Discipleship
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I Didn’t Know Church Could Be Like This
āI didnāt know church could be like this.ā An individual said this to me after our Service of Naming on November 16th.Ā āYeah. Usually, churches and pastors make it clear that Jesus isnāt for meāthe message they share is for everyone elseā¦ but not me.ā It warmed my heart that this person truly felt a…
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Kids Invited to Be Part of Christmas Eve Services
Calling All Christmas Stars!! This year, our Christmas Eve celebrations are bursting with opportunities for our young people to shine! 10:30 AM ā Christmas Eve Skit: The Shepherd BoyWeāre inviting kids to help act out our fun skit during the 10:30 AM service! One rehearsal will take place the week of December 15 (exact date…
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Better Ways to Read the Bible
If you’ve been hurt by harmful interpretations of the Bible or feel disconnected from Scripture, Better Ways to Read the Bible offers a path forward to reclaim the Bible’s life-giving message. This accessible resource will help you This book welcomes all Christians–regardless of background, doubts, or wounds–to re-engage Scripture in life-giving ways. Join us on…
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2026 Pledge Campaign
Dear Siblings in Christ, Ever wonder why Jesus taught through questions and parables, rather than easy, straight-forward answers? Because curiosity and faith are deeply intertwined. Faith isnāt about having all the answers, but a willingness to ask honest, open questions: What new thing is God growing in our midst? Where do we notice Godās Spirit…
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Creating Engagement Online – Worship Hosts
Imagine going to a worship service where no one greeted you, or said “hello.” What if the pastor never even looked in your general direction? If you had questions about where to find a bulletin or about the service and there was no one to ask? If you needed just a little help to be…
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Creation Care: One Week At a Time
Creation Care can seem like an impossible ask. “You want me to care for God’s creation? All of it? The earth, and everything in it? Little old me?” Yes, you! In your little patch of the world. If we each tend to the spaces around us, we can change the world. Do you need creation…
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Fall Classes for Adults and Teens – 2025
Our classes are intergenerational and foster mutual spiritual support, accountability, and growth in discipleship. These groups provide encouragement, a place for open discussion about faith, and a structure for watching over one another in love, ensuring no one is lost in the community and promoting the practice of holiness. Learn more in our Fall/Winter Spiritual…
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Green Team Forming
Are you passionate about caring for God’s creation? Join us as we take our creation care efforts at Brecksville United Methodist Church to the next level by forming our first Church Green Team! This new team will bring together people of all ages to share ideas and work on projects that help our church and…
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Eat Your Green Beans
A reflection on using your gifts and trying something new by Michael Houff, Leadership Board Member September 2025 – I remember a family dinner when I was in second grade. Green beans were on my plate. Yuck. In my stubbornness, I sat at the table the rest of the night staring at those green things.…
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Make Jewelry for Others
Looking for a creative way to spread some joy? The Brecksville United Women in Faith and Eve Circle invite you for an evening of jewelry making – no experience required. Make earrings & necklaces for others on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the church Parlor. The gift of handmade angel earrings and…