Brecksville United Methodist Church

Melanie Smith

  • School Supply Donation Drive

    Equip a Student, Empower a Future: 5 Reasons to Donate to Our School Supply Drive! The start of a new school year is just around the corner, a time of fresh beginnings, new knowledge, and exciting opportunities. But for many students in our community, the start of school can also be a time of anxiety.…

  • Top 5 Reasons to Lift Your Voice and Join Our Church Choir!

    Have you ever thought about joining the Chancel Choir? It’s more than just singing; it’s a wonderful way to connect with your faith, your community, and even yourself! If you’re looking for a rewarding and joyful experience, here are five fantastic reasons why you should consider becoming a part of our musical family: 1. Boost…

  • Bobby Jo Valentine Concert 2025

    The singer/songwriter returns to Brecksville UMC Sunday, August 17 at 6 pm. It’s always a joyful gathering when Bobby Jo Valentine comes to town! Join us in the Sanctuary for an evening of heart opening folk/pop. What would you think about gathering together at Blue Habanero before or after the show for a bite to…

  • VBS Kids on a Mission for Monarchs in 2025

    Kids become butterfly heroes—saving the monarch migration, one wingbeat at a time! Each year at Vacation Bible School, we choose a non-profit to learn about and support through acts of service. In 2025 VBS Kids were on a mission for monarch butterflies! 2025’s VBS Theme was Road Trip: On the Go with God. And if…

  • Bus Trip

    Travel to the Underground Railroad and Freedom Center, Saturday, July 12 You are invited to attend a United Methodist day at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center on Saturday, July 12. A bus will be travelling from Medina, OH to Cincinnati, making a stop in Columbus. You are invited to ride on the bus,…

  • The Reinstatement of Ordination Service

    Sunday, July 6 at 6 pm – First United Methodist Church, Cuyahoga Falls In 2024, after more than a half century of debate and defiance over the place of LGBTQ people in the denomination, General Conference delegates — by sizable majorities — voted to end decades-old bans on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy…

  • What I’ve Been Praying About

    By Rev. Heidi Welch July 2025 You may have heard that we’re in the beginning stages of a capital campaign. And I’ll be honest, I’ve been struggling the past few months to get excited about it. I know that practically we need a roof, parking lot, elevator, etc. for our church building. But those things…

  • East Ohio Annual Conference 2025

    Rise Up Beloved: Trust in God’s Promises Lay delegate Deb Watkins reports from the College of Wooster I just returned from the 56th Annual Conference of the East Ohio Methodist Church, which took place on June 12–14, 2025, at the College of Wooster. It was a truly uplifting experience—here’s a little glimpse into what happened: Theme,…

  • Volunteer Bicycle Ministry Leader Wanted

    Do you have a heart for helping others?  Are you an avid cyclist, a leisurely pedal-through-the-park type of biker, or simply someone who values the fun and freedom a bicycle can provide? Our church’s bicycle repair program, a vital ministry since 2015, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Bicycle Ministry Leader to continue our mission of…

  • Project First Day