Brecksville United Methodist Church

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  • The State of the Church

    Itā€™s hard to believe that the COVID-19 pandemic began over 5 years ago. Not only was it a transformative time in our culture and individual lives, but it also marked a moment of transition for the church. We began streaming worship online (remember worshiping from ā€œStudio 65ā€ā€”aka the Parlor?), and we learned how to create…

  • Creation Care

    Brecksville United Methodist Church strives to be a church that shows care for God’s Creation. Putting our Faith Into Action  Paper recycling bins have been in our lot for years, keeping tons of paper and cardboard out of the landfill. We do not choose these bins in order to make money, we choose to house…

  • Transforming Church Culture

    Monday, March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is set aside to acknowledge the determination it takes to live openly and authentically as a transgender or non-binary person. To celebrate, we are hosting a program called TRANSforming Church Culture: Becoming Trans Inclusive. This study will cover basic truths about transgender people, invite us…

  • Chili Cook Off 2025

    Spicing Things Up: Chili Cook-Off Raises $1,200 for Mission Trip! What do you get when you mix delicious recipes, a supportive church family, and a shared mission? A winning combination! Through generous donations and some friendly competition, our 2025 Chili Cook-off raised an impressive $1,200 for missions. Fellowship Hall was filled with friends, fun and…

  • Poetry Class

    [In] Between Moments: Connecting through the poetry of Rev. Sarah Speed Sundays at 9:30, March 9 through April 13, 2025. Join us in the Chapel on Sunday mornings during Lent for this poetry class as we rest, renew, and reflect on Rev. Sarah Speed’s poetry. Her beautiful words will be shared in worship. Come connect…

  • Take Out Wednesdays

    There’s a lot on your calendar – but Take Out Wednesdays can provide some relief! Practice/rehearsal/school event/appointment – so many busy families are running from one point to another. Wouldnā€™t it be great to stop in between and share a meal with others doing the same thing? For other people, life circumstances have changed that…

  • Sound Bath

    Free Group Sound Bath Class – Friday, March 7 at 7 pm in Fellowship Hall Singing bowls, chimes, rain sticks and gongs. The ancient practice of sound therapy can affect us in a positive way. As sounds are played your body attunes to the vibrational energy, cultivating a deep sense of rest, calm, peace, joy,…

  • Resources for Lent

    Looking for new practices this Lenten season? These resources for Lent are available for everyone! Everything In Between Worship Series This year, weā€™re letting the Gospel of Luke guide us through Lent. Beginning with Jesus setting his face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), this worship series flows through several familiar storiesā€”the Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha,…

  • Exploring Methodist Social Principles

    Exploring Methodist Social Principles: A class for adults. Sundays, February 9 through March 2 at 9:30 in the Chapel. Ask about online options! Drop in anytime. Our social principles urge us to make a difference, live differently and build a different kind of world. Let’s explore them together. The United Methodist Church believes God’s love…

  • Scout Sunday Pancake Breakfast

    Scout Sunday Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, February 9, 2025: Boy Scout Troop 175 is treating us to a hot tasty breakfast as a way to say “thank you” to the congregation for providing a safe space to meet. This Scout troop has been meeting at Brecksville United Methodist Church since it was first founded –…