LGBTQ
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True & Chosen Name: A Service of Naming
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 6 pm at Brecksville United Methodist Church (Note the new date!) Before God named him Abraham, he was called Abram. Before God called her Sarah, she was known as Sarai. Jesus recognized gifts in his follower Simon that Simon himself could not see, and Jesus renamed him Peter, to signify…
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If Not Us, Then Who
April 2025 Leadership Board Report About a year ago I had a conversation with Pastor Heidi. It went something like āHey, Iām a little concerned about backlash if we get too involved in advocacy for social justice issues.ā My concerns were not because I personally had issues supporting equity and fairness. But rather, could we…
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Bobby Jo Valentine Concert 2025
The singer/songwriter returns to Brecksville UMC Sunday, August 17 at 6 pm. It’s always a joyful gathering when Bobby Jo Valentine comes to town! Join us in the Sanctuary for an evening of heart opening folk/pop. What would you think about gathering together at Blue Habanero before or after the show for a bite to…
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The Reinstatement of Ordination Service
Sunday, July 6 at 6 pm – First United Methodist Church, Cuyahoga Falls In 2024, after more than a half century of debate and defiance over the place of LGBTQ people in the denomination, General Conference delegates ā by sizable majorities ā voted to end decades-old bans on the ordination of āself-avowed practicingā gay clergy…
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Celebrating 11 Years as a Reconciling Congregation
A Reconciling Congregation within the United Methodist Church isĀ a local church that publicly welcomes and affirms all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to full participation in its life and ministry.Ā Reconciling Congregations are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all God’s children and actively work for full equality for LGBTQ+…
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Pride Season Volunteer Opportunities
June Is Pride Month – an opportunity to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and to advocate for equality and inclusion. Here are some opportunities for 2025Ā Pastor Heidiās current sermon series is about getting off your donkey. Do you need some ideas? Here are some fun and worthwhile opportunities: Pride in the CLE 1. Have…
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Donation Drive for B. Riley House
B. Riley House is an LGBTQ+ Drug and Alcohol Treatment facility in Cleveland providing temporary, safe, affirming, recovery-oriented living space. They offer alcohol and drug treatment services, mental health assessment and treatment and psychotherapy to help each individual along their journey to long-term recovery from substance abuse challenges.ā Our June Donation Drive will help support…
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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.Ā 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 š Are you someone who would like to do more to actively support our LGBTQ+ siblings? Here’s your chance! BBH Prideās 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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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…