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CUMC Boards, Committees
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Work Areas
Phone: (520) 327-4296
(Church Office)
| The AdBoard has general oversight of the administration and program of the local church. The board meets at least quarterly and is made up of the clergy, chairs of committees, and members at large. All AdBoard members must be members of the local church. AdBoard initiates planning, establishes objectives, adopts goals, authorizes actions, determines policies, receives reports, evaluates the church's ministries, and reviews the mission and ministry of the church. |
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Nominations Committee
| Meets in the fall starting in mid-September for about four sessions through October for the purpose of nominating people to serve on the various committees of the church. Each year the annual meeting of the church nominates from the floor three people to serve on the committee. Other meetings during the year can be called to nominate people to fill vacancies. |
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Staff-Parish Relations
| Staff-Parish Committee oversees issues relating to the clergy and staff of Catalina. This includes, but is not limited to: evaluation, compensation, continuing education, counseling, conferring with the district superintendent and the bishop in securing clergy leadereship, and relations between the clergy and the congregation. We meet monthly or more as needed |
Board of Trustees
| The trustees are vested with authority and power in matters relating to the real and personal property of the church. This board holds title to and manages the property of the church. |
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Stewardship and Finance
| The Stewardship and Finance committee receives requests for the annual budget and allocates the budget as approved by the Administrative Board. The committee meets monthly to review and decide various church budgetary issues. |
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Catalina United Methodist Foundation
| The function of the Foundation is to manage the church endowment and encourage church members to remember the church in their will or trust. Our greatest needs is for folks who favor the endowment concept and are willing to talk to people about remembering the church in their estate planning. |
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Church Historian
| The church historian keeps records of historical significance for the church. She also provides information to the congregation so that they have a sense of pride in the history of CUMC. Anyone with an interest in preserving historical documents/church history is welcome to assist. The church historian is interested in acquiring old photos, church records, membership books, etc. for CUMC |
Church and Society / Missions
| Helps CUMC put its faith into action by helping people meet their basic needs, working to achieve social justice, acting in a socially responsible manner, and changing the systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice. Inspired to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ that calls us to share God's love with those in need and make a difference in their lives by mobilizing the resources and energy of our congregation and by working with other Christians and people from other faiths. Some of the related organizations are: Pima County Interfaith Council (PCIC), Bread for the World, Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, 10,000 Villages, Arizona Ecumenical Council, Interreligious Council of Southern Arizona, Community Food Bank, Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). |
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Christian Education Work Area
| Comprised of individuals representing all levels of Christian education, from pre-school through adult. The mission is to encourage and strengthen education programs and opportunities for all individuals. Help to plan and make decisions regarding curriculum, Sunday school classes, seasonal Christian programs, vacation Bible school, Bible Blast, and the Christmas Pageant. Also help to coordinate children's, youth, senior high, and adult education classes and programs. |
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Day School Committee
| The day school committee is the decision making body for the Catalina Day School. The committee is appointed by the church to set policy for the school. The school's aim is to provide an educational environment for the continued spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional development of all children. |
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Evangelism/Congregational Care Work Area
| Committed to helping bring new people to CUMC, making visitors welcome, and meeting many needs of Catalina regulars. Hold monthly Health Sunday clinics, provide the You Are Here signs, serve new member lunches, contact first time visitors as well checking on those who have not been in church to offer help and fellowship. Also sponsor Catalina 101 and develop other informational courses. Also involved in promoting CUMC within the community via radio advertising, Perceptions, or newspapers. |
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