Welcome to Patagonia Community United Methodist Church

We are a welcoming community of faith, rooted in love, service, and spiritual growth.
Our desire is to welcome people of all ages and stages of life to experience the love of God through knowing God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and through the guiding power of the Holy Spirit.

Our Mission
To be a vital, learning, and growing community of faith.

We welcome 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 both words and actions.

How We Live Out Our Mission

We seek to accomplish this by:

  • Worshipping together
  • Educating through Christian studies and spiritual exploration in small groups
  • Offering children’s ministries, including Sunday School and Vacation Bible School
  • Praying together through our prayer ministries. Prayer requests may be sent by email or shared with the church office
  • Engaging in outreach and mission projects
  • Making disciples and sharing the Good News of the Gospel
  • Building healthy bonds within our community by hosting events and gatherings
Our Pastor
Katrina Pahulu

Since July 1, 2025, Katrina Pahulu has served as the half-time pastor at Patagonia Community United Methodist Church. She brings a deep commitment to spiritual formation, community connection, and creative ministry that bridges faith and everyday life. Her leadership is grounded in compassion, service, and a desire to help people grow closer to God.

Originally from Hawaii and shaped by years of ministry in California, Katrina offers a blend of island warmth and practical ministry experience. She has served in roles including youth leadership, retreat planning, worship coordination, and teaching. Katrina is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity at Claremont School of Theology and is a certified candidate for ministry in the Desert Southwest Conference of The United Methodist Church. Her call to the diaconate focuses on word, service, compassion, and justice.

Katrina has a special passion for prayer and fasting, women’s ministry, retreats, and holistic wellness. Outside of ministry, she enjoys traveling, exercising, gardening, learning, and spending time with her family.

Patagonia Community United Methodist Church exists to share God’s love in Christ, build community and faith, and serve through mission and social holiness.