Kid's on Sunday Mornings
At Centennial we love our kids and feel they are a vital part of God's family and of the worship experience. We embrace kids in worship and also acknowledge that our kids have different needs from our adults and we have several resources to help meet those needs. So, we have lots of options for what best fits the needs of your kid(s) and your family. Please know whatever needs fit your family best is perfect with us.
Roseville Campus
Kids Space
We welcome our kids in all areas of the sanctuary, but we do have an area designed with them in mind if they choose to worship there!
We welcome our kids in all areas of the sanctuary, but we do have an area designed with them in mind if they choose to worship there!
Nursery/Wiggle Room
If your child or you needs a little bit of room to wiggle or regulate that is outside of the sanctuary we have a nursery to the left of the sanctuary. We have the live feed hooked up to the sanctuary so you can still hear what is going on in worship. We don't currently have any staff to watch your kids during worship so please accompany your child at all times in the nursery.
If your child or you needs a little bit of room to wiggle or regulate that is outside of the sanctuary we have a nursery to the left of the sanctuary. We have the live feed hooked up to the sanctuary so you can still hear what is going on in worship. We don't currently have any staff to watch your kids during worship so please accompany your child at all times in the nursery.
Children's Time
During our service the children are invited to gather at the kids space led by the Children & Youth Minister or the Pastor.
During our service the children are invited to gather at the kids space led by the Children & Youth Minister or the Pastor.
St. Anthony Park Campus
Kids Space
Our kids are welcome to worship anywhere in the sanctuary just like adults, but we do have an area in the back of the sanctuary that was designed with kids in mind. There are coloring activities, tables and chairs, and books for kids whose needs those fit.
Our kids are welcome to worship anywhere in the sanctuary just like adults, but we do have an area in the back of the sanctuary that was designed with kids in mind. There are coloring activities, tables and chairs, and books for kids whose needs those fit.
Wiggle Room
A quiet place to nurse or rock located through the doors on the right side of the sanctuary.
A quiet place to nurse or rock located through the doors on the right side of the sanctuary.
Nursery
Children under 3 can be brought down to the nursery located directly downstairs under the front entrance.
Children under 3 can be brought down to the nursery located directly downstairs under the front entrance.
Sunday School
At our St. Anthony Park Campus, we have Sunday School before worship from 9:30am-10:20am for kids ages Kindergarten - 5th Grade.
Get connected with our programs for children and teenagers!
Wednesday Night Youth Group
Build relationships, serve others, learn about God!
Centennial Youth meet weekly (most nights of the school year) The format of the night varies, and activities include: guest speakers, videos, reading Scripture, spiritual practices, bonfires, service nights, and more!
*Youth group will start on Wednesday September 16th, 6:00pm-7:00pm, at the Roseville Campus in the Youth Room
Centennial Youth meet weekly (most nights of the school year) The format of the night varies, and activities include: guest speakers, videos, reading Scripture, spiritual practices, bonfires, service nights, and more!
*Youth group will start on Wednesday September 16th, 6:00pm-7:00pm, at the Roseville Campus in the Youth Room
New Youth Room!
A team effort from our Facilities Coordinator, Children & Youth Minister, Crewser volunteers, and CUMC foundation we were able to create a new youth room!! Check out the video reaction of our youth seeing their new space for the first time!
Youth Mission Trips
Road trips + serving others + awesomeness + God sightings = Centennial Youth summer mission trips!
These week-long trips are often transformative for our high school and middle school students. Taking time away from normal life, they have space to connect more deeply with their faith, see God at work in different social contexts then their own, and make new friends!
These week-long trips are often transformative for our high school and middle school students. Taking time away from normal life, they have space to connect more deeply with their faith, see God at work in different social contexts then their own, and make new friends!
Contact: Rev. Lauren Rheingans lrheingans@centennialumc.org | 651.633.7644 x323
Youth Content Coordinators
We are looking for youth passionate about Centennial to help create content for the church! We have a few different roles youth can be a part of, all youth are invited to do more than one role at one time or another! Youth can take on one or many of the role's photographer, journalist, and social media specialist. This is a great opportunity for Centennial youth to earn some service hours, add a volunteer experience onto their resume's/college applications, and to get more connected at Centennial! You can find more details on Youth Content Coordinators HERE.
Contact: Director of Communications & Church Administration, Annika McClintock amcclintock@centennialumc.org | 651.633.7644 x 310
Contact: Director of Communications & Church Administration, Annika McClintock amcclintock@centennialumc.org | 651.633.7644 x 310
Confirmation at Centennial - a new approach
This year, we're trying a new way of offering Confirmation. In the past, Confirmation has traditionally been a stand-alone class for 8th graders, separate from regular youth group. While meaningful, it also added another commitment to already busy schedules.
Instead, we will be weaving Confirmation themes directly into our regular Wednesday night Youth Group lessons. This way, all youth will learn and grow together in their faith, with opportunities to explore core beliefs, spiritual practices, and what it means to follow Christ.
In the Spring, youth will be invited to discern whether they feel ready to make a profession of faith - Confirming their faith in Christ - and join Centennial as a professing member. Those who are ready will be invited to attend a Confirmation retreat. Details about the date and location of the retreat will be shared yet this fall.
With this approach, we hope youth will see faith not as a one-time decision but as a life-long journey. Some may be ready to confirm their faith this year; others may need more time. Either way, every youth will continue to be nurtured, challenged, and supported as they grow in faith.
Instead, we will be weaving Confirmation themes directly into our regular Wednesday night Youth Group lessons. This way, all youth will learn and grow together in their faith, with opportunities to explore core beliefs, spiritual practices, and what it means to follow Christ.
In the Spring, youth will be invited to discern whether they feel ready to make a profession of faith - Confirming their faith in Christ - and join Centennial as a professing member. Those who are ready will be invited to attend a Confirmation retreat. Details about the date and location of the retreat will be shared yet this fall.
With this approach, we hope youth will see faith not as a one-time decision but as a life-long journey. Some may be ready to confirm their faith this year; others may need more time. Either way, every youth will continue to be nurtured, challenged, and supported as they grow in faith.
Contact: Rev. Lauren Rheingans lrheingans@centennialumc.org | 651.633.7644 x323
St. Anthony Park Campus Scouts
Building tomorrow's leaders!
Active for almost 70 years, Cub Scout Pack 22 meets monthly at our St. Anthony Park Campus. In addition to monthly Pack meetings, each Den (organized by school grade level) meets two or more times per month for age appropriate games, skill development, outings and more. Over the past year Cub Scouts in Pack 22 have participated in some of the following activities: Rain Gutter Regattas, Pinewood Derby, a weekend long summer camp experience, Polar Cubs/Winter Camp, rocket shoots, St. Anthony Park neighborhood's 4th of July parade, service projects (leaf raking, Toys-for-Tots, food drives) and more! We are an active Pack of about 30 boys and girls in grades K-5.
When: First Monday of the month at 7:00pm
Where: St. Anthony Park Campus | 2200 W Hillside Ave., St. Paul, MN
Questions about Scouts on St. Anthony Park's Campus?
Contact: Clayton Helmer | in_the10ring@hotmail.com | 651.603.6987
Active for almost 70 years, Cub Scout Pack 22 meets monthly at our St. Anthony Park Campus. In addition to monthly Pack meetings, each Den (organized by school grade level) meets two or more times per month for age appropriate games, skill development, outings and more. Over the past year Cub Scouts in Pack 22 have participated in some of the following activities: Rain Gutter Regattas, Pinewood Derby, a weekend long summer camp experience, Polar Cubs/Winter Camp, rocket shoots, St. Anthony Park neighborhood's 4th of July parade, service projects (leaf raking, Toys-for-Tots, food drives) and more! We are an active Pack of about 30 boys and girls in grades K-5.
When: First Monday of the month at 7:00pm
Where: St. Anthony Park Campus | 2200 W Hillside Ave., St. Paul, MN
Questions about Scouts on St. Anthony Park's Campus?
Contact: Clayton Helmer | in_the10ring@hotmail.com | 651.603.6987