Melanie Smith
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United Women in Faith
On November 5, 2026, we will be voting on our path forward with United Women in Faith (UWF). To continue being UWF and the Northern Waters District, members need to step forward and fill the positions of president, vice president, treasurer, and publicity. Are you willing to fill one of these positions? If we do…
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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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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
The Third Annual Brecksville Flea @BUMC will be held Saturday, August 8 from 10 am to 4 pm Vendors Wanted! Do you have handcrafted items to sell? Are you an artist searching for customers? Do you create treasures out of items others would discard? Are you a gardener with summer harvest to share? Ready to…
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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…
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Frozen Food Ministry
Team Leads: Matt and Kathy Auble Background Strongsville UMC has been part of the Big Blue Bus hot meal delivery program for over 20 years. They have built a relationship with the restaurants in Strongsville where each Monday they send volunteers to pick up unused frozen food from a variety of restaurants. Each Wednesday, this…
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Trials for Hope Work Day
Trials For Hope delivers hope and comfort to those experiencing homelessness, seniors who can’t get out and about, and others living in poverty or experiencing food insecurity in greater Cleveland. Our Trials for Hope Work Days are an opportunity for hands on service, showing God’s love for others in a practical way. Team Lead : …