CENTENNIAL NEWS

TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Christmas Eve Services: Wednesday December 24th, 3:00pm at the St. Anthony Park Campus, 5:00pm at the Roseville Campus.

CUMC Christmas Concert: Sunday, December 14th, 3:00pm, Roseville Campus Sanctuary. Come enjoy the music of our amazing Centennial music groups!

Small Groups for Young Adults | January 11th, after worship at both campuses: We are looking to launch new small groups for the young adults of Centennial UMC. Pastor Jen will be meeting with anyone interested after worship on January 11th to talk calendar, timing, and the type of group you're looking for. If you are interested but unable to meet on the 11th, email Pastor Jen or Pastor Whitney to let us know you want in!1

Compassion

FLAMES & Youth Group Service Project!: On December 3rd our Youth Group and FLAMES joined together and made 40 bags with treats and homemade Christmas cards for homebound members of our congregation.

Donations to Ralph Reeder: We have delivered 637 lbs. of food to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf since November 1st. We are still accepting & distributing food donations. You can bring items to either campus.
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

Discipleship

No Youth Group December 24th or 31st. Enjoy Christmas Break!

Grown Up Game Night: Thursday, January 1st, 7pm, Roseville Campus Linden Lounge. Start off the new year with a fun evening of board games! Questions? Contact Maureen Petersen, 612.963.3359.

New Internal Programming Request Form: Is your Centennial group planning an event? We now have an internal program request form to help you reserve your space, communicate set up needs, and make communication requests. These forms can be found in both Asbury Meeting Rooms, in the Centennial News, or the office. Questions? Email amcclintock@centennialumc.org.

UWF Pecan Sale Success!: The United Woman in Faith would like to thank all those who made the sale of 312 bags of pecans a success. Thank you!

No Connectivity December 21st & 28th: Merry Christmas!
Bible Study at St. Anthony Park:
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

Justice

United Women in Faith Books for a Buck: December 21st after worship in Linden Court at the Roseville Campus.  All books are $1.00 and puzzles and games are $2.00.  Proceeds benefit UWF's missions for women and children.  Donations of books and puzzles are welcome and can be placed in the marked bin at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.

Prince of Peace Monarca Upstander Legal Observer Training: Saturday, January 10th, 9:30am-12:30pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (2561 Victoria St N, Roseville, MN 55113). This past year we have seen a growing wave of executive orders and policies aimed at targeting and deporting millions, especially in states like ours. Agencies are showing up in neighborhoods, workplaces, and schools. We are coming together to build power, stand with our neighbors, and shine a light on these injustices. Registration information is linked HERE.

Special Christmas Offering: Each Advent season we highlight organizations that you can designate to receive your special Christmas offering. This year we are excited to announce that Interfaith Action & Face 2 Face are the recipients for the 2025 Special Christmas Offering. You can designate your Special Christmas Offering to either or both of these organizations. 
Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com

Worship

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Current Advent Sermon Series Love's Pure Light -  November 30th - January 4th

Christmas Orchestra: Play an instrument and want to play some Christmas carols? Come and join the after service Christmas orchestra at Roseville on December 21st. We will tune up and practice a bit at 9:30 in the choir room and then play in Linden court for coffee time after the service. Music provided. Contact Mark Meyer (651-486-0757) if you have questions.

Extended Preludes during Advent: The weeks leading up to Christmas can be a busy time with little opportunity to just sit and be present for a few minutes. For the four Sundays before Christmas, starting November 30 at the Roseville campus, the organ prelude will begin 10-15 minutes before the service. Come a little earlier, grab a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy some seasonal music. December 21: Pieces from the Baroque period.

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org  
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

uwf christmas brunch

On Saturday, December 6th, The United Women in Faith and many guests enjoyed a Christmas Brunch with delicious food and wonderful music!

COMMUNITY Info

Holiday Hours: Centennial's office will be closed from December 25th through January 1st. Some staff may be available over email during this time, if you have questions on any staff scheduling during this period please reach out to them directly.

Community Meal: Wednesday, January 7th, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. Join us for our first monthly community meal of 2026! We will be having a baked potato bar with all the fixings and assorted desserts. Please try to sign up ahead of time either at the connection point or online so we can accommodate dietary restrictions and get enough food for everyone.
Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]

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