Melanie Smith
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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…
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Eco Palms
Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem was accented by the jubilant waving of palm branches and is re-enacted at our 10:30 Service on Palm Sunday. Unfortunately, for the communities where these palms are harvested, palm fronds do not always represent the same jubilation they do for us. That’s why we support economic and social justice through the…
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Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager Jeff Hastings About Jeff Hastings Since joining Brecksville United Methodist Church in 1990, Jeff Hastings has been caring for the church in countless ways. He currently serves on the Gifts & Memorials Committee, serves as a liturgist, and has served in leadership roles in Trustees, Staff Parish, Finance, and more. His professional experience…
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Allyship Workshop
April 28, 2025 🌈 Are you someone who would like to do more to actively support our LGBTQ+ siblings? Here’s your chance! BBH Pride’s Education, Training and Legislation committee is offering a powerful Allyship Workshop here on Monday, April 28 at 7 pm. This interactive session will help attendees deepen their understanding of allyship and…