What's Happening

What’s Happening @ RUC

Here are some of the highlights of life at Rockville United Church.

For a more detailed look at our activities, please click here for a link to our calendar.

Lenten Services and Programs

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Choral Concert to Benefit REAP

Sunday, March 1st at 4pm

The Choral Concert to benefit Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) is back for another year of music and community!

Join us on Sunday, March 1st at 4pm in the RUC Sanctuary to enjoy performances from the RUC Sanctuary Choir and three other local choruses, a quartet, and a special soloist; learn more about REAP; and support Reach's mission to ensure all have access to essential resources like stable housing.

Learn more by clicking here.

Nancy Clark's Jams & Jellies
Jams, Jellies and some other canned goods will be on sale at the concert on March 1. All proceeds are designated for REAP. Purchases can be paid in cash or by check

2026 Garden Ministry

Yes, we know it's winter, but gardening season is around the corner. Did you know that there are raised bed garden plots on the grounds of the church available for vegetable and flower gardening? You may want to adopt one whole or half of a plot for the spring/summer/fall and join others in our Garden Ministry.

In this ministry we strive to honor God’s creation with organic practices, share watering
responsibilities, join in joint maintenance projects, share extra produce with the
community, and have fun.

If interested or already part of the Garden Ministry, plan to attend Garden Kick-off
meeting and potluck on March 8 at 12:15 pm

Living Pride Out Loud @ RUC

Rockville United Church’s LBGTQ+ group has a new (and hopefully more inspirational) name.

Please mark your calendars for our next in-person gathering on Sunday, March 15th immediately following church. For those unable to attend in person, you will be able to join via Zoom. In addition to initiating planning for Pride Month activities (June), Janine Raucher will be the featured speaker. She will highlight MoCo Pride Prom’s volunteer and other needs.

If you attend in person, please bring a snack to share. All are welcome.

Women’s Retreat 2026
Evening 3/20 through Mid-day 3/22
Theme: Finding Courage and Connection in an Age of Fear

Our retreat leader will be Holly Jackson. Holly was Pastor at Seneca Valley Church for 8
years and is currently the Associate Conference Minister for Justice and Witness
Ministries at Central Atlantic Conference United Church of Christ.

As always, there will be good food, massages, lots of time for sharing and small group
discussion or walking in the woods. We gather Friday evening and depart Sunday after
church and lunch.

Grow the Circle Wide: Capital Campaign

Kitchen Renovation Moves Ahead!

The kitchen renovation is coming to a close! Cabinetry, new flooring, and the new stove and ovens are all in place. The painters completed their work this past week, and final inspections are being planned! Stay tuned for the date of our rededication and reopening!

On-going events

Meditation Groups at RUC

Please join us for meditation at the church. No experience necessary and instruction is offered. Meditation groups meet on three different days:

Sunday evening 7-8:30 pm meditation involves a more traditional Zen format.
Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm in the sanctuary.
Tuesday afternoon meditation from 4:45-6 pm.

All groups are led by RUC member Martine Palmiter, who is a Zen teacher. Email her with questions: mpalmiter@gmail.com.

Men's Meditation Group
The Fall 2025 season of the Men's Mindfulness Meditation group is underway - Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Further information is available in the group newsletter or contact the group facilitator Vic Caldarola.

Women's Breakfast: (second Saturday of each month)

The Women’s Breakfast will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. each month at The Silver Diner, 12276 Rockville Pike.

Men's Breakfast: (third Saturday of each month)

The Men's Breakfast will be meeting at the Brooklyn Deli (1089 Seven Locks Road), to allow us to take advantage of the outdoor tables, weather permitting. We have not been able to provide a consistent Zoom connection, so the breakfast will be only in person. Hope you can join us at 8:15 AM for good food and fellowship.