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!
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Fall is here, and harvesting is underway at the community garden.
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.
Children's Ministries Updates
The church successfully prepared care boxes for 32 college students, invites families to a "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake bag-making event on November 9, and hosts a Little Diggers play time for preschoolers on November 17.
Circuit Rider – November 2025
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Churchwide Advent Study - All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas
Join us for the Advent study All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, written by United Methodists for United Methodists.
Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre
I am so thankful to each of you who helped me celebrate 30 years in ministry. I thank God for you and this church, where I’ve been blessed to serve for 15 years as senior pastor.
Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!
What a summer it has been! We have been beyond blessed here at Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church.
Pastor’s Ponderings
As many of you may know, when this published Circuit Rider article reaches you, I will be only days away from beginning a month-long renewal leave.
Circuit Rider – October 2025
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Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) allows individuals to donate (including a one-time distribution from an IRA) to a qualified charity – including RRUMC – and receive income for life.
Nursery School News
Nursery School is settling in and finding a nice rhythm. The children have begun to know their routines and the flow of the school day. October typically is a great month.