Melanie Smith
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Transforming Church Culture
Monday, March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is set aside to acknowledge the determination it takes to live openly and authentically as a transgender or non-binary person. To celebrate, we are hosting a program called TRANSforming Church Culture: Becoming Trans Inclusive. This study will cover basic truths about transgender people, invite us…
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Chili Cook Off 2025
Sunday, March 9 from 4 – 6 pm at Brecksville United Methodist Church – Chili Cook Off 2025 is a JOYFUL GATHERING for a great cause — we’re raising money to help send people from our church on a mission trip this summer to help people affected by the floods in North Carolina! Will you…
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Determined Women
Thursday, March 6, 2025: Determined Women a presentation by Rev. Peg Welch, will discuss the beginning of women’s missions. Brave, assertive women wanted to provide maternity hospitals, girls’ schools and colleges, and teacher training. They raised money and fought for the right to decide its use. We can learn a lot from our spiritual ancestors.…
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Cookbook
A church cookbook is a special thing, and our most recent edition is a beauty! Filled with over 300 recipes from 150 cooks, this cookbook – published in December of 2024 – is sure to be a cherished and treasured addition for any kitchen. Your purchase helps Brecksville United Methodist Church continue to be a…
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Holy Hell: A Book Study with Pastor Heidi
Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Parlor – March 18 – April 8, 2025 Holy Hell : A Book Study with Pastor Heidi Eternal torment. A lake of fire. Wailing and gnashing of teeth. These dark visions of the afterlife seem a bit sadistic. Is there any hope within the Christian faith if this is…
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Poetry Class
[In] Between Moments: Connecting through the poetry of Rev. Sarah Speed Sundays at 9:30, March 9 through April 13, 2025. Join us in the Chapel on Sunday mornings during Lent for this poetry class as we rest, renew, and reflect on Rev. Sarah Speed’s poetry. Her beautiful words will be shared in worship. Come connect…
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Take Out Wednesdays
There’s a lot on your calendar – but Take Out Wednesdays can provide some relief! Practice/rehearsal/school event/appointment – so many busy families are running from one point to another. Wouldn’t it be great to stop in between and share a meal with others doing the same thing? This month, we’re launching Take Out Wednesdays a…
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Sound Bath
Free Group Sound Bath Class – Friday, March 7 at 7 pm in Fellowship Hall Singing bowls, chimes, rain sticks and gongs. The ancient practice of sound therapy can affect us in a positive way. As sounds are played your body attunes to the vibrational energy, cultivating a deep sense of rest, calm, peace, joy,…
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Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 Resurrection
Some have called it one of the most powerful and meaningful pieces in music history – Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”. Join our own Michael Houff on Friday, February 28 at 7 pm in the Chapel of Brecksville United Methodist Church for an introduction to the symphony, historical context of this particular piece and a…
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Resources for Lent
Looking for new practices this Lenten season? These resources for Lent are available for everyone! Coins for Lent Looking for a Lenten practice for the whole family? Coins for Lent is a daily practice which encourages gratitude and giving in the season of Lent. Keep the Coins for Lent Calendar and your collection bag or…