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Seasons of Change
What is your favorite season? I’ve often had a difficult time answering this question myself, and my response seems to change every time I contemplate it. While winter is not usually the season that comes to my mind first, I have always found it magical with its longer nights, holiday spirit and scenes of freshly…
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Gifts and Graces
November Leadership Board Report by Maria Shurik “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…” – Romans 12:6 What is your superpower? What is your favorite nickname and why? Who or what brings you joy? What have you been recognized by others for? What are you most proud of? How…
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Jean Vastartis
(September 4, 1928 – October 3, 2025) – Jean passed away peacefully at home at the age 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Gus Vastartis, Mother of Bonnie, Mark (Catherine), Diane & Dean (deceased). Sister to Bill, Isabell, Lee & Dewy. Grandmother of five, James (Amanda), Dave (Allyson), Steven, Kevin & Alex (Jessica).…
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Home Gathering
If you were mayor of your community, what’s the first thing you would do to make life better for you or someone you love? Could you imagine ways our church could be part of that solution? If you were to ask a friend “What do you think of BUMC” what do you think they would…
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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…
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Church Beyond Walls
August 2025 Leadership Board Report When school is out and families are taking summer vacations it may seem a bit quieter at church. But, there are still plenty of opportunities for community connection through Brecksville UMC. In June, Eric and I participated in Cleveland Pride. It was an absolutely wonderful day. Our group was small:…
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Enjoy The Journey
July 2025 Leadership Board Report Let’s face it, this is the time of year that we Clevelanders live for! We look forward all year to a respite from the chilly winds, gray skies and snow shovels propped in the corner. When we finally turn our calendars to these warm summer months, it is with great…
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Love, Care, Comfort and Support
Pastor Heidi and our terrific Church Staff Members have been through huge challenges this year. Their time, attention and hearts have been pulled in so many directions with the Holy Season of Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Baptisms, Confirmation Class, Bible Studies, and the deaths of 14 people who call our church home…
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Our Church on the Square – Much to Celebrate!
March 2025 Leadership Board Report There is much to celebrate at BUMC! This month, Leadership Board opened with a reflection on God’s use of the ordinary for extraordinary transformation through Jesus. In Matthew 13:31-32, we read “[t]he kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.…
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February 2025 Leadership Board Update
As a relatively new member of Brecksville UMC, I was surprised and honored to be asked to prayerfully consider serving on the Leadership Board for a 3-year term. After accepting the call to serve, I was invited to attend and observe the last two meetings of 2024. Kathy Louttit, who has been attending BUMC for…