Centennial is excited to support the Saint Paul Urban Teacher Residency (SUTR) program, a partnership between Saint Paul Public Schools (SSPS) and the University of St. Thomas that seeks to address education gaps among Students of Color by recruiting teachers-in-training from a diversity of backgrounds who can learn from one another and bring culturally-sustaining skills and pedagogies into their classrooms. Currently, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color make up 80% of the student body and only 20% of its teachers. 67% of the Special Education and Elementary teachers that go through the SUTR program are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, which is increasing the number of students taught by teachers that look like them. With Centennial's help, we hope to increase that number by removing barriers for Black and Indigenous student recruits. Learn more about the program and how you can help by reaching out directly to Sara Metz at snmetz [AT] mns [DOT] com or Pamela Isham at pdisham [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
Advent Series Discussion Groups: Join us for a discussion group each week throughout Advent, or when you can. We'll be watching & discussing the theme episode of 'Joan of Arcadia' from Sunday's service. Groups will meet on the following days throughout Advent:
Sundays after Roseville Worship in Asbury 2 - no signup required, just show up
Sundays after SAP Worship in the Prayer Room (Green Room) - no signup required, just show up
Thursdays at 10:00am, Hybrid (Roseville & Zoom) - email Pastor Dave [pastordaveip [AT] gmail [DOT] com] for Zoom link or show up at Roseville
Annual CUMC Christmas Concert - you're invited: Sunday, December 11, 3:00 pm, RV sanctuary | Centennial music folks invite you to their first in-person concert since December 2019! It's entitled "The Sounds of Christmas - a special gift from the Centennial Music Ministry." Program will feature 7 music groups from both our RV and SAP campuses! We'll have the sound of voices, bells, pipes, brass and of course - carols for all to sing! Join us for this wonderful Centennial Christmas Music tradition. Following the program there will be a reception in the Lounge & Linden Court. Nursery care available.
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED DEC 26th - DEC 31st: Centennial UMC offices, both Roseville and St. Anthony Park, will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years. Staff will still be available by email. Church events and small groups will still go on as planned.
• SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES •
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St. Anthony Park Area Seniors invites you to a Holiday Piano Concert and Sing-a-long with Elizabeth Lee: Tuesday, December 13th from 7:00-8:00 pm | St. Anthony Park UMC sanctuary OR streaming online at https://www.facebook.com/sapaseniors/ This concert is being coordinated and hosted by St. Anthony Park Area Seniors, a renter at the Centennial SAP campus. ALL are welcome to attend and sing at this fun holiday event!
Christmas Kaleidoscope is coming on Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30pm to the Roseville campus. This fun filled talent show is looking for performers! Do you have a special skill you want to share with our church family? Email Jennifer Cadwell or fill out the sign up form on the bulletin board outside the nursery. All are welcome to join us for an evening of entertainment and holiday trivia! jcadwell [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org
• SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES •
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Miracle Moments with Santa: Donations and volunteers needed! Thursday, December 22nd from 11am-3pm at the Centennial Roseville Campus | Centennial is hosting a Santa Toy Shop Fundraiser for MN Wrongfully Convicted Judicial Reform. We are looking for donations of new/gently used gift items. Donations can be dropped off on Sundays at the connect points, or during office hours at the Roseville campus to Amanda's office. Monetary donations can be made to Centennial UMC re: Miracle Moments with Santa #0.2924. We need lots of volunteers to make this event magical! Go to the Linktree [CLICK HERE] to sign up or for more information.
Church and Society – Mittens for VH School: The PTO at Valentine Hills Elementary School in Arden Hills has requested mittens and gloves for students at their school. All sized are needed. If you would like to help, drop off items in the decorated box by the east entrance of the Roseville Campus by Dec. 11. Donated mittens and gloves will be shared between Hatsandmittens.org and Valentine Hills school. Contact Sally McCarville at 651-226-3871.
• COMMUNITY RESOURCES •
Senior Caregiver Support Group: First Thursday of each month online at noon. Would you like a forum for sharing ideas, frustrations, triumphs and experiences in caring for your beloved senior (spouse, parent or friend)? You might find comfort in joining our caregiver support group community. We have iPads and hot spots available to borrow. We meet on Zoom on the first Thursday of every month at a NEW TIME from noon-1:00 pm. Call the St. Anthony Park Area Seniors office at 651-642-9052 to get more information or the Zoom link. New attendees are always welcome! sapaseniors.org
• CENTENNIAL •
We now are live streaming our 9:30 Sunday morning Roseville services on our YouTube channel! Visit our YouTube site [CLICK HERE] to watch us live, and if you haven’t already, be sure to sign in and subscribe to our channel if you have a google/gmail account! For those who do not wish to have YouTube/Google account, you can still watch the service by going to our YouTube page or using a search tool like Google or Bing, and search for: “Centennial United Methodist Church Roseville YouTube”. Additionally, you can find past services on our YouTube account and you can watch YouTube on many devices, including your phone, smart TV and computer. If you need any additional help, here are a few resources: [How to create a Google account][How to subscribe to a YouTube channel]
Giving Remotely: We continue to value your gifts during this time, which allow staff and ministry to continue on in creative ways. There are multiple ways to give while you are away from the church building. Go to the website at [CLICK HERE]. And yes, we are happy to receive your contribution via the postal service. Our address is Centennial UMC, 1524 County Road C2 West, Roseville MN 55113. Thank you for helping us keep ministry strong.
