Community

  • Prayer Lab

    Join Anthy in the Chapel each Wednesday for Prayer Lab: a time to come together in supportive community, and experiment with different forms of contemplative prayer practices. In each hour-long session, Anthy will facilitate two guided prayerful meditations, each lasting about 20 minutes with a short break in between, and if time allows, a period…

  • Names to Faces

    A Joyful Gathering – Names to Faces Event April 6, 2025 at noon We put names to the faces we see each Sunday at church with this fun and casual event. Our second annual Names to Faces Event was a hit. And this year, Michael Gezze gave each of his conversation partners a gift –…

  • Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley

    United Women in Faith Program, Thursday, April 3 Interested in Native American history in this area? Join us on Thursday, April 3 as Peg Bobel and Linda Whitman discuss their new book “Native Americans of the Cuyahoga Valley.” From early pre contact peoples to today’s Native American community, the book is a collection of essays…

  • Chippewa Place Connection

    What happens when a church listens to the needs of the community and starts dreaming God sized dreams? We build spaces for connection and care. A Little History… Social isolation of senior citizens isn’t just a recent concern. It’s something Brecksville United Methodist Church was thinking about back in the 1970’s. Our then pastor, Reverend…

  • 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…

  • Developing Earth Friendly Habits In Your Backyard

    Brecksville United Women in Faith invite you to a special presentation “Developing Earth Friendly Habits in Your Backyard” on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Speaker Kate Valentine, local author, environmental advocate and founder of NEO LEAP will present on this useful topic at 10 am. Come at 9:30 and enjoy refreshments and conversation. As always, all…

  • Veterans Sunday

    On Veterans Sunday, we set aside time to honor, respect, and support for those who have served our country through the armed forces. You are invited to join us! There will be a special reception in the Parlor on Sunday, November 10, 2024 starting at 9:30. If you are a veteran, please RSVP. If you…

  • 2025 Stewardship Campaign

    I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 10:10 We are a community on a mission. Creating safe spaces to grow with God and one another is not just a slogan, but a way of life. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to thrive and to help our neighbors thrive,…

  • The Kindness Campaign

    Brecksville United Methodist Church is bringing the Kindness Campaign to our community. What if we choose kindness over conflict?

  • Brecksville Flea @BUMC

    A recap of our second annual event! Our second annual Brecksville Flea at BUMC was held August 9, 2025! On a beautiful, blue sky summer day, 27 vendors filled the church parking lot and fellowship hall with their wares – and the community came out to shop and enjoy the day together. From vintage clothing,…