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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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March Open Table
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Join us Wednesday, March 18 @ 5:30 – 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall for a "dinner-church" gathering with casual worship, Communion, and guided conversation. Please RSVP by Sunday, March 15 using this LINK or by scanning this QR-code to help us plan for food and seating. All are welcome!
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Lotsa Pasta Ends This Saturday!
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If you missed bringing pasta, mac & cheese or sauce in plastic or cans to the church, you can still participate! It's not too late to drop your donations off at the ICS Northwest Office on Friday or Saturday from 8-11am. 2820 W Ina Road is the spot!
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Update on the Sanctuary Choir Juan Flores Memorial Fund
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Dear congregation and friends. As most of you know, the Sanctuary Choir started a memorial fund to purchase either a commissioned anthem or start a scholarship fund in Juan's memory. We are collecting online (under the "Give" tab-scroll
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down), in the offering boxes on Sundays, and/or in the office through the month of Feb. Please label any donation the title of "Sanctuary Choir Memoria Fund - Juan Flores". After funds are totaled, the choir will decide what we will do with the money - if there is enough, we may get to commission an anthem and start a scholarship fund. If you'd like to donate, please do so this month. We would like to move forward with our ideas in his memory. Thank you. Questions: [email protected].
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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 Mar 10. 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 01: H-M Mar 08: N-R Mar 15: S-Z Mar 22: A-G
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We love our cookie and social time after the service! 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. Please do not put trash in the bins that are not trash. Please do not put any liquids in any of the bins. The clean up fairies thank you!!!
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Catalina Breakfast Forum: Saturday, Mar 07, 9-10am in Fellowship Hall
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Join us for breakfast and conversation as Mariana Mevans--Director of Music and organist at CUMC and Dennis Grannan-founder of the Catalina Organ Festival, Organist and Curator Emeritus, share the story behind the Festival--how it began, why it matters and the rich musical history that continues to shape it today.
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NEW! Catalina Book Club: Sunday, Mar 22, 4pm in the Library
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Our sprint 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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Transforming Evangelism February 28 & March 7
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Facilitated by Shirley Maddox at St Paul's UMC/Tucson
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Registration Deadline: February 20th
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Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry (Basic) March 14 & 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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LSM Called to Preach March 7 & 14
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Facilitated by: Pastor Carl Peterson (class size very limited/register early) **Only 1 slot left
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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:
- Marilyn Hagg, Opal Weaver, and Everett Smort
- Christ Church UM, Tucson; Duncan UMC, Duncan
- 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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