We hope you'll get a sense of who we are through this website, but hope even more that we'll have the chance to meet you in person.  Pioneer is vibrant and caring congregation where everyone is welcome.  Together, we seek to be people of faith who love God and love our neighbors.  

Join us this Sunday.  You are ALWAYS welcome!

Welcome Aaron Ferry, Pioneer's New Director of Faith Formation

On March 1st, Aaron Ferry officially began his role as Pioneer’s Director of Faith Formation.  We welcome Aaron and his family to the congregation.  Let’s let Aaron introduce his family:

I'd like to take a brief moment to introduce you to my family - Mary Kate, Paxton and Elyn.  We come to Pioneer from Tennessee and we are very excited to be a part of the family and community here in NE Ohio.  I am an ordained minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination and have served in both the PCUSA and CPC in varying ministerial roles.  I've also had the opportunity to serve both denominations ecumenically at higher levels by being a part of boards and planning teams for youth ministry camps and conferences like Montreat, Triennium,  ARW and the Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference.  We enjoy being outdoors and taking adventures with the kiddos, but enjoy our date nights out on the town too, and make it a point to go to at least one concert a year - so that'll be fun to explore here in the Cleveland area.  Again, we are very excited to be here and look forward to being a part of the Pioneer family and its ministry in NE Ohio.

Grace and Peace,
Aaron, Mary Kate, Paxton and Elyn

Congratulations to Taylor Garrett who has been selected as a PCUSA Young Adult Volunteer for 2017-2018!

Click here to learn more about the Presbyterian Church's Young Adult Volunteers (YAV) and to find information and details on how you can support her YAV mission year.  

You can also visit Taylor's page on the PC(USA) website by clicking the following Link:  Support Taylor's YAV

New to the Pioneer Stephen Ministry Library

In addition to doing a book study on Cancer-Now What?, the Stephen Ministers are adding this book to the existing Stephen Ministry Library. Please feel free to ask Stephen Minister Leaders Caroline McClendon or Betty Evans for more details.

Cancer—Now What? is a book to give to those with cancer and their loved ones, providing useful information and practical ideas for dealing with the wide range of medical, emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges that cancer brings. With 74 concise chapters organized into 12 topical parts, people can read the book from beginning to end or directly to whatever chapters address their needs at any given time.

Cancer—Now What? draws on the experiences and insights Dr. Kenneth C. Haugk gained as he walked alongside his wife, Joan, during her battle with cancer. It then builds on that foundation through extensive research conducted with over 3,500 cancer survivors, loved ones, and medical professionals. The book is written in a warm, conversational style, encouraging and empowering readers throughout their journey.

Pioneer Preschool Registration

Registration for the 2017-2018 school year is now open. Please visit the preschool website, pioneerpreschool.org or phone the Preschool Director, Lisa Vandivier 440-498-1983 for more details.

For a calendar of events at Pioneer this week click here.

Pioneer seeks to offer a variety of "Entry Points" for people to connect with one another and with their growing faith.  Some of these entry points are obvious: Worship (9:30 am Sunday mornings during the summer); Pathways - our Sunday morning education program (9:15 am Sunday mornings during the school year); and Wednesday Night Live! (Selected Wednesdays at 6:00pm).

But did you know that there are several Bible Study groups for men and women?  Or a Prayer Group that gathers each month? Or did you know that we have Small Group Ministries for men, women, couples, and people of all ages?  EVERYONE IS WELCOME at Pioneer, and though it's not always easy to take the first step we hope you will.  Join with us as we seek to connect with one another and with our living faith.

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.  Specially trained lay members of the congregation are equipped to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing challenges in their lives.  Click here for more information.