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.

Worship on Sundays with RRUMC

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

Call 440.331.7676
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Faith Before the Flood: When the Waters Recede
Faith Before the Flood: When the Waters Recede

8/30/2026 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Paul Bennett will share a message titled, “When the Waters Recede,” based on ​Genesis 8:15-22.

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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
Parents Date Night Out
Sep 11
Community
Parents Date Night Out
Community

Looking to connect with other parents and couples from our church community? We’d love for you to join us for a relaxed evening of food, fellowship, and fun at Pastor Paul and Quinn’s home.

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Community
Koinonia: Faith & Fellowship (10:00am-11:00am)
Sep 13
Groups and Studies
Koinonia: Faith & Fellowship (10:00am-11:00am)
Groups and Studies

This adult Sunday School class is lead by vasious discussion leaders on various biblically sound studies.

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Groups and Studies
Koinonia: Faith & Fellowship (11:30am-12:30pm)
Sep 13
Groups and Studies
Koinonia: Faith & Fellowship (11:30am-12:30pm)
Groups and Studies

This adult Sunday School class is lead by vasious discussion leaders on various biblically sound studies.

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Groups and Studies
Administrative Council
Sep 15
Groups and Studies
Administrative Council
Groups and Studies

Ad Council is the governing body of the church and meets every other month to conduct the church's official business.

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Groups and Studies
Life Planning Seminar
Sep 17
Life Planning Seminar

We have gathered local professionals including estate planning attorney Mary Giganti, financial planner Andy Henton and funeral director Chad McGreevey to help you make important decisions about protecting, supporting, and planning for the future care of your loved ones.

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Family Sorting Event
Sep 20
For Children, Outreach
Family Sorting Event
For Children, Outreach

One of the joys of ministry is seeing families serve together, and we’re excited to host Family Sorting Events at RRUMC throughout the year!

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For Children, Outreach
The Lord’s Prayer – Fall Study at Normandy Senior Living
Sep 21
Groups and Studies
The Lord’s Prayer – Fall Study at Normandy Senior Living
Groups and Studies

This fall, we’ll explore Adam Hamilton’s The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught, reflecting on each line and how it shapes our daily conversations with God.

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Groups and Studies
The Cavicchi Christian Education Seminar: What Can AI Really Do?
Sep 21
Groups and Studies
The Cavicchi Christian Education Seminar: What Can AI Really Do?
Groups and Studies

If you’re curious about what AI is, have questions about it, or just want to see what it can do (and not do) this informational Zoom Seminar is for you.

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Groups and Studies
Ladies in Faith Together – Fall Bible Study
Sep 22
Groups and Studies
Ladies in Faith Together – Fall Bible Study
Groups and Studies

Through Priscilla Shirer’s newly updated study, we’ll explore what it means to dwell in God’s presence, recognize the distractions that cloud our hearing, and learn to respond with a spirit ready to follow His leading.

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Groups and Studies
Ladies in Faith Together – Fall Bible Study
Sep 29
Groups and Studies
Ladies in Faith Together – Fall Bible Study
Groups and Studies

Through Priscilla Shirer’s newly updated study, we’ll explore what it means to dwell in God’s presence, recognize the distractions that cloud our hearing, and learn to respond with a spirit ready to follow His leading.

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Groups and Studies
Red Cross Blood Drive
Oct 14
Community
Red Cross Blood Drive
Community

Urgent need for blood donors, roll up a sleeve and give!

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Community
Tables and Treats
Oct 17
For Children
Tables and Treats
For Children

Enjoy a fun atmosphere with crafts, food, games, and music, that will keep your kiddos busy for hours. Free and open to the public.

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For Children
Family Sorting Event
Oct 18
For Children, Outreach
Family Sorting Event
For Children, Outreach

One of the joys of ministry is seeing families serve together, and we’re excited to host Family Sorting Events at RRUMC throughout the year!

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For Children, Outreach
Cleveland Food Bank Volunteering
Oct 20
Community, Community Service, Outreach
Cleveland Food Bank Volunteering
Community, Community Service, Outreach

The next Food Bank night for adult volunteers (age 14 and over) will be Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00-8:00pm.

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Community, Community Service, Outreach
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Fall Bible Study Opportunities
Fall Bible Study Opportunities

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.

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Youth Mission Trip
Youth Mission Trip

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.

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

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.

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Celebrating 70 Years of Women’s Ordination
Celebrating 70 Years of Women’s Ordination

This year, we celebrate 70 years since women were granted full clergy rights in the Methodist Church by the General Conference.

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Vacation Bible School 2026 Recap
Vacation Bible School 2026 Recap

God was at work throughout the week, and everyone who attended or helped was part of something bigger.

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We Said YES: Celebrating the Fresh Starts Multiplier Award!
We Said YES: Celebrating the Fresh Starts Multiplier Award!

Our church was recently honored with the annual Fresh Starts Multiplier Award from the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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Circuit Rider – August 2026
Circuit Rider – August 2026

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

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Part-Time Free Store Director for Hire
Part-Time Free Store Director for Hire

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.

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

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.

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