The Forum | St. Paul's Cleveland Heights

Sundays, 10:10 a.m., Dining Room

The forum examines our yearly theme, current issues, the arts, and seasonal offerings for Advent and Lent, seeking to connect our beliefs with our experience. Speakers include St. Paul’s clergy, parishioners, and a wide range of guests, such as leaders from throughout The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion, theologians, scholars, and community leaders.

2024 to 2025 Forums

September 15 | Session on Transition and Discernment - The Rev. Patricia Rose - Tucker Hall
September 22 | No Forum - Please join us for the Celebration of Ministries in Tucker Hall
September 29 | Why Does Our History Matter? - The Rev. Dr. Brian Wilbert, Diocesan Archivist
October 6 | The Effects of Loneliness and Isolation - Ann W. Nguyen, Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Applied Social Sciences | Download the slideshow
October 13 | Diving Deep: Discerning from Our Core Identity in Baptism - The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee
October 20 | Life Cycles of Organizations - The Rev. Canon Jessie Gutgsell Dodson - Tucker Hall
October 27 | The Courage to Change - Eric L. Motley, Deputy Director of the National Museum of Art | Documentary and more resources on the National Cathedral website
November 3 | No Forum - Please join us for a festive coffee hour and Saints' Hall of Fame in Tucker Hall
November 10 | No Forum - Please join us for the Men's Council's Pancake Breakfast in the Dining Room and Herb Sale in Tucker Hall
November 17 | No Forum - Commitment Sunday - Please join us for Holy Conversations listening sessions after each service in Tucker Hall
November 24 | No Forum - Thanksgiving Sunday
December 1 | TBA - First Sunday in Advent
December 8 | TBA - Second Sunday in Advent
December 15 | TBA - Third Sunday in Advent
December 22 | TBA - Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 29 | No Forum - Sunday after Christmas
January 5 | TBA
January 12 | TBA
January 19 | TBA
January 26 | TBA

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The Rev. Patricia Rose

Assistant Rector

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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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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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