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HAPPY EPIPHANY! Today is Epiphany. In fact, Epiphany always comes on January 6, unlike Easter, which occurs on different dates each year. Epiphany is when we commemorate the Magi or Wise Men visiting the Christ Child. Most scholars believe Jesus was around 2 years of age when the Wise Men arrived--they did not visit the manger no matter how many Nativity scenes include them!
Here are two good articles with information about Epiphany:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/04/epiphany-2015_n_6350116.html

http://www.ibtimes.com/what-epiphany-meaning-christian-holiday-celebrated-around-world-2248586

Richard has shared some Epiphany thoughts on Facebook (read it here).

Christine Sine offers this meditation: Will You Follow Epiphany's Star?

Ruth Haley Barton wrote In Celebration of the Journey


This month, Family First Friday has become Family SECOND Friday (since the first Friday was New Year's Day)! Join us in Fellowship Hall for dinner at 5:30, and then fun activities will follow!

YOUTH NEWS


Youth Group will meet this Sunday January 10 from 5-7pm! 

Our winter retreat, SNOWBLAST 2016, is planned for January 15-18! You can find all the info and links to photos and videos and all the forms here. Sign ups are due by January 10!

WE HAVE AN APP!  Keep up with all things Catalina while you're on the go. Search "Catalina Methodist" on the Google Play store (Android) or on the Apple store. You can also go to this website for links to download the app.

EPIPHANY. One of the least understood Christian days of the year. Chuck provides some insight while having an epiphany of his own. Watch here.