Energy Abounds! Melanie Einbund December services saw Rabbi Price get our attention as he raised a question ‘What is the role of the Rabbi?’ Speaking that a primary role is to be the Rabbi is a source of spiritual and pastoral guidance, a lens of Jewish tradition, and the importance of truth. Much to think…
Category: Religion
February 2025, Religion
Vista UMC Women Many Local Programs to Support Families in Need
Sharon Scanlan, Amy Butkovich, and Jan Hopke-Almer United Women of Faith and Mission Outreach actively worked together on local mission projects throughout 2024. Last February, we had our semi-annual Family First Baby Shower & Ladies Luncheon. This event provided Family First with over 1,200 baby diapers and 142 baby layette items. These items are provided…
February 2025, Religion
Vista UMC Partnerships with Coronado K-8 School
Linda Galka, Nancy Yob, and Diane Coleman Vista UMC is answering the call to feed hungry tummies through our SNAK PAK Program at the Coronado K-8 School here in Catalina. In concert with the Santa Catalina Catholic Church, we help to provide weekly weekend meals/snacks to 60 students who might otherwise have limited or no…
February 2025, Religion
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Daniel Engeljohn Each year since 2010 the United Nations has recognized the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week. Pioneering work of the “A Common Word Initiative” called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in dialog based on two fundamental tenets of both religions: Love of God and Love of the Neighbor.…