Gila Mountain UMC

10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the history, cultures, and ongoing leadership of Indigenous peoples. We recognize that Indigenous communities are not simply part of our nation's past. They are living, thriving communities continuing to defend their sovereignty, protect their lands, and shape their futures.

Honoring Indigenous peoples requires more than acknowledging historical injustices. It means confronting the lasting harms of colonization, challenging efforts to erase Indigenous histories, and standing alongside Native communities in their struggles for justice and self-determination.

As people of faith committed to justice, we believe solidarity must move beyond words and into action. Indigenous sovereignty, dignity, and liberation are not negotiable.

10/08/2026

In anticipation of possible heavy rain this weekend, the City of Yuma Public Works Department is providing residents with a self-serve sandbag filling station in the parking lot of the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Drive).



The sandbag station will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10. It will be stocked with sand and empty bags for self-filling while supplies last. Because on-site shovels are limited, residents are encouraged to bring their own. To ensure resources are available for as many households as possible, sandbags are limited to five per vehicle.



The City urges residents to use caution when traveling during inclement weather and to take this opportunity to revisit or update your household disaster plan. Storm support information is available on the City’s storm response webpage.



For more information, contact City of Yuma Public Works at 928-373-4500 and follow the City of Yuma on social media for updates.

10/07/2026

10/04/2026

The Yuma Community Food Bank is open today if you need food assistance.

10/04/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Gila Mountain UMC!