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Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, October 26 | 5:00-6:30pm | St. Anthony Park Campus
We will be celebrating fall by throwing a party right in the parking lot at our St. Anthony Park Campus. There will be food trucks, bouncy house, trunk-or-treating (trick-or-treating out of festively decorated car trunks), and a petting zoo! Sign up HERE
Please help neighbors in need. Centennial UMW is conducting their annual drive for warm clothing (no summer clothes please) and household goods (kitchen, linens) on Saturday, October 19, 9:00-noon and Sunday morning, October 20, before and after church in the Roseville campus parking lot. This drive will benefit two local Methodist church missions, the Giving Rack in East St. Paul by The Beloved Church and North UMC in Minneapolis. North UMC also needs Christmas gift items, children's toys, and books for their Christmas Store. Please label bags women's, men's, and children's clothing and use paper bags if possible.
Connectivity adult Sunday school class: "The Heart of Christianity" by Marcus Borg will be the focus of our discussion this week, Sunday October 13. Join us in Asbury 1 at 11:00am to 11:45am.
The Yearly Flu Shot Clinic: will be held on Sunday, October 13 10:30am - 11:30am at the NE entrance, Roseville Campus. Wear short sleeves and bring your insurance card for payment.
Garden Team: The Centennial Garden Team will be doing their annual fall cleanup starting at 9:30am on Thursday, October 17, to clean up the summer plantings and grounds around the church. Rain date is Friday, October 18. If you would like to help, you are welcome to come and lend a hand. Questions, email Norm/Kathy Nelson at nknelsonnb [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Family Enhancement Center Presentation: Thursday, October 17 I 7:00 pm | Roseville Campus
All in church are invited to hear Libby Bergman, Director, present information on The Family Enhancement Center, a nonprofit organization that serves children impacted by the trauma of child abuse. In 2017-2018, FEC served 1257 families with coordinated care that included access to home parent education as well as individual trauma informed therapy. Sponsored by Ruth Circle.
Bless the Block: Sunday October 20 | St. Anthony Park Campus
We will have worship from 10-10:30am, then from 10:30-11:30 we will Bless the Block by providing service to the community. Dress for outdoor work. Bring your rakes and gloves. All are welcome!
When Kids Ask Hard Questions: Wednesdays starting October 23 | 6:15pm - 7:15pm | Roseville Campus.
When your kids ask the hard questions, are you prepared to respond? Learn how to craft faithful conversations and be better prepared to tackle the tough stuff with your kids. We’ll discuss 30+ essays from a diverse group of young parents, pastors, and experts addressing today’s toughest topics, including bodies, gender, race, bullying, suicide, mental illness, death, money, generosity, technology, faith, and more. Take a deep breath & create space for these important conversations. Contact Pastor Jen, janderson [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org to reserve a book.
SEARCHERS Book Group: Thursday, October 24 | 7:00pm | Roseville Campus
Join us at Searchers this fall for great evening discussion. All welcome to join the SEARCHERS. Book for October: Becoming by Michelle Obama. For more information, Contact Ken Rice at kenruthrice [AT] aol [DOT] com
Authentic, Thinking, Active Potluck: Please join us for the next potluck on Sunday, November 3 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Anthony Park Campus. The potluck starts at 6:30pm and the speaker will follow at 7:00pm. The speaker will be John Slade from the Metropolitan Interfaith Coalition on Affordable Housing (MICAH). All ages are welcome.
Wednesday Night Meals: Drop in for a hot buffet style meal served from 5:30-6:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! Cost is $5.00 for those signed up in advance or $7.00 at the door. Children 4 and under eat free. Pre-purchase meal tickets by week, month or year. Ways to save: Purchase tickets for the whole year in advance for $150. Or Volunteer. Volunteer meals are $2.00 if you pre-register, or $4.00 at the door. You can sign-up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f44acad23a0f85-wednesday or pay at the door. Gluten-Free options are available. Questions, contact Pastor Jen at janderson [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org
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