April 27, 2025 Announcements

April 27, 2025 Announcements

  • 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary and Online
  • 12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary
  • 12:14 p.m. Joyful Noise rehearsal in Choir Room 
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Happening at Fairmount

Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 27th following 11:00 a.m. Worship
Fairmount Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual Meeting following our April 27th worship. There will be one worship service that morning at 11:00 a.m. We will review the 2024 Annual Report during the meeting. We will also review an amendment to the 2025 terms of call for Pastor Lindsay, and receive nominations for Elder and at-large nominating committee to fill unexpired terms.

Purple Sunday” April 27th!
What is “Purple Sunday”? Purple Sunday is designed to educate about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Put on your purple and join us at Fairmount on Sunday, April 27th. We will learn more about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in our community, how to recognize the signs of Alzheimer’s, the importance of early detection, and how to access care and support resources. Stop by Andersen Hall and visit our ‘Purple Sunday’ table full of educational materials and resources. 

Save the Dates

  • On Sunday, May 4th, we’ll have a special worship service to put a cap on our yearlong spiritual focus (You Are Here), lift up our graduating students, and celebrate our history. Right after worship, you’re invited to the Honor Brunch—a special edition of our Breaking Bread meal that will honor our most senior Fairmounters!
  • Then, on Sunday, May 11th, we will reveal our new mission statement during worship. That’s right—Fairmount has a brand new

Fairmount Music Ministry

“So Much Tenor!” is the final Rush Hour Concert of this season.  Shaun McGrath returns to Fairmount in a program exploring the nuances of Handel, Wagner, Honneger, and Previn. Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 p.m.

Intergenerational PopUp Choir final sing for the season will be on Sunday, May 6th.  All ages and stages are welcome.  Rehearsal is at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Happening at Fairmount!

You Mean the World to CLE
You Mean the World is a digital media project featuring portraits and stories of 21 Clevelanders representing 18 different nationalities around the world. Our goal is that thousands of individuals, agencies, organizations and businesses share the same message on May 8th. Visit www.youmeantheworld.com and sign up to be a part of the campaign. You will receive access to the “toolkit” which will provide images, videos, and text for you/your organization to post on social media channels. Together we hope to change the conversation about immigration in Cleveland. We are stronger together and we are stronger because for generations immigrants have chosen to make this city home.

Spirituality in Nature Walk
Please join us for a Spirituality in Nature Walk at Acacia Reservation on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-Noon as we continue to find the Divine here, there, and everywhere. The walk will be facilitated by Alycia Ashburn, Co-President of the Board of Directors for The Center for Spirituality in Nature and Nikie Monah, FPC Earth Stewards member. The theme for this walk is “Spring: A Time of Healing and Renewal.” Acacia Reservation is located at 26899 Cedar Rd in Lyndhurst. The entrance to the parking lot is across Cedar Rd. from Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood Family Health Center. We will begin by gathering on the east (parking lot) side of the white shelter building. This will be an intentionally contemplative, relaxed walk on ADA-compliant, paved trails. We care about people of all abilities, and we will walk in a way that allows everyone to have a meaningful, safe experience. Please dress for the weather, wear comfy shoes, and bring water and anything you would like to use for reflection (journal, camera, art supplies). Best suited for teens and adults. Free of charge.

Join Fairmount on The 37th Annual Walk for Hunger
June 4th, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The Hunger Network’s 37th Annual Walk for Hunger on June 4th at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109) ensures that no one goes hungry in our community and that no food goes to waste. The Walk provides supports to 54 food pantries and 17 hot meal sites in Cuyahoga County. Visit the team site here to join our Fairmount Walk team, Hungry to Feed, or to make a donation. Stop by Andersen Hall and Peter McWilliams can answer your questions and sign you up! 

Celebrate Earth Month this April!
April is here, and it’s time to celebrate Earth Month! The Fairmount Earth Stewards, along with other Earth Care Congregations, have put together some educational resources to help you reduce your carbon footprint and improve air quality. Stop by Andersen Hall to pick up the brochure and one-sheet filled with practical tips. But that’s not all! The Cleveland Heights Green Team has a lineup of exciting local events throughout April, from park cleanups and nature explorations to workshops on waste reduction. You can learn more and get involved by visiting www.chgreenteam.org.
Other community events include:

Join Fairmount Youth for WhirlyBall on Sunday, April 27th! 🎉🚗🏀
Get ready for a night of fast-paced fun and friendly competition with an Intergenerational WhirlyBall Event! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have no idea what WhirlyBall is (trust us, it’s a blast!), this is your chance to team up with youth, parents, and church members of all ages for an unforgettable game of bumper cars meets lacrosse meets basketball. Bring your best game face and a spirit of joy—because this isn’t about winning: it’s “Sunday Sillies” where youth focus on connection and community! Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. for check in and instructions prior to the WhirlyBall event, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Learn more and sign up online here by Sunday, April 20th. Contact Bryan Seekely, bseek57@aol.com or 440-681-0461, or Kate Bouldin, kate@fpccle.org with any questions.

Administry

Lost and Found
Are you missing a scarf, hat or gloves? Are you looking for your coffee tumbler? Stop by the Welcome Center Office and check in our Lost and Found bin. 

Help Fairmount Update Our Records
Do you have a new email or phone number you wish Fairmount to use to communicate with you? Have you recently moved? Call or email Christine, christine@fpccle.org if you have any updates to your contact information. Thank you!

For Children, Youth, and Families

The Fairmount Labyrinth: We invite you to come and walk the labyrinth in the side lawn whenever you have a few free moments in your day. We hope you will consider incorporating this into your sabbath practices.

Get Involved @Fairmount
After reading all these announcements, are you thinking to yourself…“This is the greatest church on earth and I must get involved”? If so, then fill out the “Get Involved @Fairmount” form on our website to let us know what you might be interested in.