A Small Church with an Outstretched Welcome on Post Road
Faith United Methodist Church sits at 2560 Post Road in Twinsburg, Ohio, just a short drive from the town center and the familiar landmarks that draw neighbors to this corner of Summit County. The congregation is small, but the front doors stay busy in ways that go well beyond Sunday morning. Faith Church is known for the work it does when the pews empty out: a free community meal served the second Sunday of each month, a food pantry that opens the same afternoon, prayer calls that ring out on Monday and Saturday mornings, and a sprawling set of buildings and grounds that other groups borrow for meetings, scouts, and recovery gatherings. Members describe the atmosphere plainly: come as you are, no one is fancy or formal, just a group of friends who love Jesus and love like Jesus.
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
Sunday morning is the heart of the week at Faith. Service begins at 9:30 am and is offered three ways at once. People can gather in person in the Fellowship Hall, watch on Facebook, or join through a Zoom link. The tone is unhurried and welcoming. The congregation affirms the historic Christian faith using the Apostles' Creed as printed in the current United Methodist Hymnal, and worship is shaped by the rhythms of the wider Methodist tradition. Parking is easy in the church's large lot, and the building is handicapped accessible.
Prayer Groups That Meet Through the Week
Faith takes prayer seriously enough to schedule it twice a week, in person and online. Women meet on Monday evenings beginning at 6:45 pm, and men gather on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am. Each group shares problems, hopes, worries, and dreams, then prays together. Anyone is welcome to join at any time, members or not. A separate prayer request link goes directly to the pastor for those who would rather send a private note. The church teaches that God listens the way any good father listens, and the prayer ministries exist to make that promise tangible for neighbors in Twinsburg.
Bible Study with Pastor Brad
A weekly Bible study is led by Lay Preacher Brad Hadden and is offered in person and online. Each week participants receive a study guide by email with the text they are studying already included. The studies use the New International Version (NIV) translation. Brad's own path to preaching began when he was invited to cook a community meal at Faith and felt God call him toward ministry. Before becoming a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church, he preached at the City Mission for nearly five years, traveled with a Christian powerlifting team that took him into stadiums, and served in prison evangelism. He now fills pulpits around the East Ohio Conference and serves as the regular Bible study leader at Faith.
A Free Meal and an Open Pantry on the Second Sunday
Twice a month the building fills with neighbors who come not for a sermon but for supper. On the second Sunday of every month from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm, Faith Church hosts a sit-down community meal that is completely free to anyone who attends. The same afternoon, the Faith Twinsburg Food Pantry opens its doors to anyone in need. Donations to the food pantry can be made online, and volunteers can sign up to help cook, serve, or stock shelves. For many families in the Twinsburg area, this monthly meal and pantry window is the most visible sign of the church's ministry.
Clothing, Household Goods, and the Faith Community Store
Beyond food, the church runs the Faith Community Store, a clothing and household-goods ministry that helps neighbors stretch limited budgets. Distribution happens through the same outreach network that supports the food pantry and community meal, and donations of gently used items keep the shelves stocked. Members see the store as one more expression of Jesus' command to love your neighbor as yourself, and the missions team welcomes new volunteers who want to help.
Methodist Youth Fellowship and Christian Education
Teens have a place of their own at Faith. The Methodist Youth Fellowship, or MYF, meets on Sundays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Its mission is to equip teens to live as Christians in the real world. A separate Christian Education team runs the Sunday School program for younger children. Together these ministries give the next generation a chance to learn the Bible, ask hard questions, and form friendships that last well beyond high school.
What Faith Believes
The congregation is centered in Scripture, and the church teaches that God is transcendent and immanent, all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-present. Jesus Christ is honored as the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, crucified and raised for the reconciliation of the world. The Holy Spirit is described as God's present activity in our midst, giving guidance, comfort, and strength, and producing the fruit of the Spirit named by Paul: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Apostles' Creed is recited as a summary of what the church believes about God, and prayer is taught as a simple, ongoing conversation. The church also stands with the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church in denouncing racism in any form.
A Building That Hosts the Whole Community
Faith's campus on Post Road includes a sanctuary that seats up to 225 people, and the Fellowship Hall holds 175. There are also smaller meeting rooms, a full kitchen with tables and chairs ready for up to 200 guests, and a large expanse of grass that can host soccer matches or other outdoor events. Tucked into the grounds is an outdoor Chapel in the Woods, a rustic worship space under a canopy of hardwoods that is well suited to small weddings or quiet services. The church hosts funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life for members and non-members alike, and baptisms are a regular part of congregational life. Outside groups also use the facility, including Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and local Scouting units. Facility rentals are offered for alcohol-free events, and the church is a steady gathering place for the wider Twinsburg community.
Loving Beyond Twinsburg: Liberia and UMCOR
Faith's mission footprint stretches well beyond Summit County. The church supports a Liberia Missionary Ministry and partners with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in its global humanitarian work. Locally, the church also points neighbors to Lighthouse for Hope, a partner organization that offers additional support to families in need. Together these connections allow a small congregation to take part in ministry on a global scale while still keeping the doors open on Post Road every week.
Getting Involved
Faith runs on volunteers. The following teams keep ministries moving: Trustees, Finance, Methodist Youth Fellowship, Christian Education, Lay Leadership, Spiritual Life, Staff Parish Relations, Worship Planning, Missions, Technology, Fellowship, and the Administrative Council. Each year the church looks for people with a heart for the Lord and a heart for others to step into these roles. Giving is also offered online through Tithe.ly, and recurring gifts support the food pantry, community meals, clothing store, youth ministry, and global mission partnerships. For members like Theresa, who came looking for a neighborhood church and found a church family, and Summer, a fifteen-year member who calls Faith her church home, that blend of smallness, warmth, and steady outreach is exactly what makes Faith United Methodist Church what it is.