by Lee Trumbull | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Royal Oak First Making Christ’s Love Real Since 1838 Real Love Real Connection Real Difference “We love because Christ first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 Royal Oak First United Methodist Church is an open and affirming congregation learning to live as disciples of...
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, February 1 the Music Guild will be putting on a Spaghetti Dinner Variety Show! Proceeds will help our youth go to camp this summer. The opportunity to showcase your talents will be open to all, so stay tuned for details. Plan to come join the...
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
In “Makin’ it Real: Embracing Connections in Christ,” Pastor Jeff Nelson shares a heartfelt exploration of what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and why it matters. Crafted for the people of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church,...
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
2026 Royal Oak First offering envelopes are now available for you to pick up after service at the Welcome Desk! If you are unable to pick up your envelopes, we’ll begin mailing them out after January 12. Contact Karen Calhoun at kcalhoun@rofum.org or...
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
We will have only one service at 10:00 a.m. on both Sunday, December 28 and Sunday, January 4. There will also be no Sunday School on either of those days. The nursery will be open. We will return to two services (9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) on Sunday, January 11.
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The church office will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The office will also have reduced hours on Wednesday, December 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you need assistance...
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
What if choosing peace was a practical skill you could develop? Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, but in a divided world, how do we actually live that out? Join us for five sessions (Saturday mornings, January 10-February 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., led by Nicole Wilson)...
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by Lee Trumbull | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
This Advent season, we invite you to enjoy Be the Light—a collection of 26 authentic stories from 26 real people; your neighbors, your friends, and your fellow worshippers here at Royal Oak First. Each page offers a glimpse into what Christmas means to them and how...
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by Lee Trumbull | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
4:00 p.m. Family Service Our children and youth will lead us in a service with lots of music and a shorter message for all ages. All are welcome to join this family and kid friendly worship, complete with glow sticks! The Nursery will be open. We will be in the...
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by Lee Trumbull | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, December 21 at our 11:00 a.m. service, the children of Royal Oak First will present the story of the first Christmas, in a pageant written by Pastor Jeff Nelson entitled “Keeping It Real-A Christmas Pageant.” Music will be provided by the Children’s Choirs...
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by Lee Trumbull | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, dealing with an illness, navigating financial struggles or simply not feeling the spirit of Christmas; this service on Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. is a quiet, prayerful moment acknowledging the difficulties of the...
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by Lee Trumbull | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sunday, December 14 at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater – “ugly” or not! Come and spread the joy of the season with your best Christmas get-up!
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