CENTENNIAL NEWS

Hymn Sing/Potluck Church: Sunday, April 27th, both campuses, during regular worship time. Join us for a hymn sing followed by a potluck! At the Saint Anthony Park campus join us in the sanctuary, and at the Roseville campus please join us in the fellowship hall where we will also be celebrating Steve King’s retirement.  Feel free to bring a dish to share, (please not that SAP is a nut free campus), CLICK HERE  FOR ROSEVILLE POTLUCK SIGN-UP. This worship service will not be livestreamed.

Upcoming Centennial Congregational Listening/Discerning Session: Our next session will be Sunday, April 27th, 7:00pm at Peace UMC. If you came to the previous session or if you didn’t, please join us. Led by Rev. Dennis & Rev. Gail Alexander, we will gather and listen to one another about what could be and what dreams God has been stirring in you. The last session will be Monday, May 5th at 1:00pm on zoom. For more information about these sessions, video resources, and past congregational messages please visit the “Financial Updates” page.

Grief and Loss Support Group by CUMC and St. Anthony Park Seniors: Thursdays, 10-11:30 am, 8 weeks starting on May 1.  Hybrid at SAP campus and on Zoom. 8 sessions of small group study for those looking to learn about the grief process and how to move through it. This support group is secular and non-denominational. We will be studying Grief and Loss written by Taylor Blanket, Licensed Master Social Worker. No charge to attend. Registration is required; priority given to people living in the St. Anthony Park Area Seniors service area.  Please call 651-642-9052 or email   sc@sapaseniors.org to register.

Save the Date - UWF: Wondering how to safely dispose of your old tax and confidential papers?  Centennial’s United Women in Faith will host a drive-thru paper shredding event in our Church parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025  from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. to securely shred your documents! Donations support missions that empower women & support families in marginalized communities. Every paper shredded is a step towards a cleaner, healthier Earth for all! Questions: contact Janet Folsom 612-396-9654. ALSO at the same time on Saturday and again on Sunday UWF will be collecting good clean clothing and household items you want to recycle and give to Alley Shoppe, the free Clothes Closet for the east side of St Paul.   Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot from 8:30 – 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025.  Questions: contact Pauline Richards 651-324-4655

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.

Office Volunteer Sign-up: Can you help us cover the Roseville front office desk? Volunteers will be answering phones and helping with light office work as needed (details and instructions provided). [CLICK HERE] to sign up!

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

Reviving Discipleship: Rebuilding God’s Beloved Centennial Community: Wednesday’s, May 7th-June 11th, 5:30-7pm. Join us for the final installment of the Reviving Discipleship series. Together we will design a new calendar and timeline for new frameworks and discipleship ministries developed in January, considering realistic levels and modes of engagement and accountability. Registration is open now, REGISTER HERE

Garden Team Help: Friday, May 16th, 9:30am, Roseville Campus. If anyone would like to help with planting annuals in our Roseville campus church gardens, we will be planting on May 16th. If you are interested in helping during the summer on garden maintenance, please contact Norm or Kathy Nelson at nknelsonnb@gmail.com or sign up at the connection point.

RARES Season Finale!: Thursday, May 8th, 2pm, Linden Lounge, Roseville Campus. SPLASH!  The Sweet Adelines from White Bear Lake will present “Music Through the Years” for our listening enjoyment.  This will be the last RARES program for the 2024-2025 season. Sign up at the Connection Point or email Julia at parishnurse@centennialumc.org. with your plan to attend.


Just Like Me VBS 2025: Join us from 5-8pm on Wednesday evenings, July 9 to August 6 for “Just Like Me: Digging in and growing deep”, Centennial UMC’s summer Vacation Bible school. Over the course of these 5 Wednesdays, kids will be introduced to a cast of neighborhood Gardeners who will help them explore Biblical stories of people who were able to change things for the better. Kids will practice sharing what they have, finding their community, and using their voice for others. REGISTER HERE

Bible Study - Roseville Campus: Wednesdays, 6pm, Asbury 1. *no meeting November 27th. This fall we will be starting in the book of Romans. Contact Mark Meyer for more information: m1meyer@protonmail.com

Bible Study - Virtual: Tuesdays, 1:30pm, zoom. This is a great option for folks who are having a hard time leaving home and feeling disconnected from their church family.  Let us dive into Scripture together, hold each other in prayer, and experience life giving connection. Contact Pastor Whitney Sheridan for more information: wsheridan@centennialumc.org

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.

Ignite Your Heart: Saturday, May 10th, 2:00-4:30pm. Please join Centennial United Methodist Church, St. Paul Public Schools and the University of St. Thomas for a brilliant panel discussion on the School to Success Pipeline. Panelists include Chauntyll Allen, St. Paul Public School Board member, Khulia Pringle, co-chair MN Literacy Coalition, Danielle Ferguson, SUTR recruiter and past SUTR graduate. Program tickets directly support resident scholarships.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity. REGISTER HERE.

Spring Luncheon & Silent Auction - UWF: Saturday, May 3rd, 10:30am Roseville Campus fellowship Hall. Come at 10:30 am to browse and shop the Silent Auction for that perfect gift followed by a delicious lunch and  presentation by Author Liv Rosin on her book My Stroke of Blessings.  Bring your friends & family to this UWF major fund raiser. Saturday, May 3, 10:30 am-1:30pm.  Tickets $20.  For sale on April 13 & 27 or contact Pat Torgrimson 651.324-6181 Bev Montain 612.805.4497

New Reading Event - United Women in Faith: Monday, April 28th, 9:30am or 7:00pm, Linden Court at the Roseville Campus. A Book Discussion will be held on ROUGH SLEEPERS by Tracy Kidder. Learn of the life of a man who graduated from Harvard Univ Medical School & went to serve one year among the homeless of NYC and served for 40+ years. Contact: Mary Hopkins 651-628-9713

Event Planning Opportunity!: Are you interested in opportunities to make real positive impact in our communities and foster meaningful connections?  Both Miracle Moments and Ignite Your Heart are looking for passionate individuals to help plan and organize their respective events.  Both ministries foster more connected, compassionate and just communities.  Please contact Raquel Maas of Miracle Moments at raquelmchurch@gmail.com or Pamela Isham of Ignite Your Heart at pdisham@gmail.com  It’s an overwhelming time; we are stronger together.

Upcoming Sermon Series - Heart Breaker, Dream Maker: May 18th-June 1st. This series will seek to help companion our congregation in acknowledging the grief, uncertainty, and loss we might feel, while also pointing to all the ways God provides vision and hope for the future. Starting in the Old Testament we will remember the stories of the Israelites being on the move, and against their will with the fall of the Temple and exile into Babylon. And yet, God’s not done stirring up dreams for the future. Later in the New Testament we will focus on Jesus’ heartbreak for the struggles of humanity, encouraging us to lean into our call to compassion for those who suffer in the world and connect our calling into God’s dream- to bring healing and hope to those who suffer.

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

Steve King Retirement: After 16 years of faithful and dedicated service to Centennial UMC, Steve King (our current facilities manager) has announced his plans to retire. Steve has been a steady, hardworking, and compassionate presence in our church family, serving behind the scenes in ways that have made a lasting impact on our ministry and community life. We are so grateful for the care, skill, and commitment he has brought to his work over the years. If you would like to contribute a monetary gift in honor of Steve’s retirement, you may do so through the Centennial UMC giving page. Please indicate “Steve King Gift” in the memo or notes section of your donation.

No Community Meal: We will not be hosting a community meal on Wednesday nights until May 7th.

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]