What's Happening
Service of Installation for Rev. Guy S. Johnson
We joyfully invite you to the installation service of Rev. Guy S. Johnson as Associate Pastor
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm​
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum Street
Rockville, MD
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Clergy are requested to wear rainbow stoles.
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​​​​​​​Christmas Alternative Giving Program
Our giving programs for the holiday season continue! Please click here to learn more about our Giving Tree and our Alternative Giving Program for the holidays.
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Christmas Joy Offering
During this season, we invite you to consider contributing to the Christmas Joy
Offering. This annual offering goes to a fund to support retired clergy in both of our
affiliate denominations (Presbyterian Church USA and United Church of Christ). If you
would like to contribute via our online Realm portal, please click here and choose the
"Christmas Joy" designation, or use the specially marked envelopes that will be inserted
in the bulletin on Christmas Eve.
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Grow the Circle Wide: Capital Campaign Kitchen Renovation Update!
The l-o-n-g delay in our kitchen renovation caused by differing opinions on permitting
issues has finally been resolved, and things are moving ahead. The new flooring was
installed last week, and the new cabinets have been delivered and installation has
begun. Please remember that the kitchen is a construction area, and our contractors do
not want us to be in the space until they are finished. Thanks!!
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2026 Stewardship Campaign Continues!
Thanks to everyone who has made an estimate of giving, we have reached 94% of our goal for the 2026 Stewardship Campaign! Your incredible generosity during a period of great uncertainty for many of us will help continue to make RUC a place of spirit-filled welcome and mission.
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As we continue our Stewardship Campaign, please know that every estimate of giving is important. Please prayerfully consider the support that you can offer to our church community for 2026.
To make your 2026 Stewardship Campaign estimate of giving you may:
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Fill out and return to the church an estimate of giving card
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Contact Bill Kirby, Finance Elder​​​​​​​​​​​
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On-going events
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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:
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Sunday evening 7-8:30 pm meditation involves a more traditional Zen format.
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Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm in the sanctuary.
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Tuesday afternoon meditation from 4:45-6 pm.
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All groups are led by RUC member Martine Palmiter, who is a Zen teacher. Email her with questions: mpalmiter@gmail.com.
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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.
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​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.
