Community
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April Aerie Amble
The April Aerie Amble: A Sojourn for All Saturday, April 11 | Meet at Brecksville Railway Station Join the Green Team for a morning of movement and mindful connection with creation. This all-abilities sojourn along the Towpath is a perfect outing for everyone—including those using wheelchairs or who prefer a gentler pace. The Plan: Details…
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Sing For Unity April 12, 2026
A Harmony of Hearts: Join Us for Our “Sing for Unity” Worship Service The Sunday after Easter is often a time of quiet reflection, but this year, we are filling our sanctuary with a different kind of spirit. On Sunday, Apri 12 at 10:30, we invite you to a special stand-alone worship service dedicated entirely…
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Chili Cook Off 2026
A Spicy Success – 2026 Missions Chili Cook-off On Sunday, March 8, our Fellowship Hall was filled with the delicious aroma of simmering spices and the sounds of a very joyful gathering. This year’s Missions & Community Engagement Chili Cook-off was our most flavorful yet, featuring a staggering twenty-five different chili entries! This event was…
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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…