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Update on UMC General Conference

by rofum | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

The international gathering of United Methodists took place in North Carolina after four years of pandemic related delay. Significant changes were passed impacting the local church on a variety of issues including LGBTQ+ inclusion. Royal Oak First member and United... Read More

Plastic Grocery Bags Needed

by rofum | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Please bring in your used but clean plastic grocery bags! Our supply of bags has been depleted. We use these both for the plarn mat project and daily with our Outreach on 7th Lunch Program. If you have extra plastic bags at home, please drop them off in the collection... Read More

Church Altar Decorations

by rofum | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Our altar has been beautifully decorated by our own Mary Nahhat. Please keep reading to see what each piece means to her. Thank you, Mary! Prayer Quilt: Entitled “Spirit of Faith Come Down”, honors the creators of it, Peggy Gill & Crystal Clark, and the many women... Read More

Pride & Ally Group Needs Volunteers at Pride Events

by rofum | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Our Pride & Ally Group will be looking for volunteers for our booth at some June and July Pride events. We will be at Family Pride Night at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 12, Berkley Pride on Sunday, June 23 and Royal Oak Pride on Friday, July 26... Read More

One Service Begins on Sunday, May 26

by rofum | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Beginning on Sunday, May 26, we will have only ONE service on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. This will run through our Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 8. We will return to our 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services on Sunday, September 15. Read More

Wear Red for Pentecost Sunday

by rofum | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

You are invited to wear RED for Pentecost on Sunday, May 19. What is Pentecost? It is the second most important part of the Christian year after Easter. It is commemorated by both the Ascension of Jesus and the Descending of the Holy Spirit. What do the symbols of... Read More

Linens of Love Collection

by rofum | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

During May, our Missions collection focus will be on household linens. Several of our mission partners have expressed the need of these items recently, especially for: twin size sheet sets, towels, washcloths, and bed pillows. New and gently used items are welcome,... Read More

Calling All Royal Oak First Dads!

by rofum | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized

Dads of all ages are getting together on Wednesdays (see upcoming dates below) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for breakfast, fellowship and faith to discuss life as fathers and the challenges we all face. We have rotated locations where we meet, so please check in with... Read More

ROFUM Block Party!

by rofum | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Sunday, June 2 following the 10:00 a.m. service Join us for complimentary food from food trucks, music & fellowship! Kids’ activities include games, a bounce house and face painting. This event is sponsored by the ROFUM Endowment Fund. Let’s celebrate... Read More