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It’s All About The Story

At Rocky River United Methodist Church, we exist to help people meet Jesus Christ in the midst of their story.

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Our Community

Rocky River United Methodist Church welcomes all to engage in worship, small groups, outreach, volunteering, and seasonal events to connect, grow, and serve together.

Upcoming Events
Christmas Giving Tree (December 1–31)
Dec 1
Twice Blessed
Christmas Giving Tree (December 1–31)
Twice Blessed

This Advent season, our Christmas Giving Tree will focus on collecting NEW UNDERWEAR and NEW WINTER COATS.

Twice Blessed
Toy Sunday / Blanket Sunday
Dec 7
Community, For Children
Toy Sunday / Blanket Sunday
Community, For Children

We will accept donations for both Toy Sunday and Blanket Sunday on December 7 at RRUMC. The toys and blankets will be delivered to organizations which serve disadvantaged and underserved people in our immediate area.

Community, For Children
Mission Possible
Dec 7
For Children
Mission Possible
For Children

Come join us on Sunday, December 7, at 4:00pm to see Santa, decorate a cookie, and create a door decoration for the people of the Normandy.

For Children
West Shore Chorale Holiday Concert - Joyful Voices, Jubilant Sounds!
Dec 7
Music Ministry, Community
West Shore Chorale Holiday Concert - Joyful Voices, Jubilant Sounds!
Music Ministry, Community

Experience a festive evening of traditional holiday music for choir and orchestra—from timeless carols to stirring symphonic arrangements that celebrate the spirit of the season.

Music Ministry, Community
Gifts of Music Concert - Olympic Brass presents "Silver Bells"
Dec 19
Music Ministry, Community
Gifts of Music Concert - Olympic Brass presents "Silver Bells"
Music Ministry, Community

Join Olympic Brass for this family-friendly concert featuring original arrangements of traditional Christmas favorites sure to leave you in the holiday spirit.

Music Ministry, Community
Blue Christmas Service - A Gentle Space for Healing
Dec 22
Community
Blue Christmas Service - A Gentle Space for Healing
Community

A Blue service is a beautiful way to make space during the Advent season for those suffering any type of loss, a person, a dream, finances, stability, health and more.

Community
Christmas Eve Services – Celebrate With Us on December 24
Dec 24
Christmas Eve Services – Celebrate With Us on December 24

Join us on Wednesday, December 24, as we celebrate the birth of Christ through a meaningful series of Christmas Eve services at Rocky River United Methodist Church.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Jan 15
Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community

Urgent need for blood donors, roll up a sleeve and give!

Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Apr 15
Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community

Urgent need for blood donors, roll up a sleeve and give!

Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Jul 15
Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community

Urgent need for blood donors, roll up a sleeve and give!

Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Oct 14
Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community

Urgent need for blood donors, roll up a sleeve and give!

Community
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News from RRUMC
Endowment Ministries - Donor-Advised Fund
Endowment Ministries - Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the fastest-growing and most flexible ways to manage your charitable giving. Think of it as a personal charitable investment account.

Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!
Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!

God continues to move in beautiful ways through our volunteers, our neighbors, and the ministries that bring us all together.

Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church
Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church

A small Harvest Celebration included gardeners weeding and turning over garden soil. A weed barrier of cardboard was put in place. After the first frost, garlic will be sown in the herb garden for spring harvest.

Nursery School News
Nursery School News

Oh, how Christmas brings out excitement in children! The school will stay in session for roughly 3 weeks through December and then there is a two-week Christmas break for students, teachers, and staff.

Youth Ministries Updates
Youth Ministries Updates

In December, the Youth Ministry’s Crossroads group will meet Sunday nights for faith, fun, and friendship—including a special combined Crossroads/Common Ground night and a big Youth Christmas Party with games, food, and a white elephant gift exchange—before taking a break for Christmas.

Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre
Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre

On November 16, we celebrated Consecration Sunday as we look into God’s plans for the year 2026. On that day, we took the time as a church to prayerfully consider what God is calling us to give, what God is calling us to consecrate to Him, and his plans for 2026.

Circuit Rider – December 2025
Circuit Rider – December 2025

Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!

Nursery School News
Nursery School News

The Nursery School is gearing up for their annual PJ’s & Popcorn fall singing program. We will be closed Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, as we follow the RRCSD calendar.

Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church
Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church

Fall is here, and harvesting is underway at the community garden.

Thankful
Thankful

Through the generosity of all of our RRUMC friends and family, we continue ministries that help people meet Jesus Christ in the midst of their stories.

Youth Ministries Updates
Youth Ministries Updates

Crossroads invites students to gather Sunday nights in November for faith, friendship, and fun—with Sunday School on 11/9, 11/16, and 11/23—and to serve together at Building Hope in the City on Saturday, November 15.

Children's Ministries Updates
Children's Ministries Updates

The church successfully prepared care boxes for 32 college students, invites families to a "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake bag-making event on November 9, and hosts a Little Diggers play time for preschoolers on November 17.

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This Sunday's Sermon
Consecration Sunday… Thank You
Consecration Sunday… Thank You

11/23/2025 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost and Fuller Sounds Handbell Choir is ringing. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will conclude the sermon series, “Consecration Sunday,” with the sermon, “Thank You,” based on Luke 1:67-80.

Encouraging Word Podcast
How Do You Defend and Share Your Faith: Is Christianity a Crutch?
How Do You Defend and Share Your Faith: Is Christianity a Crutch?

Join Paul and Steven as they conclude the series on how to defend and share your faith, addressing the question: Is Christianity a Crutch? To some, faith is a refuge from confronting the harsh realities of life.