St. Michael's in the Hills Church
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Welcome to St. Michael's in the Hills Episcopal Church! We are a faithful, hopeful and caring community of all ages with parishioners from across the Greater Toledo area. We welcome ANYONE and EVERYONE to join us at ANYTIME as we praise, pray, and serve God in our homes, work, community and church. We are a progressive parish that values tradition. We celebrate God in our midst and the Divine within each of us. Please explore this site for all kinds of helpful, specific information. Don't hesitate to call, drop by or join us for worship. We would love to welcome you in person! Alleluia! Amen!
Worship times
A simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Rite II. The church is open at 4:15 for quiet prayer and meditation before the service. Parishioners often go out for a meal together following the service.
A peaceful way to begin the day. The Holy Eucharist Rite II is celebrated each Sunday, and is followed by coffee and conversation in the Commons Room.
A family service for all ages. Holy Eucharist, Rite II is celebrated on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, in addition to special days, such as Palm Sunday and Easter. Morning Prayer is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music for this service is led by the Senior Choir. The Youth Choir (3rd grade and above) also sings on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
During the service, children age 3 through 3rd grade begin in church with their families and then leave for Children's Chapel during the hymn between the first and second reading. During Children's Chapel they enjoy active songs as well as an engaging telling of the Gospel. They rejoin their families at the Peace.
NURSERY
Sundays: 9:30-noon
Children of any age are welcome in church but care is also available for our youngest members, birth through two years old. Our nursery is staffed, welcoming and well-equipped. This care is available during the 9:45am service and continues through the education time that follows allowing parents to attend the Common Grounds Adult Seminar.
Want to check on your child without causing tears? In the Sunday School back room you are welcome to use our video baby monitor to check on your little one whenever you like!
Ministries
Cherry Street Mission
The Cherry Street Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in Toledo. Recently, Norm Carlton led Monday Night at Mike's, our monthly men's fellowship group, in organizing and serving a full meal for over 200 guests of the mission along with providing entertainment and clean up. Parishioners donated over 40 homemade pies for the event. In addition, the members of St. Michael's donated a portion of their Easter collection to the Mission. Details of the dinner can be found in an article published by the Toledo Free Press. (Click here to open the story in a new window).
Feed Your Neighbor
Feed Your Neighbor, a local foodbank, receives donations of non-perishable food from St. Michael’s year-round. The Outreach committee has funded additional supplemental staples to ensure a balanced offering to the Feed Your Neighbor clients.
FOCUS
FOCUS (Family Outreach Community United Services), supports families emerging from homelessness and poverty. St. Michael’s has an ongoing relationship with FOCUS. Many St. Michael’s volunteers join hands in December to host a Christmas party at the FOCUS downtown headquarters for the current FOCUS clients. The festive event offers free family photographic portraits, food, kid’s craft activities, and free shopping for gently-used clothing and toys.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought started serving meals to 8 families from a stationary pantry in Oregon, Ohio in 2007 to serving 200 families per month from their pantry and providing over 300 sack lunches per month in the square near the Main Branch of the Toledo Public Library. Their purpose is " to serve as a gateway between poverty and prosperity. St. Michael's parishioners have assisted in preparing lunches on Friday evening and passing them at lunch on Saturday.
Habitat for Humanity
We have partnered with other churches, a synagogue, and a mosque to build new homes through Habitat for Humanity. St. Michael’s parishioners turned out in wonderful numbers to help frame, side, insulate, paint, landscape, and also greet workers and provide refreshments.
Salvation Army Giving Tree
Each year during Advent we collect Christmas presents for the disadvantaged of Toledo. A Christmas tree decorated with requested gifts stands in the foyer at the main entrance to the church.
Seagate Food Bank
The Seagate Food Bank, a regional resource, provides non-perishable food to food pantries, soup kitchens and churches in 8 counties in Northwest Ohio. Our parishioners have volunteered to assemble and pack boxes of food that are delivered to seniors in the community.
St. Paul's Community Center
St. Paul’s Community Center provides housing and support for the mentally ill. They provide daily, cafeteria-style meals to clients. St. Michael's parishioners (about 20 volunteers) have prepared and served a complete, balanced meal at St. Paul’s annually on a summer Sunday. The Outreach committee has also directed Christmas/Easter offering money to St. Paul’s to replace a stove.
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4718 Brittany Rd
Toledo, OH 43615-2314
United States
