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Friends,
We had a full and wonderful weekend here at First Church! Our annual Trunk or Treat brought plenty of fun and fellowship. We took time in worship to remember and give thanks for the saints who have gone before us, and we gathered around the table for a potluck lunch to celebrate the conclusion of our stewardship campaign.
After a quick post-church nap, I made my way over to Trinity UMC in Colusa, where United Methodists from Arbuckle, Colusa, Maxwell, and Williams gathered for a combined church conference. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends from the area, to hear more about the life of these congregations, and to celebrate the ways God is at work in and through them.
On the note of church conferences, I will be out this coming weekend as I preside over even more conferences, this time in the Lake County Circuit. I will be worshiping with our siblings at Upper Lake before joining the circuit-wide gathering in Lakeport.
While I will miss seeing you all, I am excited that Phoenix Rayne, our office administrator, will be our guest preacher on Sunday. Phoenix is a recent graduate from Brite Divinity School and is a licensed pastor at Incarnation Anglican Church. What a gift she will be in worship this week!
Pastor Angel
| | | We want to offer big thank you to everyone who dressed up in their Halloween best and joined us for Trunk-or-Treat this year! While it might seem small, it is a wonderful witness to the community. | | |
Conference Wide Prayer Virgil
On Tues. Nov. 3, the UMC California-Nevada Conference is inviting members to a prayer vigil for election night. It will be a time of silent reflections, guided meditations, and community prayers. Meeting will be from 8-10 p.m. via zoom. See link for more information.
https://www.cnumc.org/newsdetails/election-night-prayer-vigil-20068662
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Sock-It-To-Me: Keep Our Neighbors Warm & Dry
Help us keep our neighbors warm this winter! We’re collecting new socks, new or gently used coats, and blankets to share with neighbors experiencing homelessness. Your donations can make a meaningful difference for someone facing the cold and wet months ahead.
Please place your donations in the basket at the rear of the sanctuary. Thank you for helping us share warmth, comfort, and care with our community!
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2026 Church Conference
Our annual Church Conference will be held at Loomis FUMC on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m. This will be a circuit-wide gathering with our District Superintendent Mike Harrell joining us. More details to come.
| | This Week @ First Church | Mon., 11/2 - Sun., 11/8 | | | |
MONDAY, 11/2:
- Helping Hands Meal, 12 p.m., Backman Hall.
WEDNESDAY, 11/4:
- Creative Christian Crafters (3 Cs) - 10 a.m., Center Room.
THURSDAY, 11/5:
- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8 a.m., Fig Tree Coffee.
- Spanish Class - 9:30, Meeting Room.
FRIDAY, 11/6:
- Ring Out Gun Danger - 9:35 a.m., Corner of Wash. Blvd & Church St.
SATURDAY, 11/7:
- Barbara Hulse Memorial Service - 11 a.m., Sanctuary.
SUNDAY, 11/8:
- Worship with Pastor Phoenix Rayne preaching – 10 a.m., Sanctuary.
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November 2026 Birthdays!
Nov. 3, Shelly Newton
Nov. 5, Andrew Bray
Nov. 9, Elba Aulich
Nov. 10, Robert Nicholas & Doris Shepher-Baker
Nov. 11, Connie Wecker
Nov. 20, Nancy Bray
Nov. 22, Nicholas Wilson
Nov. 23, Rachael Wilson
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Church Office and Custodian Hours:
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Church Office - M-Th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Custodian - M 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., W 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Memorial Service for Barbara Hulse -- Saturday, Nov. 7: We will gather to remember and celebrate the life of Barbara. The viewing will be at 10 a.m. and the service will begin at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception lunch to follow in Backman Hall
Pastor Angel to be Commissioned as EarthKeeper during Virtual Service -- Tue., Nov. 10: The service, organized by the UM General Board of Global Ministries, will be online via Facebook Live on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific). We will have more information as the date gets closer.
Children’s Center
The Children’s Center will remain open during Sunday worship for families who may need a space for their child(ren). Please note that the Children’s Center is unstaffed, so parents or guardians are asked to remain with their children while using the space. The room does include audio and video access to the worship service so families can continue to participate in worship together.
| | | Get Involved: Ongoing Small Groups | | | |
Creative Christian Crafters | First & Third Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Center Room.
For more info, contact Ruth Ann Baker.
Common Read | On break. Keep an eye out for our next read.
Ladies' Tea Time Social | Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
For more info and the address, contact Chris Handley.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study | Thursdays at 8:00 a.m., Fig Tree Coffee.
Bring your Bible, order a coffee, and join the conversation on this Sunday's scriptures.
Spanish-Language Class | Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Meeting Room
Come learn Spanish with us! For more info, contact Paul Woicicki.
Men's Breakfast | First Saturday of the month, 8:30 a.m., Backman Hall.
No agenda. Just breakfast. For more info, contact Dave Sechrist.
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Our Pastor: Rev. Angel Rivero
Pastor Angel is available for pastoral care, general inquiries, and conversation by appointment Monday through Thursday. To schedule a time with him, you may speak with him directly, send an email to pastor.angel@firstumcroseville.org, or leave a message with the Church Office.
Please note that Fridays and Saturdays are his sabbath and personal days off.
Thank you for honoring this time of rest.
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First Church Roseville is a congregation of The United Methodist Church and is located in the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference.
Great Northern District Superintendency Team
Revs. Dawn Blundell, Mike Harrell*, Angel Rivero, April Sousa
California-Nevada Conference Resident Bishop
Bishop Sandra Olewine
"Following Jesus. Thriving in Community. Healing the World."
"To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
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