Brecksville United Methodist Church

Caring Ministry

  • I Didn’t Know Church Could Be Like This

    ā€œI didnā€™t know church could be like this.ā€  An individual said this to me after our Service of Naming on November 16th.Ā  ā€œYeah. Usually, churches and pastors make it clear that Jesus isnā€™t for meā€”the message they share is for everyone elseā€¦ but not me.ā€  It warmed my heart that this person truly felt a…

  • 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,…

  • 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, youā€™ll find a link to a Spiritual Gifts Inventory, and information on…

  • Grieving the Loss of Dana Schwendeman

    It is with deep, deep sadness that I share the news of Dana Schwendeman’s passing.Ā  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 personā€™s inherent worth as a beloved child of God.Ā God graced her with…

  • Sew4Good

    Sew4Good is a group of crafters who work together on projects that bring joy or comfort to folks in need. We are always welcoming anyone who wants to help. Experienced sewists, newbies, those who want to learn and those who just want to lend a hand by cutting or ironing or the like — all…

  • Memorial Service Hospitality Team

    Surround grieving families with love and care. Volunteer for the memorial service hospitality team.

  • Congregational Care Team

    “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority… Freely you have received; freely give.” – From Matthew 10 ā€œMaxineā€ taught Sunday School for 40 years. She used to be the person everyone went to for help, but she isnā€™t able to leave her house much these days. With eyesight not what it…

  • Caring Ministries

    Caring Ministries Congregational Care Team Pastor Heidi leads this team in making regular visits to those in need of prayer and encouragement. If you would like help make calls to people or visit them in their homes or the hospital, your gift of caring would be a gift well used! Meal Train A new baby…