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  • The Church Bell

    The Bell and Bell Tower When the Methodist congregation of Brecksville was founded in 1823, worship was held in the homes of its members. By 1832, construction began on a one-room church building where our sanctuary stands today. Soon plans were in the works to add a bell to the bell tower, but the high…

  • The Pipe Organ

    The Pipe Organ On November 1, 1964, at the end of a twelve-year building project, Brecksville United Methodist Church consecrated its current Sanctuary. The following month, after more than a year of research, the Organ Committee proposed the purchase of a new Casavant pipe organ to the Trustees. Space and budget constraints dictated that the…

  • Praise Team

    Praise Team Praise Team is a group of singers and instrumentalists who provide musical leadership for our 8:45 worship service each Sunday. We rehearse at 8:00 am on Sunday mornings as well as other times throughout the week as determined by group members. Special emphasis is given to vocal flexibility and the appreciation of a…

  • Chancel Choir

    Chancel Choir Under the direction of the Music Director, Chancel Choir is the primary ensemble responsible for leading Sunday worship at 11:15. This ensemble rehearses from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings in the choir room from September to May. There is no audition for this ensemble. Singing experience is welcome, but not required,…

  • Accessibility

    The Church Building and Accessibility At Brecksville United Methodist Church, we are all about creating safe spaces to grow with God and one another, and that includes those with physical and cognitive abilities which are atypical. Our building was constructed in 1953. In the years since, we have made modifications to help those with physical…

  • Directions

    Brecksville United Methodist Church 65 Public Square Brecksville Oh. 44141 Phone 440-526-8938 Brecksville United Methodist Church is located 16 miles south of Cleveland, Ohio, via Interstate 77 South (15.8 miles,) exit Route 82 East (1.8 miles.) Using GPS to navigate? This address will take you to our main parking lot, which is located on the…

  • About Pastor Heidi

    About Pastor Heidi Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Heidi Welch, began her ministry with Brecksville United Methodist Church in the summer of 2019, just eight months before the world shut down. Since that time, she has led our church through a period of change and growth, reminding us all the while that God is with us…

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Finance Manager Shannon Kantorowski  About Shannon For Shannon, a lifelong lover of organization, numbers and helping people to feel support and connection in real ways, managing the finances for a community like Brecksville UMC is a dream come true! Her work experience includes finance (including book keeping and payroll), human resources, executive support, customer service,…

  • Office Manager

    Office Manager

    Office Manager Anthy Imes What does experience working as a funeral director, for a cemetery and as a receptionist for an emergency animal hospital teach you about working as a church office manager? A lot! Anthy joined our team in February 2024 and hit the ground running. Need help with your giving statement? Want to…

  • Technical Media Director

    Technical Media Director

    Technical Media Director Michael Pace Worship takes place beyond the church walls – with all of our services reaching people where they are through streaming technology. Michael is the newest member of our team and will be leading a team of volunteers and staff to produce the light and sound of our worship services to…