Melanie Smith
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The State of the Church
It’s hard to believe that the COVID-19 pandemic began over 5 years ago. Not only was it a transformative time in our culture and individual lives, but it also marked a moment of transition for the church. We began streaming worship online (remember worshiping from “Studio 65”—aka the Parlor?), and we learned how to create…
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Names to Faces
A Joyful Gathering – Names to Faces Event April 6, 2025 at noon We put names to the faces we see each Sunday at church with this fun and casual event. Our second annual Names to Faces Event was a hit. And this year, Michael Gezze gave each of his conversation partners a gift –…
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Holy Week and Easter 2025
Holy Week is time of Christian observances leading to Easter Sunday. It begins with Palm Sunday and progresses through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. It culminates with the Easter Sunday celebrations. This Lenten season, we invite you to walk with us through the in-between spaces—the waiting, the wondering, the wrestling, and the hope. Together, we…
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Creation Care
Brecksville United Methodist Church strives to be a church that shows care for God’s Creation. Putting our Faith Into Action Paper recycling bins have been in our lot for years, keeping tons of paper and cardboard out of the landfill. We do not choose these bins in order to make money, we choose to house…
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A Call To Awakening
Jenny Gee Reflects on our call as Christians to care for God’s creation “The pure of heart see all things full of God. They see him in the firmament of heaven, in the moon walking in brightness, in the sun when he rejoiceth as a giant to run his course. … They see him ‘preparing…
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Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley
United Women in Faith Program, Thursday, April 3 Interested in Native American history in this area? Join us on Thursday, April 3 as Peg Bobel and Linda Whitman discuss their new book “Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley.” From early pre contact peoples to today’s Native American community, the book is a collection of essays…
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Chippewa Place Connection
What happens when a church listens to the needs of the community and starts dreaming God sized dreams? We build spaces for connection and care. A Little History… Social isolation of senior citizens isn’t just a recent concern. It’s something Brecksville United Methodist Church was thinking about back in the 1970’s. Our then pastor, Reverend…
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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
Spicing Things Up: Chili Cook-Off Raises $1,200 for Mission Trip! What do you get when you mix delicious recipes, a supportive church family, and a shared mission? A winning combination! Through generous donations and some friendly competition, our 2025 Chili Cook-off raised an impressive $1,200 for missions. Fellowship Hall was filled with friends, fun and…
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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.…