Catalina United Methodist Church is committed to putting its faith into action by helping people meet their basic economic and health care needs, working to achieve social justice, acting in a socially responsible manner, and changing the systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice. We are inspired to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, which call us to share God's love with those in need and to make a difference in their lives. This is done by mobilizing the resources and energy of our congregation, and by working with other Christians and people from other faiths.

We work to achieve this mission by

• Sponsoring a variety of agencies and/or projects that both meet people's immediate needs and provide long-term solutions to social problems
• Educating ourselves about the opportunities to serve in and support such activities
• Challenging ourselves to apply our faith in a socially responsible manner
• Advocating for those who are disadvantaged in a manner that supports and respects their own ability to help themselves
• Participating in ecumenical activities/programs
• Establishing covenant relationships with selected United Methodist missionaries

Some specific efforts include:

Local Missions

Project Hospitality
Sidewalk Sunday School
Casa Maria Food Kitchen

Domestic Missions

Foreign Missions

Missionaries

Beth Jo Ann G. Ferrell
Luis Alberto Garcia
Hee Jin Park
Joon Shoung Park
Carla Jean (Pease) Warnock
Theodore R. Warnock

Institutions

PIM-ISEAT - Bolivia

ISEAT, an ecumenical institution, provides for the needs of theological education and leadership development of the Christian community in Bolivia. ISEAT has committed itself to provide educational opportunities for the indigenous communities and women of Bolivia.

Other Mission-related Web Sites

General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM)

gbgm-umc.org

Cambodia Christian Methodist Association

www.cambodiaumc.org