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—red brick, tall steeple, big white columns—but inside it’s a whole different story.
Inside are people who welcome and accept each other no matter what: skeptics and believers, liberal and conservative, children, grandparents, and families of every size and shape. People committed to spiritual growth, social justice, and celebrating God’s love. Open and affirming people seeking to understand and share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Inside is an intentionally inclusive, progressive, Christ-centered, active and welcoming community of both seekers and believers.
So what’s inside it for you?
A place to belong — 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, come check us out. You’ll be welcomed and accepted, whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey.
Oh…one more thing.
We have really good donuts every Sunday morning.
Really. We do.
Come see for yourself.
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!
Don’t forget:
Summer Worship Services are at
See you there!
Time & Talent ON-LINE Survey
Our Time & Talent Survey is available on-line. Follow the link below to quickly and easily check off your areas of interest. Responses are automatically forwarded to the church - there’s nothing to fill out, turn in, or remember to bring on Sunday! (Paper copies are available in the Office and at the Volunteer Table for those without Internet access.)
Click Here to take survey
Lay Preaching Series Starts
Kevin Steiner kicked off our Lay Preaching Series on June 28th, preaching on “An Inner Ring Gospel.” Coming up on July 18 will be lay minister Daryl Music. And on September 6, Jeannine Gury will take to the pulpit. Don’t miss these lay leaders as they share the Good News with us.
Big Give = Big Success!
Read the Plain Dealer article and other news about the Big Give here.
Abundance Acres ~ Community Garden
for the Hungry
See how Abundance Acres - our latest hunger initiative has blossomed!
Upcoming Events
Enjoy an All-American After Church Picnic July 5th
Sunday, July 5: Join us right after church this Sunday for picnic featuring all-American picnic foods! Celebrate God’s abundant blessings with your church family…See you there!
Summer Schedule June 7 - Sept 6 ~ 10:00 a.m. Worship
Our summer schedule began Sunday June 7. Worship is at 10 a.m. from June 7 - September 6. Summer Pathways meets every other week from June 7 - August 16, and the Summer Choir will sing every Sunday in June and read more »
July Office Hours
The office will be closed Friday, July 3rd, for Independence Day. The office will be open shortened hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. while Lynda is on vacation from July 2 - 9 and from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 10.
Abundance Acres Update
Abundance Acres has its own web page! The latest update? Early harvesting of lettuce, radishes, broccoli and Swiss chard has begun. The fresh produce has been gratefully received and distributed through our own Food Cupboard.
Join the Group at Blossom
Saturday, July 11: The Group is heading to Blossom to hear the Cleveland Orchestra. Bring a picnic supper and join them on the lawn for a 6:30 p.m. picnic and enjoy the concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13, good for the lawn OR the new General read more »
Summer Adult Education Bible Study Classes ~ Sundays, 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 14- July 26: Something new! Summer Sunday morning Adult Bible study classes, 9:00 a.m. in South Hall. Come read and discuss the biblical text that will be preached that day in worship. Bring your minds, hearts and spirits for this community bible study.
Big Give THUNDER RUN 5K Run & Relay
Saturday, July 18: The Big Give continues! Members James Roosa and Jed Koop have organized the inaugural Forest Hill Thunder Run 5K Race & Relay. Register on-line at www.thunderrun.org (sign in as a Guest) and forward the link to read more »
Beyond Acceptance
A monthly support group for individuals and families dealing with gender and sexual identity issues and the Church’s acceptance of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, and Transgendered persons is held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm at Fairmount read more »
Festival of New Beginnings Aboard the LOVE BOAT!
September 13, 2009: Come party with the crew of the “Love Boat” at our Festival of New Beginnings after our 11:00 worship on Sept. 13. You will be greeted aboard the S.S. Forest Hill by Captain John “Stubing” and Cruise Director “Julie” Beal. read more »
