Brecksville United Methodist Church

Melanie Smith

  • Better Ways to Read the Bible

    If you’ve been hurt by harmful interpretations of the Bible or feel disconnected from Scripture, Better Ways to Read the Bible offers a path forward to reclaim the Bible’s life-giving message. This accessible resource will help you This book welcomes all Christians–regardless of background, doubts, or wounds–to re-engage Scripture in life-giving ways. Join us on…

  • Christmas Cards for Veterans

    Share some love and cheer by sending cards to patients at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The Joyful Gathering Team has collected Christmas Cards and envelopes, to make sharing the love of the season as easy as picking up a pen and writing a note. (Feeling inspired to make your own cards? That’s awesome! Bring…

  • Lights for Lions

    Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Don’t throw them away! Recycle them through the Cleveland Zoo’s Lights for Lions project. You will help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania – and you’ll help care for other parts of God’s creation by keeping valuable resources out of the landfill! Broken, non-working…

  • Gifts and Memorials

    Honoring a loved one through a memorial gift to Brecksville United Methodist Church empowers the work of the church today, tomorrow and for generations to come. A memorial gift is a beautiful, tangible choice that allows their spirit to keep on giving. How are these gifts used? Living Memorial gifts are invested by the Gifts…

  • Living Memorials

    Welcome to a page dedicated to those whose generosity has established an enduring legacy of love within our church community through Living Memorials. This page recognizes donors to two key endowments that secure our future: the Living Memorial Fund and the Mustard Seed Fund. Both represent vital commitments to our shared mission, and we are…

  • Joyful Gathering – 2025

    As the holiday season approaches, we have many wonderful opportunities to come together and serve our community with love and joy. Below are some upcoming Joyful Gatherings where your talents and hearts are needed in November and December 2025. Town Hall – Sunday, November 9 (After 10:30 AM Service) What’s Needed:  Why It Matters: This…

  • Seasons of Change

    What is your favorite season? I’ve often had a difficult time answering this question myself, and my response seems to change every time I contemplate it.  While winter is not usually the season that comes to my mind first, I have always found it magical with its longer nights, holiday spirit and scenes of freshly…

  • Gifts and Graces

    November Leadership Board Report by Maria Shurik “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…” – Romans 12:6 What is your superpower? What is your favorite nickname and why? Who or what brings you joy? What have you been recognized by others for? What are you most proud of? How…

  • Ways to Pray: Deepening Awareness of God’s Presence

    Deepen your awareness of God’s Presence with these prayer practices. Four-Week Spiritual Practice Series October 26- November 16. Sundays at 9:30 in the Chapel Join Jenny Gee and friends for a gentle journey into prayer as a way of awareness. Explore how stillness, listening, and gratitude can open our hearts to God’s quiet presence in…

  • Horizons Preschool Costume Parade – and other fun!

    Horizons Preschool, a Brecksville fixture for generations, operates from the ground floor of our church. They are celebrating the autumn season in some fun ways including a costume parade, pumpkin decorating contest and booksale fun.  You’re invited!