TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Help Us Welcome Pastor Jin!: Our new Roseville Campus pastor, Jin Hur, will be arriving in July and we have a few opportunities for you to get to know and greet him!
Pastor Jin's First Sunday: Sunday, July 5th, Roseville Camps, 9:00am
Potluck with the Pastor: Sunday, July 12th, Roseville Campus, after worship. We are encouraging people bring brunch-type items to share (fruit, juice, muffins, hashbrowns, cheese/crackers, etc.) As a courtesy to those with food allergies, we ask that homemade items be provided with a list of ingredients. We will also have cake and gluten-free cupcakes for the celebration. We need some volunteers to help with set up, serving. Sign up to volunteer HERE.
Park and Ride!: It's that time of year again that the State Fair takes over our lives as we relive memories of family trips to the fair, or reminisce and delightfully smile about long-lasting experiences with friends at the fairgrounds. Along with this brings our yearly commitment to the state fair to provide volunteers for the State Fair Park and Ride service. This commitment brings with it the opportunity to raise money for the church group of your choice. We need a total of 6 volunteers per day, across three different time period that run from 8:00am to midnight (Sundays are from 1pm to midnight). Sign up now and raise funds for your church group, the sign up is linked HERE! Questions? Contact Steve Rohde | srohde@centennialumc.org.
Pastor Jin's First Sunday: Sunday, July 5th, Roseville Camps, 9:00am
Potluck with the Pastor: Sunday, July 12th, Roseville Campus, after worship. We are encouraging people bring brunch-type items to share (fruit, juice, muffins, hashbrowns, cheese/crackers, etc.) As a courtesy to those with food allergies, we ask that homemade items be provided with a list of ingredients. We will also have cake and gluten-free cupcakes for the celebration. We need some volunteers to help with set up, serving. Sign up to volunteer HERE.
Park and Ride!: It's that time of year again that the State Fair takes over our lives as we relive memories of family trips to the fair, or reminisce and delightfully smile about long-lasting experiences with friends at the fairgrounds. Along with this brings our yearly commitment to the state fair to provide volunteers for the State Fair Park and Ride service. This commitment brings with it the opportunity to raise money for the church group of your choice. We need a total of 6 volunteers per day, across three different time period that run from 8:00am to midnight (Sundays are from 1pm to midnight). Sign up now and raise funds for your church group, the sign up is linked HERE! Questions? Contact Steve Rohde | srohde@centennialumc.org.
Compassion
St. Anthony Park Seniors & Centennial UMC present - Grief and Loss Support Group: Tuesdays from June 16th-August 4th, 11:00-12:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus and through zoom. Join us for 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. Study is lead by Pastor Whitney Sheridan. No charge to attend. Registration is required.
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.
St. Anthony Park Seniors Presents - Krav Maga Self Defense Series: Friday, July 10th, 24th, & 31st, 10am-11am, St. Anthony Park Campus. Want to feel more confident and stronger while you are out-and-about?
Learn through drills and games to emphasize situational awareness and prevention skills as well as self-defense as a last resort. Gail Boxrud, a certified instructor from Krav Maga Minneapolis LLC, will lead this series.
There is no charge to attend. All are welcome. Participants may attend one, two or all three days. To register email sc@sapaseniors.org or call 651-642-9052.
Roseville Hospitality Thank You!: As we near the end of the church calendar year, the Hospitality Team would like to thank our wonderful Sunday morning volunteers. To our team leads, Laurie and Dave Resch, Marilyn and Dick Armstrong, Tracy Fodstad, Julie Jacob, Nancy Jacob, and Pat and Steve Torgrimson, along with the folks who have volunteered to help them each week, we say a huge thank you for the incredible warmth and joy you bring to our hospitality ministry. Whether you are brewing coffee, serving treats, or offering a bright smile to visitors, your servants' hearts make our church a true home.
We also take this time to thank the Fodstad and Jacob families for 5 years of care and commitment to the Keurig coffee station in the Linden Lounge, which they donated and have maintained as a memorial to Jerry Jacob, who loved visiting with a good cup of hot coffee!
With deep appreciation,
Dodie Woodis and Diane Anderson
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.
St. Anthony Park Seniors Presents - Krav Maga Self Defense Series: Friday, July 10th, 24th, & 31st, 10am-11am, St. Anthony Park Campus. Want to feel more confident and stronger while you are out-and-about?
Learn through drills and games to emphasize situational awareness and prevention skills as well as self-defense as a last resort. Gail Boxrud, a certified instructor from Krav Maga Minneapolis LLC, will lead this series.
There is no charge to attend. All are welcome. Participants may attend one, two or all three days. To register email sc@sapaseniors.org or call 651-642-9052.
Roseville Hospitality Thank You!: As we near the end of the church calendar year, the Hospitality Team would like to thank our wonderful Sunday morning volunteers. To our team leads, Laurie and Dave Resch, Marilyn and Dick Armstrong, Tracy Fodstad, Julie Jacob, Nancy Jacob, and Pat and Steve Torgrimson, along with the folks who have volunteered to help them each week, we say a huge thank you for the incredible warmth and joy you bring to our hospitality ministry. Whether you are brewing coffee, serving treats, or offering a bright smile to visitors, your servants' hearts make our church a true home.
We also take this time to thank the Fodstad and Jacob families for 5 years of care and commitment to the Keurig coffee station in the Linden Lounge, which they donated and have maintained as a memorial to Jerry Jacob, who loved visiting with a good cup of hot coffee!
With deep appreciation,
Dodie Woodis and Diane Anderson
Care Team Volunteers needed! Do you have spiritual gifts of care, service, and compassion? The Care Team needs you! Centennial UMC's Care Team offers friendly visits and calls, provides rides to church and medical appointments, and offers help with light housework and errands. Training and support provided by Care Team lead Peggy Rhodes and Pastor Bitrus Bamai. If interested, please reach out to Peggy Rhodes | peggy.l.rhodes@gmail.com
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are always welcome and 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
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Discipleship
VBS Registration is now open!: July 27th - 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus. This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs! Join us as we learn about God's amazing creation and how we are called to care for it with compassion. Registration is open for kids who are 3 years old (& potty trained) to 5th grade (going into 6th). You can register HERE!
UWF – Shower of Hope for Project Home: Thursday, July 23, from 4:00-7:00 pm., Appetizer Pot Luck & Ice Cream Social, at Resch’s Residence, 3427 Snelling Ave N. At 5:30 pm Rev Rachel Morey will share about Project Home & next steps. Directions to Resch’s home & Donation suggestions are posted on the UWF Bulletin Board by Library door. Come and enjoy an evening on the Patio and bring a friend. Questions: Laurie Resch 612-508-8863
Connectivity - Learn about Centennial Communications: Sunday, July 19th, 10:30am, Roseville Campus Asbury 1. Deb Dietzman will be leading a lesson on the Centennial Website and other Centennial communications. Have questions? Email Deb Dietzman | debdietzman@gmail.com.
Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com
UWF – Shower of Hope for Project Home: Thursday, July 23, from 4:00-7:00 pm., Appetizer Pot Luck & Ice Cream Social, at Resch’s Residence, 3427 Snelling Ave N. At 5:30 pm Rev Rachel Morey will share about Project Home & next steps. Directions to Resch’s home & Donation suggestions are posted on the UWF Bulletin Board by Library door. Come and enjoy an evening on the Patio and bring a friend. Questions: Laurie Resch 612-508-8863
Connectivity - Learn about Centennial Communications: Sunday, July 19th, 10:30am, Roseville Campus Asbury 1. Deb Dietzman will be leading a lesson on the Centennial Website and other Centennial communications. Have questions? Email Deb Dietzman | debdietzman@gmail.com.
Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com
Justice
Save the Date - ShredRight & Alley Shoppe: Saturday, October 3rd, 9:00am-11:00am. 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 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 we 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. Place items in brown grocery bags and containers and mark as to content – for children, women, men, or household. You will help supply the Alley Shoppe with needed items for the fall and winter. Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot. There will be no pick upon Sunday. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE CHURCH.
Questions: contact Carol Johnson 612.719.4107, Debbie Wright 651.210.0491
ALSO at the same time on Saturday we 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. Place items in brown grocery bags and containers and mark as to content – for children, women, men, or household. You will help supply the Alley Shoppe with needed items for the fall and winter. Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot. There will be no pick upon Sunday. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE CHURCH.
Questions: contact Carol Johnson 612.719.4107, Debbie Wright 651.210.0491
Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com
Worship
Worship at Roseville is at 9:00am
Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week:
Pastor Jin Hur - Roseville Campus
Pastor Whitney Sheridan - St. Anthony Park Campus
Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week:
Pastor Jin Hur - Roseville Campus
Pastor Whitney Sheridan - St. Anthony Park Campus
3rd Sunday Celebrations! Led by Pastor Bitrus, during worship at both campuses on 3rd Sundays, we will be inviting congregation members forward who have celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, triumphs) to share and be prayed for. We look forward to celebrating milestones with you!
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
flames service projects
Our FLAMES group at Centennial has been actively serving our community for several years, but more recently has worked on two service projects. On May 17th the FLAMES hosted a service project for Hope Lodge following a year long study on Hope.
The FLAMES group also collobarted with our UWF Ruth Circle to make cards and flowers for Centennial members who aren't able to get to church very often.
COMMUNITY Info
New Roseville Campus Summer Office Hours: Starting July 6th, the Roseville Campus will have new summer hours which are Monday - 9am-1pm, Tuesday - 9am-1pm, Wednesday - 9am-5pm, Thursday - 9am-5pm, and Fridays & Saturdays - Closed. This doesn't necessarily reflect staff/clergy availability, these are just times we can guarantee some staff and clergy will be present onsite. If you have questions about someone's schedule, please reach out to them directly. Staff contact information can be found HERE.
New Phone System: Our church is getting a new phone system that will be installed on July 7th, the installation process will disrupt being able to reach the church via phone from around 8am-11am. If you need assistance during this time reach out by email | cumc@centennialumc.org
New Phone System: Our church is getting a new phone system that will be installed on July 7th, the installation process will disrupt being able to reach the church via phone from around 8am-11am. If you need assistance during this time reach out by email | cumc@centennialumc.org
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]