Brecksville United Methodist Church

Melanie Smith

  • Bobby Jo Valentine Concert 2025

    The singer/songwriter returns to Brecksville UMC Sunday, August 17 at 6 pm. It’s always a joyful gathering when Bobby Jo Valentine comes to town! Join us in the Sanctuary for an evening of heart opening folk/pop. What would you think about gathering together at Blue Habanero before or after the show for a bite to…

  • VBS Kids Help the Monarchs

    Kids become butterfly heroes—saving the monarch migration, one wingbeat at a time! Each year at Vacation Bible School, we choose a non-profit to learn about and support through acts of service. This year’s VBS Theme is Road Trip: On the Go with God. And if there’s one species who knows something about travel, it’s the…

  • Bus Trip

    Travel to the Underground Railroad and Freedom Center, Saturday, July 12 You are invited to attend a United Methodist day at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center on Saturday, July 12. A bus will be travelling from Medina, OH to Cincinnati, making a stop in Columbus. You are invited to ride on the bus,…

  • The Reinstatement of Ordination Service

    Sunday, July 6 at 6 pm – First United Methodist Church, Cuyahoga Falls In 2024, after more than a half century of debate and defiance over the place of LGBTQ people in the denomination, General Conference delegates — by sizable majorities — voted to end decades-old bans on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy…

  • What I’ve Been Praying About

    By Rev. Heidi Welch July 2025 You may have heard that we’re in the beginning stages of a capital campaign. And I’ll be honest, I’ve been struggling the past few months to get excited about it. I know that practically we need a roof, parking lot, elevator, etc. for our church building. But those things…

  • East Ohio Annual Conference 2025

    Rise Up Beloved: Trust in God’s Promises Lay delegate Deb Watkins reports from the College of Wooster I just returned from the 56th Annual Conference of the East Ohio Methodist Church, which took place on June 12–14, 2025, at the College of Wooster. It was a truly uplifting experience—here’s a little glimpse into what happened: Theme,…

  • Volunteer Bicycle Ministry Leader Wanted

    Do you have a heart for helping others?  Are you an avid cyclist, a leisurely pedal-through-the-park type of biker, or simply someone who values the fun and freedom a bicycle can provide? Our church’s bicycle repair program, a vital ministry since 2015, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Bicycle Ministry Leader to continue our mission of…

  • Project First Day

  • July Donation Drive for Womankind

    Womankind aids pregnant women and young mothers 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: – Sizes 12, 18, and 24 month clothing – smaller sizes are NOT needed at this time.…

  • Monthly Donation Drives

    Each month, the Missions & Community Engagement Team selects an organization to support with a donation drive. This is an opportunity to learn more about the good work being done in our communities, and to support that good work by donating one of the most needed items of use to the people being served that…