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We are a welcoming church always working to become more friendly. We will greet you with a smile whether you are dressed in a fine suit or in tattered jeans. We love old people, young people, small people and big people, dark or light or in-between, straight or LGBTQ+, USA born or from another country. You are most welcome. We want every one of God's children to feel at home.
Our Pastor Angel Rivero
The Rev. Angel Rivero began his appointment as pastor at First Church Roseville on July 1, 2023.
Raised in the Mojave Desert, he earned his undergraduate degree from Pacific Union College in the Napa Valley and then completed his seminary studies at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley. His appointed ministry in The United Methodist Church began in July 2020 and, after serving the congregations in Marina and Salinas, he was ordained an elder in full connection on June 17, 2023 by Bishop Sally Dyck.
Pastor Angel’s passion lies at the intersection of faith and action. For him, faith is what both sustains us and propels us into living as disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our world. In his preaching, he strives for his messages to be relatable and relevant while pointing our attention to the “religion of Jesus,” as theologian Howard Thurman described. Ecumenical in spirit, Pastor Angel is a self-professed “Metho-Nerd,” meaning he finds inspiration and grounding in the Methodist tradition spearheaded by John and Charles Wesley.
He is married to Martin and together they are cat dads to their two rescues, Simon and Garfunkel. In their free time, they enjoy exploring the outdoors (hiking, kayaking, birding), going to the movies, and playing Bananagrams.
Pastor Angel is normally available by appointment Sundays through Thursdays. You may schedule a meeting with him via email (pastor.angel@firstumcroseville.org) or leave a message for him by calling the Church Office. Please note that he is typically unavailable on Fridays and Saturdays.
Staff and Office Services
Church email: firstumc@firstumcroseville.org
Prayer requests: prayers@firstumcroseville.org
Pastoral Care: pastoralcare@firstumcroseville.org
United Methodist Church Links
First Church Roseville is a congregation of The United Methodist Church and is located in the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference.
July 1, 2026 marked the start of the new Superintendency Team for the Great Northern District. The team includes District Co-Superintendents Revs. Angel Rivero, Dawn Blundell, April Sousa, and Mike Harrell. Rev. Angel Rivero serves 75% time as our pastor and 25% time as DS for a portion of the district. Rev. Mike Harrell serves as the primary superintendent for First Church Roseville.
Our Conference leader is Bishop Sandra Olewine, Resident Bishop, California-Nevada Conference.
See links below for more information.