Discipleship
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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 isn’t 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 God’s 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…
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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, you’ll find a link to a Spiritual Gifts Inventory, and information on…
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Spiritual Gifts
You are gifted. You have a purpose. Discover your spiritual gifts today! About the Spiritual Gifts Inventory: God has made each of us wonderfully unique. We are called to be part of one body in Christ, each member serving with a purpose. Explore the spiritual gifts God has given you, and discover ways to serve…