It’s All About The Story at

Rocky River United Methodist Church

We exist to help people meet Jesus Christ in the midst of their story. No matter who you are, what you’ve  done, or where you’ve been — you are welcome here.

Rocky River United Methodist Church is locate at 19414 Detroit Road in Rocky River, Ohio (directions)

Call 440.331.7676
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All the Good… A Praying Advent
All the Good… A Praying Advent

12/7/2025 - Second Sunday of Advent, Toy & Blanket Sunday, and Communion. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series “All the Good,” with a sermon titled, “A Praying Advent,” based on Luke 1:68-79.

 

Rocky River United Methodist Church is located at 19414 Detroit Road in Rocky River, Ohio, visit us this Sunday!

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Our overall goal is to help you meet Jesus Christ and have your life positively changed.

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Join us in-person for worship or live stream our service every Sunday at 11:25am.

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RRUMC Events
Christmas Giving Tree (December 1–31)
Dec 1
Twice Blessed
Christmas Giving Tree (December 1–31)
Twice Blessed

This Advent season, our Christmas Giving Tree will focus on collecting NEW UNDERWEAR and NEW WINTER COATS.

Twice Blessed
Toy Sunday / Blanket Sunday
Dec 7
Community, For Children
Toy Sunday / Blanket Sunday
Community, For Children

We will accept donations for both Toy Sunday and Blanket Sunday on December 7 at RRUMC. The toys and blankets will be delivered to organizations which serve disadvantaged and underserved people in our immediate area.

Community, For Children
Mission Possible
Dec 7
For Children
Mission Possible
For Children

Come join us on Sunday, December 7, at 4:00pm to see Santa, decorate a cookie, and create a door decoration for the people of the Normandy.

For Children
Crossroads Youth
Dec 7
Youth Ministry
Crossroads Youth
Youth Ministry

Crossroads is all about having fun, making friends, and learning about Jesus.

Youth Ministry
West Shore Chorale Holiday Concert - Joyful Voices, Jubilant Sounds!
Dec 7
Music Ministry, Community
West Shore Chorale Holiday Concert - Joyful Voices, Jubilant Sounds!
Music Ministry, Community

Experience a festive evening of traditional holiday music for choir and orchestra—from timeless carols to stirring symphonic arrangements that celebrate the spirit of the season.

Music Ministry, Community
Men’s Prayer Group
Dec 9
Groups and Studies
Men’s Prayer Group
Groups and Studies

All men are invited to join us for coffee, conversation, and prayer on Tuesdays at 7:30am at the church.

Groups and Studies
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Dec 10
Music Ministry
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Music Ministry

The Chancel Choir is the central musical ensemble of the 10am Sanctuary Service.

Music Ministry
Recovery International
Dec 11
Community
Recovery International
Community

Recovery International is a self-help program created by Dr. Abraham Low for depression and anxiety.

Community
Shawl Ministry
Dec 11
Groups and Studies
Shawl Ministry
Groups and Studies

The RRUMC Shawl Ministry knitters share faith, friendship and the unconditional love of God.

Groups and Studies
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Endowment Ministries - Donor-Advised Fund
Endowment Ministries - Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the fastest-growing and most flexible ways to manage your charitable giving. Think of it as a personal charitable investment account.

Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!
Greetings from Twice Blessed Free Store and Story Church!

God continues to move in beautiful ways through our volunteers, our neighbors, and the ministries that bring us all together.

Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church
Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church

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.

Nursery School News
Nursery School News

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.

Youth Ministries Updates
Youth Ministries Updates

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.

Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre
Reflections by Rev. Dan Bogre

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.

Circuit Rider – December 2025
Circuit Rider – December 2025

Our Circuit Rider is our way of sharing all of the news and events that are going on in our church community!

Nursery School News
Nursery School News

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.

Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church
Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church

Fall is here, and harvesting is underway at the community garden.

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