Brecksville United Methodist Church

Melanie Smith

  • Join The Tech Team

    Join the “Behind-the-Scenes” Team at BUMC! If you’ve been in worship over the last few months, you’ve probably noticed how great everything sounds and looks! That’s thanks in large part to our new Audio-Visual Manager, Jeremy Johnston, who has been hard at work organizing our gear, setting up remote mixing stations, and making sure our…

  • GCC Judge Candidate Forum

    Over two out of three people in our jail aren’t serving a sentence – they’re in jail awaiting trial because they can’t afford to post bond.  This can lead to loss of employment, housing, child custody, medical care, and personal safety, and it costs the taxpayers a lot of money. Join us on Thursday, Sept.…

  • The Pumpkins Are Coming!

    The Brecksville United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch will be open from September 28 – October 31. On Sunday, September 27, 2026 a semi-truck will pull onto Stadium Drive filled to overflowing with pumpkins and decorative gourds of many shapes sizes and colors. With your help, our church lawn will soon be full of orange gourds,…

  • Fall Kick Off

    It’s all about connection at Fall Kick Off, September 13, 2026 Fall Kick Off Sunday is a joyful gathering for everyone. Invite your friends and neighbors and join us as we celebrate the begining of a new program year. Come for one worship service at 10:30 (worship on the lawn will return the following week)…

  • Lectio Vicinitas: Walking Our Neighborhood in Prayer

    What happens when we slow down and really pay attention to the place where we live? This fall 2026, we’re inviting our church community to try Lectio Vicinitas—a practice of prayerfully walking through our neighborhoods, paying attention to the people, places, beauty, needs, and surprises we encounter along the way. Lectio Vicinitas means something like…

  • September 2026 Donation Drive for Womankind

    Womankind aids pregnant women and young mothers in greater Cleveland who have little or no insurance. They provide pregnancy testing, professional prenatal care, counseling, and baby essentials until age two, all at no cost to their clients. Much needed items include: Your gift makes a difference, and shares love with mothers and children in need.…

  • Community Big Sing & Climate Justice Concert

    Join the Movement: Are you passionate about music, community, and caring for God’s creation? Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026, as Brecksville United Methodist Church hosts a special day of music, justice, and community praise featuring Canadian folk singer-songwriter and climate justice artist Luke Wallace! Whether you want to sit back and enjoy…

  • The Gospel of Mary Magdalene

    Wednesday, September 23, 7 pm in the Chapel Mary Magdalene is the second-most mentioned woman in the New Testament after Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, Mary Magdalene is fondly remembered as “the apostle to the apostles” due to her witness of the risen Christ at the tomb, and…

  • Mat Makers

    Turning plastic into purpose – join the Mat Makers! Looking for a meaningful way to spend an hour on Sunday morning? Grab a cup of coffee and join us between worship services all summer long for Mat Makers! We are gathering in the Parlor at 9:30 for a casual, drop-in service project with a massive…

  • Vitalant Blood Drive – August 2, 2026

    Sunday Morning: A Time to Love Our Neighbors This summer, we’re doing something a little different on a Sunday morning—and we’re opening our doors wide to the entire community. On Sunday, August 2, the Vitalant Blood Mobile will be right here in our parking lot. Sunday mornings are traditionally a time for reflection, gratitude, and…