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

Parish Picnic
2026-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | OH
Please join us for the annual Parish Picnic, our all-parish fall fellowship event! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the start of the new program year, reconnect with parishioners and staff, and meet our newer members.
Take a ride on the Euclid Beach Rocket Car or swing to the sounds of the Forest City String Band. The evening will include face painting, a balloon artist, and a beer and wine tent. Lots of fun for all ages!
Join us for grilled brats, hot dogs, and “not-dogs” in the Coventry parking area. Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer, salad, or side dish to share. Friends and neighbors welcome!

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.

Habitat for Humanity Faith Build
2026-10-02 09:00 - 15:00 | 2026 Faith Build, East 143rd Street, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity!
We’re excited to continue our work with Habitat’s Faith Build initiative, where we join them in building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
As a volunteer, you will work alongside Habitat staff and experienced long-term volunteers. No prior construction experience is needed—just a willingness to help and a positive attitude. Habitat for Humanity staff provide all the guidance and support you need every step of the way.
The 2026 Faith Build home is located on East 143rd Street. You may work directly this home or on one of the neighboring homes as part of this larger effort. In total, Habitat is building 10 homes along East 143rd Street, helping to transform the entire block into a thriving, stable community.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/h4h-oct2026
If you don’t yet have a volunteer account, you’ll be prompted to create one during the registration process—it only takes a few minutes.

We can’t wait to build together!

Casserole Crew
2026-10-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-11-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-12-14 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 families cared for by Family Promise.
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.

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.

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.
