March 26, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
GCC’s Criminal Justice Leadership Team is hosting a Bail Reform Teach-In on Tues. Mar. 26 from 7 – 8:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleve. Hts. The teach-in will be led by Melekte Melaka from the Ohio ACLU and Rachael Collier, former GCC organizer now with the Ohio Student Organization. Come learn more about a critical reform issue as we continue our criminal justice work. RSVP to info@greaterclevelandcongregations.org.
March 24, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
The Singers Club of Cleveland and the Chancel Choir will combine their powerful voices at 3:00pm on Sun. Mar. 24 in memory of Donal Grube. The concert, Whither the Weather, will feature weather-related selections. Don was a member of our Chancel Choir for 54 years and a member of the Singers Club for 40 years. A festive reception will follow.
March 23, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
Make plans now to enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner in support of Camp Lilac for transgender youth. The price is $25/person and you can sign up online at Camp Lilac.org. According to their Facebook Event page, the event will feature several raffles and a comedy show by Camp Lilac staffer Shannon Savard! All proceeds will help make Camp Lilac accessible for all trans and gender diverse youth.
March 19, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
Iris Circle invites all women of the church to join them on Tues. Mar. 19 at noon for a potluck lunch in Bodwell Hall. Humera Kahn, an interfaith bridge builder from the Cleve. Ch. of the Council on American Islamic Relations, will help us focus on the things that connect us and encourage us to become catalysts for peace. Come and invite a friend to join us in expanding our loving community of sisterhood.
March 17, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
The “small plate” spiritual education group, Reconnecting to God’s Creation in the 21st Century, will again be offered in 2019. Create a personal plan for reconnection through field trips, special readings and videos, shingrin yoku (forest bathing), and nature observation. The group will meet from 4–6 on Sunday afternoons from Mar. 17–May 19. To sign-up, email Steve Sedam or Kemp Jaycox. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in DO NOT USE (was News & Upcoming Events), Upcoming Events | No Comments »March 6, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
Join us for a “Privilege Fast” starting this Ash Wednesday, Mar. 6. The introductory dinner starts at 6:30pm. Dinner is provided by Morag (suggested donation: $12) and there will be a “Beans and Privilege” activity before worship at 7:30pm. Bring a friend!
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January 12, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
The 2019 Homeless Stand Down happens Sat. Jan. 12—and once again volunteers from Forest Hill will serve as personal shoppers for the morning shift. Volunteers will attend a brief training session at church, and afterwards enjoy a fellowship lunch at Nighttown. To sign up, you have to email Jack Breisch…and he can only take 20 volunteers.
December 15, 2018 Peg Weissbrod
All are welcome at the Pacesetters (40s – 60s +) Christmas Party, including adult children, as we welcome the season at the home of Chris and Dave Bell. No gifts. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share, and an item or two for the food pantry. Soft drinks/coffee provided; BYOB. RSVPs not necessary.
December 1, 2018 Peg Weissbrod
Begin the Advent season on Sat. Dec. 1 with cookie decorating and family fellowship from 5 – 8pm. Cookies and decorating supplies will be provided along with pizza and drinks; families please bring a salad or side dish. Email or text RSVPs to David Wigger (216-702-7845 cell) by Wed. Nov 28.
October 21, 2018 Peg Weissbrod
On Sun. Oct. 21, the Youth will meet right after worship in the Ruah Room for a quick lunch and then carpool to Shaker Square Cinemas for a 1pm showtime of The Hate U Give. Families can pick up their youth at Shaker Square after the movie lets out about 3:15-3:30 or a ride back to FHC can be provided with advanced notice. RSVPs are not mandatory but would help planning for lunch and carpool. Trailer; Parental Guide
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