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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 – 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…
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What Do You Fear?
An Advent Worship Series for 2025 Luke’s Gospel begins the story of Jesus with this opening line: “In the time of Herod…” This detail may seem minor to modern readers, however, it reveals layers of information about the fearful world Jesus entered, one filled with rampant oppression, economic disparity, uncertainty, and instability. A world not…
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Gifts and Memorials
Honoring a loved one through a memorial gift to Brecksville United Methodist Church empowers the work of the church today, tomorrow and for generations to come. A memorial gift is a beautiful, tangible choice that allows their spirit to keep on giving. How are these gifts used? Living Memorial gifts are invested by the Gifts…
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Joyful Gathering – 2025
As the holiday season approaches, we have many wonderful opportunities to come together and serve our community with love and joy. Below are some upcoming Joyful Gatherings where your talents and hearts are needed in November and December 2025. Town Hall – Sunday, November 9 (After 10:30 AM Service) What’s Needed: Why It Matters: This…
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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:…