Melanie Smith
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Sing for Unity
On the UN International World Day of Peace, September 21, 2025, at 2 PM our own local time, we invite you to join us in song, and to be part of a musical movement. Together we will raise our voices to promote unity, community and peace across the globe. Join voices from every corner of…
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Eat Your Green Beans
A reflection on using your gifts and trying something new by Michael Houff, Leadership Board Member September 2025 – I remember a family dinner when I was in second grade. Green beans were on my plate. Yuck. In my stubbornness, I sat at the table the rest of the night staring at those green things.…
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Women’s Study Group
Asbury Bremeth, a Brecksville United Women in Faith Circle Women’s Study Group, meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10 am in The Parlor. ALL are welcome to join the conversation. Read on for what’s planned for the 2025-26 program year. Women of faith gather for meaningful conversation (bring your own beverage) at…
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Have you discovered your spiritual gifts?
When I was in my early 20s, I was looking for a part-time job to have while I finished my undergraduate degree. My (future) father-in-law, Ash, suggested I apply for a Youth Director position at a local United Methodist Church. My response: “I don’t like working with youth.” He asked, “Have you ever worked with…
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College Care Packages 2025
As students come to the end of their first semester, a little reminder that they are remembered and loved can mean a lot! Eve Circle, a Brecksville United Women in Faith Circle, is organizing a College Care Package Project for fall 2025 to share some love! One of the organizers, Judy McCrodden, reports, “In November,…
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Make Jewelry for Others
Looking for a creative way to spread some joy? The Brecksville United Women in Faith and Eve Circle invite you for an evening of jewelry making – no experience required. Make earrings & necklaces for others on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the church Parlor. The gift of handmade angel earrings and…
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Lifelong Learning for Faith and Justice
Fall 2025: The United Methodist General Council On Religion and Race offers resources to support our anti-racism and intercultural leadership journey. Lifelong learning takes intention. Whether you’re preparing for small group study or personal reflection, here are some recommended resources that invite you deeper into faith and justice – online and at your own pace.…
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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 28, a semi-truck will pull onto Stadium Drive so we can unload over 700 pumpkins and decorative gourds of many shapes sizes and colors. The Pumpkin Patch is an opportunity to bring the whole community together…
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Spiritual Trail Guide Fall/Winter 2025
You are gifted. Our Spiritual Trail Guide, updated for the Fall and Winter seasons of 2025, is a tool to help you discover your gifts, and explore ways those gifts can grow through Brecksville United Methodist Church. In the pages of this guide, you’ll find a link to a Spiritual Gifts Inventory, and information on…
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The Daily Examen: Practicing Gratitude, Noticing God
September 14 – October 19 at 9:30 in the Parlor: In a noisy, fast-moving world, the ancient practice of the Daily Examen offers a way to pause, reflect, and become aware of God’s presence in everyday life. In this class, we’ll explore the origins of the Examen, learn its simple yet powerful steps, and discover…