Brecksville United Methodist Church

Events

  • 2026 Climate Justice Mission Journey

    July 13 – 18, 2026 In July 2025, a team of UMC volunteers from Ohio traveled to North Carolina to assist in the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. Among them was a great group of folks from Brecksville UMC: Brian, Becky & Abigail Bendlak, George & Jenny Gee, Michelle Orr and Kathy & Matt Auble.…

  • No Worship Services Sunday, January 25, 2026

    Winter weather emergency As Winter Storm Fern approaches, bringing frigid temperatures and the risk of significant snowfall overnight and into Sunday morning, we have made the difficult decision to cancel church services on Sunday, January 25. Sometimes creating safe spaces means staying at home! Rest in God’s love and join us next Sunday, February 1,…

  • Service Saturday at the Kids’ Book Bank

    Your gently used children’s books can help foster a love of reading and learning for kids in communities throughout greater Cleveland. Hands on service. The Missions & Community Engagement Team is organizing teams to travel to the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank on the second Saturday of every other month (January, March, May, etc.) Kathy and…

  • 2026 Wellness Speaker Series

    Caring for the Whole Person at Brecksville UMC — Mind, Body, and Spirit As we step into a new year, we’re excited to offer a new Wellness Speaker Series designed to nurture the full wellbeing of our community. Each month, we’ll welcome a guest expert to help us explore practices that support healing, strength, and…

  • 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 – Christmas Eve Skit: The Shepherd BoyWe’re 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…

  • Christmas Extravaganza

    December 21, 2025 Down in the Big Hall, don’t delay,Christmas fun in a morning way!Music-making, games to play,Crafts that sparkle—hip hooray! Ho, ho, ho! Come feel the glow!Ho, ho, ho! Let’s all go!To the ’Stravaganza—joy everywhere,A morning of magic we all can share! December 21 at 9:30 Families, get ready — this Sunday from 9:30–10:30…

  • Ways to Pray: Deepening Awareness of God’s Presence

    Deepen your awareness of God’s Presence with these prayer practices. Four-Week Spiritual Practice Series October 26- November 16. Sundays at 9:30 in the Chapel Join Jenny Gee and friends for a gentle journey into prayer as a way of awareness. Explore how stillness, listening, and gratitude can open our hearts to God’s quiet presence in…

  • Horizons Preschool Costume Parade – and other fun!

    Horizons Preschool, a Brecksville fixture for generations, operates from the ground floor of our church. They are celebrating the autumn season in some fun ways including a costume parade, pumpkin decorating contest and booksale fun.  You’re invited!

  • Sacred Sound Bath

    Friday October 17, 2025 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall: Step into an hour of deep rest and renewal through the healing power of sound. A sacred sound bath* invites you to simply lie back and be immersed in soothing vibrations from instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. The gentle waves of sound…

  • Stand for Pretrial Justice

    Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) is sponsoring a forum on pretrial justice on Oct. 9 at 7:00 pm at Antioch Baptist Church (8869 Cedar Ave., Cleveland) to address the injustice of people sitting in jail for extended periods of time prior to being convicted of anything and sometimes before they even appear before a judge to have…