What's Happening @ RUC

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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.​​​​​

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​Garden Ministry

The RUC Garden ministry will Share the Harvest of vegetables and fruits from the RUC community garden and members own gardens on Sundays after the service. We will continue as long as the earth keeps providing. Pay what you can; all donations go to the Manna Food Pantry. ​​​​​

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Blessing of the Animals - October 11

Do you have a pet in need of blessing? Would you like to honor the memory of an animal that you’ve lost? Our worship service on October 11 will include our annual blessing of the animals— all types of creatures will be included. There will also be a special prayer for beloved pets who have left us-- let Pastor Jennifer (jennifer@rockvilleunitedchurch.org) know if you have lost a pet you would like us to remember by name.

Please bring only well behaved and calm pets, on leashes or in carriers, to join us in the sanctuary. If your pets have difficulty dealing with other creatures or new situations, then please bring a photo or memento for blessing at RUC while they are safely at home. Similarly, a retired collar or photo would be great for pets who’ve been lost. There will be a place at the altar for treasured stuffed animals, if you would like to bring one.  

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faith250

As we continue to mark our nation's 250th birthday, let's come together as neighbors and friends from Rockville United Church, Tikvat Israel, Living Faith Lutheran Church and Westmoreland Congregational UCC to share a meal and explore texts focused on America's emigration story through the lens of our many faith traditions. We do this as part of the faith250 initiative, a program created to encourage communities to explore the meaning of America at this moment. Our coalition's clergy will be leading a discussion on two historical documents from a faith-based perspective. "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus (inscribed on the Statue of Liberty) and the text of a speech delivered to then-President Calvin Coolidge on behalf of Native Americans.

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Sunday, October 11, 2026 4:30pm

at Rockville United Church

355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD 20851

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Stewardship Campaign 2027 Begins on October 18!

We are opening our annual Stewardship Campaign with a special gathering after worship on Sunday, October 18.

Come join us to:

• Hear the stories behind our proposed budget numbers for 2027

• Learn more about the two areas that we are focusing upon this year.

• Explore various ways to give to RUC.

• Enjoy good food and fellowship.

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RUC members and friends have found a heart-filled home in our church community for almost 60 years. With your support, we will continue to thrive for the next 60 years—and beyond! Thank you!

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Jazz Vespers is on Sunday, October 18!

Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 5 pm in the RUC sanctuary for Jazz Vespers, a contemplative service where evening prayer and the spirit of jazz come together.

Through prayer, reflection, and jazz music, we will create sacred space to pause, breathe, listen, and encounter the Holy as the day draws to a close.
 

We are also delighted to welcome special musical guests who will join us for this unique evening of worship.
 

Come as you are. Bring a friend. All are welcome.

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Small Group Adult Education Series on Liz Bucar's Book, Beyond Wellness begins on October 19

Join us for this 4-week series that will meet on Mondays: October 19, 26, November 2, 9 on Zoom in the afternoon and evening.  

Liz Bucar is a religious ethicist who teaches at Northeastern University, directs the Sacred Writes program, and writes the Religion Reimagined Substack. In the book, Bucar "delves deeply into seven popular wellness practices to show how understanding their religious roots can help the nonreligious people who practice them do so more honestly, more communally, and more ethically."

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​Author Talk With Karen Holmes

Join us on October 25, at 12:30 pm in Kaseman Hall for a discussion with our own Karen Holmes about her memoir, 40 Years And Wandering No More: Loving My Life Being Transgender.

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​Grow the Circle Wide: Progress on the kitchen renovation!

The kitchen renovation has been a much longer process that we had originally hoped. The health inspection revealed a couple of items that need to be fixed. Stay tuned for further developments. We very much look forward to a rededication and reopening!

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