Service Ministries

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Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Volunteer Interest

Are you interested in serving on one of the leadership or ministry teams of Christ Church? Maybe you want to be an usher, liturgist, or event planner! Maybe you’re passionate about numbers and budgets or maybe you simply want to help grow this community.

If any of this describes you, please contact Pastor Beth at pastor@ccumtucson.org or call the church office and let us know what you are interested in!

Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Food Bank

Open since the 1990’s, our food bank has helped provide hundreds of families with food, diapers, and pet food. Over 4,000 families a year are served.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am – 12 pm

Contact: Katherine Gilbert

Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Clothing Boutique

  • Free clothing and household goods for those in need, Everyone welcome. Gently used clothing donations accepted
  • Drop off Sundays before church
  • Drop off Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 -11:30 am in Room 12
  • Open every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 am

    Contact: Judy Obert 
Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Stephen Ministry

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2 

Stephen Ministry at Christ Church consists of trained Christian care givers who provide one on one (confidential) Christian care for those walking through a crisis. A Stephen Minister is available for prayer after worship every Sunday as well. We listen, we care, God cures.

The Christ Church United Methodist Stephen Ministry Team consist of

  • Michael Edwards – Stephen Ministry Leader
  • Shawne Sidles – Stephen Ministry Leader
  • Cat Reinke – Stephen Minister
  • Bob Stoebe – Stephen Minister
  • Carol Swango – Stephen Minister
  • Gretchen Lofgren – Stephen Minister – Knee Mail coordinator and Grief Specialist

We are currently seeking lay persons or retired clergy who are called into this ministry. If you feel that God is leading you in this direction please contact: Michael Edwards

Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Meals for Primavera Homeless Shelter

Over 100 meals cooked and served each month for homeless men. 1st and 5th Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30 pm

Contact: Don Waugaman
Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Exercise Class

A fun-filled low-impact class designed to gently stretch and strengthen the body as participants age.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Social Hall

Contact: Karen Messmore

Ministries of Christ Church United Methodist

Lay Servant Ministries

Lay Servant Ministries was shaped by leaders like the late Kelly Deyoe, who took the Introduction/Basic class in 2003, later became South District Director, and served faithfully as a quadriplegic until his passing in 2025. Gretchen Lofgren began Lay Servant training in 2007, and in 2010 Kelly invited her to help lead the program. She served with him as co-director for more than 15 years. Rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, the Introduction course focuses on caring, communicating, and leading; public speaking is optional unless you pursue certification.

Contact: Gretchen Lofgren

Service Ministries

For more information on any of these programs
please call the church office at (520) 327-1116.
Childcare available upon request.

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