Our Vision is to be a vital, learning, growing community of faith.
The Patagonia Community United Methodist Church welcomes all people, encourage mutual acceptance, grow in discipleship, participate in our community, mentor young people and support families, value artistic expression, and love our neighbors as ourselves in words and actions.
Katrina Pahulu has been serving as the half-time pastor at Patagonia Community United Methodist Church since July 2025. Katrina brings with her a heart for spiritual formation, community connection, and creative ministry that bridges the church and the world.
A Hawaii native who spent most of her life in California, Katrina brings with her a blend of island warmth and mainland ministry experience, having been active in ministry alongside her family, serving in various roles from youth leadership and retreat planning to worship coordination and teaching.
She is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity at Claremont School of Theology, with a focus on Ministerial Leadership, and is a certified candidate for ministry in the Desert Southwest Conference of The United Methodist Church.
The UMC also operates a thrift store on the grounds to raise funds to support our various causes. Monies from the thrift shop sales go to support East Santa Cruz County Food Bank, Patagonia Volunteer Fire Department, Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center, Community Homes of Patagonia (CHOP), Patagonia school supplies, holiday events, as well as VBS, Nogales Crossroads Mission, UMCOR Disaster Relief and many other national and international charities. Ever-changing merchandise and our friendly volunteer staff will make a shopping stop worthwhile.
Other offerings:
Spiritual Roundtable
Wednesdays 4:30 pm via ZOOM.
Prayer Group
Fridays 9:30 am via Conference Call
For Links to these offerings, please call the church office or email us.