Community
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Chili Cook Off 2026
Heat Up the Winter at Our Missions Chili Cook-off! Sunday, March 8 from 5 – 7 pm Looking for a delicious way to do some good? Join us in Fellowship Hall for our Missions & Community Engagement Chili Cook-off fundraiser! How you can help: The winning recipe will even be featured at an upcoming Leadership…
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Lenten Study 2026
Becoming Who You Are: A 6-Week Journey with Thomas Merton & Spiritual Gifts Sundays at 9:30 in the Chapel with Jenny Gee – February 22 – March 29, 2026 This Lent, we invite you into a quieter, deeper exploration of spiritual gifts — not as labels to claim or roles to fill, but as the…
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Greater Cleveland Congregations
Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) is a nonpartisan, multi-racial, multi-faith group of people working together to build power for social justice. GCC unites people from across Cuyahoga County to tackle issues and take actions that strengthen our communities. Brecksville UMC is part of this network for good. Come back to this page often to learn about…
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Holiday Giving Trees 2025
Looking for ways to give to the community this Christmas? Our church collects for four different charities in December. Each year, we set up trees to fill with gifts which are distributed to people in need the week after Christmas. Your gifts make a difference! Determined Service means that we show God’s love for other…
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Wellness Series – 2026
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 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 wholeness.…
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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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Donation Drive for Victims of Domestic Violence
Our October 2025 Donation Drive benefits Journey Center for Safety and Healing Domestic violence and child abuse affects us all. The statistics are grim. In the United States, 1 in 4 women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by…
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Small Groups
Seeing our friends at church on Sunday morning is great. But we may rush into worship with just a hug or a handshake before rushing out to attend to the plans of the day. Many of us are looking for a space for deeper connection. We’re looking for opportunities for learning, encouragement, support, and acceptance…
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Donation Drive for Victims of Human Trafficking
September 2025 Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. It is a crime that affects millions of men, women, and children worldwide – including people right here in Ohio. It can happen in any community. Victims can be any age, race, gender,…
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More Than a Name Tag
You might think a church name tag is just a small Sunday detail, but it’s actually a quiet, powerful form of welcome and inclusion. Wearing your name tag says, “I see you. I’m open to connection. You belong here, too.” For a newcomer, a name can be the first doorway to feeling at home. It…