We were delighted to host this year’s ecumenical Easter Vigil, which we celebrated with our brothers and sisters from Advent Lutheran (Mentor), Messiah Lutheran (Lyndhurst), and St. Andrew’s Episcopal (Mentor). Each congregation planned a creative interpretation of scripture, or a musical offering. Afterward, we enjoyed fellowship time together. This was our second year together and we look forward to next year’s celebration!
Join the Chardon Polka Band at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Rd., Chardon, Ohio for Beer & Hymns on Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 3:00 -5:30 p.m. As always, this free, fun-filled musical event will benefit the SubZero Mission organization which provides gloves, hats, coats, boots, sleeping bags, and other warming items to the homeless in northeast Ohio.
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be provided by Celebration Lutheran Church and attendees age 21 and older are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice. Attendees are also encouraged to bring monetary donations for SubZero Mission and/or any of the warming items listed above (new or lightly used, please!).
Come and enjoy gospel hymns and other assorted music performed as only the Chardon Polka Band can do. For additional information, contact Paul Gochnour at (440) 897-0121. Spread the word by sharing this flyer!
Join us at Celebration on Saturday, February 1, for an all-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) retreat on “Everyday Spirituality,” led by pastor, author, and spiritual director James Hazelwood. This retreat will include sessions on understanding Everyday Spirituality, practicing spirituality everywhere, reading the Bible as prayer, and the spirituality of dreaming.
Registration for this event is $10. Lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments are included. Please register at this link (which will also direct you to a prepay link): https://forms.gle/qWBq9rZbuMNSkjF36
Pastor Hazelwood (former bishop of the New England Synod of the ELCA) is the author of “Ordinary Mysteries: Faith, Doubt, & Meaning” and “Everyday Spirituality: Weird Wisdom for the Second Half of Life.” He is also a storyteller, leadership coach, and spiritual director. You can read more about him at his website: https://www.jameshazelwood.net/
The seasons of Advent and Christmas can be difficult for some. For those who feel alone after the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, the inability to have a child, the loss of a job or health, or for many other reasons, the outward happiness of the season can make it sad or painful.
As we approach the winter solstice – the longest night of the year – we invite you to gather reverently and hopefully before God for “The Longest Night,” a service of healing and hope, to share the Word that shines light into the darkness of despair, grief, and loneliness. This service will take place Wednesday, December 18, at 7 p.m., here at Celebration.
There will be time for fellowship and light refreshments after the service. The service will be livestreamed on Celebration’s Facebook page. Here is the program (PDF).
We are delighted to welcome author Maureen Wise to talk about her lovely new devotional book, Strength For My Path: 52 Devotions from the Hiking Trail. She will join us on September 15 at 4 p.m. to talk about the writing of the book, share some readings, and will bring along copies to sell. Refreshments will be served.
Then at 5 p.m. we’ll move into a service of Prayer for the Healing of Creation. Pastor Paul Moody (Messiah Lutheran, Lyndhurst) and Pastor Tina Green (Fairport Harbor Congregational Church) will join Pastor Marilyn in leading this service. Refreshments after this, as well!
Bring your fur-family members for our third annual Pet Blessing and Care Fair, Sunday October 6 from noon to 2 p.m. We’ll be joined by representatives from Rescue Village, Lake Humane, the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, In Step With Horses, Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups, and Ohio Paws with Purpose. Pets and service animals will receive a blessing, and a goodie bag with fun stuff in it. We’ll have snacks on hand for everyone. Bring pet food to donate to local pet food banks! The event will be in our parking lot if the weather is good; if it’s inclement or threatening, we’ll be indoors! Here’s a printable flyer to share!
