Strange Posts?

The last 7 or so posts are actually blurbs from the church website that I wanted to move off the website to a linked location. The easiest place for me to do that was here on my blog. So, you can read them, or ignore them!

Experience

Experience
Youth groups are famous for events and activities. And we do lots of events at Catalina. Our events serve several purposes:
We provide a fun and safe environment for youth.
We build relationships with each other through activities. Shared experiences become the foundation for friendships.
We build memories together.
We learn to follow Christ in all of life.

Serve

Serve An old hymn of the church says, "This is my Father's world..." But it usually doesn't seem like it. Suffering, need, hurt, and injustice surround us and threaten to overwhelm us. The good news is that you and I can do something about it.
At Catalina we will offer a variety of opportunities to help others and serve God.

We feed the homeless and hungry at Casa Maria
We work with Tucson Clean and Beautiful
We serve the children of our church in VBS
We serve in MANY other ways.
Check the youth calendar for opportunities and details.

Connect

Connect with God We look at youth group as your time with God, and we employ a variety of methods to connect with God. We learn ancient practices of the Christian faith, we explore modern culture, and we use a variety of media experiences. Take time to pursue the most important relationship in life: you and God.

Connect with Others Relationships are a big deal. We put a high priority on sharing and support. At Catalina youth group you will have the opportunity to meet and get to know students who are going through the same things you are; friends with whom you can share your feelings and thoughts. How do we connect with others? We allow for lots of hang out time in our program. We give you lots of opportunities to talk and share. We take you on trips together.

More Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you have would like more information
regarding Contemporary Worship
at Catalina Contact Richard Jones
at 327-4296
or e-mail richard@catumc.org

Links

online prayer chapel

rejesus.com

methodx

daily prayer

unitedmethodist.com

umc.org

umcor

invisible children

prayer ropes

Great Hymns of the Faith

Our current study is "Great Hymns of the Faith". We will consider three hymns of the Christian church that have inspired Christians and stood the test of time.
October 14 "Amazing Grace" worship bulletin
October 21 "It Is Well with My Soul" worship bulletin
October 28 "Be Thou My Vision" worship bulletin

Communion at The Refuge

Holy Communion is offered at all services on the first Sunday of each month. Holy Communion in the United Methodist Church is open to all people, regardless of age, church affiliation, or lifestyle. All are invited and welcome to share in the Sacrament. (Catalina uses grape juice for Communion). Holy Communion is offered the other Sundays of the month in the Chapel following the 9:30 and 11:00 worship services. You are invited to come, receive communion, and spend time in the chapel. Our Stephen Ministers are there to serve you the Sacrament, and to listen if you need someone to talk to.

Catalina is a child friendly church!

Families are encouraged to come to worship together. Following the Children's Moment with the pastor, children will be taken to Sunday School, or they are welcome to stay in worship with their parents.

What we do at The Refuge

The Refuge services include creative use of media, contemplation, and thematic teaching. The alternative worship services also include opportunities for interactive involvement on the part of the congregation.
An average worship service (if there is such a thing) will include music performed by our band, prayer, Scripture, media, songs you can sing to worship God, an offering (it is church), and often a time to discuss or a time for response. We may recite the ancient creeds of the church, we may spend time in silence. We may move around the room to interact with individual prayer stations. We may share our concerns with the group for prayer, we may light a candle on the prayer table to symbolize our prayers.

Who we are at The Refuge

For those who enjoy a more informal, relaxed atmosphere, with dynamic contemporary music and inspiring messages, we invite you to join us for a cup of coffee and worship in the Fellowship Hall. (Note: the Fellowship Hall is located on the south east side of the campus off of 1st and Treat Streets.)
Each Sunday, music for The Refuge is provided by Cornerstone, our excellent praise band. The Cornerstone band was voted the most outstanding contemporary Christian band in Tucson in 2004! Much of the music they perfrom on Sunday is original music.
We are committed to following the Great Commands of Jesus. In Matthew 22.34-40, Jesus told us that the Holy Scriptures can be summarized thusly: Love God and love your neighbor. We want to follow Jesus by doing just that.