Melanie Smith
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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: