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God continues to move in beautiful ways through our volunteers, our neighbors, and the ministries that bring us all together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Fall is here, and harvesting is underway at the community garden.
Through the generosity of all of our RRUMC friends and family, we continue ministries that help people meet Jesus Christ in the midst of their stories.
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.
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.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
Join us for the Advent study All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, written by United Methodists for United Methodists.
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.
What a summer it has been! We have been beyond blessed here at Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church.
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.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
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 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.
This October, Crossroads youth ministry is full of opportunities to connect, grow, and have fun together! From engaging Sunday night gatherings and the return of Common Ground to a fall trip to Mapleside Farms, students in grades 6–12 will find plenty of ways to build friendships, share meaningful conversations, and enjoy time as a community.
This year, there are nineteen plots with eighteen neighbors gardening in their plots and building connections.
Help us support our college students by donating items for 28 care boxes and joining upcoming Mission Possible and Tables and Treats events this fall.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
There is a lot that goes into beginning a new year as teachers are always tweaking their lesson plans, brainstorming new ideas, and finding creative and fun ways to engage our youngsters.
Good communication between doctors and their patients is essential to your health, and yet too many patients feel uncomfortable “bothering” the doctor with their questions or fears.
3rd Grade Bibles, Family Mission, and we’re looking for Tables and Treats decorators!
Sign up in late August or early September at a table outside worship or via the Church Office at office@rrumc.org or 440.331.7676, or by contacting the group leader.
Make sure you are connected with the Youth Ministry to get the latest on upcoming events, activities, and projects.
I am celebrating that this is the church God has called us to be, and the church we are in so many different ways.
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