Roseville CAT Survey Results: Sunday, August 23rd, during worship. Rev. Erica Koser, Director of Strategy, Innovation, and Congregational Development, MN Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be preaching and presenting the Roseville Campus Congregational Assessment Tool Survey results during our worship time.

Park and Ride!: August 27th - September 7th: We still have 32 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. 

This Week's Musicians:
Summer Pickup Choir; Jerry Salitros, director
Trevor Wolter, organist & accompanist

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

Welcome Sunday Ministry Fair!: Sunday, September 20th, after worship. Welcome Sunday is upon us and we are looking to get started in planning our Ministry Fair where folks can get plugged into the different ministries Centennial has to offer. We have already begun reaching out to groups that had a table last year but if your group/ministry is interested in being a part of the ministry fair please reach out to Annika, our Communications and Office Manager by August 16th, amcclintock@centennialumc.org.

United Women in Faith Books for a Buck: August 16th, after worship in Linden Court at the Roseville Campus. All books are $1.00 and puzzles are $2.00. Proceeds benefit UWF's missions for women and children. Donations of books and puzzles are welcome and can be placed in the marked bin at the Roseville Campus Drop Off Center (inside the coat closet by the front entrance).

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

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.

Shattered and Shared Truths in Minnesota: Hope and Healing After Operation Metro Surge and PARRIS: Tuesday, August 18th, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Faith United Methodist Church (3239 70th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076). Faith United Methodist Church will be hosting a Respectful Conversations event for the community, put on by the Minnesota Council of Churches. This must-attend, free MCC Respectful Conversation™ is designed to help build the scaffolding of behaviors and attitudes that will shape a more peaceful future for all of us in the aftermath of operations Metro Surge and PARRIS. It is open to everyone so please invite your friends and neighbors. Register in advance as space is limited. (mnchurches.org/what-we-do/respectful-conversations/register)

New Art Display! Have you seen the art in Linden Court? On display now through the end of September is the art of Kevin DuCharme. He is a local artist who grew up in our Roseville neighborhood. 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! For more information about the Fine Arts Ministry Team, contact tammynara18@gmail.com