RRUMC Blog
Words from our Pastors, church announcements, and ministry news to keep you connected, inspired, and engaged in the life of Rocky River United Methodist Church.
We had 34 tables this year and could not have done it without the help of so many amazing individuals from our church family. Thank you to the children’s ministry team who supports these adventures each year.
The students by now have settled into great routines and have made great progress from the beginning of the year.
As November arrives and the brilliant colors of autumn give way to the gentle stillness of late fall, God's creation offers a reminder of His constant presence.
Join us Sunday, November 8, to serve with other UMC churches throughout Northeast Ohio and fight hunger through Project Feed at Kent First UMC!
Our church is changing lives and helping people meet Jesus Christ in the midst of their story. I am incredibly proud to serve this wonderful congregation.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
TBFS and Director Tim Gleason recently joined a Greater Cleveland Volunteers recruitment event at Fairview Park Library, sharing the ministry’s impact on local families and inviting community members to get involved through volunteering or donations.
Our “Letter of the Week” program started a few weeks ago—so we have begun the alphabet anew!
As we enter the month of October, I look back over the past several weeks with a very grateful heart. This has been a season filled with celebration, transition, new beginnings, and many reminders of the ways God continues to work through Story Church and Twice Blessed Free Store (TBFS).
October brings opportunities for our youth to connect, grow in faith, and enjoy time together—from Sunday nights at Crossroads to an afternoon with alpacas! Explore what’s coming up and make plans to join us.
There is so much more to celebrate, and this very first year-end report captures it beautifully.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
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!
During my time in South Africa this summer, I encountered a word that has stayed with me since I left: Ubuntu.
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.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
“The Bible is shallow enough for a child not to drown, yet deep enough for an elephant to swim.”
In October, Greater Cleveland Wild Ones will host a planting event at Story Church; the date will be announced soon.
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.
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.
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.
This year, we celebrate 70 years since women were granted full clergy rights in the Methodist Church by the General Conference.
God was at work throughout the week, and everyone who attended or helped was part of something bigger.
Our church was recently honored with the annual Fresh Starts Multiplier Award from the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Rocky River United Methodist Church, that journey is marked by steadfast love, unwavering support, and a shared dedication to God's unfolding story in our lives.