Melanie Smith
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Scout Troop 175 on Inactive Status
As they approach their 100th year, Scout Troop 175 is taking a pause. Jim Fredrick, active in the Troop since the 1995 said, “Some day there will be some parents and young men and women who revive 175 again.” Over the past several months, the Scouts have been participating in some of their favorite activities,…
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Walking With the Mystics
Sundays, January 11- February 15 at 9:30 AM in the Chapel Start the New Year with a journey into the contemplative heart of the Christian tradition. This six-week series, beginning in January, explores the wisdom of some of the church’s most inspiring mystics — from the Desert Mothers and Fathers to Julian of Norwich, Hildegard…
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2026 Wellness Speaker Series
Caring for the Whole Person at Brecksville UMC — Mind, Body, and Spirit As we step into a new year, we’re excited to offer a new Wellness Speaker Series designed to nurture the full wellbeing of our community. Each month, we’ll welcome a guest expert to help us explore practices that support healing, strength, and…
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Cantata 2025
Hope Has Dawned, Noel – A Cantata for Christmas by Mary McDonald Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 am (One worship service this day!) The Brecksville UMC Chancel Choir presents a Christmas Cantata. This “worship service in song” is a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas. Bring your friends and family. A Word From the Composer:…
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Christmas Tacos
December 24 at 6 pm If you find yourself wondering what to eat on Christmas Eve or wanting to start a new tradition, join the church staff in the Fellowship Hall after the 5 pm service. Chef Rasul Welch will be making his world-famous tacos! It’ll be relaxed, low-key, and simply a time to eat…
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Year End Giving
Some Tax-Smart Reminders for 2025 Our church has been richly blessed this year — by your prayers, presence, service, witness, and gifts. Every gift has helped our church live out our mission — creating safe space to grow with God and one another. Your giving makes ministry possible, from the lights in the sanctuary to…
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Sew4Good Christmas Bazaar
Sundays, 12/7 and 12/14 from 9 am – 11:30 Stop by the lobby to see the types of projects this special group of sewists has been working on this year, and pick up a handmade craft to gift this Christmas. Your purchase will help the Sew4Good team buy fabric and notions for projects in the…
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I Didn’t Know Church Could Be Like This
“I didn’t know church could be like this.” An individual said this to me after our Service of Naming on November 16th. “Yeah. Usually, churches and pastors make it clear that Jesus isn’t for me—the message they share is for everyone else… but not me.” It warmed my heart that this person truly felt a…
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Christmas Youth Bell Choir
One of the exciting things coming up quickly is our very first Youth Bell Choir rehearsal. Yes—“bells will be ringin’!” Our kids will help lead worship at the 5 PM Family Christmas Eve Service, and we would love to include any young person (3rd grade and up) who wants to ring with us. If your child or youth would like to…
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The Longest Night: A Vigil For Hope
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary and Online Though Christmas is a time of joy and hope, we recognize that fear and grief are often present too, weighing on us like a heavy fog. Together, we will light candles and keep vigil, inviting God to join us no matter what emotions…