St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

The Eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration
2026-08-05 18:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration. The Associate Rector, Mo Major, will preach.
This feast remembers the moment when Jesus was revealed in glory before Peter, James, and John on the holy mountain. More than a private spiritual experience, the Transfiguration stands among the great manifestations of Jesus’ divine identity, alongside the angelic announcements at his birth and resurrection and the descent of the Spirit at his baptism.
As the disciples looked on, the veil was briefly lifted, and they saw Jesus radiant in divine light, speaking with Moses and Elijah—signs that he is the fulfillment of both the Law and the Prophets. A cloud of divine presence overshadowed them, and a heavenly voice declared, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him.” Immediately after this revelation, Jesus foretold his suffering and death, reminding his followers that the glory they glimpsed could not be separated from the path of the cross.
In the Transfiguration, the Church perceives a foreshadowing of the risen and ascended Christ, a vision held in highest esteem in the Eastern tradition and now widely celebrated across Anglicanism. It is a promise that beyond the disquiet of this world, the faithful shall behold the King in his beauty.

Bluegrass Holy Eucharist
2026-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Front Lawn, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
The Forest City String Band will accompany our 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist service on Sunday, August 9. Don’t miss this St. Paul’s tradition, which brings together the beautiful, lush melodies of bluegrass with classic gospel tunes!

The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin
2026-08-15 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin. The Associate Rector, Mo Major, will preach.
From the earliest days of the church, Mary has been venerated as the mother of our Lord, and the Gospels give us glimpses of her quiet strength—receiving the angel’s announcement with trust, nurturing Jesus in Nazareth, accompanying him throughout his ministry, standing faithfully at the foot of the cross, and praying with the disciples in the upper room until Pentecost.
Her Magnificat reveals a heart shaped by Scripture and attuned to God’s justice, echoing themes later sounded in Jesus’ own preaching. While later devotion has woven many legends around her, Scripture itself establishes her unique place among the saints: she was closest to Jesus in the years that formed him, and she remained steadfast in faith at every stage of his life. Thus the church has long believed that she holds a place of special honor.

Back to School Blessing
2026-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Front Lawn, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
It’s almost time to return to our classrooms for a new school year. But first, all students, teachers, and school staff are invited to come forward for a back-to-school blessing at the 9 a.m. service.

We will offer a blessing for children, youth, and education workers at all services. And don’t forget to pick up a backpack tag for your bag, locker, or desk to always remind you that you are loved and valued by the St. Paul’s community!

The Feast of Saint Bartholomew
2026-08-24 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
This feast honors one of the Twelve whose faithful witness endures even though Scripture tells us little about him. Named in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Bartholomew—meaning “son of Tolmai”—is often identified with Nathanael, the friend of Philip in John’s Gospel. When Jesus called him, Nathanael responded with honest skepticism, only to be recognized by Jesus as “an Israelite without guile.” Upon realizing who stood before him, Nathanael proclaimed, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God.”
Ancient tradition holds that Bartholomew carried the gospel to distant lands, including India, where the teacher Pantaenus reportedly found a Hebrew copy of Matthew’s Gospel left behind by him. Later accounts place his martyrdom at Albanopolis in Armenia, where he was said to have been flayed alive for his faith. Bartholomew’s life reminds the church of the courage to bear witness even when unseen and of the call to proclaim Christ with integrity, steadfastness, and truth.

The Feast of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
2026-08-29 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
The Commemoration of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist is observed on August 29. John preached repentance from sins, and although it made him unpopular in his day, he followed the way of the prophets and preached the commandments of God before men. John the Baptist was arrested and imprisoned for speaking out against the unlawful relationship between Herod and Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.
Herod didn’t immediately put John to death; he feared the reaction of the crowd, who regarded him as a prophet.
However, on Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the party. Her dancing was so pleasing that the ruler promised to grant her whatever she might ask. Herodias prompted, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” Herod was grieved, but out of regard for his oath and his guests, he had John beheaded and the head brought to the girl on a platter.
This observance reminds us to speak God’s truth with boldness and hear with humility when it is spoken to us, through Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead.

Holy Cross Day
2026-09-14 18:00 - 18:45 | Chapel of the Cross, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Holy Cross Day. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
This observance recalls the dedication in 335 A.D. of the great church complex built at the site of Jesus’ death and resurrection in Jerusalem. According to the historian Eusebius, Emperor Constantine ordered this magnificent shrine to honor Christ’s resurrection, entrusting its construction to his mother, the empress Helena. During the excavations, Helena is said to have discovered a relic believed to be the true cross.
The complex included a basilica for the Liturgy of the Word and a circular church, called The Resurrection, with its altar set over the tomb. Between them lay an open courtyard where the exposed rock of Calvary stood, becoming the focal point for the veneration of the cross on Good Friday and for daily prayers. The chosen date of September 14 for the dedication echoed the biblical account of Solomon’s temple being dedicated in the same month, making Holy Cross Day a lasting commemoration of both the cross and the resurrection.

Senior Choir Choral Evensong Returns
2026-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
The Senior Choir offers Choral Evensong for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost with music by Vaughan Williams (O taste and see), Philip Radcliffe, Sydney Watson, and Benjamin Britten (Festival Te Deum).

This is the first of a series of monthly Evensongs. Sung in the Anglican choral tradition, Evensong unites Scripture, psalmody, and choral music in quiet worship. This season includes the music of Benjamin Britten.
These services are typically on third Sundays at 4 PM. Services are livestreamed on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.

The Feast of Saint Matthew
2026-09-21 18:00 - 18:45 | Chapel of the Cross, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. The Associate Rector, Mo Major, will preach.
Matthew, one of the twelve apostles, is traditionally identified with Levi, the tax collector whom Jesus called to follow him. The Gospels describe him as sitting at the custom-house when Jesus said, “Follow me,” and Matthew immediately left everything behind, later hosting a meal for Jesus.
This act drew criticism, as tax collectors were despised as collaborators with Rome and notorious for extortion, making them social outcasts in Jewish society. Yet Jesus not only welcomed Matthew but also upheld tax collectors as examples of humility in prayer and repentance.
Early Christian writers record that Matthew preached in Judea and possibly traveled eastward to spread the gospel, though details of his later ministry and death remain uncertain. He is honored in the Church as both apostle and martyr, remembered for the witness of a life transformed by Christ’s call.

The Feast of Saint Michael + All Angels
2026-09-29 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels.
The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, often called Michaelmas, celebrates the presence and power of God’s messengers. The word angel means “messenger,” and throughout scripture angels appear as agents of God’s will—sometimes visible, sometimes unseen—bringing guidance, strength, and protection.
Christian tradition depicts them with wings for swiftness, swords for power, and radiant garments for enlightenment, though such imagery has sometimes caused skeptics to dismiss them as mythical.
Of the many angels mentioned in the Bible, only four are named: Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael. Chief among them, Michael is honored as the defender of God’s people, the one who overcomes evil and brings peace at the end of life’s struggles. His feast has been widely observed for centuries, and churches dedicated to him include Mont Saint-Michel in France and Coventry Cathedral in England, testifying to his enduring place in Christian devotion.

The Feast of Saint Luke
2026-10-19 18:00 - 18:45 | Chapel of the Cross, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist.
St. Luke was a physician and companion of Paul in the early missionary journeys of the church. Tradition credits him as the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, written in Greek so that Gentiles might come to know the story of Jesus.
Luke’s Gospel alone records treasured stories such as the annunciation to Mary, the visit to Elizabeth, the birth of Jesus in the manger, the angels appearing to shepherds, and Simeon’s blessing in the temple. He also includes parables and miracles not found elsewhere, highlighting Christ’s compassion and healing power. Acts continues the story with the coming of the Holy Spirit, the apostles’ witness in the face of persecution, and the spread of the Good News.
Luke is said to have remained with Paul until his death in Rome, and though the details of his own death are uncertain, tradition places it in Greece. Honored as the patron saint of physicians and artists, Luke is also remembered in Orthodox tradition as the first iconographer, bearing witness in word and image to the love of Christ.

The Feast of Saint James of Jerusalem
2026-10-23 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of Saint James of Jerusalem: Brother of Our Lord Jesus Christ and Martyr.
St. James of Jerusalem is known in scripture as the Lord’s brother—though tradition variously describes him as brother, half-brother, or cousin of Jesus. Converted after the resurrection, James became the first Bishop of Jerusalem and a key leader in the early church.
Paul notes that James was granted a special appearance of the risen Christ, and at the Council of Jerusalem he helped guide the church toward welcoming Gentile converts without imposing the full weight of Jewish law. Known as “James the Just,” he lived a life of prayer, simplicity, and holiness, and was deeply revered for his intercession on behalf of his people. His bold witness to Jesus as Messiah, however, provoked opposition, and according to tradition he was thrown from the temple roof and beaten to death for his testimony. Honored as both apostle and martyr, James is remembered for his wisdom, his reconciling spirit, and his steadfast faith unto death.

The Feast of Saint Simon + Saint Jude
2026-10-28 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles.
St. Simon and St. Jude are two of the least-known apostles, yet tradition has long linked their names and their missionary witness. Both appear in the New Testament lists of the twelve, with Simon distinguished by the title “the Zealot,” though it is unclear whether this referred to his former association with the Jewish Zealot movement or simply his fervent devotion to God’s law. Jude, sometimes called Thaddeus, is remembered in popular devotion as the patron saint of desperate or lost causes.
Ancient tradition holds that Simon and Jude carried the gospel to Persia and Armenia, where they were martyred together, their steadfast witness sealed in blood. The church honors them for their faithfulness, zeal, and courage, reminding us that even the least known disciples can bear lasting fruit in God’s mission.

An Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols
2026-11-29 16:45 - 18:30 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
As part of the quiet reflection and joyful expectation that the yearly observance of Advent brings, this candlelit service of scripture, hymns, and anthems moves us from the creation story, to prophecy, to the coming of the Kingdom of God. The liturgy will be formed around the “O Antiphons,” seven ancient antiphons that are the basis for “O come, O come, Emmanuel.”
The St. Paul’s Ringers begin at 4:45 p.m. Chants, carols, and hymns are sung by the Senior, Youth, St. Cecilia and St. David Choirs. Congregational hymns feature prominently throughout the liturgy. A carillon concert follows. A series of O Antiphon banners designed by Robyn Sand Anderson are processed at the singing of each Antiphon. The offering will benefit our non-profit community partners.

Longest Night Service
2026-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
As the longest night of the year approaches, we remember those confronting sadness and grief or who feel disconnected from the joyful spirit of the holidays. All are welcome to a “Blue Christmas” service with music and candle lighting, when we’ll lay our burdens before God, pray for healing for ourselves and those we love, and hear the hopeful message of the light that shines in the darkness.

The Feast of The Epiphany
2027-01-06 18:00 - 18:45 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Feast of the Epiphany.
On this holy feast of the Epiphany, we remember the God who, by the leading of a star, made known his Son to the peoples of the earth. Like the Magi, we are led by light to seek the glory of Christ, revealed in humility and love.
We’ll mark the arrival of the magi with the ancient Epiphany custom of the “chalking of the doors” and a service of the Holy Eucharist, followed by a dessert reception featuring cake and toasting with champagne and sparkling grape juice. “Chalking the doors” is a ritual to ask God’s blessing on our homes and lives. We’ll send everyone home with chalk and special prayers to observe this custom in their own homes.

TrebleFest Choral Evensong
2027-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
St. Paul’s is honored to host TrebleFest, the annual Treble Festival made possible by the generosity of the Petrey Family Foundation.
On Sunday, February 14, the combined choirs will offer their voices in the 9 a.m. service and again at Choral Evensong at 4 p.m., a moving celebration of treble voices in sacred music.
Led by guest conductor Andrew Lumsden
We warmly invite you to join us for these special services as we celebrate the beauty and power of treble voices in our diocese.
