sundays @ 9am in Room E-23
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We are currently discussing Barbara Brown Taylor's important book, Home By Another Way. Contact Rev. Kirk Reed ([email protected]) for more information. All are welcome!.
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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9:30am in Room H-230
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We will take the month of March off and begin anew April 1st. Our study will be The Gospel of Mark, The Jesus We’re Aching For by Lisa Harper. We will continue to meet in room H230 from 9:30-11:30 each Wednesday from April 1st through May 13th. Contact Brenda Halferty at [email protected] or 520-481-6993 to join or for more information. It is a wonderful group of faithful, caring women. Please plan to join us!
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Shalom Circle: Second Tuesday @ 10am in the Library
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United Women in Faith meetings. Next meeting is Apr 12. Please come and experience fun and fellowship while learning about other missions in our community! For more info: [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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Sing With The Sanctuary Choir: Rehearsals Thursdays-7-8:30pm
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Do you sing in the shower? Come sing with us at rehearsals and on Sundays—it's a blast! Got questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Festival Ringers Bell Choir: Rehearsals Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30pm
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Can you read music? We would love to have you join this fun group for rehearsals and performances throughout the coming year. Reach out to [email protected]
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We love our cookie & social time after worship! 🍪 It’s a great chance to chat with friends old and new. If you’d like to donate cookies, check the alphabet schedule for your last name and bring them to the cart in the Welcome area before service. Questions? Contact Judy at [email protected] or (520) 909-4404.
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Mar 22: A-G Mar 29: H-M Apr 05: N-R Apr 12: S-Z
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We hope you'll join us in fellowship following the service. We try to be good stewards of the planet and recycle plastic. Please be mindful of the labels on the blue trash bins. Only the bin by the coffee is actually trash. The other two are PLASTIC ONLY and STYROFOAM ONLY. Also, please do not put liquids in any bin. The clean-up fairies thank you!
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NEW! Catalina Book Club: Sunday, Mar 22, 4pm in the Library
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Our spring topic is: "A Hopeful View of Immigration" and the book we'll discuss is The Truth About Immigration by Zeke Hernandez. For more info contact [email protected]
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City of Tucson Recycling Event: Saturday, Mar 28, 9am-1pm, West Parking Lot
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Bring the listed recyclables in the poster below to this city sponsored event. Entrance is on 1st Street side of the parking lot. Free to Tucson Residents (ID required) or $10 for non-residents.
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Join our Volunteers for Outreach Missions!
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🙌 Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time—it’s about making a difference.
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Every act of service, big or small, is a way to share God’s love and bring hope to others.💙
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When we serve together, we become the hands and feet of Christ in the world. ✝️
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UPCOMING LAY SERVANT CLASSES
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Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry (Basic) March 21
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Facilitated by Linda Sterling at St John's UMC/Tucson
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Registration Deadline: March 6th
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For the Common Good (Spiritual Gifts) April 18 & 25
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Facilitated by Linda Sterling at Christ Church UM/Tucson
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Registration Deadline: April 10th
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Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries April 25, May 2 & May 9 (9am -12:30pm
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Facilitated by Susan Bowers
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Leading Public Prayer & Intercessional Prayer April 19, 26 & May 3 (1:30 pm - 5pm)
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Catalina has an active prayer team, Prayer Partners, praying for YOU throughout the year. If you would like to add a special prayer request, please send it to office@catalinamethodist and we will publish it here!
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Please be in prayer for:
- Janet Williams experiencing balance issues.
- the US Navy families from the huge US Naval Station in Bahrain. Their evacuation wasn't ordered until the war had already started. Some have arrived safely at an American military base somewhere in Europe. It's not clear that all the families are out or where they might be.
- El Mesias UMC, Nogales; First UMC Bisbee
- Peace. Love. Prayer. Always.
Need a Visitation?
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If you, or someone you know, would like a visitation from our Deaconess, Toni Smith, please contact her at [email protected]
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Join us and Click Here to view our live stream service each Sunday at 9:55 am. Or copy the link below and paste it in your web browser:
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BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!
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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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We’d love to hear from you—join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram by searching for catalinamethodist. Don’t forget to like and comment on our posts! You can also find us on Nextdoor.
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