Inclusion
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BUMC T-Shirts Share God’s Love
Share the message of God’s love with our new t-shirts designs! “Love is Louder” is a bold design on a grey t-shirt and “Beloved” is a simple design on a white t-shirt. If you order the grey or white t-shirt, they will be printed on brand new tees. But, if you’re willing to consider another…
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Allyship Workshop
April 28, 2025 🌈 Are you someone who would like to do more to actively support our LGBTQ+ siblings? Here’s your chance! BBH Pride’s Education, Training and Legislation committee is offering a powerful Allyship Workshop here on Monday, April 28 at 7 pm. This interactive session will help attendees deepen their understanding of allyship and…
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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 –…
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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…
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Volunteer at Night to Shine
Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs, takes place the Friday before Valentine’s Day. Hosted by Strongsville UMC and Bay Presbyterian Church, the 2025 date is February 7 at The Aviator in Brook Park. Can you volunteer? Your help makes the magic happen! The guest list is already full and there is…
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Our Presence Matters
June 2024 It took some courage to walk up to our church’s booth at BBH Pride Fest and say “I’m kinda looking for a church.” The 15-year-old from Broadview Heights explained that she had been very active in her church her whole life, but after she came out as gay “They didn’t let me keep…
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Ohio Artist Donates Recycled Metal Cross
“I’m an artist who makes metal crosses for inclusive churches.” Steve Neff, of Lima, Ohio, arrived at Brecksville UMC with a resume and portfolio of his work last fall. Inside the folder were photos of some of the crosses he had created from recycled aluminum. In his retirement, Steve’s hobby has become creating and donating…
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BBH Pride Fest
God’s love is for everyone
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All In God’s Image
Sharing God’s love at Pride in the CLE 2024 Come help spread the word that God’s love is for everyone by representing our church in Northeast Ohio’s largest Pride Parade. We will join Westlake UMC and others from our conference at this Joyful Gathering. The Missions & Community Engagement Team is meeting up in our…
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Weddings
Weddings Services Brecksville United Methodist Church is all about creating safe spaces to grow with God and one another. We are committed to the full inclusion of all people and welcome the celebration of weddings of individuals, no matter their sexual orientation. Is Brecksville United Methodist Church is the right location for your wedding? A…