Don’t Judge Us by Our Steeple!
- How do I get to Forest Hill?
- What can I expect on my first visit?
- What about my kids?
- About our mission
- Meet our pastors
This might look like your parents’ Presbyterian church - but inside it’s a whole different story.
Inside is an intentionally inclusive, progressive, Christ-centered, active and welcoming community.
Inside are open and affirming people who welcome and accept others no matter what: seekers and believers, liberals and conservatives, children, teens and families of every size, shape, type and color. People committed to spiritual growth, social justice, and learning and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
What’s in it for you?
A place to belong, to serve, and to grow all wrapped up in a welcoming family full of fellowship, worship, education, and community outreach, including:
- Bible studies that approach the bible honestly but not literally
- Prayer groups where there’s no wrong way to pray
- Sermons with questions as well as answers
- Music that stirs and delights
- Youth groups for teens full of faith and fun
- Church School and events that kids beg to attend
So whether you’re emergent, evangelical, or just eager to explore, you’ll be welcomed and accepted. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey.
Everyone is welcome at Forest Hill.
No matter what age, race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, mental or physical ability,
marital status, economic status, differences of thought or belief,
or any other form of diversity you may exhibit…
all God’s children got a place in this choir!
LENT ~
Schedule
of Events
Upcoming Events
Walk the Labyrinth with Robin Craig & Iris Circle ~ Thurs Feb 11 @ 7:30pm
Iris Circle (a women’s fellowship group open to all) invites all women of the church (and their guests) to join them on Thurs. Feb. 11 @ 7:30 pm in Bodwell Hall. Forest Hill member Robin Craig will explain how to go on a pilgrimage by walking the Labyrinth. Dessert will be served.
Fabulous Food Fridays ~ Fri. evenings Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5
“What’s for dinner?” If you’ve ever searched for healthy and tasty answers to this question, join us in our church kitchen on FRIDAY nights in February. On Feb. 12, 19, 26 and Mar. 5 (6:30-8:30pm) 4 “celebrity chefs” from our congregation will demonstrate how to read more »
IHN Volunteers Needed ~ Sunday, Feb. 7 - Sunday, Feb. 14
It’s sign-up time for our next Interfaith Hospitality Network week! Volunteers are needed to prep the living quarters, provide food and host different time periods from Sun. Feb. 7 to Sun., Feb. 14. More details, including contact persons and sign-up times, here.
Restoring the Building, Reclaiming the Mission Luncheons Feb. 7 & Feb. 14
By now everyone should have received their invitation to one of the Feb. Building Project luncheons. The Project Team will share the scope of the building restoration so that everyone understands the importance of the project. RSVP by email to the church office or call 216-321-2660.
Shrove Tuesday Dinner ~ 6:30pm Tues. Feb. 16
Join us for our 2nd annual Fat Tuesday/ Mardi Gras feast on Tues. Feb. 16 @ 6:30pm. This day before Ash Wednesday is traditionally a time for communities to have their last party before Lent. A 17-minute mini-opera of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs read more »
Ash Wednesday Service ~ Wednesday, Feb. 17 @ 7:30 pm
Begin your Lenten journey with us at our annual Ash Wednesday service. Come to the Sanctuary at 7:30 pm Wed. Feb. 17 for a beautiful liturgy as we impose ashes on our foreheads and remember that we are dust and to dust we shall return. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed. (There is no dinner this evening.)
Young Adults (20s and 30s) Potluck Gathering ~ Sat. Feb. 20 @ 4:30pm
A new fellowship group for young adults in their 20s and 30s is in the making! If you are interested in meeting with other FHC folks for food, fellowship, and faith building, join us for an organizational potluck at Christina and Jason Hidek’s on Sat. Feb. 20 @ 4:30pm. read more »
5-Week Parenting Series ~ Sundays Feb. 21 - Mar. 21
Parenting Children of All Ages is a 5-week series of classes beginning Sunday evening, Feb. 21 @ 7:30 pm and continuing through Sun. Mar. 21. The series is open to the public and costs $40 per person or $60 per couple for the entire series. Three weeks will focus on Empowered Parenting with Amy Speidel, and 2 weeks on the Spirituality of Parenting with read more »
Lenten Week of Accompanied Prayer ~ Sun. Feb. 28 - Mar. 6
Requiring about 1 hour a day, the Lenten Week of Accompanied Prayer will provide you with valuable suggestions for daily prayer, as well as the daily opportunity to discuss, in confidence, your experience of God and prayer with an experienced prayer-guide. Begins Sun. Feb. 28 and read more »
2010 InterAct Cleveland’s Homeless Stand Down ~ Sun. Feb. 28
Assist Cleveland’s homeless men and women at the InterAct Cleveland Homeless Stand Down on Sun. Feb. 28 . For details go to: www.interactcleveland.org. or see the FHC’s Justice & MIssion bulletin board. The Stand Down provides several days of respite, read more »
