Melanie Smith
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Basic Beliefs
A Five Week Study. Sundays at 9:30, September 20 to October 18 Explore Faith & Fellowship with Pastor Heidi What does it mean to “live like Jesus” today? Centuries ago in England, John Wesley launched a movement that challenged Christians to live out their faith through both word and deed. In this upcoming 5-week class,…
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Practicing The Way – Finding God in the Ordinary
Part of the Chapel Conversations Series What if the most ordinary moments of our day could become opportunities to encounter God? This fall 2026, this Adult Education class will explore the idea that spiritual growth isn’t reserved for retreats, mountaintops, or quiet sanctuaries. Instead, we’ll discover how everyday rhythms—welcoming others, paying attention, resting, listening, expressing…
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Hidden In Plain Sight
Learning to Notice God in the Book of Esther What if God is actively working in your life right now, even when you can’t see it? In the entire Book of Esther, God is never mentioned by name—yet God’s presence is woven into every page. Starting Sunday, September 13, 2026, we’re embarking on a three-week…
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Senior High Discussion Night
Ready for something bigger? We’re launching a brand-new space built specifically for high schoolers who want to go deeper. If you’ve ever wanted to ask the tough questions, wrestle with real-world controversies, or talk through the stuff that just doesn’t fit into a Sunday night youth group, this is for you. We’re bringing the big…
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App connects youth and families
Welcome to the New BUMC Youth Hub on Spond! We’re streamlining how we stay connected! All official youth ministry communication is moving to Spond. What is Spond? Spond is a free, secure group-organizing app widely used by youth teams, clubs, and church groups. It replaces scattered group texts, social media posts, and easily missed email chains with one…
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Join The Tech Team
Join the “Behind-the-Scenes” Team at BUMC! If you’ve been in worship over the last few months, you’ve probably noticed how great everything sounds and looks! That’s thanks in large part to our new Audio-Visual Manager, Jeremy Johnston, who has been hard at work organizing our gear, setting up remote mixing stations, and making sure our…
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The Pumpkins Are Coming!
The Brecksville United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch will be open from September 28 – October 31. On Sunday, September 27, 2026 a semi-truck will pull onto Stadium Drive filled to overflowing with pumpkins and decorative gourds of many shapes sizes and colors. With your help, our church lawn will soon be full of orange gourds,…
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Fall Kick Off
It’s all about connection at Fall Kick Off, September 13, 2026 Fall Kick Off Sunday is a joyful gathering for everyone. Invite your friends and neighbors and join us as we celebrate the begining of a new program year. Come for one worship service at 10:30 (worship on the lawn will return the following week)…
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Lectio Vicinitas: Walking Our Neighborhood in Prayer
What happens when we slow down and really pay attention to the place where we live? This fall 2026, we’re inviting our church community to try Lectio Vicinitas—a practice of prayerfully walking through our neighborhoods, paying attention to the people, places, beauty, needs, and surprises we encounter along the way. Lectio Vicinitas means something like…