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The school will host several Spring Shows for parents and grandparents, Guest Reader programs will finish up, and many long standing projects will be buttoned up and sent home with the children.
From honoring graduating seniors and gathering for the end-of-year party to serving on the upcoming mission trip, these events are designed to build community, encourage spiritual growth, and create lasting memories.
This is the perfect moment to invite that person God has placed on your heart. The Holy Spirit is moving—don’t miss out on it!
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
At Rocky River United Methodist Church, we welcome you to experience this powerful journey with us through a series of worship opportunities designed to reflect, remember, and rejoice together.
April will bring the nursery school into full-on "spring mode". We will begin to wrap up the last few letters of the alphabet and continue to review all that we have worked on throughout the year.
Designed for our youngest members (ages 5 and up), this exciting program will take place every Communion Sunday (the first Sunday of the month) during the 10:00am and 11:30am Services.
Beginning on March 1, scholarship applications are available for high school seniors and current college students in the Church Office or by e-mailing the Church Office at office@rrumc.org.
The RRUMC Nourish Meal Ministry team has been having an impact! We currently have 10 great servers and, since the ministry was improved in late 2025, we have provided 12 meals to five different families.
We will again be partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to provide complete school supply boxes. The boxes run from $21.99-$47.99, depending on the grade level. We will also be providing backpacks, at a cost of $5 each.
As we finish our Lenten journey and approach the empty tomb, I hope you have found this season to be holy and blessed. There is so much to celebrate at RRUMC this Easter - starting with the miracle of the Resurrection.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. The Office Administrator provides essential organizational, communication, and administrative support to ensure the smooth daily operations of the church office.
Beginning on March 1, scholarship applications are available for high school seniors and current college students.
After more than a decade of steadfast commitment, Rocky River United Methodist Church (RRUMC) is celebrating the retirement of Rebecca (Becky) Riddlebaugh.
As we move closer to spring, there is a real sense of gratitude and hope bubbling up here at Story Church. Even in the midst of these cold days and long winter nights, God continues to provide, connect, and surprise us in beautiful ways.
Thank You to the Rotary Club of Lakewood & Rocky River for again awarding a grant of $2,500 to our Twice Blessed Free Store (TBFS), directed to the purchase of socks, undergarments and towels to be distributed to our neighbors in need.
Our teachers are finally feeling like we are back on track - looking forward to a more normalized March. Also - secretly hoping for a little bit warmer weather with some sunny days mixed in!
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
Lent, Holy Week, and Easter reveal God’s ultimate rescue plan - His once and for all act of redemption through Jesus Christ.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
In February, the Youth Ministry’s Crossroads group will meet Sunday nights for faith, fun, and friendship—including a special combined Crossroads/Common Ground night.
For us as a Methodist congregation, this month offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the sacred gift of life and the responsibility we share to care for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.
As we move further into January, I pray your year has begun with moments where God’s grace and blessings are unmistakable. Just yesterday, the early morning sky lit up with brilliant pinks, purples, and oranges — a vivid reminder that our God truly is an awesome God.
Lent is a time of preparation, reflection, and prayer when we grow in faith, refocus spiritually, and prepare for Easter. This Lent we, as a congregation, will observe the season through the study, “Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross,” written by Susan Robb.
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.
School resumes on January 5. It usually takes about a week to get back in the swing of things; reviewing rules and routines.
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.
Story Church and the Twice Blessed Free Store continue to serve the community through meaningful events, shared meals, and growing fellowship. With an upcoming block party and enhanced worship through their Praise Team, there is a strong sense of connection and momentum.