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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by following Jesus, thriving in community, and healing the world. |
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Friends,
Tomorrow, in the life of the Christian year, we observe Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany—the day we remember the Magi who journeyed from afar, following a star, in search of the newborn King. Their story reminds us that Christ came not for a few, but for all, and that faith often calls us to step out in trust—especially when the stakes are high.
Guided by God’s light, the Magi ultimately chose to obey God rather than the demands of earthly power, returning home by another road. In that moment of courageous disobedience, they revealed that allegiance to divine truth, peace, and justice outweighs submission to orders grounded in fear and domination.
In our own time, many around the world are living with tension between earthly powers and the call to peace, justice, and human dignity.
As we move beyond Christmas, Epiphany invites us to ask: Where is God leading us now, and how will we respond? May we, like the Magi, have the courage to follow God’s way, to bow before the Christ who calls us into life abundant, and to offer our very best as we continue to follow and reflect the Light of Christ.
Peace,
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Coming Soon - Pastor's Book Club for the Season of Lent
Join Pastor Angel for a Lenten book discussion of When Did We See You?: A Lenten Exploration of Poverty and Wealth by Elizabeth Mae Magill. Meetings will be held Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, beginning February 24.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In When Did We See You?, Magill invites us into an honest conversation about faith, money, and community, posing hard questions about poverty, wealth, and what it means to follow Jesus in an economically divided world. With candor, grace, and deep pastoral insight, Magill wrestles with her own material privilege and encourages us to do the same. Grounded in scripture and the author's own life and experience, this study explores how wealth shapes our relationship with God and neighbor and calls us back to Christ's radical way of love, justice, and solidarity with the poor.
| | | | This Week @ First Church | Mon., 1/5 - Sun., 1/11 | | | |
MONDAY:
- Monday Meal - Meal Service begins at Noon, Backman Hall.
WEDNESDAY:
- Trustees Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room.
THURSDAY:
- Spanish-Language Class - 9:30 a.m., Meeting Room.
SATURDAY:
- Mujeres Apoyando Mujeres - 2:00 p.m., Meeting Room.
SUNDAY: Baptism of Our Lord Sunday
- Worship w/ Remembering Our Baptism & Children's Church - 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary. Fellowship Time to follow in Backman Hall.
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January 2026 Birthdays!
Karen Kelly, Jan 13
Kevin Hubert, Jan 17
Barbara Schwartz, Jan 18
Joann Ewert, Jan 19
Carolyn Johnson, Jan 20
Ruth Ann Baker, Jan 22
Paul Woicicki, Jan 24
Sherel Harris, Jan 25
Shad Begley, Jan 28
Al Newton, Jan 31
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Save the Date: Pancakes with the Pastor & Silly Bingo
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with this fun fundraiser! Tuesday, February 17, at noon in Backman Hall. More details coming soon.
Pastor’s Book Club for the Season of Lent
Join Pastor Angel for a Lenten book discussion of When Did We See You?: A Lenten Exploration of Poverty and Wealth by Elizabeth Mae Magill. Meetings will be held Tuesdays at 6 p.m. via Zoom, beginning February 24. See Pastor Angel with any questions.
| | | Get Involved: Ongoing Small Groups | | | |
Creative Christian Crafters | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month, 10 a.m., Craft Room
For more info, see Ruth Ann Baker.
Women's Tea Time Social | Last Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
For more info and the address, contact Chris Handley.
Evening Prayer Service | Wednesday, January 14, 6 p.m. via Zoom
Join us for a moment of contemplative prayer and guided reflection.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study | On Winter Break, will return January 15.
Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at The Fig Tree (217 Vernon St.).
Spanish-Language Class | Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Meeting Room
Come learn Spanish with us! For more info, see Paul Woicicki.
Pastor's Book Club | Will return for Lent 2026! Keep an eye out!
Men's Breakfast | 1st Saturday of the Month, 8:30 a.m., Backman Hall
No agenda. Just breakfast. Saturday, February 7. For more info, see 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.
The Rev. Mike Harrell, Superintendent, Great Northern District
Bishop Sandra Olewine, Resident Bishop, California-Nevada Conference
"Following Jesus. Thriving in Community. Healing the World."
"To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
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