Grief
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The Longest Night: A Vigil For Hope
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary and Online Though Christmas is a time of joy and hope, we recognize that fear and grief are often present too, weighing on us like a heavy fog. Together, we will light candles and keep vigil, inviting God to join us no matter what emotions…
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All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025
Bells Toll in Brecksville. The silence of a Sunday morning is interrupted by the tolling of a church bell.Ā Slowly and repeatedly, the bell sounds with a moment of silence between each toll.Ā The sound of the bell is a reminder to pause and remember. On All Saints Sunday, United Methodists around the world publicly remember…
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Grief Comes in Waves
Each time someone in our community passes, it leaves a void. When that person is on staff, and has been for the better part of a decade, Iām discovering that void is much larger. Not because Dana was āmore important,ā but simply because she was someone whose fingerprints are all around our church. She loved…
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Grieving the Loss of Dana Schwendeman
It is with deep, deep sadness that I share the news of Dana Schwendeman’s passing.Ā Dana has been our Youth Director here at Brecksville UMC since August 2016. With an understanding heart and caring spirit for youth and adults alike, Dana recognized each personās inherent worth as a beloved child of God.Ā God graced her with…
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Memorial Service Hospitality Team
Surround grieving families with love and care. Volunteer for the memorial service hospitality team.