Churches
Tremont is home to more churches than any other Cleveland neighborhood. Many of the churches were established in the 1800s and continue to thrive today. The rich, ethnic heritage and period architecture of these churches add to the unique history of Tremont and its people. Brief histories of several Tremont churches can be found at this website: http://www.tremonthistory.com.
El
Calvario Pentecostal
2536 W. 14th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-687-1722
The former Emmanuel Evangelical Church is now El Calvario. Built in 1908,
the structure is a wonderful blend of past, present, and future traditions.
Evangelical Baptist Church - Russian
2071 W. 11 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-687-1077
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
2187 W. 114th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-861-0116
Website: http://www.annunciationcleveland.net
Built in 1912, this was the only house of
worship for the Greek community in the area until 1937.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2928 Scranton Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-781-9511
Website: http://www.immanluthchurch.org
The newly renovated Immanuel Lutheran Church was built in 1879. This Victorian Gothic-style church still performs its services in German.
Mega Church
3170 Scranton Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-741-0047
Website: http://www.megachurch.com
Mega Church, the former South Presbyterian Church, is an active multicultural congregation in an imposing historic structure.
Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church
2425 W. 11 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-781-8277
For more information, visit Our Lady of Mercy on the Cleveland CatholicNET website.
Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ
2592 W. 14 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-861-7388
Website: http://www.pilgrimalive.org
Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ was built in 1893. This Richardsonian Romanesque building is a stunning example of the "Akron Plan" which incorporates a sanctuary, kitchen, library, art museum, and gymnasium under one roof, with a massive internal sliding door to provide a flexible floor plan. Today, the church continues its mission of providing for those in need. Pilgrim is also home to several cultural events in Tremont including the Arts Renaissance Tremont and the Theater Labyrinth.
St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church
2310 W. 14 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-861-4630
Website: http://www.clekcc.org/v2/
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
2486 W. 14 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-781-5530
The early Tremont settlers were drawn to Congregationalism. In 1864, the first church, Jennings Avenue Congregationalist Church, was established. It was built from 1865 to 1870 and is an excellent example of Victorian architecture. The church is now home to St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church. This parish is known for its Hunger Center and its community outreach program.
Services: 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
5:30 p.m. Saturday
8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Sunday
For more information , visit St.
Augustine on the Cleveland CatholicNET website.
St. Eugene & Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church
2420 W. 14th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-861-2177
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
2587 W. 14 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-781-9020
Website: http://www.stgeorgecleveland.com
St. George Antiochian is the former Lincoln Park Methodist Church. A Romanesque church built in 1892, St. George added small onion domes to the base of the steeple.
St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church
906 College Ave. S.W.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-781-9095
Built in 1925, St. John Cantius Church and School is in the heart of the Tremont Polish community. Services are conducted in English, Polish, and Spanish. The annual Polish Festival is celebrated each Labor Day Weekend.
Services: 4 p.m. Saturday
9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Sunday
For more information , visit St.
John Cantius on the Cleveland CatholicNET website.
St. Michael’s Church
3114 Scranton Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-861-6297
A German congregation built the magnificent St. Michael’s
Church in 1888. This nationally-recognized High Style Gothic Revival structure
features an imposing exterior and an impressive sanctuary. It caters to
the multicultural population, conducting services in English and Spanish.
For more information , visit St.
Michael's on the Cleveland CatholicNET website.
St.
Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church
2280 W. 7th St.
Cleveland, Ohio
216-861-2176
Website: http://www.spp.catholicweb.com
St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Church
733 Starkweather
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-861-5363
Website: http://www.sttheodosius.org
The domes of St. Theodosius are a distinctive landscape of the Tremont skyline.
Scranton Road Bible Church Spanish Assembly of God Church Zion United Church of Christ Website: http://www.zionchurch.org In 1885, a German congregation built Zion Church,
which is now Zion United Church of Christ. In 1934, this church was the
site of the national merger of the Evangelical and Reform branches of
the German church. Today, the church is noted for its landmark 175- foot
steeple and its openness and outreach programs.
3095 Scranton Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-861-7539
Built in 1892, this Romanesque church
has an active multicultural congregation.
2280 W. 11 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-771-5645
2716 W. 14 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 861-2371
