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.
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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.
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.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
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.
If you’ve walked through our doors lately, you’ve likely felt it—a certain “hum” in the air, a sense of anticipation, and a genuine excitement that seems to follow us from Story Church, to the Chapel, to the Sanctuary, and to Beacon Hall.
The meals you packaged will help ensure that children have access to the consistent nourishment they need to live healthy lives and successfully pursue their education.
Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!
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.
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.
Our “Letter of the Week” program started a few weeks ago—so we have begun the alphabet anew!