Melanie Smith

  • Big Dream Town Hall

    The Dream Big Town Hall Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:45 am in Fellowship Hall Come listen, wonder, and dream together as we discern our future. Fun food and activities for kids are planned. (It’s also National Buzzards Day! What has the Joyful Gathering Team planned for us?) Can’t be here in person? Join us…

  • Easter Flowers

    We celebrate resurrection and hope on Easter Morning – and we have the opportunity to fill our worship spaces and homes with God’s spring flowers. Order your Easter flowers by clicking the button below. Dedicate them in honor or memory of a loved one, or to the glory of God. Pick up your flowers after…

  • Chili Cook Off 2026

    Heat Up the Winter at Our Missions Chili Cook-off! Sunday, March 8 from 5 – 7 pm Looking for a delicious way to do some good? Join us in Fellowship Hall for our Missions & Community Engagement Chili Cook-off fundraiser! How you can help: The winning recipe will even be featured at an upcoming Leadership…

  • Sound Bath

    March Sound Bath – Rest, Reflect, and Give Back Join us Friday, March 13 at 7 pm in Fellowship Hall for a soothing sound bath experience designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself. Using gentle instruments and intentional sound, each session provides a calming space to relax, reflect, and refresh…

  • Youth Director Wanted – Part Time

    Brecksville United Methodist Church is in search of a Youth Director committed to creating safe space for young people to grow with God and one another. In youth ministry, safe space looks like making room for curiosity and wonder; making memories and creating genuine communities where students feel supported and loved. Safe space is letting…

  • Bread Tags Wanted

    Ever wonder what to do with those little plastic bread tags? Our very own Lynn Hobzek learned about one way we can turn this trash into treasure and is starting a new collection drive: those tiny pieces of plastic can be transformed into life-changing mobility for children! How It Works: Instead of tossing your bread…

  • Lenten Study 2026

    Becoming Who You Are: A 6-Week Journey with Thomas Merton & Spiritual Gifts Sundays at 9:30 in the Chapel with Jenny Gee – February 22 – March 29, 2026 This Lent, we invite you into a quieter, deeper exploration of spiritual gifts — not as labels to claim or roles to fill, but as the…

  • Know Your Rights Training

    Join us to explore how Constitutional rights and the Golden Rule empower us to love and protect our neighbors in every season. Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves. This love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a commitment to the well-being of everyone in our…

  • Ash Wednesday Worship Service

    The Good News Is… ALL Are Invited Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7 pm – in person and online Take a pause in the middle of your week and join us for our Ash Wednesday service as we step into the season of Lent together. It’s a time to slow down, reflect, pray, and receive…

  • 2026 Climate Justice Mission Journey

    July 13 – 18, 2026 In July 2025, a team of UMC volunteers from Ohio traveled to North Carolina to assist in the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. Among them was a great group of folks from Brecksville UMC: Brian, Becky & Abigail Bendlak, George & Jenny Gee, Michelle Orr and Kathy & Matt Auble.…