Suzanne Marlatt Stewart There is a saying: “There are many paths to the mountain top.” For me I believe that means honoring all spiritual practices and the diversity of all paths leads to enlightenment. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and believes that different religions are like spokes on a wheel, with the…
Tag: Faith
December 2025, Religion
Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church Advent Worship Series
Rev. Mary Dotson The Vista UMC Advent Worship Series will be every Sunday from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Vista UMC sanctuary. Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year begins. Christ’s birth ushers us into new ways…
Religion, September 2025
Vista de la Montana UMC Fall Adult Education Class
Donna Boring Our first fall Wednesday Adult Christian Education Class begins Sept. 10 and will include six sessions. We meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Elizabeth Room in the Education/Administration Building at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church in Catalina. We will be discussing the book “Wrestling with Doubt Finding Faith,” by…
Religion, September 2025
Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church Celebrates 35 Years!
Robin Conner and Nancy Yob It’s a known fact that Methodists love to eat; yes, many United Methodists enjoy potlucks. This tradition stems from a long-standing practice of sharing food and fellowship within the church community. Food unites us, heals us, and sustains us, so whether the occasion is thanking volunteers, enjoying holidays, or gathering…
Religion, September 2025
Finding Community and Calm at SaddleBrooke Resurrection Church
Sam Page In today’s fragmented society, sometimes it is hard for us to find real connections. The digital world offers ways to communicate, but not always to truly connect. For my wife and me, the church gives us a deeper sense of belonging—it’s a place where names are remembered, faces are familiar, and the hand…
Religion, November 2024
United Women of Faith at Vista UMC Support Local Women and Families
Sharon Scanlan and Amy Butkovich United Women in Faith, at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church (UMC), have two very important mission projects coming up to support women and families in Tucson and neighboring communities. They will assemble Children’s Art Packs on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the church. These packs consist of art supplies…
August 2024, Religion
Vista de la Montaña UMC Prayer Bead Ministry
Sharon Scanlan and Nancy Yob In February 2022, Vista Adult Education offered the first Protestant Prayer Bead class. Twelve women attended that class, an informal Prayer Bead Ministry was formed, and we didn’t even know it had begun. Many of us made Prayer Beads for our family and friends. As we began using them ourselves…