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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
Family Mission for Twice Blessed Free Store
Jan 11
For Children
Family Mission for Twice Blessed Free Store
For Children

We will be making homemade powdered hot chocolate and dressing it up as a gift to those in our Twice Blessed family that may be in need of little pick me up.

For Children
Cooking with Christ: Celebrations
Jan 12
Groups and Studies
Cooking with Christ: Celebrations
Groups and Studies

This year’s theme is Jesus and his disciples (a culinary adventure) focusing on celebrations! The class will study where Jesus and the disciples traveled then make food from those areas. The focus will be on different ways people celebrate their culture.

Groups and Studies
Red Cross Blood Drive
Jan 15
Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community

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

Community
Koinonia: Faith and Fellowship
Jan 18
Koinonia: Faith and Fellowship

The Discipleship Committee has been working together developing “Koinonia: Faith & Fellowship.” Open Houses were held to share the ministry concept with those interested in a Sunday morning faith experience. AND NOW THE TIME HAS COME TO LAUNCH!

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
Youth Ministries Updates
Youth Ministries Updates

In January, the Youth Ministry’s Crossroads group will meet Sunday nights for faith, fun, and friendship—including a special combined Crossroads/Common Ground night.

Nursery School News
Nursery School News

School resumes on January 5. It usually takes about a week to get back in the swing of things; reviewing rules and routines.

Story Church Receives $100,000 Vitality Grant
Story Church Receives $100,000 Vitality Grant

I am beyond overjoyed to share some wonderful news with you: Story Church, our Cleveland campus of Rocky River UMC, has been awarded a $100,000 East Ohio Conference Vitality Grant for 2026.

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

Once again, I cannot believe that they are all in our rearview mirror already. So, now we see that 2026 is on our doorstep. What is your plan for 2026?

Circuit Rider – January 2026
Circuit Rider – January 2026

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

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!

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This Sunday's Sermon
Balancing Act
Balancing Act

1/4/2026 - Epiphany Sunday and Communion Sunday. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will begin the sermon series, “Balancing Act,” with the sermon, “The Foundation: Balancing the Inner Life of Spirit and Soul,” based on Matthew 6:25-34.

Encouraging Word Podcast
Christmas Spirit: Rekindled 
Christmas Spirit: Rekindled 

Together Paul and Steve share how they are rekindling their Christmas Spirit. Join them in the fun and informative discussion about the Christmas season.