Church Closure
2026-04-06, 2026-04-07, 2026-04-08 | OH
The parish office and church building are closed during the week after Easter. If you need pastoral care when the church office is closed, please call the Pastoral Care Line: (216) 238-4001.

Combined Service & Bishop Visitation
2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
On the Second Sunday of Easter, Bishop Anne B. Jolly will preach and preside during a combined service. This episcopal visitation at St. Paul’s will also include the Confirmation of several youth candidates. We hope you will join us for this special service of welcome! This service will be livestreamed.

Women's Retreat
2026-04-17 17:00 - 2026-04-18 14:30 | Bellwether Farm, 4655 State Route 60, Wakeman, OH, 44889, United States
The Parish Fellowship Committee is once again hosting a Women’s Fellowship Retreat at Bellwether Farm. This retreat is envisioned as an opportunity to connect with fellow women of the parish in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere and to strengthen the bonds of friendship and support. We will begin with an icebreaker gathering on Friday and end with a service of Compline on Saturday. In between, there will be many opportunities to get to know an intergenerational group of amazing St. Paul’s women as well as time for some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Double Room: $145
Single Room: $175
(includes three meals and all activities)
Space is reserved for up to 30 women. Register online: TinyURL.com/womens-retreat26
Questions? Contact Pam O’Halloran.
Financial assistance can be provided upon request. Contact Rev. Patricia.

Coventry Camerata: The Renaissance Revival in 20th-century England
2026-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
St. Paul’s ensemble-in-residence, the Coventry Camerata, presents a choral concert exploring the revival of Renaissance choral style that occurred during the 20th-century in England and elsewhere. They present three masterpieces that exemplify this revival: Mass in G Minor by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with Requiem and Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing by Herbert Howells. The concert is completely unaccompanied, which captures the raw emotional essence of each of these three works.
The 18-voice ensemble is conducted by Kevin Jones.

The Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist
2026-04-25 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
On April 25, the Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist, join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
The Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist honors the author of the second Gospel and one of the earliest witnesses to the life and ministry of Jesus. The New Testament mentions a disciple named Mark several times—likely the same person who was the cousin of Barnabas and the son of a woman whose house in Jerusalem served as a meeting place for the first Christians. Tradition suggests he may even have been the young man who fled from Gethsemane on the night of Jesus’ arrest.
Mark accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey but turned back early, causing a brief rift with Paul. In time, however, reconciliation came, and Mark became a trusted companion of both Paul and Peter—whom Peter affectionately called “my son.”
Early Christian tradition, preserved by Papias, identifies Mark as the evangelist who recorded Peter’s memories and teachings in his Gospel. The Church of Alexandria venerates him as its first bishop and martyr, and the great basilica of St. Mark in Venice bears witness to his enduring legacy. Mark’s life—marked by failure, growth, reconciliation, and steadfast witness—reflects the transforming power of God’s grace and the call to proclaim Christ faithfully in every generation.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey
2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
St. Paul’s is excited to present the Men and Boys Choir of Westminster Abbey, directed by Andrew Nethsingha and accompanied by organist Matthew Jorysz. The choir will sing a widely varied program of Anglican traditional favorites, including music by Tallis, Gibbons, Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Bairstow, and others.
Since its foundation in the late 14th century when the Abbey was a Benedictine monastery, the choir’s primary purpose has been the singing of the daily services. In addition, it plays a central role in the many royal, state, and national occasions which take place in the Abbey, including the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, the Coronation of King Charles III, and more.
Only 350 tickets can be sold, so reserve now to assure your spot. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear one of the world’s finest choirs in the splendid acoustic of the St. Paul’s Nave!
Tickets required, $25 general admission, $10 students. Purchase online: https://square.link/u/e9DeYoXt
THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL TICKETS. Online ticket purchases will receive an email receipt; we will check you in with your name at the door. Tickets are non-refundable. General Admission seats are first-come, first served, with seating in the Nave, Chapel, and Balcony. Doors open 7:00-7:30 p.m. Late arrivals may be sat between songs.

The Feast of Saints Philip and James
2026-04-30 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 Eve of The Feast of the Apostles, Saint Philip and Saint James. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
The Feast of Saints Philip and James honors two apostles of Jesus about whom the Scriptures tell us little, yet whose faith and witness endure in the life of the Church.
James, called “the Less” to distinguish him from James the son of Zebedee, is identified as the son of Alpheus. He may also be the “James the younger” who, with Jesus’s mother Mary, watched the crucifixion from afar.
Philip appears more vividly in the Gospel of John, where Jesus calls him soon after Andrew and Peter. Eager to share the good news, Philip brings his friend Nathanael to meet Jesus. His practical, questioning nature surfaces again when he wonders how to feed the vast crowd, only to see Jesus multiply the loaves and fishes. Philip later asks, “Lord, show us the Father,” prompting Jesus’ profound reply, “He who has seen me has seen the Father.”
Though their later lives are largely hidden from history, both apostles are remembered for their simple faithfulness—the readiness to follow, to ask, to trust, and to proclaim the truth of Christ.

Baccalaureate Sunday
2026-05-03 | OH
At all services
We love to celebrate our graduates! High school seniors Iris H., Celia D., and Celia L. will preach at all three services. We will recognize and give thanks for all Class of 2026 graduates. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

The Forum: Belonging & Creation - Bellwether Farm
2026-05-03 10:10 - 11:10 | Dining Room, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Bellwether Farm, a ministry of the Diocese of Ohio, is a camp, retreat and education center, and working farm. Stratt Byars, Bellwether’s Executive Director, will be here to talk about how this beautiful sanctuary deepens our spirituality and sense of the wholeness that affirms our connection to all of creation. (He’ll also be sharing some treats made at Bellwether!)

The Forum: Reflections on Belonging
2026-05-10 10:10 - 11:10 | Tucker Hall, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Please join the Rector for a conversation on Belonging through the lens of story, Eucharist, and community.

The Feast of the Ascension
2026-05-14 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 Ascension. Choristers will sing and that there will be a small reception afterwards. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
The Feast of the Ascension celebrates Christ’s final moments on earth, his ascension into heaven, and the promise of the Holy Spirit. Through scripture we learn of the fulfillment of the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms; everything written about Christ was elucidated to his apostles in his final days. Jesus instructed his disciples to stay in Jerusalem until the arrival of the Spirit, to then proclaim the repentance and forgiveness of sins to all nations in his name.

The Forum: Celebrating the Year in Review
2026-05-17 10:10 - 11:10 | Dining Room, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Our final Forum of the year! We’ll look at how we have deepened our sense of Belonging over the past year and where God might be calling us for the future. Led by the Adult Formation Committee.

Architecture + Art Tour
2026-05-17 12:15 - 13:15 | OH
Meet in the Narthex (behind the Nave)
Do you know where the four Diocesan seals are in St. Paul’s? How about the movie projection booth? William Vodrey will lead an hour-long tour of the church so you can find out! Whether you’ve been at St. Paul’s for many years or just a few weeks, there’s always more to discover throughout the wonderful space we gather. Learn more about the architecture and art of St. Paul’s!

RESCHEDULED Power in Progress: Celebrating 15 Years of GCC
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, 8712 Quincy Ave. #14, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
We don’t wait for change: We make it together.
This joyful event will celebrate, honor, and hear wisdom from Greater Cleveland Congregations’ founding clergy: Pastor Jawanza Colvin (Olivet Baptist), Rabbi Josh Caruso (Congregation Mishkan Or), and Dean Tracey Lind (retired Dean of Trinity Cathedral).
These leaders will share what sparked their interest in GCC’s organizing model, how and why they came together to create and build GCC in Cleveland, their most powerful highlights and insights along the way, and their vision for GCC’s future in this challenging time. Please RSVP online: https://tinyurl.com/may26-gcc

*If you need transportation to the event, contact Julie Micheletti (MichelettiJulie@gmail.com).
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St. Paul’s has been a part of GCC since the beginning. We were part of all the good works accomplished over the past 15 years including the promotion and passage of two critical levies for CMSD, Medicaid expansion, creating the first Gun Safety Consortium, offering COVID testing and vaccines in the city of Cleveland, providing voter resources and encouraging voter engagement, and supporting the opening of the first mental health and addiction Crisis Diversion Center in Cuyahoga County. We continue our work in healthcare, criminal justice, racial inequity and the improvement of Cleveland neighborhoods.

Village Playground Gathering
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | OH
St. Paul’s Playground
The Village is our community of families with young children (babies through third grade). It’s a place to connect, laugh, share stories, and let the kids play! Whether you’re brand new or a longtime friend, we hope you’ll join us on the playground to hang out with other St. Paul’s families and children. Please email Susan with any questions.
Our May Gathering will include an end-of-the-year outdoor art project, playground time, and a chance to be together before summer rhythms begin. Parents, bring your coffee. Kids, bring your energy!

TotalChaos Adventure
2026-05-23 13:30 - 16:30 | OH
TotalChaos is heading out for a spring Bicycle Party! 4th –6th graders will meet at the Canal Exploration Center, take the train with their bikes to Boston Mills, then ride the 9-mile trail back to the park. We’ll end the afternoon with a picnic!
The cost is $5 per child. Sign up here
Questions? Email Lauren.
Learn more about the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Explorer Program (formerly “Bike Aboard”).

The Day of Pentecost
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
There will be one, combined liturgy at 10 a.m. on Pentecost, Sunday, May 24. This service will be ASL interpreted and livestreamed.
Then, in honor of Pentecost, our Workshop Adventures group will offer a brief (~10 minutes) play immediately following the 10 a.m. combined service in the Nave.
Children are warmly invited to come forward and sit on the floor so they can see. If you’re not able to stay, you’re welcome to slip out during the brief postlude. But we hope you’ll stay to see how hard our theatrical fourth–sixth graders have been working to learn and share the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Finally, the Pentecost Party with East Coast Custard truck will begin immediately following the play. Please plan to stay after the service for fellowship and a (free) ice cream treat.

Pentecost Ice Cream Truck
2026-05-24 11:30 - 12:30 | OH
Please join us for an East Coast Custard treat following the 10 AM combined service on Pentecost! The truck will park in the Fairmount Circle Drive (aka the drop-off/pick-up driveway) and all are welcome to enjoy a cone or cup of vanilla, chocolate, or mint chocolate chip. In addition, enjoy fellowship around themed crafts and outdoor activities. What a great way to kick off summer at St. Paul’s!

Final Bible Study Before Summer Break
2026-05-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Sanders Room, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
During the program year, Weekly Bible Study offers a chance to take a closer look at the readings for the following Sunday. These sessions are typically let by the preacher who will be covering the readings during their sermon. While we value this time for small-group reflection, after May 28, we will take a break over the summer and resume in the fall.
If you would like to continue the Thursday morning habit of beginning with reflection, consider joining us for Morning Prayer services. These lay-led services are approximately 30 minutes. We meet on Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Cross. We hope you will join us.

Children and Youth Sunday + Popsicle Party
2026-05-31 09:00 - 11:15 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
It’s time for one of St. Paul’s sweetest annual traditions: Children and Youth Sunday, when we turn the service over to the kids!
We hope to fill the pews with the joyful presence, wonder, and yes, even the noise, of St. Paul’s children and youth – from babies to teenagers. One of the best parts of this day is watching kids of many ages step into “big kid” roles in worship.
All three children’s and youth choirs will sing, and there are many other ways to help lead the service, including serving as an acolyte, usher, lector, or altar guild helper.

The Episcopal Church firmly believes that children and youth of all ages and stages are full participants in weekly worship. Whether it’s babies wailing from the pews, toddlers climbing over the altar rail, or acolytes giggling during a long sermon, all our kids are essential to St. Paul’s community as we witness and live out the gospel.
We hope families with children of all ages will show up and represent our vibrant community of young people!

And, Trinity Sunday is our last day of church school and the program year. After the 9 a.m. service, church school students and their adults will celebrate with a popsicle party in the courtyard and take a moment to cheer on all the kids who are moving up to new classrooms next year. We will also honor our volunteer church school teachers! We hope you’ll join us!

Farewell to Patricia
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Tucker Hall, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Patricia’s final Sunday at St. Paul’s will be Trinity Sunday, May 31.
Please join us after the 9 a.m. service in Tucker Hall to celebrate the ministry of the Reverend Patricia Rose as we send her into her next call.
The Liturgy of Leaving will be read during the 11:15 a.m. service by a representative of the Diocese of Ohio.

The Feast of the Visitation
2026-06-01 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 Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Assistant Rector, Patricia Rose, will preside and preach.
The Feast of the Visitation commemorates Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth as told in the Gospel of Luke. Bearing the unborn Christ, Mary journeyed to the hill country to share in Elizabeth’s joy, for Elizabeth too was expecting a son—John the Baptist. When Mary greeted her, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” In that moment, the child in Elizabeth’s womb leapt for joy, recognizing the nearness of the Savior. Mary responded with her song of praise, the Magnificat, proclaiming God’s mercy and the lifting up of the humble.
The Visitation reveals the meeting of the old and new covenants, of prophecy and fulfillment, and of two faithful women whose openness to God made way for salvation’s unfolding. The feast invites the faithful to share Mary’s joy, her humility, and her readiness to bear Christ into the world through lives of gratitude and service.

Pride in the CLE
2026-06-06 | Coventry House Dining Room, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Breakfast at Coventry House at 8:30 a.m., gather at staging area (downtown) by 10:15 a.m.
All are invited to join members of St. Paul’s for the Pride in the CLE parade! There will be a free breakfast in Coventry House at 8:30 a.m., and then we will head downtown to march together (RTA is an option). Please message Kirsten if you will join us for the breakfast (you can join us for breakfast even if you don’t go to the parade).
Our point person at the Diocese of Ohio will share details as Pride organizers finalize plans. Register with the diocese to receive timely updates, such as where to gather to march in the parade, location of the Diocese’s booth, and other information. Details sometimes arrive only a day before (or the morning of) the parade, so register to get the information as soon as it’s available! When you register, please indicate if you are willing to help set up the Diocese of Ohio booth, take a hosting shift, or help tear down. The shade of the booth’s tent is a welcome break from midday sun!
We look forward to celebrating Pride together!
*You don’t have to come to breakfast to march—Register for updates from the diocese and meet us at the staging area by 10:15 a.m.

ACT II Shop Jumble Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Act II Shop, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
The ACT II Shop is holding its Jumble Sale on Saturday, June 6. Fill a bag from our sale area for just $8. Then, after noon, everything (jumble bags AND shop floor items) is 50% off! You will find adult clothing and accessories, home decor items, housewares, vintage and modern pieces, and much more. Even the larger furniture is on sale. We look forward to seeing you there! Cash preferred, credit accepted.

PRIDE Sunday
2026-06-07 | Nave, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
On the first Sunday in June, we will celebrate the whole of the Rainbow People of God in our Eucharistic liturgy. Our church has been wonderfully blessed by the witness, ministry, and pride of the LGBTQ+ community. On this day we celebrate and offer our thanks for the richness and diversity of God’s creation.
Learn more about the musical selections and composers to be featured at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services.

Summer Worship Schedule Begins
2026-06-07 07:45 - 11:45 | St. Martin’s Chapel, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
During the summer, St. Paul’s switches up our Sunday morning worship schedule:

Our early service remains at 7:45 a.m. in St. Martin’s Chapel.
Our second service remains at 9 a.m., but we will gather on the Front Lawn (weather permitting). We will have plenty of folding chairs, but feel free to bring a blanket or other preferred seat. Strollers and wagons are welcome! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will worship in the Nave. This service is ASL interpreted.
Our third service on Sunday mornings begins at 10:30 a.m. during the Summer. This service will be in the Nave and is Livestreamed.

2026 Summer Carillon Festival Week 1
2026-06-07 18:00 - 18:45 | Front Lawn, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
The Summer Carillon Festival continues in 2026 for three Sunday evenings in June. These 45-minute concerts take place on the front lawn of St. Paul’s. In case of rain, we move inside to Tucker Hall. They are intended as informal concerts where you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, and, if you like, a picnic to eat during the concert.
On Sunday, June 7, we present carillonist Julie Zhu, assistant professor of Performing Arts Technology at the University of Michigan. As a composer, she has been commissioned by Radio France, Dark Music Days Reykjavík, Sansusi Latvia, and Chamber Music America. As a carillonist, she plays frequently at the University of Michigan and was the resident carillonneur at St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue. Dr. Zhu offers a four-part program this Sunday: Preludes, Laments, Jazz Standards, and “For My Parents.”
Download the Festival Program

The Eve of the Feast of Saint Barnabas
2026-06-10 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 eve of the Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach and preside.
The Feast of St. Barnabas honors one of the earliest followers of Christ and a key figure in the spread of the gospel. A Levite from Cyprus, Barnabas—whose name means “son of encouragement”—was known for his generosity and faith. He first appears in Acts as one who sold his land and gave the proceeds to the apostles, and later as the trusted disciple who welcomed Paul after his dramatic conversion, introducing him to the hesitant church in Jerusalem.
Barnabas and Paul became partners in ministry, serving the growing Christian community in Antioch, bringing relief to Jerusalem during famine, and embarking together on the first great missionary journey. Their preaching was so powerful that the people of Lystra mistook them for gods, calling Barnabas “Jupiter” for his commanding presence. Though Barnabas and Paul eventually parted ways over a disagreement about Mark, both continued their evangelizing work—Barnabas returning to Cyprus, where tradition says he founded the church and was later martyred. Remembered for his generosity, courage, and encouragement of others, Barnabas embodies the spirit of one who sought not his own fame, but the flourishing of Christ’s church.
