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Monday,July 28th:
-- Church Office Hours - 9:00 AM to Noon.
-- Helping Hands Monday Meal every Monday at noon. For more info or to volunteer see Eleanor Kenitzer.
Wednesday, July 30th:
-- Church Office Hours - 9:00 AM to Noon.
Thursday, July 31st:
-- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study- 8:00 AM Fig Tree Coffee, 217 Vernon Street. Bring your Bible and join the conversation. This week's scripture is Luke 12:13-21.
-- Spanish Language Class - 9:30 AM Meeting Room
Friday, August 1st:
-- Ring Out Danger - 9:35 AM Church St. entrance.
Sunday, August 3rd:
-- Worship with Rev. Steve Lundin Preaching - 10:15 AM, Sanctuary. Refreshments and Fellowship to follow in Backman Hall.
Zoom meeting login: https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID ; 908 490 8254 Password: 5zRiqk
School Supply Drive: This year we are partnering with our friends at The Gathering Inn to support the school aged and younger children in their program. Cards listing needed items are available at the church. Please bring back the items by Sunday, August 3rd.
Church Communications During Pastor Angel's Renewal Leave: Pastor Angel is on a seven-week renewal leave starting on July 18 and going through September 1. See his letter below for more details.
During Pastor Angel's leave, our Lay Leaders, Office Volunteers, and On-Call Pastors are ready to support you and answer questions.
-- Office/ Calendaring/General Inquiries: office@firstumcroseville.org
-- Pastoral Care Concerns/Visitation requests: pastoralcare@firstumcroseville.org
--Prayer Requests/Prayer Chain: prayer@firstumcroseville.org
On Summer Break: Both Children's Church and the Sanctuary Choir will be on Summer Break and will return in September. Note that the Nursery will continue to be open during worship for children and their parents to use if needed. A parent must accompany their child. The service can ve viewed from the room.
Wednesday Night Prayer Service summer schedule: Wednesday night prayer will be held on the third wednesdays in June, July and August at 6:00 PM on Zoom.
Dear Members & Friends of First Church Roseville,
I greet you all in the name of our life-giving and liberating God!
Today, July 1st, marks a special kind of New Year’s Day in The United Methodist Church—it’s the beginning of a new appointment year. For me, it begins my sixth year as an appointed pastor and my third year serving as your pastor here at First Church Roseville. I can hardly believe how quickly the time has passed, and I truly consider it a gift to journey alongside each of you.
I’m writing to remind you of my upcoming renewal leave, which was previously announced in worship by Jan Sechrist, chair of our Staff-Parish Relations Committee, and approved by Bishop Sandra Olewine and the Board of Ordained Ministry. I will be away from Friday, July 18 through Monday, September 1. During this time, I’ll step away from regular pastoral duties to rest, pray, study, and listen deeply for where God is leading me—and us—as we continue our ministry together.
This time apart is a gift, and I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement many of you have already extended.
This renewal leave is a time for me to be renewed in spirit, mind, and body. I look forward to spending unhurried time with my husband Martin, our cats, and family and friends—the kind of presence that nourishes relationships and restores energy. I’ll also immerse myself in God’s creation through birding, hiking, and kayaking as a way to reconnect with joy, stillness, and wonder.
My sabbatical will include a focus on study and spiritual growth, including:
Reading List:
I also plan to incorporate spiritual practices such as praying the Jesus Prayer, journaling, and reading through John Wesley’s Sermons: An Anthology as a devotional. Finally, I’ll be tending to my physical and emotional well-being, working with trusted professionals as part of my commitment to serve with integrity and wholeness.
The life and ministry of First Church Roseville will continue with faithful leadership. Our staff, volunteers, and lay leaders will carry forward worship, pastoral care, and administration that make our community vibrant.
Sunday Mornings
Our worship services will remain a space for inspiring music, meaningful connection, and spiritual renewal:
Pastor Steve retired from appointed ministry in July 2024 after serving congregations across the California-Nevada Conference, including the former Rocklin church and, most recently, Salinas First UMC. He is married to Rev. Karla Lundin, who serves as pastor at Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel.
In addition to preaching in August, Pastor Steve will:
While I am away, spiritual care is just a phone call or email away. Our lay leaders—Ruth Ann Baker and Jan Sechrist—and the Prayer Chain, led by Connie Witherow, are ready to support you and can connect you with an on-call pastor if needed.
On-call pastors include:
[On call pastoral care: pastoralcare@firstumcroseville.org .]
I encourage you to continue your regular worship attendance, stay connected in community, and engage in acts of service. Together, we remain the body of Christ—supporting and encouraging one another in love.
I also want you to know that I am still here and fully available in the coming weeks. I look forward to worshiping with you, sharing in conversation, and continuing our ministry together right up until my leave begins. These remaining Sundays and moments together are precious to me, and I welcome the chance to connect before I step away for this time of renewal.
Thank you again for your support, your prayers, and your trust. It is truly a blessing to serve as your pastor, and I look forward to returning in September with a renewed spirit and fresh energy for the journey ahead.
With gratitude and love,
Pastor Angel
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