Arcata United Methodist Church

Ministries & Missions

Ministries and Mission Activities

Music Ministries

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir provides music at the Traditional Worship each week during the fall, winter and spring. Choir practice is Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.

Please call the office or contact our Choir Director Stephen Lewis with requests for anthems you love and want to be sure to hear this year!

Other Ministries

Christian Education
Special Interest Groups
United Methodist Women
Young Adult Ministries

Caring Ministries

The Caring Ministry Committee of AUMC is alive and well. We visit those who are housebound or suffering from and illness or injury. We could use the help of the congregation to be even more active. There is a place for you!

The Committee meets once a month and holds an over-80 Birthday Luncheon every other month, at the McKinleyville Denny's. This lunch honors those over eighty but is open to all; it's a wonderful time to get to know one another. Do try to attend. Watch for Birthday Luncheon announcements and call your reservations into the office.

It is helpful if you know of anyone in need or are doing some calling yourself to let the office or Rev. Kate know. In this way we can be sure our members and friends are kept in our prayers and visited or called.

Health Ministries

Blood Pressure Clinic

A blood pressure clinic is held on the first Sunday of each month at 12:15 pm. in the Fireside Room.

Parish Nurse

Our Parish Nurse provides outreach services to seniors and others chronically ill to provide the following services:

active listening to determine needs and conditions that may not have been identified
assistance to develop helpful routines
help in setting up a support network of friends and neighbors for daily checks for temporary or chronic needs and interventions
assessment and intervention for memory loss and its effect on the individual's health and independence.
evaluation and education regarding physical and emotional health risks (installation of grab bars; life support device)
assistance, where needed, to understand prescription directions or other medical directives

Parish Nurse Cindy Humphrey will visit and evaluate needs and attempt to find ways to meet these needs. Please call the church office (822-1963) if you or someone you know could use assistance.

Bells of the Redwoods

The Bells of the Redwoods is a hand bell choir that provides music at the Traditional Worship service, usually once a month. The Bells of the Redwoods practice is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Doug Hendricks is the Director.

The Bells of the Redwoods has produced and album of a variety of music that is available from the Church office. All net proceeds support mission projects.

Periodic Events

Periodic events are announced in the weekly worship bulletins, String Around Your Finger e-bulletins, and monthly Sea Breeze newsletters. These fellowship-type events have in the past included:

All-Church luncheons, picnics, and craft shows

Christmas Eve

Shrove Tuesday

Ash Wednesday

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

Easter Sunrise Service

UMW Teas

Root Beer Floats at the 4th of July Fest

Halloween Party

Hymn Sings

Day Travel Trips

Church Work Days

Holiday Caroling Parties