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.

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Story Church (Cleveland Campus)

Our Story

Upcoming Events

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

Jul 16

Community

Red Cross Blood Drive

Community

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

Community

Jul 17

Ministry Teams

Grief Care

Ministry Teams

Our Grief Care group meets in the parlor. Please join Mary Elin Halek and Lynn Gorton in a faith-based group to share devotions, prayer, and the comfort of friendship.

Ministry Teams

Jul 23

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 26

Story Church

Ice Cream Social at Story Church

Story Church

Assorted ice cream novelties, $1 each. Open to the public!

Story Church

Aug 4

Community, For Children

Church Picnic & Water Wiffle Ball

Community, For Children

Come join us for our church picnic and a game of water whiffle ball. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided.

Community, For Children

Aug 8

Family Sorting Event

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!

Aug 13

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

Aug 27

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

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News from RRUMC

Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church Celebrates Dedication

Diab Dar-Issa, Garden Leader and member of Coalition for a Better Cleveland, provided a brief history of the garden and a vision of community building.

Link-Up Bicycle Ministry

As the weather gets warmer, the Link-Up Bicycle Ministry continues to connect neighbors with refurbished bicycles.

Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre

I invite all of you to please attend all or most of our 6 car cruises over the summer to be a smiling, welcoming face to people who may not have any idea how much Jesus loves them.

Circuit Rider – July 2025

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

Rolling Forward: Link-Up Bicycle Ministry in Action

As the weather gets warmer, the Link-Up Bicycle Ministry continues to connect neighbors with refurbished bicycles.

Backyard Missions and Youth Ministry Joint Project Report

Thanks to Backyard Missions and the RRUMC youth, our project at Story Church on Saturday, April 12 was a huge success.

Endowment Ministries Update

On May 1, Moll Society members gathered in celebration of the success and growth of our endowment funds through the generous and continued commitment of legacy giving to RRUMC.

Youth Ministries Updates

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

Sports Ministry Updates

On Sunday, June 22, join the community for the Hilliard Hustle 5K! Whether you run, jog, or walk, it’s all about participation

Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre

One of the many things that makes me so proud, blessed, and privileged to be able to serve RRUMC is your willingness to attempt great things for a great God.

Circuit Rider – June 2025

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

Link-Up Bicycle Ministry: Transforming Lives with Two Wheels

Link-Up believes in the importance of sharing the love of Christ by connecting neighbors with much-needed transportation (and fun!) by refreshing old bicycles into new rides.

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This Sunday's Sermon

That’s a Lot To Ask: God, You Want Me To Do What?

6/22/25 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “That’s a Lot To Ask,” with the sermon, “God, You Want Me To Do What?,” based on 2 Kings 9:1-13.

Encouraging Word Podcast

Messed Up: The Origins

In this podcast, Paul and Steven go all the way back to the Garden of Eden to explore the origins of all that causes brokenness in the world.

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