Children’s Ministry Events
We had lots of food, fun, and a whole lot of water at our church wide picnic this year! Thank you to all who helped to make the night possible!
I Am Because We Are
During my time in South Africa this summer, I encountered a word that has stayed with me since I left: Ubuntu.
Nursery School News
RRUMNS kicks off a brand-new school year the week of September 8. The first week is filled with several Open Houses for the many excited children who will fill our classrooms this year.
Circuit Rider – September 2026
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre
“The Bible is shallow enough for a child not to drown, yet deep enough for an elephant to swim.”
Madison Avenue Community Garden @ Story
In October, Greater Cleveland Wild Ones will host a planting event at Story Church; the date will be announced soon.
Fall Bible Study Opportunities
Sign up at a table outside worship or via the Church Office at office@rrumc.org or 440.331.7676, or by contacting the group leader.
Youth Mission Trip
The 2026 Youth Mission Trip to Cincinnati was a huge success! A big thank you to everyone who donated, prayed, and supported our youth ministry throughout this journey.
Greetings from Story Church and Twice Blessed Free Store
Today I am writing to you from Delaware, Ohio, on the campus of MTSO, the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. In just a few short hours, I will be boarding a plane bound for South Africa as I begin a cultural immersion experience.
Celebrating 70 Years of Women’s Ordination
This year, we celebrate 70 years since women were granted full clergy rights in the Methodist Church by the General Conference.
Vacation Bible School 2026 Recap
God was at work throughout the week, and everyone who attended or helped was part of something bigger.
We Said YES: Celebrating the Fresh Starts Multiplier Award!
Our church was recently honored with the annual Fresh Starts Multiplier Award from the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Circuit Rider – August 2026
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
Part-Time Free Store Director for Hire
Story Church is seeking a strategic and operationally minded Free Store Director to lead the Twice Blessed Free Store. In this role, you will not just manage a store—you will build the volunteer-driven systems that make it run.
Greetings from Story Church and Twice Blessed Free Store
Throughout the month, we will be looking at different moments in the Gospels when Jesus shared meals with people. Some were friends, some were outsiders, some were religious leaders, and some were people simply looking for hope.
Madison Avenue Community Garden
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.
RRUMC: 250 Years of Faith & Freedom
This July, our nation marks a monumental milestone: America’s 250th birthday. As we look back on two and a half centuries, we see a history intricately woven with the promises and truths of God’s Word.
Honored and Humbled: RRUMC Receives the Fresh Starts Multiplier Award
This award celebrates far more than a single congregation—it reflects the faith, vision, generosity, and commitment of countless people who have said "yes" to God's call to serve beyond the walls of the church.
Circuit Rider – July 2026
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
Greetings from Story Church and Twice Blessed Free Store
At Story Church and Twice Blessed Free Store, we have experienced seasons of planting, organizing, stretching, and progress. Some days are full of energy and excitement; others require patience, prayer, and a willingness to keep showing up faithfully.