Ridgewood United Methodist Church, Parma OH - Where Faith Grows

Fellowship Opportunities at Ridgewood

At Ridgewood, we offer a great many ways to be involved for people of all ages. In addition to Sunday Worship and Sunday School, there are a great many ways to participate actively in our church. Whether you are interested in an engaging Bible Study class, or just looking for a group of peers to join with, we have something for everyone. If you are interested in participating in any of these activities, please feel free to contact the church office for more information at (440) 885-1360.

Listed below are some of the activities that we offer here at Ridgewood:

Bible Study Groups & Classes:

Disciple Bible Study
This 32-week class takes participants on an in-depth journey through the Bible, giving the Old and New Testament equal time. This small-group study isappropriate for both beginners and those with a knowledge of the Bible and meet once a week for approximately two hours to watch a video and discuss the week's lesson, as well as any questions that may have come up during the course of the week's study. Participants are asked to spend about 30 minutes a day reading the Bible and/or study manual. It's a great way to study the Bible while sharing, learning and discovering not only the Bible, but about themselves as well.

Other Bible Study Groups
Individual study is followed by small group discussions each week, offered at several different times in an effort to make these available to all who are interested.

Chancel Choir:

The Chancel Choir meets for rehearsal on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Choir Room under the direction of our Music Director, Ira Cooper. The choir is open to anyone of high school age and over, so if you have a singing talent to share, please feel free to join us. For more information on other aspects of our music ministry, please click here.

LOGOS Youth Club:

For Youth:
All youth from Kindergarten through Senior High are encouraged to join this Wednesday night program. To find out more about this program for your children, please click here.

For Adults:
LOGOS Youth Club is a great place to share your time with our youth. Whether you have children involved in the program or not, you have a unique opportunity to come and be a part of this fun and educationally rich youth program. We are always looking for volunteers to help with Family Dinnertime (setup, food preparation, cleanup), be table parents, or assist in other ways.

Fellowship Breakfasts:

We have both a Women's Fellowship breakfast and a Men's Fellowship breakfast. This is a great opportunity to make friends and share each other's company over a nice meal. The men meet on the third Saturday of every month at Victorio's at 9:30 am and the women meet on the last Saturday of the month at Jordan's at 9:30 am. Feel free to join either of these groups at any time.

United Methodist Women:

Membership in this program is open to all women of Ridgewood. This creative, supportive fellowship is designed to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. A handbook is available upon request. The United Methodist Women meet on the fourth Thursday of every month (except during July and August) at the church. Bring a sandwich!

Women of Faith:

This women's group meets on the first Saturday of every month at the church. The Women of Faith also go on the occasional retreat, and participate in Bible Study, for which they will meet more frequently while the program continues. All women are welcome to be a part of this group.

Quilt Groups:

Quilting, Crafts & Prayer
This group meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am in the Church to quilt and enjoy each other's company. Anyone who enjoys hand quilting or is interested in learning the art of it, is encouraged to attend.

Piece-Makers Quilt Ministry
The Piece Makers Quilters make lap and wheelchair quilts for the shut-ins, elderly and ill persons in our church. These "comfort" quilts are distributed by our Parish Nurse free of charge to persons who need them. In addition, they also make baby quilts that are given to infants on their baptism day at Ridgewood. These quilts symbolize the congregation wrapping their arms around their newest brother or sister in Christ. The Piece Makers work on their projects from their homes, and meet occasionally after a Sunday Service to catch up and regroup. Whether you can make an entire quilt from scratch, or whether you would be interested in cutting squares or tying finished quilts only, you are encouraged to participate in this ministry if you are able.

Exercise Classes:

Senior Exercise classes are offered weekly throughout the year by our Parish Nurse. These classes take place on Monday mornings at 11:00 am in the church living room and are actually quite a lot of fun! In addition, there are other opportunities for exercise offered throughout the year. Over the summer months a women's exercise class was offered on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. For information on any upcoming exercise classes, please contact our Parish Nurse or the church office.

Men's Softball:

The men's softball league resumes every spring and is geared toward having fun, despite being semi-competitive. The minimum age for participation is 17 years old, or a high school graduate. If you are athletic and enjoy playing softball, our team needs you! Please contact the church office for more information on joining this league.

Outreach Volunteer:

Ridgewood is proud to participate in a variety of Outreach Programs, and volunteers in this program are always welcome and needed. If you are the kind of person who enjoys sharing your time with others, you should consider becoming an active part of one or more of our outreach programs.You will not only be making a difference in the lives of others, but enriching your own as well. Click here for more information.

Cub Scout Pack & Boy Scout Troop 372:

The Cub and Boy Scouts meet every Tuesday night frmo September to June at Ridgewood United Methodist Church. Additionally, the Boy Scouts meet several times over the summer months as well. Both groups try to stay active with meetings and outings, whether it be camping, hiking, swimming or rock climbing. They are also regular participants (and winners) in the Pioneer District Camporees and the Klondike Derbies. These scout groups are also very active in volunteering at the church, doing good deeds whenever they are needed. All boys from 1st through 5th grades are welcome in the Cub Scouts, and boys from 6th grade through age 17 will be able to participate in Boy Scouts. Please contact Garry Renicker, the Scout Master, for additional information.

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