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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.

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
Celebrate 30 Years of Faithful Service - Honoring Rev. Dan Bogre
Sep 21
Community
Celebrate 30 Years of Faithful Service - Honoring Rev. Dan Bogre
Community

On Sunday, September 21, Rev. Dan Bogre will be honored at all three services for an extraordinary milestone — 30 years of dedicated ministry to the United Methodist Church.

Community
Together in Mission: A Celebration of Ministry
Sep 21
Community
Together in Mission: A Celebration of Ministry
Community

Join our RRUMC family on Sunday, September 21, as we gather to celebrate and share the stories of the many ministries that call RRUMC home.

Community
Family Mission for Twice Blessed Free Store
Sep 21
For Children
Family Mission for Twice Blessed Free Store
For Children

Our project is to assemble fitness bags. We will have smiles on our faces and love in our hearts. So join us!

For Children
Men’s Adventure Weekend 2025
Sep 26
Groups and Studies
Men’s Adventure Weekend 2025
Groups and Studies

This 40-hour experience is packed with faith, fellowship, food, and fun. The weekend includes options to participate in various activities, sit and enjoy board/card games, or just hang out and engage in fellowship with other men of RRUMC.

Groups and Studies
Gifts of Music Concert
Oct 5
Music Ministry, Community
Gifts of Music Concert
Music Ministry, Community

​Spend an afternoon with Irish piper, flute player, and dancer Brian Bigley, and Jack Hughes fiddle player and professor of music, as they connect Cleveland and Ireland by way of their love of traditional music.

Music Ministry, Community
Tables and Treats
Oct 18
For Children
Tables and Treats
For Children

Enjoy a fun atmosphere with crafts, food, games, and music, that will keep your kiddos busy for hours. Free and open to the public.

For Children
Poverty Simulation Experience presented by Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Oct 26
Groups and Studies
Poverty Simulation Experience presented by Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Groups and Studies

Terry Rounds, of Greater Cleveland Food Bank and main speaker at “The World of Scarcity” April 6 seminar, will engage attenders in this role-playing event.

Groups and Studies
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
News from RRUMC
Circuit Rider – September 2025
Circuit Rider – September 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

There is a lot that goes into beginning a new year as teachers are always tweaking their lesson plans, brainstorming new ideas, and finding creative and fun ways to engage our youngsters.

Communication with Your Doctor
Communication with Your Doctor

Good communication between doctors and their patients is essential to your health, and yet too many patients feel uncomfortable “bothering” the doctor with their questions or fears.

Children's Ministries
Children's Ministries

3rd Grade Bibles, Family Mission, and we’re looking for Tables and Treats decorators!

Fall Bible Study Opportunities
Fall Bible Study Opportunities

Sign up in late August or early September at a table outside worship or via the Church Office at office@rrumc.org or 440.331.7676, or by contacting the group leader.

Youth Ministries Updates
Youth Ministries Updates

Make sure you are connected with the Youth Ministry to get the latest on upcoming events, activities, and projects.

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

I am celebrating that this is the church God has called us to be, and the church we are in so many different ways.

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

A big thanks to Jason Kraft, Summer Sprout, Backyard Missions team, Next Steps Ministries, Captain Dan McNelly from Fire Station 23, Cahoon Nursery, and the Parrs.

August is National Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month

It is the perfect time to be reminded of the importance of creating or updating your last will and testament (will).

Backyard Missions
Backyard Missions

The Backyard Missions group installed a loft in the Story Church garage in June.

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

In the last three weeks, I have heard heartfelt testimonies from people of our church blessed by our “Backyard Missions” team, seen the pictures, felt the love, joy, and appreciation of a church for these amazing men.

Children's Ministries - Vacation Bible School
Children's Ministries - Vacation Bible School

This year in Vacation Bible School we went to Alaska where we learned how to trust God in a very wild world.

This Sunday's Sermon
Busy: See
Busy: See

9/21/25 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost and a Celebration of Rev. Bogre’s 30th Year in Ministry. Services at 8:30am and 10:30am. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Busy,” with the sermon, “See,” based on Luke 10:25-37.

Encouraging Word Podcast
How Do You Defend and Share Your Faith: All Religion are Basically the Same
How Do You Defend and Share Your Faith: All Religion are Basically the Same

Paul and Steven are kicking off a new series all about how to share, defend, and grow your faith by diving into some of the big questions people often ask.