Welcome to the Rockaway Valley UMC

A Community United in Faith and Service

Welcome
Rockaway Valley United Methodist Church is a place where believers gather to worship, grow, and share the love of Christ. Our mission is to serve God and our community through meaningful worship, dedicated service, and a strong commitment to spreading the Gospel.
Join Us This Sunday 11am
Experience the Joy of Worship
Want to attend a service online?
How to Watch Our Sunday Service Online:
  1. Click the button below - it will open a new window or tab and take you directly to our church's Facebook page.
  2. On Sunday mornings at 11:00am, look for a video that says "LIVE" with a red circle next to it. This is our worship service happening in real-time.
  3. To watch the service: Simply click on the live video. It will start playing immediately - no need to sign up or log in to Facebook to watch.
  4. To participate in the chat (optional): If you have a Facebook account and want to say hello to other viewers or share prayer requests, look for the comment box below or next to the video. Type your message and press "Enter" to send it.
  5. If you miss the live broadcast: Don't worry! The video will remain on our Facebook page after the service ends, so you can watch it anytime.
Having trouble? Try refreshing the page, or ask a family member to help you get connected. We want everyone to be able to join us!

Sunday Worship

Our Sunday services are filled with inspirational sermons, uplifting music, and a strong sense of community. Join us at 11 AM every Sunday.

Little Free Library

We have a Little Free Library in front of the Parish House. A Little Free Library is a free book exchange where people can take a book or leave a book.

Food Pantry

Our church hosts a community food pantry, by appointment only. Please call Pastor Dawn to set up an appointment.

Dawn Cagle-Maffetone

Pastor

Fern MacGrath

Organist and Office Manager

  •  08/08/2025 06:00 PM
  •   The Parish House, 42 Valley Road, Boonton Twp., NJ, USA

Free Community movie night.

  •  08/11/2025 09:00 AM - 08/15/2025 12:00 PM
  •   The Parish House, 42 Valley Rd., Boonton Twp., NJ

Vacation Bible School - Join us August 11-15 from 9am till Noon for our FREE VBS where we invite children to explore how God’s light shines in their lives. VBS will be held at Rockaway Valley UMC, 42 Valley Rd., Boonton Twp., NJ 07005 At checkout, please fill out the form to register your children ages 4-12 for our FREE VBS

Virtual Bible Study
Connect with Fellow Believers Every Wednesday Morning!
Join Pastor Dawn Maffetone and the Bible Bunch for our weekly Zoom Bible study! We're a welcoming group that gathers every Wednesday morning to dive deep into Scripture and grow together in faith.

How to Join:
Zoom Meeting Information:
All Are Welcome!
Whether you're a longtime member of our church family or new to Bible study, we invite you to join our discussion. The Bible Bunch creates a supportive environment where questions are encouraged and everyone's insights are valued.
Church History
Rockaway Valley UMC began as a church in 1785, and met in the four corners area of Rockaway Valley on property owned by the Demouth family. Our current building, located on Valley Rd., was built in 1842. 

The video link below is a brief overview of our church history as told by some of our parishioners. 




  • 38 Valley Rd, Boonton Township, NJ, USA
  •  Sunday 11 am