Melanie Smith
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May Donation Drive 2025
There are simple things you can collect that will make a big difference in someone’s life. Did you know: 100% of what Midwest Mission sends has been specifically requested by partners around the world and around the corner. That means: Now, you come in. You and your congregation can collect and purchase these requested items,…
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Bookshop
Our Bookshop page features a variety of reading lists (we call them bookshelves). When you buy from our Bookshop, part of the proceeds supports our work and local bookstores throughout the country. Use our shelves on Bookshop as inspiration. Buy your books there or your favorite bookstore, or borrow them from the local library. Have…
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Eve Circle
A United Women in Faith Group Busy during the day? Come to Eve Circle! We meet on the second Tuesday of most months at 6:30 pm. Connect with other women of faith as we learn, grow and serve. Check back here for updates about upcoming projects! Eve Circle will meet Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at…
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Spring Plant Sale
Since 1964, The Emerald Necklace Garden club has been beautifying and educating our community, and for the past several years, have held an annual fundraiser, their Spring Plant Sale, in our Fellowship Hall. We are looking for a few volunteers for a Brecksville UMC table at the sale – a place where we can connect…
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Healthy Blocks Initiative
Do you support access to healthcare? Pastor Heidi is urging us to get off our donkeys. We are leaning into our social principles as United Methodists, which include expanding access to healthcare. Here’s an opportunity! The Greater Cleveland Congregations, a non-partisan coalition of faith communities in Cuyahoga County, is unveiling their Healthy Blocks Initiative. They…
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Get Off Your Donkey 2.0
Two years ago, in January of 2023, we spent six weeks looking at the story of the Good Samaritan. In the story, a Samaritan man is traveling along the road from Jerusalem to Jericho and happens upon someone who has been robbed and beaten, lying on the side of the road. Instead of continuing on…
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Plant Sale Bake Sale
Saturday, May 10 from 9 am to 2 pm in Fellowship Hall Since 1964, The Emerald Necklace Garden club has been beautifying and educating our community, and for the past several years, have held an annual fundraiser, their Spring Plant Sale, in our Fellowship Hall. We are looking for a few volunteers for a BUMC…
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Grieving the Loss of Dana Schwendeman
It is with deep, deep sadness that I share the news of Dana Schwendeman’s passing. Dana has been our Youth Director here at Brecksville UMC since August 2016. With an understanding heart and caring spirit for youth and adults alike, Dana recognized each person’s inherent worth as a beloved child of God. God graced her with…
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Dine Out for UWF Missions
Want to support the Brecksville United Women in Faith MISSIONS FUND and enjoy a great meal at the same time? Dine out for UWF Missions, with the purchase of a digital gift card for Creekside Restaurant & Bar, a Brecksville favorite! Gift cards purchased May 14-18,2025 will generate a donation to UWF Missions. That’s right!…
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BUMC T-Shirts Share God’s Love
Share the message of God’s love with our new t-shirts designs! “Love is Louder” is a bold design on a grey t-shirt and “Beloved” is a simple design on a white t-shirt. If you order the grey or white t-shirt, they will be printed on brand new tees. But, if you’re willing to consider another…