RRUMC Events

What's happening at Rocky River United Methodist Church

Our Week at a Glance

Week of July 26, 2026

Church Picnic/Water Kickball - MON, Aug 3, 5:00pm Elmwood Cabin

Join your church family for food, fellowship, and fun while the kids play. Hamburgers and hot dogs are provided. Bring a side dish to share if you can, but most importantly, just come! We hope to see you all there!

Food Bank Volunteering - THU, AUG 6, 6pm Coit Road Facility

Adults (age 14 and over) are invited to volunteer with us at the Cleveland Food Bank Coit Road facility. If you wish to carpool, meet at the church at 5:15pm. To register, contact Dave Sagerser at dsagerser@aol.com or 216-525-0779

Church Adventure/Family Camp - Aug 7 - 9 at Punderson State Park

  • Who: Anyone with a spirit of adventure and a love for the outdoors

  • What: RRUMC Adventure/Family Camp

  • Where: Punderson State Park, Burton, OH (approx. 45mins. from RRUMC)

  • Why: Enjoy the Holy Spirit outdoors with other church members

  • When: August 7-9

Questions: Contact either Andre Bruwer at rugbybruwer@gmail.com or Nate Wiggers at nathan.wiggers@gmail.com.

Playground Fun - MON, Aug 10, 10am - 12pm at Coe Lake Playground

Join us for playground fun with friends on Monday, August 10th, from 10am-12pm at the new Coe Lake Playground in Berea. It’s a wonderful chance to introduce friends to other church families. If you’re working, feel free to send the babysitter. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the sunshine! Contact Quinn Bennett with questions at qbennett@rrumc.org

Volunteers Needed @ Story Church

  • Marketing - Contact Pastor Lisa at lthomas@rrumc.org - Do you enjoy taking pictures, creating social media content, making website updates and graphic design? We need help with marketing and communications at Story Church on Saturdays. Help us share the good things God is doing! Contact Pastor Lisa at lthomas@rrumc.org for more information.

  • Community Block Party - Contact Ken Walker at kwalker@rrumc.org - The annual Story Church Community Block Party is Saturday, August 15 , 12:30 – 3:30 pm. The event includes children’s activities, art projects, music, prizes, free food, and more! Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Contact Ken Walker at kwalker@rrumc.org if you are available to volunteer or simply add your name to the sign-up sheet located at the RRUMC main office window.

NOW HIRING! Part Time Twice Blessed Free Store Director @ Story

The Free Store Director leads the day-to-day operations of Story Church's Twice Blessed Free Store, making sure every shopping day is organized, welcoming, and runs smoothly for both guests and volunteers. You'll recruit, train, and coach volunteers, build simple systems for sorting and stocking donations, manage inventory and budgets, and develop partnerships that keep the store well supplied. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building teams, creating efficient processes, and using their leadership to help the Free Store serve our community with excellence and the love of Christ.

Required:

  • Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.

  • Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams and activities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated experience building or improving operational systems.

  • Alignment with the mission, values, and community-focused heart of Story Church.

Preferred:

  • Leadership experience in nonprofits, ministry, retail, logistics, hospitality, or volunteer management.

  • Experience working alongside diverse populations.

  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Time Commitment:  20 hours per week. This is split between mandatory Saturday operations and flexible weekday planning/coordination.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your experience building operational systems or leading volunteer teams to office@rrumc.org by Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Interested in reserving space for your next event?  

Room reservations are available for Church members. Please use the room request form or call 440.331.7676 if you have any questions.