Summer Life Together Group – Whether you’re new(ish) to Centennial or been around a while, you are a beloved child of God with an incredible story to share. Join a group to share life, stories and community together, and see how God transforms lives. The first round of Life Together Groups was so inspiring and life-giving we want to see if there’s interest for one or more summer groups. Groups will be formed of 5-8 people and will meet for 6-9 weeks (depending on how many people are in the group). Click HERE to add your name to the list. Exact dates and times will be worked out based on what works for participants.
Summer Book Study: Starting in mid-late June we're planning to discuss Rev. Tyler Sit's book, Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers again. The teaser from the back of the book says, "Jesus asks his followers to stay awake, which begs the question: stay awake to what?" Rev. Tyler is a United Methodist pastor at New City Church in Minneapolis. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the book for free and/or would like to participate in one of these groups, please contact Jen Anderson at janderson [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org. We are are hoping to have more than one group so there are multiple scheduling options. The book can also be found here: https://bookshop.org/books/staying-awake-the-gospel-for-changemakers/9780827235526
Connectivity Adult Faithwalk Meets Sundays on Zoom rather than in person at church and start at 11:00 AM, so RSV and SAP members can participate after church services.
Virtual, In Person, and Hybrid Small Groups: Some of our small groups are continuing to meet via Zoom, while others have returned to in person meetings. We can also offer hybrid meetings if some in your group would like to remain virtual and others would like to be in person.
If you would like to reserve a room for in person or virtual small groups, please contact Julie Elholm at jelholm [AT] centennialumc.org
If you would like to schedule a Zoom time or to join a small group, reach out to the contact person listed below or contact Pastor Jen at janderson [AT] centennialumc.org
We grow in faith through hands-on scripture lessons, service and social activities. From Wacky Olympics to puppetry, Psalms to communion, our activities reflect life for persons with cognitive and intellectual disabilities.
We love to get our hands dirty so that new life can emerge!
If you love to garden, spend a few hours with us digging, planting, watering, and tending to plants on the Centennial church campuses.
Connect with Norm and Kathy Nelson at 651-633-0836
Retired & Almost Retired Energetic Seniors (RARES)
We may be retired (or close), but there is still so much to do!
This group of energetic folks gathers once a month to eat a catered meal and enjoy a program together. The topics are educational, sometimes musical, and always informative and fun! Look for our yearly program brochure att Connectivity Point reading rack.
When? 11:45am | 2nd Thursdays of the month | Oct - Dec, Feb - May
Want to gather with a group of women for thought-provoking conversation?
Then Women's Faith Walk (a book group) is for you! This group meets the last Monday of the month. Our book selections vary and include both fiction and non-fiction. Discussion leaders are volunteers from within the group. You are welcome to come one time or every time!
When: last Mondays of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Who can come? Any woman interested in conversation and community!
How do I get a book? Wherever you buy your books (we highly recommend your local bookstore!), and we also try to use books you can find in your local library.
United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is to:
Know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ!
Seek to to develop a creative supportive fellowship;
To expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Who can be a member of UMW? Any woman who chooses to belong and commits herself to the UMW purpose.
What is UMW all about? The main focus of United Methodist Women, who are approximately one million women worldwide, is support of ministries that address the needs of WOMEN, CHILDREN, and YOUTH.
Interested? Want to join? Connect with: Diane Anderson
Men's ministry does a variety of activities throughout the year, including monthly conversations over coffee!
When: Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Where: at the Caribou Coffee at I-694 & Rice.
Who can come? All men are welcome!
Care Teams
Want to make the world a little brighter and easier for people? Check out our many options to provide care for others:
CARE Team: a task-oriented and provides concrete gifts of love to people in need (i.e. transportation, meal support, household support, etc.)
BeFrienders: compassionate listeners who are matched with seniors in Centennial’s community, and meet with them monthly to bear witness to their lives and offer a listening presence.
Funeral/Memorial Service Support Team: a group that offers logistical support to the Director of Care, Funeral Coordinator and family during funeral and memorial services at Centennial. This support includes: A/V & ushering support in the sanctuary; baking bars; and helping host large group meals.
Prayer Chain: a team of people actively in prayer around needs that become known to the church, and commit to praying for these needs.
Prayer Shawl and Baby Blanket Team: a group that creates and provides prayer shawls for people experiencing illness, and also baby blankets for newborns, by praying as you knit them for the people who will receive them.
To join a prayer team, contact Parish Nurse Julia Nordling:
Head over to the Going Through a Difficult Time? section of our website to find more ways to receive help and assistance during a difficult time in your life.
AA Group: We wish to serve anyone in the community even (and especially) if they’ve never been to a meeting before. Officially, the only requirement for membership in AA is a desire to stop drinking – we can and always gladly do make room for newcomers. James F. | centennial12step [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Want more information about a group? Want to start your own group?
