Brecksville United Methodist Church

Courageous Inclusion

  • 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…

  • Wellness and Wellbeing

    May 2025 Leadership Board Report Each month in our leadership board meeting we start by spending the first 20 minutes going over a devotional. We do this to help prepare our hearts and minds to be in the right zone to discuss the business of the church. This past meeting we discussed the word wellness,…

  • If Not Us, Then Who

    April 2025 Leadership Board Report About a year ago I had a conversation with Pastor Heidi. It went something like “Hey, I’m a little concerned about backlash if we get too involved in advocacy for social justice issues.” My concerns were not because I personally had issues supporting equity and fairness. But rather, could we…

  • Bus Trip

    Travel to the Underground Railroad and Freedom Center, Saturday, July 12 You are invited to attend a United Methodist day at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center on Saturday, July 12. A bus will be travelling from Medina, OH to Cincinnati, making a stop in Columbus. You are invited to ride on the bus,…

  • The Reinstatement of Ordination Service

    Sunday, July 6 at 6 pm – First United Methodist Church, Cuyahoga Falls In 2024, after more than a half century of debate and defiance over the place of LGBTQ people in the denomination, General Conference delegates — by sizable majorities — voted to end decades-old bans on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy…

  • Celebrating 11 Years as a Reconciling Congregation

    A Reconciling Congregation within the United Methodist Church is a local church that publicly welcomes and affirms all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to full participation in its life and ministry. Reconciling Congregations are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all God’s children and actively work for full equality for LGBTQ+…

  • Pride Season Volunteer Opportunities

    June Is Pride Month – an opportunity to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and to advocate for equality and inclusion. Here are some opportunities for 2025  Pastor Heidi’s current sermon series is about getting off your donkey. Do you need some ideas? Here are some fun and worthwhile opportunities: Pride in the CLE 1. Have…

  • Donation Drive for B. Riley House

    B. Riley House is an LGBTQ+ Drug and Alcohol Treatment facility in Cleveland providing temporary, safe, affirming, recovery-oriented living space. They offer alcohol and drug treatment services, mental health assessment and treatment and psychotherapy to help each individual along their journey to long-term recovery from substance abuse challenges.​ Our June Donation Drive will help support…

  • Sensory Inclusion

    Brecksville United Methodist Church is a Certified Sensory Inclusive Facility Since 2017, Brecksville United Methodist Church has partnered with KultureCity® to earn Sensory Inclusive™ Certified status, which helps us live into our mission of creating safe spaces for everyone to grow with God and one another! This lifelong learning enhances our ability to assist and…

  • 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…