Melanie Smith
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With God As Our Anchor
Serving on the Leadership Board has been a gift to me. I have felt connected to our church in new ways and have found myself more involved in the “Ministry” we do here. I am in the first year of my term and invigorated by all we have accomplished since our first meeting in January.…
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Donation Drive for Disaster Relief
Our August Collection benefits Midwest Mission and people recovering from disasters On July 1, Hurricane Beryl made landfall over the island of Carriacou with winds as high as 150 mph. The island was devastated, with over 90% of houses damaged. From there, Beryl slammed through the Caribbean, impacting Jamaica, Haiti, Mexico, and eventually Texas. The…
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United Women in Faith
Driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood, United Women in Faith work to improve the lives of women, children and youth. Every day, we show up. We take action. We get it done. And we invite you to join us. The focus of Brecksville’s United Women in Faith (formerly UMW) is fostering spiritual growth,…
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A New Choir Season Begins
Rehearsals return in late August 2024 Sing all – see that you join the congregation as frequently as you can. Let not a slight degree of weakness or weariness hinder you. If it is a cross to you, take it up and you will find a blessing. From John Wesley’s Rules for Singing (Wesley was…
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Basic Beliefs
A Five Week Study. Sundays: September 14 – October 12, 2025. At 9:30 Did you know that The United Methodist Church began as a movement in England? John Wesley challenged Christians of his time to live out their faith in word and deed. In this five-week class, we explore how John Wesley’s challenge to the…
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Uncommon Wisdom and The Kindness Campaign
Our current Sunday Worship Series, Uncommon Wisdom, focuses on the book of Proverbs, one of the books of the Bible known as Wisdom Literature. These scriptures focus on the practical choices we make in life and the consequences that flow from these choices. These writings teach us the enormous value of ordinary life and underscore…
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Pastor Reports on Jurisdictional Conference
“It does not yet appear what we shall be…” This was the refrain on Friday of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference, and it perfectly summarizes the spirit of the 4-day long gathering. Jurisdictional Conferences are gatherings of delegates from Annual Conferences in a geographical area. They meet every 4 years (a few months after General…
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Do the Small Thing
by Marla Knight, Missions & Community Engagement Team There is an old tale about a girl walking on the beach and throwing starfish back into the ocean. When someone asks her what she is doing, she states that she is saving starfish, and the person points out that she can’t save them all. She replies…
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Brecksville Flea @BUMC
A recap of our second annual event! Our second annual Brecksville Flea at BUMC was held August 9, 2025! On a beautiful, blue sky summer day, 27 vendors filled the church parking lot and fellowship hall with their wares – and the community came out to shop and enjoy the day together. From vintage clothing,…
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Resources for Recovery and Mental Well Being
Brecksville United Methodist Church is all about creating safe space to grow with God and one another. We are home to many recovery groups. Come to a meeting or call the church office to be put in contact with the group: Online and Face-to-Face Support Groups:Talking with someone else who has “been there” is incredibly…