October 2023 - Parish Notes | St. Paul's Cleveland Heights

Learn about what's going on at St. Paul's in October 2023.

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Living in Covenant

Living in Covenant

Loving is no small matter. Loving is vital to a just society. Jesus tells us that all commandments are summed up in these words: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Yet, loving is not a simple task. We come up against disagreement regularly in ...

Centered Groups Filling Up

Centered Groups Filling Up

Our “Centered” groups, which are now forming, are part of a series that is brand new this fall to St. Paul’s. The series was designed and made possible through the work of The Episcopal Church in collaboration with colleagues throughout the...

Senior Choir Presents: Rejoice in the Lamb

Senior Choir Presents: Rejoice in the Lamb

Following Choral Evensong on Sunday, October 15, at 4 p.m., the Senior Choir will return to the Nave to present the cantata, “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten (1913–1976). Britten was commissioned by Walter Hussey and the Church of ...

What’s the Difference Between a Capital and Annual Stewardship Campaign?

What’s the Difference Between a Capital and Annual Stewardship Campaign?

For the past two months, we have focused much of our parish communications on the Walking in Love capital campaign. The capital campaign is in its concluding phase and it is time to turn our attention to our annual stewardship campaign as we do e...

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Hello and welcome, We’re so glad you are considering our community as your new church home. We are a dynamic, diverse, and open community of people who come together to seek and know God; care for and enjoy one another; and serve others, locally and around the world. Through worship, pastoral care, formation, outreach, and fellowship, we strive to live lives of faith with and for one another. Whether you are a life-long Episcopalian, coming from another faith background, or newly exploring your spirituality, you are most welcome here! Take a look at our website. And please be sure to fill out our Welcome Card and reach out with questions. We look forward to getting to know you!

The Rev. Jeanne Leinbach

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Upon entering the church on Sunday morning, you will be greeted by parishioners who can direct you to worship services, Sunday school classes, childcare, or other areas.

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The principal Sunday worship service is the Holy Eucharist.

The Book of Common Prayer guides our liturgical services. Our varied service schedule provides opportunities to worship in diverse ways, from traditional to more contemporary. There is worship bulletin that will assist you through the service.

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Childcare is offered on Sunday mornings for children ages infant through Pre-K from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our paid staff is trained in health and safety, and silent pagers are made available to parents of infants and toddlers. Please ask a greeter or usher for directions to the childcare rooms.

Sunday morning Christian Formation classes for children and youth meet most Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. from September through May.

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We rejoice that we can lift some of our restrictions and resume gathering in the ways we've longed to do. Read the full update using the button below.

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Your support enables every worship service, outreach ministry, youth and children’s program, fellowship and formation event…in other words, all that we do!

If you have any questions about giving to St. Paul's, please contact:

Pam O’Halloran, Director of Operations
Saint Paul’s is a 501(c)(3) not for profit religious organization.

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Many faithful parishioners, past and present, have become members of the St. Paul’s Legacy Society by establishing end-of-life gifts to support the church in perpetuity.

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