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Christmas Youth Bell Choir
One of the exciting things coming up quickly is our very first Youth Bell Choir rehearsal. Yes—“bells will be ringin’!” Our kids will help lead worship at the 5 PM Family Christmas Eve Service, and we would love to include any young person (3rd grade and up) who wants to ring with us. If your child or youth would like to…
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Thanksgiving Offering
The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland, an East Ohio Conference UMC Health & Well-Being Partner, serves the most vulnerable people in our communities. Located on Bridge Avenue in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, the mission is located in a historic church located near a school. They love the neighborhood with a variety of programming and resources. One…
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Christmas Tea hosted by United Women in Faith
Please join Asbury Bremeth Circle and Brecksville United Women in Faith to welcome in the joyous Christmas season on Thursday, December 4 2025 at 12:00 noon in the Parlor for our annual Christmas Potluck Buffet Luncheon. The whole church family is invited to attend this joyful gathering! Please bring a dish to share. 2026 UWF…
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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).…