March 1, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Join us after worship Sun. Mar. 1, 12:30-1:30pm for our Mountaintop Summit–a large group debriefing to look back on our climb and assess where we have grown and where we have opportunities for more growth.
February 27, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Be one of the OVER 101 people we’re sending to GCC’s Public Meeting, Thurs. Feb. 27, 7pm at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. Help secure off-site, pre-booking Mental Health & Addiction Crisis Centers in Read the rest of this entry »
February 23, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Join us Sun. Feb. 23 @ 5pm for this year’s Soul Food Fusion Pot Luck blending traditional Southern cooking with different regional American southern states or different cultures. Recently, innovative African American chefs have drawn from multiple traditions to create new delicious combinations. Sign up here and tell us what you plan to bring.
Posted in Upcoming Events | No Comments »February 23, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
The 7th annual Black History Month Concert presented by musical director Caleb A. Wright and hosted by member Shannon Headon will be an evening of African American sacred music and jazz of the past 50 years. National jazz recording artist & pianist Theron Brown will direct a collective of musicians including Michael Hives, Reginald Bowens, Malika Turner, Adrianna Miller, Sierra Delaine, Toyia Wright-Reynolds and more. Local artist Eris Dyson will join us as our Poet Laureate. This is an evening of phenomenal music that you do not want to miss!
February 22, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
On Sat. Feb. 22, from 4 – 7pm, Chef Eric Wells of Skye LaRae’s Culinary Services presents a hands-on class at Forest Hill Church on preparing a gourmet 4-course meal, which we will sit and enjoy afterwards. Chef Wells is a Cleveland native and a graduate of Loretta Paganini’s International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute. Cost: $25/person. Sign up here.
February 15, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Ma’afa, a play written & directed by Terrence Spivey and performed at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, takes the audience on a mystical journey from present day to the torturous transatlantic slave trade to the antebellum, so a 10-year old girl can to learn her family tree and save an African burial ground in the South. We have reserved tickets for the 2pm and 7pm shows. $35 adults; $15 children 18 and under. Sign up here.
February 8, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Join us Sat. Feb. 8 for an intergenerational movie night for families and individuals of all ages. Times will depend on showtimes, but plan to meet at church at 3:30pm to drop off kids and carpool to the theater. Kids will watch Zootopia prior to a discussion on race and racism. Youth and adults will see Just Mercy in the theater, then return to church for dinner and discussion. Dinner and childcare provided. Read the rest of this entry »
February 2, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Come watch (or not!) Super Bowl LIV: Kansas City Chiefs VS San Francisco 49ers at Kathryn and Peter Eloff’s home. The Eloffs are providing chili at half time; bring an appetizer or dessert to share!
February 2, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
Prepare for the Black History Month events by reading Martin Luther King’s “I’ve been to the mountaintop” speech and discussing what we need to reach that mountaintop as a community. The Black History Education Team has prepared modules to help us build our skills and stamina for the climb.
January 25, 2020 Peg Weissbrod
All are welcome to the 2020 Pacesetters Planning Party at the home of Scott and Sue Lafferty on Sat. Jan. 25, 7pm. Bring ideas of activities you would like to join in with this year along with an appetizer, salad, beverage or dessert to share. Some soft drinks and juices will be provided. No RSVP necessary! Long-time Pacesetters are encouraged to Read the rest of this entry »
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