Rochester United Methodist Church

03/28/2026

🌷 Easter Flower Request 🌷

RUMC would love your help decorating the sanctuary for Easter!

Please consider bringing tulips to help create a beautiful and joyful space as we celebrate the resurrection. 🌼✝️

📅 Tulips should be brought to the church by Good Friday.

Thank you for helping make our Easter celebration extra special!

03/11/2026

🐣🌷 Rochester UMC Easter EGGstravaganza! 🌷🐣

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Rochester UMC!

📅 March 29, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 555 S Walnut, Rochester, IL

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of:
🥚 Egg-citing games
🎁 Prizes
🍪 Snacks
🎉 Lots of Easter fun!

All are welcome—come celebrate the season with us and invite a friend! 💛

03/06/2026

🐣 **Easter Eggstravaganza Donations Needed!** 🐰

We’re getting ready for our upcoming **Easter Eggstravaganza on March 29, 2026**, and we need your help to make it extra special for the kids!

If you’d like to contribute, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List. Every donation helps us fill more eggs and create a fun, memorable event for our community.

🎉 **Amazon Wish List:**
[https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1H3ZXD9PML1YK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_9JE4GJ83TX3HN8D0A4S4&language=en-US](https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1H3ZXD9PML1YK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_9JE4GJ83TX3HN8D0A4S4&language=en-US)

Thank you for supporting this event and helping us spread a little extra Easter joy! Please feel free to **like, share, and spread the word.** 💛

02/17/2026

Ash Wednesday… but make it drive-thru. 🚗✝️

Here’s how it works at Rochester UMC:

1️⃣ Put RUMC (555 S. Walnut) in your GPS.
2️⃣ Pull into the long drive — stay to the right for exiting traffic.
3️⃣ Loop through the circle drive to receive ashes, a short prayer, and a treat.
4️⃣ Thank the Lord it looks like you’ll still make it to work or school on time. 🙌
5️⃣ Loop around and exit on the opposite side of the driveway.
6️⃣ Carry that moment with you — say a prayer as Lent begins. 🌿

Intentional. Practical. Holy.
We’ll see you in the drive from 6:00–8:30 AM. ✝️

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Rochester UMC ❤️

Whether this weekend feels joyful and full 💐 or tender and heavy 💔, know this: God’s love for you does not change.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1

You are deeply loved—today and always. 💕✨

02/14/2026

Lent begins Wednesday, February 18 with Ash Wednesday ✝️

Stop by for Ashes to Go from 6:00–8:30 AM in the church driveway for ashes, prayer, and a small treat as you start your day. In the evening, join us for our 5:00 PM Ash Wednesday service in the chapel.

Also, the following Sunday, we begin our new sermon series, The Walk, as we journey through Lent together. 🌿

We hope to see you there!

02/13/2026

✨ Sunday is coming—and you’re invited.

Whether you’ve been coming here for years or are stepping through the doors for the first time, there’s a place for you at Rochester UMC.

Join us for worship Sundays at 9 AM—come as you are, breathe deeply, and reconnect with God and community. 💛

🗺555 S. Walnut, Rochester IL 62563
🚙Main parking is in the back.

02/10/2026

🌤️ It’s giving “false spring” outside this week. But let’s be honest… winter in the midwest love a comeback tour.

You still have time to join us Feb. 16 for a FREE lunch at 12 PM and an incredible local panel at 1 PM featuring Dr. Bev Matthews, Dr. Clarissa Richardson, Lydia Hicks, LCSW, and Steve Wilson, CLM.

💙 Mental health, wellness, and faith—real talk, real support.
🍽️ Lunch + 👶 childcare provided | 💵 Free to attend

Sign up today!
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Event Date and Time: February 16, 2026 from 12p-2p Event Address: Rochester UMC, 555 S. Walnut Street, Rochester IL 62563 The Inclusive Community Ministry Team invites you to join us for a Winter Blues Panel featuring local mental health professionals. This gathering is an opportunity to come togeth...

02/09/2026

What a wonderful Scout Sunday! 🏕️💛

A huge THANK YOU to Troop 40 for opening worship for us with a flag ceremony, a meaningful Scouting moment, and a delicious pancake breakfast afterward.

We’re also grateful for Pastor Rob’s message from Matthew 5:13-20, reminding us to be the salt and light in the world. ✨

While we did have a few livestream technical hiccups (technology was not earning a merit badge yesterday 😅), the service was recorded and we’ll share it as soon as our tech team works their magic.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—it was a beautiful morning of faith, fellowship, and community!

02/08/2026

We apologize. We are having technical difficulties this morning with our live stream on YouTube. We will record this week's service and post it as soon as possible. Thank you for your grace and understanding.

02/03/2026

⛪Sunday Service Recap

We were blessed to hear a powerful message from Pastor Rob Dillingham this past Sunday on Micah 6:1–8 — “What is Required of Us?” 🙌💛

Pastor Rob reminded us that God doesn’t want empty rituals or meaningless traditions — He wants a heart that loves justice, loves mercy, and walks humbly with Him. ✨💫

If you missed the service or want to watch again, check out the full message here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyuy1vwG83Y

Let’s live out what our Savior has called us to! ❤️✝️

Thank you for joining us for worship on this Communion Sunday February 1st, 2026 at Rochester United Methodist Church.

02/03/2026

🎉 **Scout Sunday at Rochester UMC** 🎉

Join us on **Sunday, February 8, 2026**, as we celebrate **Scout Sunday** during worship at **Rochester United Methodist Church**.

We are grateful for our long-standing and intentional relationship with the scouting community, especially **Scout Troop 40**, who meet here and are an important part of our church family.

🥞 **Pancake Breakfast to Follow!**
Immediately after worship, **Scout Troop 40** will host a pancake breakfast for everyone. We invite you to stay, enjoy the meal, and share in fellowship as we celebrate this meaningful partnership.

All are welcome—we hope to see you there!

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