Melanie Smith
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Not With Our Money
Pastor Heidi delivered this speech on July 25, 2026 in University Heights Good afternoon. My name is Rev. Heidi Welch, and I serve as the Senior Pastor of Brecksville United Methodist Church. At Brecksville United Methodist Church, our mission is simple: to create safe spaces to grow with God and one another. We strive to…
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Hype Squad
Introducing the Hype Squad—our church’s newest way to show up big for our young people! As United Methodists, our baptismal covenant calls us to actively walk alongside our kids and surround them with a community of love. The Hype Squad makes that promise actionable and fun. Our youth share their upcoming events— from sports to…
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Cast a Line for a Greener, Cleaner Future
Home Days Fishing Booth Supports Conservation Fund God gives rain on the earth and sends waters on the fields. -Job 5:10 Home Days is a time of food, fun, music and community. Hosting a booth on Stadium Drive has been an annual summer tradition for Brecksville UMC for decades. In 2026, we’re hosts to a…
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Become a VBS Sponsor
Your financial support helps keep VBS affordable for all families. There is little in this world more awesome than seeing over 100 children singing praises to Jesus and learning how beloved they are in God’s eyes. Can you become a VBS Sponsor? Consider these costs:
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AV Director
Jeremy Johnston About Jeremy Jeremy is an educator and audio-visual professional with more than 30 years of experience in live performance, recording arts, and musical instruction. He has toured nationally and internationally in addition to contributing to local organizations such as Cuyahoga Community College and Beck Center for the Performing Arts. Jeremy is most fulfilled…
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Where Faith Meets Action: 22 Camp Scholarships Funded!
What started a few years ago as a small initiative to send a handful of kids to camp has blossomed into a major movement of joy and belonging. Over three years, interest has skyrocketed. The first year, we helped 6 girls go and this year 22 girls from Re:Source Cleveland—all from families new to the…
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BBH Pride Fest
God’s love is for everyone
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Community Pie Baking Contest
Who makes the best pie in Brecksville and beyond?
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Field Notes
Next steps made simple! Getting connected in a church community shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. On Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:45 am, we’re hosting Field Notes—a brief, 30-minute gathering designed to help you take your next steps with confidence. We know life is busy, so we promise to keep it short, sweet, and…
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The Big Dream and The Gift of Presence
Why we’re looking for a technical coach At Brecksville UMC, we believe God’s love is expansive—a radical hospitality that says you are loved “even if, and no matter what.” In 2026, that hospitality doesn’t just happen at our front steps; it happens through our Digital Front Door. For many, their first visit to BUMC happens…