TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Training!: Sunday, August 30th, 9:30am-10:20am. Fall is approaching fast and we are so excited to get new and returning volunteers excited about our new plans for Children’s ministry! Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to get more information on what volunteering for children’s ministry entails we want you to come! More information on this training and how to register is linked HERE.

Worship

Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan

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Current Sermon Series: Knowing the Why: August 23rd - September 6th

Join us for a Time of Prayer: Join the worship team as we gather for a time of prayer about 10 minutes before worship starts where we will pray for our worship team, our Centennial family, our community, and for anyone new who might walk through our doors for the first time.

Enjoy the Songs Our Band Performs?: You can listen to all the songs our band plays on our SAP Band playlist on Spotify! Access the playlist HERE.

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

Music at St. Anthony Park: Contact Eric Bjorklund at ebjorklund@centennialumc.org
Volunteers Needed: A/V, ushers, greeters, communion servers, hospitality, worship leaders, musicians. Mark on your connect card.

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Service Opportunities

Park and Ride!: August 27th - September 7th: We still have 18 shifts that need filling for the State Fair Park and Ride. We are slightly behind where we usually are in sign-ups so please make sure to solidify your shift and raise funds for your ministry of choice. The sign up is linked here! Questions? Contact Steve Rohde | srohde@centennialumc.org.

Office Volunteers Needed: We are looking for a small pool of volunteers who would like to help out with communication & office needs both weekly or more seasonally. Examples of tasks would be printing bulletins/newsletters, cutting connect cards, helping with mailings, etc. If you are interested or have any questions please reach out to the Communications & Office Manager | amcclintock@centennialumc.org

Deliver Flyers to the Neighborhood!: We are looking for volunteers to help pass out postcards inviting the community to our next three big events (Backpack Blessing, Welcome Sunday, and Trunk or Treat). We have packs of postcards and highlighted routes for where to deliver them. If you are interested or have questions please reach out to Pastor Whitney Sheridan | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

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

Prayer Requests can be submitted in Connect Cards. Request a call from a Pastor by noting it on your connect card, calling the office at 651.633.7644, or emailing the church at cumc@centennialumc.org

Are you in need of care? Contact: Rev. Bitrus Bamai | bbamai@centennialumc.org or651.633.7644

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Discipleship

Standing Up for Democracy is now on the calendar! Use the form linked HERE to choose which day, time, and location works best for you.

Sundays, 10:45-12:00 after Roseville worship, beginning August 23rd, in Asbury 3
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 before St. Anthony Park worship, beginning September 13th in classroom 1
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm at Roseville, beginning August 18th in Linden Lounge

Questions? Contact Constance Gruen cgruen50@gmail.com 651-925-9929 and/or Amy Swalley lundswalley@gmail.com 612-750-9783

UWF Welcome Back Potluck: Thursday, September 10th, 5:30-7:30pm, Linden Court. Bring your favorite special dish to share with others and join in delightful fellowship. Bring a friend. Questions? Contact Pat Torgrimson | 651.324.6181

Youth/Parent Info Meeting & Pizza Party: Wednesday, August 26th, 6pm, Roseville Campus Linden Lounge. All youth and their parents/guardians should join us to learn about the upcoming program year for youth group, get your child registered, and enjoying a pizza meal! So we can accommodate dietary restrictions and to ensure we have enough food for everyone, please register by contacting lrheingans@centennialumc.org.

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Education Hour

Education hour occurs on Sunday mornings before worship from 9:30am-10:20am. During this hour we will offer spiritual formation and discipleship opportunities for those of all ages! Education Hour is broken up into sessions that are 4-7 weeks in length, so you only need to commit to a few weeks at a time. This gives folks the opportunities to switch up what they are involved in, maybe lead a small group one session, attend one the next, and volunteer for Godly Play the next!

Current Session: Fall 1 - September 20th - October 18th

Speaking Up for Democracy
When: *this group doesn't follow the same schedule as the rest of Education Hour and will run from September 13th-October 4th, from 9:15am-10:30am.
Located: Classroom 1
Group Leaders: Constance Gruen | cgruen50@gmail.com 651-925-9929 & Amy Swalley | lundswalley@gmail.com 612-750-9783
What: We are living in a time when faith is often talked about, but not always lived in ways that reflect the heart of Jesus. Too often, Christianity is used to divide, exclude, or harm. But the way of Jesus is different. It is rooted in love. In justice. In mercy. In community. This journey is about reclaiming that way -- together.

Love Does - Book Study
Located: In Pastor Whitney's Office
Group Leader: Joy O'Donnell | jestrohs@hotmail.com
What: This group will be studying the book Love Does by Bob Goff. This is a video-based study so participants do not need to read anything in advance to our meetings. Each week will also have an accompanying service project component. This is a study for all ages!

Community Art Group
Located: Outside at the shaded area
Group Leader: Pastor Whitney Sheridan | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
What: This group will be creating an art project to engage the neighborhood somewhere on our beautiful campus! We will be exploring how to tell the story of Centennial through creative and innovative art. You do not need to be an artist or experienced in art to join this group, this is open to those of all abilities.

Learn more about education hour here

Children & Youth

Register your children/youth for the 2026-27 Program Year!
Regular Children & Youth Ministry will be starting up soon, make sure to register your kids/youth.

Sunday School: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Begins September 20th, 9:30am-10:20am
You can enter the church at door 1, go down the stairs to classroom 3 and you will be greeted for check in.

Youth Group: 6th Grade - 12th Grade
Begins September 16th, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Parents/Guardians, please accompany your kid to the youth room for drop off. At the end of youth group, you can pick them up in Linden Court.

Volunteers needed: Sunday School volunteers, youth mentors Contact: Rev. Lauren Rheingans | lrheingans@centennialumc.org

Community Announcements

All Church Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, September 9th, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Roseville Campus Linden Lounge. Join us for an evening of fellowship and ice cream as we get excited for the upcoming program year at both campuses! This is a great chance to talk to one another, meet new people, and get connected to one another from both campuses.

New Art Display!: Have you seen the art in the back of the sanctuary? On display now through the end of September is the art of Kevin DuCharme. He is a local artist who was introduced to us by his uncle, Roy Bell. Check out the information posted next to the art if you want to know more. The mission of the Fine Arts Ministry Team is to showcase the beauty of God's creation and make connections with each other and with our community. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your art with us! To find out more about the Fine Arts Ministry Team, contact tammynara18@gmail.com

Blessing of the Backpacks: Sunday, September 6th, during worship. Students, teachers, parents, and loved ones of all three, come and bring your backpack, workbag, pencil case, whatever you would like blessed during worship as you start off the school year!

Welcome Sunday: Sunday, September 13th, during worship and after. Join us for the kick off to our programming year! Join us first for worship at 10:30am featuring our wonderful Centennial Band! Then after worship we will have a chance to learn about small groups starting the following week, getting your children & youth registered for the 2026-27 year, get snippets of information on Centennial Ministries, and to join us for a grill out/potluck! We will be providing the main meal but we are encouraging people to bring sides, drinks, and desserts to share. We will be gathering outdoors, weather permitting.

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]

Realm Connect

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Realm Connect is our online data base where you can access the online directory, sig- up for volunteer opportunities, view meeting minutes, and see all of your groups! We are integrating realm more and more for our internal communications so if you do not have a login yet, please contact Communications & Office
Manager Annika, amcclintock@centennialumc.org or indicate so on your connect card so she can send you an invite link. If you want step by step help as well, contact Annika to set up a time to meet.

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