By 1981, the Cold War had ended and the SALT II treaty had been negotiated and signed. As a result, Russians and Americans agreed to dismantle their respective missile sites. Among these, was Titan missile site #9. Located in Catalina AZ on a 10-acre plot of land.
In 1990, Vista de la Montaña was founded with 60 people at the Coronado Middle School, across the highway from the missile site. The decision was made to bid on the missile site, and in 1994, Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church purchased the site. The concrete slab covering the silo can still be found west of the parking lot.
By November 2001, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to launch the construction of a permanent structure. Construction of the new building, The Sanctuary, was completed mid 2002.
The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.
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