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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
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
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!

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.

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This Sunday's Sermon
All the Good… Advent Eyes
All the Good… Advent Eyes

12/21/2025 - Fourth Sunday of Advent. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series “All the Good,” with a sermon titled, “Advent Eyes,” based on Isaiah 11:1-10.

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.