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.

Groups and Studies

Outreach and Service

Music Ministry

Children’s and Youth Programs

Upcoming Events

Madison Avenue Community Garden Dedication

May 17

Community, Story Church

Madison Avenue Community Garden Dedication

Community, Story Church

Instructors will be there to teach you how to start and grow healthy seedlings that will be ready for transplanting in the spring.

Community, Story Church

May 19

Sports Ministry

RRUMC Pickleball Open Gym

Sports Ministry

Sign up for Pickleball Open Gyms! Either reserve a slot during a time frame that works for you, or come to our organized sessions that take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month!

Sports Ministry

May 29

Community, Community Service, Outreach

Cleveland Food Bank Volunteering

Community, Community Service, Outreach

The next Food Bank night for adult volunteers (age 14 and over) will be Thursday, May 29, from 6:00-8:00pm.

Community, Community Service, Outreach

Jun 2

Sports Ministry

RRUMC Pickleball Open Gym

Sports Ministry

Sign up for Pickleball Open Gyms! Either reserve a slot during a time frame that works for you, or come to our organized sessions that take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month!

Sports Ministry

Jun 5

Plate it Forward for Link-Up Bike Ministry

We're hosting a special fundraiser for the Link-Up Bike Ministry, where 15-20% of your food proceeds will be donated to the organization when you mention this cause.

Jun 8

For Children

Family Sorting Event

For Children

One of the joys of ministry is seeing families serve together, and we’re excited to host Family Sorting Events at RRUMC throughout the year!

For Children

Jun 11

Community, Outreach

Cruisin' River

Community, Outreach

Classic car fun returns to the church parking lot on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of June, July, and August from 5:30-8:00pm!

Community, Outreach

Jun 16

Sports Ministry

RRUMC Pickleball Open Gym

Sports Ministry

Sign up for Pickleball Open Gyms! Either reserve a slot during a time frame that works for you, or come to our organized sessions that take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month!

Sports Ministry

Jun 25

Community, Outreach

Cruisin' River

Community, Outreach

Classic car fun returns to the church parking lot on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of June, July, and August from 5:30-8:00pm!

Community, Outreach

Jul 1

Sports Ministry

RRUMC Pickleball Open Gym

Sports Ministry

Sign up for Pickleball Open Gyms! Either reserve a slot during a time frame that works for you, or come to our organized sessions that take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month!

Sports Ministry

Jul 9

Community, Outreach

Cruisin' River

Community, Outreach

Classic car fun returns to the church parking lot on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of June, July, and August from 5:30-8:00pm!

Community, Outreach

Jul 15

Sports Ministry

RRUMC Pickleball Open Gym

Sports Ministry

Sign up for Pickleball Open Gyms! Either reserve a slot during a time frame that works for you, or come to our organized sessions that take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month!

Sports Ministry

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News from RRUMC

Children's Ministries

We need your help in so many different ways to make Vacation Bible School a success.

Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!

Thanks to the incredible support from our volunteers, donors, and church family, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Story Church was a great success!

Lisa P. Sierk, Director of Endowment Ministries

Those who advise the church of their plans to give through their wills or estates, and those who make outright gifts to the endowment, are acknowledged as members of the Theo & Belle Moll Society.

Youth Ministries

Graduation Sunday, Year End Party, May Crossroads Schedule and 2025 Mission Trip to Knoxville, TN!

Nursery School News

We still have openings in Pre-K (4 day & 5 day) for next year! Please share this with a friend if they are looking for a school for their children.

Circuit Rider – May 2025

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

Pastor’s Ponderings

As a follower of Christ, the events of Easter are much more compelling as inspiration for personal growth.

Nursery School News

The Nursery School is springing into spring! It feels wonderful to get the children back outside for some fresh air every day and let them run.

Children's Ministries

We need your help in so many different ways to make Vacation Bible School a success.

Youth Ministries

Backyard Ministry collaboration, Easter Sunrise Service, and Crossroads schedule.

Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!

We’re so excited for the chance to bring our entire community together while we celebrate the joy of Easter. It’s a tradition we look forward to every year!

Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre

Easter is now just a few weeks away. I am hoping that you have been attending or streaming all of our Lenten services thus far.

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This Sunday's Sermon

Messed Up: And in This Corner…

5/18/25 - Fifth Sunday of Easter, 50-Year Member Sunday, Confirmation Sunday, Graduate Recognition Sunday, and New Members received at Harbor Service. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Messed Up,” with the sermon, “And in this Corner,” based on Romans 7:14-25a.

Encouraging Word Podcast

The Importance of a Resurrection Body

Paul and Steven in this episode talk about importance that Jesus rose from the dead with a physical body and what that means for us and the future.

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.

19414 Detroit Road | Rocky River, Ohio 44116 | 440.331.7676