TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Park and Ride!: It's that time of year again that the State Fair takes over our lives as we relive memories of family trips to the fair, or reminisce and delightfully smile about long-lasting experiences with friends at the fairgrounds. Along with this brings our yearly commitment to the state fair to provide volunteers for the State Fair Park and Ride service. This commitment brings with it the opportunity to raise money for the church group of your choice. We need a total of 6 volunteers per day, across three different time period that run from 8:00am to midnight (Sundays are from 1pm to midnight). Sign up now and raise funds for your church group, the sign up is linked HERE! Questions? Contact Steve Rohde | srohde@centennialumc.org.

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 Roseville is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Alan O'Donnell
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Current Sermon Series: Going to God
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

Centennial United Methodist Church Annual School Supply Drive: July 1st-July 31st. The Kids In Need Foundation is dedicated to ensuring students and teachers have the supplies and support they need to learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom. For many students something as small as a missing pencil or an empty notebook can create an invisible barrier between them and their potential. But when those barriers are removed, something transformative happens-school supplies don’t just equip a student to learn; they ignite confidence, create a sense of belonging, and ensure every child has what they need to pursue their goals and dreams.

CUMC has been contributing to the KINF location in Roseville for several years. Cash donations are preferred...more “bang for the buck” with bulk purchasing. If you choose to contribute, please make a check payable to CUMC and put KINF in the memo section. The compassion team thanks you in advance for your contributions.

2026 Ignite Your Heart Fundraiser: Saturday, August 15th, 11:00am-1:00pm. This year, we are honored to welcome St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley as our keynote speaker. Her leadership and vision for equitable education make her the perfect voice for this moment. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to scholarships for BIPOC residents in the St. Paul Urban Teacher Residency Training Program. Your gift is 100% tax deductible and 100% invested in the next generation of educators who will shape our communities for decades to come. Thank you for believing in our mission - to educate, elevate, and build generational wealth from the ground up. Your presence and support mean everything to us. We hope to see you there. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REGISTRATION.
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
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Discipleship

VBS Registration is now open!: July 27th - 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus. This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs! Join us as we learn about God's amazing creation and how we are called to care for it with compassion. Registration is open for kids who are 3 years old (& potty trained) to 5th grade (going into 6th). You can register HERE!

UWF – Shower of Hope for Project Home: Thursday, July 23, from 4:00-7:00 pm., Appetizer Pot Luck & Ice Cream Social, at Resch’s Residence, 3427 Snelling Ave N.  At 5:30 pm Rev Rachel Morey will share about Project Home & next steps.  Directions to Resch’s home & Donation suggestions are posted on the UWF Bulletin Board by Library door.  Come and enjoy an evening on the Patio and bring a friend.  Questions: Laurie Resch 612-508-8863

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
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Community Announcements

Financial Manager Update: Cindra Vang from Provision CFO, LLC is now providing accounting services for Centennial. Cindra's summer office hours: RV office: Tues and Thurs 1 - 5 pm; Remote by phone: Mon, Weds and Fri 3 - 5 pm Contact info: email: accounting@centennialumc.org; phone: 651-280-7244.  
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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