Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

05/29/2026

Tending Pilgrim's Gardens

Pilgrim members and friends are invited and encouraged to help maintain our garden beds. Major cleanup work was accomplished on Memorial Day. Thanks to the hearty folks who helped out, just a bit more cleanup remains. The task of maintaining attractive beds is ongoing. Watch GT for announcements of group gardening times. If you'd prefer to garden on your own schedule, assume responsibility for a particular bed, or have questions, please contact Susan Sanders, 216-288-8879 (text/talk) for a specific work assignment. 🌿

Next group gardening time:
Monday, June 1, 9:30 - 11:30 am.
Bring your favorite tools.

05/28/2026

Join the Duck Island Waddle on Wednesdays! 🍺

DUCK ISLAND WADDLE! Starting next Wednesday, that's Wednesday, June 3rd, you can waddle your way through Duck Island on our own special bar crawl.

We're collaborating with Porcos, Flower, Velvet Tango Room, and Hooples this Summer to bring you Wednesday specials and tons of Duck Island fun!

Stop by any of the participating locations on Wednesdays to get your Duck Island Waddle Card (you can only get them on Wednesdays) - get punched at each location, and then you'll be entered to win a raffle prize! At Forest City, we're offering a Flight of 4 Beers and Pretzel for $14 on Wednesdays 🥨

05/28/2026

Pride in the CLE is *next* Saturday, June 6 and our booth with Plymouth Church is 1402 on Mall B, near the Youth & Family Fun & Games area! 🌈 Please join us for the march or festival or preferably BOTH! 🥰

All the maps & sponsors: https://www.eventeny.com/events/map/?id=23282&mid=19973

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Pastor George and Michael on their 10th wedding anniversary! 💜

05/21/2026

We are so grateful for the return of Arts Renaissance Tremont to Pilgrim Church! 💜 Please consider supporting ART at www.artconcerts.org and look for their 35th season dates....

05/17/2026

Pastor George is beaming in the new stole that Heidi Korkosz created with the fabric & designs left by longtime member Nanci Adams. 💜

05/16/2026

Please note that worship will be ONE HOUR LATER tomorrow, due to the Cleveland Marathon. ⏰ See you at 1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣.

05/15/2026

176 north (Jennings Freeway) closed for a few weeks, so please note the alternatives if this is how you get to Pilgrim from points south.

From ODOT District 12 – May 14:

During inspection work on the SR 176 north bridge just south of the West 14th St/Steelyard Commons exit, a key structural component was found to need immediate repairs. In order to make these repairs, SR 176 north between I-480 and Denison Avenue will close this afternoon Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. and is anticipated to open early-June, although that is subject to change.
The following closures will be in place to accommodate this work:

• SR 176 north between I-480 and W. 14th St./ Quigley Rd.
• I-480 east and west to SR 176 north: Detour will be I-480 to I-77 north to I-490 west to SR 176 south.
• Steelyard Dr. entrance ramp to SR 176 north: Detour will be North to Quigley to SR 176 south to I-480 east to I-77 north to I-490 west
• Denison Ave. to SR 176 north: Detour will be SR 176 south to I-480 east to I-77 to I-490 west

05/15/2026

All are welcome to the monthly Street Studio, hosted by our friends at St Pauls Community Church, UCC, part of the Mosaic Faith Community with Harbor & Bridge and Franklin Circle Christian Church. The next gathering is Saturday, May 23rd at 1 pm at W. 45th and Franklin Ave. on the Near West Side. 💜

05/15/2026

Gabriel's Trumpet, Friday, May 15, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/pilgrimalive/gabriels-trumpet-for-jan-5-11044822

05/14/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cleveland Marathon Returns to Tremont & Duck Island This Sunday – May 17 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Residents of Tremont and Duck Island — please be advised that the Cleveland Marathon route will once again pass through our neighborhoods this Sunday morning, May 17.

Due to road closures associated with the Marathon, portions of Tremont, Duck Island, and nearby neighborhoods may experience limited vehicle access during the race. Some residents may encounter street closures and traffic restrictions from approximately 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM, depending on location and traffic conditions. Please plan accordingly.

If you normally street park along the marathon route, please move your vehicle to a nearby side street — preferably Saturday night, or no later than 5:45 AM Sunday morning — to avoid access issues during the race.

Runners of the Full Marathon and Half Marathon are expected to pass through the area approximately between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, with most streets reopening around 10:00–10:15 AM, though some areas may experience longer delays.

Attached:
• Cleveland Marathon Route Map
• Link to Road Closure Matrix with detailed timing:
https://www.clevelandmarathon.com/race-weekend/road-closures.aspx

While the road closures may create temporary inconvenience, the marathon is also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our city and neighborhoods. If you’re able, consider cheering on the runners from your porch or sidewalk, making signs, or simply offering patience and encouragement as thousands of participants pass through Tremont and Duck Island.

Your support and hospitality help bring the race to life and showcase the energy and spirit of our amazing neighborhoods.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation — and please plan ahead for Sunday morning travel.