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

Village Playground Gathering
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

2026 Summer Carillon Festival Week 2
2026-06-14 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 14, we present carillonist Adam Lenhart. Adam serves as intern carillonist at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, where he performs for worship services and concerts on the church’s landmark 77-bell carillon. He also teaches beginning carillon students and leads tower tours. He presents a four-part program: “Celebrating 250 Years of American Music,” comprised of classic and modern patriotic tunes, tributes to trailblazing women, and a fun finale (including “Kingdom Dance” from Tangled).
Download the Festival Program

Lay Eucharistic Visitors and Ministers Training
2026-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | OH
New and returning Lay Eucharistic Visitors (aka “Eucharistic Visitors”) and Lay Eucharistic Ministers (aka “Chalice Ministers”) are invited to a training session (or refresher!).
Participants may receive or renew their Eucharistic Minister license during this training. Contact the Rector for more information.

Summer Gallery Show Opening Reception
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | N.B. White Gallery, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Open Doors Academy (ODA) provides an after-school program at St. Paul’s that helps students reach their full potential. This summer, the Nicholson B. White Gallery walls will feature work lovingly created by several ODA students from Roxboro Middle School. Stop by to meet these talented youths at the art show’s opening reception. Light refreshments will be served.

The Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
2026-06-24 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 the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. The Reverend Nan Hildebrand will preach.
This feast honors the miraculous birth of the prophet who prepared the way for the Lord. The son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, John was born to elderly parents through God’s promise and is described in Luke’s Gospel as a relative of Jesus, arriving six months before him. When Zechariah doubted the angel’s message announcing John’s conception, he was struck speechless until the child’s birth, when his voice returned in the canticle of praise known as the Benedictus.
John grew up to live an austere life in the wilderness, clothed in camel’s hair and sustained by locusts and wild honey. His preaching called the people to repentance and renewal in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, and his baptism of Jesus in the Jordan marked the beginning of Christ’s public ministry.
The Gospels remember him as both prophet and forerunner, who pointed beyond himself to the One who was to come, declaring, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John’s feast celebrates his courage, humility, and faithfulness, inviting the church to follow his example in proclaiming the truth and preparing hearts for Christ.

Bluegrass Holy Eucharist
2026-06-28 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, June 28. Don’t miss this St. Paul’s tradition, which brings together the beautiful, lush melodies of bluegrass with classic gospel tunes!

2026 Summer Carillon Festival Week 3
2026-06-28 18:00 - 18:45 | Front Lawn, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
This 45-minute concert takes place on the front lawn of St. Paul’s. In case of rain, we move inside to Tucker Hall. It is intended as an informal concert 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 28, we conclude our festival with a stunning presentation by Hunter Peterson. Hunter is an organist, pianist, composer, carillonneur, and conductor dedicated to creating immersive and emotionally resonant musical experiences. He serves as Director of Music and Organist at Trinity United Church of Christ, Wadsworth, where he directs the adult vocal and handbell choirs as well as a children’s choir. This program will include lively numbers, Arabesque, two Tangos, as well as originals.
Download the Festival Program

The Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
2026-06-29 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 Peter and Saint Paul. The Rector, T.J. Freeman, will preach.
The Feast of St. Peter and Paul honors the two towering figures of the early Church whose witness and martyrdom shaped Christian faith and mission. Though remembered individually—Peter for his confession of Christ on January 18 and Paul for his conversion on January 25—the Church joins them in one feast, recalling the tradition that both were martyred in Rome during Nero’s persecution around the year 64. Peter, the fisherman from Galilee, and Paul, the scholar and missionary of the Gentiles, differed greatly in background and temperament.
Their early disagreements over the inclusion of Gentile believers gave way to a shared devotion to Christ and the gospel’s spread throughout the world. Tradition holds that Peter was crucified upside down, deeming himself unworthy to die as his Lord did, while Paul, a Roman citizen, was executed by the sword. Together they represent the unity of faith amid diversity of calling—Peter, the steadfast shepherd of the Church, and Paul, the tireless preacher of grace. Their feast invites the faithful to stand firm on the same foundation, Jesus Christ, and to bear courageous witness to the gospel in every generation.

Casserole Crew
2026-07-14 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Basement Kitchen, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
Volunteer for a great cause! The informal “Casserole Crew” preps, makes, and bakes casseroles for a meal hosted by the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH).
We’ll have the recipes, tools, and aprons; just bring yourself. OR, help ahead of time by shopping for ingredients for the casseroles (and stick around to chat if you can)! There is a job for every experience level and any amount of time you can offer.
Sign up to let us know how you can help. Or, if you forget to register, we’ll be glad for you to show up and help anyway!
Hosted in coordination with the Women’s Ministries and Membership Engagement Coordinator; ALL chefs are welcome!
Questions? Email Kirsten.

Summer Ice Cream Social
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Front Lawn, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106, United States
We are thrilled to invite you, your family, friends, and neighbors to one of our favorite summer traditions—the Ice Cream Social!
Come relax and enjoy a summer evening filled with community, laughter, and delicious treats. We’ll be scooping up frozen desserts along with grilled hot dogs and “not dogs” with all the fixings—something for everyone to enjoy!
Special Highlights:

Jungle Terry and his interactive menagerie of exotic animals—always a hit with kids and adults alike!
Live music from local favorite Opus 216 adding a joyful soundtrack to the evening.

This event is free and open to all. A basket will be available for those who would like to make a free-will offering in support of the event.
Come for the treats, stay for the fun—and bring your neighbors too! We can’t wait to see you there.

Holy Hiking - Holbrook Hollows
2026-07-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Holbrook Hollows, 7250 Country Lane, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44023, United States
Lace up your hiking boots for an exploration of our local parks with our church community!
Our first hike will be at Holbrook Hollows. Meet behind the park building: 7250 Country Ln, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

For more details or to RSVP, contact Kristen Busa.

The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
2026-07-22 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 St. Mary Magdalene. The Associate Rector, Mo Major, will preach.
On this day, we lift up the devoted disciple who was among Jesus’ closest followers and the first witness to his resurrection. A woman from Magdala, near Capernaum, Mary was healed by Jesus, who cast out seven demons from her, transforming her life completely. Thereafter, she joined the group of women who accompanied and supported Jesus and his disciples in their ministry.
The Gospels portray her as steadfast and faithful, remaining near the cross as Jesus suffered and later going to his tomb to mourn and anoint his body. In her grief, she encountered the risen Christ, who revealed himself by calling her name. Commissioned by Jesus to announce his resurrection to the disciples, she became the first messenger of the good news—hence her traditional titles, “apostle to the apostles” and “equal to the apostles” in the Eastern Church.
Mary Magdalene stands as a model of healing, love, and unwavering faith, reminding the Church that true discipleship is rooted in both devotion to Christ and bold witness to his risen life.

The Feast of Saint James the Apostle
2026-07-25 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 St. James the Apostle. The Associate Rector, Mo Major, will preach.
The Feast of St. James the Apostle honors James, son of Zebedee and brother of John, who was one of the first to respond to Jesus’ call to discipleship. Along with Peter and John, James belonged to the inner circle of three who witnessed key moments in Jesus’ ministry: the raising of Jairus’s daughter, the Transfiguration, and the agony in Gethsemane.
Known for his zeal and fiery temperament, James earned the nickname “Boanerges”—meaning “Son of Thunder”—from Jesus. Yet, that passion was transformed into courage and faithfulness, leading him to become the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom.
As the Acts of the Apostles recounts, “Herod…had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword,” making him a witness to the Gospel in both life and death. According to ancient tradition, his relics were later moved to Compostela, Spain, where the great shrine of Santiago de Compostela became one of Christianity’s most famous pilgrimage sites. The Feast of St. James celebrates his steadfast devotion and calls the faithful to serve Christ with the same spirit of bold, selfless love.

Bluegrass Holy Eucharist
2026-07-26 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, July 26. Don’t miss this St. Paul’s tradition, which brings together the beautiful, lush melodies of bluegrass with classic gospel tunes!

The Eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration
2026-08-05 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 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!
