Melanie Smith
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Creation Care
Brecksville United Methodist Church strives to be a church that shows care for God’s Creation. Putting our Faith Into Action Paper recycling bins have been in our lot for years, keeping tons of paper and cardboard out of the landfill. We do not choose these bins in order to make money, we choose to house…
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A Call To Awakening
Jenny Gee Reflects on our call as Christians to care for God’s creation “The pure of heart see all things full of God. They see him in the firmament of heaven, in the moon walking in brightness, in the sun when he rejoiceth as a giant to run his course. … They see him ‘preparing…
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Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley
United Women in Faith Program, Thursday, April 3 Interested in Native American history in this area? Join us on Thursday, April 3 as Peg Bobel and Linda Whitman discuss their new book “Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley.” From early pre contact peoples to today’s Native American community, the book is a collection of essays…
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Chippewa Place Connection
What happens when a church listens to the needs of the community and starts dreaming God sized dreams? We build spaces for connection and care. A Little History… Social isolation of senior citizens isn’t just a recent concern. It’s something Brecksville United Methodist Church was thinking about back in the 1970’s. Our then pastor, Reverend…
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Transforming Church Culture
Monday, March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is set aside to acknowledge the determination it takes to live openly and authentically as a transgender or non-binary person. To celebrate, we are hosting a program called TRANSforming Church Culture: Becoming Trans Inclusive. This study will cover basic truths about transgender people, invite us…
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Chili Cook Off 2025
Spicing Things Up: Chili Cook-Off Raises $1,200 for Mission Trip! What do you get when you mix delicious recipes, a supportive church family, and a shared mission? A winning combination! Through generous donations and some friendly competition, our 2025 Chili Cook-off raised an impressive $1,200 for missions. Fellowship Hall was filled with friends, fun and…
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Determined Women
Thursday, March 6, 2025: Determined Women a presentation by Rev. Peg Welch, will discuss the beginning of women’s missions. Brave, assertive women wanted to provide maternity hospitals, girls’ schools and colleges, and teacher training. They raised money and fought for the right to decide its use. We can learn a lot from our spiritual ancestors.…
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Cookbook
A church cookbook is a special thing, and our most recent edition is a beauty! Filled with over 300 recipes from 150 cooks, this cookbook – published in December of 2024 – is sure to be a cherished and treasured addition for any kitchen. Your purchase helps Brecksville United Methodist Church continue to be a…
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Holy Hell: A Book Study with Pastor Heidi
Holy Hell : A Book Study. Mondays at 7 pm in the Parlor with Pastor Heidi. Eternal torment. A lake of fire. Wailing and gnashing of teeth. These dark visions of the afterlife seem a bit sadistic. Is there any hope within the Christian faith if this is the God of Love we serve? In…
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Poetry Class
[In] Between Moments: Connecting through the poetry of Rev. Sarah Speed Sundays at 9:30, March 9 through April 13, 2025. Join us in the Chapel on Sunday mornings during Lent for this poetry class as we rest, renew, and reflect on Rev. Sarah Speed’s poetry. Her beautiful words will be shared in worship. Come connect…