Connection
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Small Groups
Seeing our friends at church on Sunday morning is great. But we may rush into worship with just a hug or a handshake before rushing out to attend to the plans of the day. Many of us are looking for a space for deeper connection. We’re looking for opportunities for learning, encouragement, support, and acceptance…
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More Than a Name Tag
You might think a church name tag is just a small Sunday detail, but it’s actually a quiet, powerful form of welcome and inclusion. Wearing your name tag says, “I see you. I’m open to connection. You belong here, too.” For a newcomer, a name can be the first doorway to feeling at home. It…
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Car Wash at Brecksville UMC
Come support the Bees Cheer Team, Saturday, August 23! They will be in the church parking lot from 12 – 2 pm, cleaning cars and raising money for the season. Brecksville United Methodist Church is pleased to partner with organizations within the Brecksville Broadview Heights School District to provide a place for fundraising car wash…
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Habitat for Humanity Faith Build 2025
Our Work Days are Thursday June 26, 2025 and Saturday September 20, 2025 Since 2015, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Build program has brought faith groups together to help uplift the work of affordable housing. Each congregation provides prayer, funding, and volunteer power to help build a home and revitalize a neighborhood. This year marks the…
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Home Days Booth
It’s a joyful gathering of the whole community, right outside the church doors! We have reserved our booth and will be selling Brecksville UMC Cookbooks and Ice Cream Floats, to help raise money to pay for our parking lot repairs. And, even more importantly, we’ll have the opportunity to listen to our community and tell…
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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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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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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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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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Pumpkin Patch Memories
2024 Reflections by Melanie Smith We were just starting to unload 735 pumpkins for our church’s first ever Pumpkin Patch when Pastor Heidi spilled the beans to my husband. “Your wife has some wacky ideas!” “Oh, this was Melanie’s idea? I’m glad I didn’t ask ‘who’s bright idea was this’ when she was telling me…