Determined Service
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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…
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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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School Supply Donation Drive
Equip a Student, Empower a Future: 5 Reasons to Donate to Our School Supply Drive! The start of a new school year is just around the corner, a time of fresh beginnings, new knowledge, and exciting opportunities. But for many students in our community, the start of school can also be a time of anxiety.…
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VBS Kids on a Mission for Monarchs in 2025
Kids become butterfly heroes—saving the monarch migration, one wingbeat at a time! Each year at Vacation Bible School, we choose a non-profit to learn about and support through acts of service. In 2025 VBS Kids were on a mission for monarch butterflies! 2025’s VBS Theme was Road Trip: On the Go with God. And if…
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East Ohio Annual Conference 2025
Rise Up Beloved: Trust in God’s Promises Lay delegate Deb Watkins reports from the College of Wooster I just returned from the 56th Annual Conference of the East Ohio Methodist Church, which took place on June 12–14, 2025, at the College of Wooster. It was a truly uplifting experience—here’s a little glimpse into what happened: Theme,…
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Volunteer Bicycle Ministry Leader Wanted
Do you have a heart for helping others? Are you an avid cyclist, a leisurely pedal-through-the-park type of biker, or simply someone who values the fun and freedom a bicycle can provide? Our church’s bicycle repair program, a vital ministry since 2015, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Bicycle Ministry Leader to continue our mission of…
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Project First Day
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Monthly Donation Drives
Each month, the Missions & Community Engagement Team selects an organization to support with a donation drive. This is an opportunity to learn more about the good work being done in our communities, and to support that good work by donating one of the most needed items of use to the people being served that…
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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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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…