Perrysburg Podcast

This is Part 2 in a series about volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg. (Part One was episode 84.) In this episode, I share 10 volunteer opportunities. Special thanks to Marie Dunn (City of Perrysburg's Public Information Officer) for taking the time to talk to me about volunteer opportunities with the City's Commissions and Boards and Perrysburg's Great American Clean-Up.

10 volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg (March 2025)

1. Commissions and Boards for the City of Perrysburg.
2. Perrysburg's Great American Clean-Up
3. Partners for Clean Streams
4. Hospice of NW Ohio
5. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
6. Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
7. Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation
8. The Wood County Park District
9. The Perrysburg Schools Foundation
10. Five Food Pantries

Volunteering matters. You can make a difference by volunteering in our community.

Share volunteer opportunities with me. Pick one:

• Fill out the Google Form https://forms.gle/ANT29aaYcTRuAVP6A
• Email me: [email protected]

About the Google Form (to submit volunteer opportunities)

I need your name, email address, phone number, the name of the organization the project is associated with, a brief description of what you need help with, and when you need help. If you have anything else to share, add a brief description.

Mentioned in this episode

1. City of Perrysburg Commissions and Boards Page https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/165/Commissions-Boards Click on "Application for Public Volunteer," and create an account to apply.
2. Volunteer for Perrysburg's Great American Cleanup in partnership with Partners for Clean Streams. Three Meadows Pond on April 12, 9:00-11:00 AM or Orleans Park on April 13, 1:00-3:00 PM. Click to Sign Up https://partnersforcleanstreams.my.salesforce-sites.com//volunteerEventSelectPageBootstrap?mid=a0L4W00000gVSfiUAG
3. Partners for Clean Streams has volunteer opportunities https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/. Sign up for the clean-up event at Bissell-Stickney Nature Preserve on Saturday, March 29 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Click to sign up: https://partnersforcleanstreams.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/volunteerEventRegisterPageBootstrap?cid=701Un00000LB4U5IAL
4. Hospice of Northwest Ohio is always looking for adult and teen volunteers. No special skills needed. https://www.hospicenwo.org/volunteers/want-to-become-a-volunteer/ or call 419-661-4001.
5. The Ability Center of NW Ohio needs puppy raisers and fosters. Click the link to apply: https://abilitycenter.org/volunteering/. Thank you Stacie Baumbarger for the info!
6. Downtown Perrysburg Inc (Rock the Docks - Summer 2025) https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/contact/
7. Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation (soup, clothing, mittens), contact Sara Ebright [email protected]. To learn more about Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation, visit https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/.
8. Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/volunteer/
9. Perrysburg Schools Foundation https://perrysburgschoolsfoundation.org/volunteer/
10. 5 Food Pantries mentioned: Perrysburg Township, Moms Mobile Mission, The Islamic Food Pantry, PCU Food Pantry, and the Jewish Federation's Food Pantry. Contact each food pantry individually to volunteer.

Episodes of The Perrysburg Podcast mentioned

Episode 11: featuring Marie Dunn: Fall Leaf Collection https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/11

Episode 13: Food Resources (food pantry episode) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/13

Episode 20 featuring Marie Dunn: Porch Pirates https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/20

Episode 35 featuring Marie Dunn: Spring Brush Clean-Up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/35

Episode 36 featuring Brittinee Huntley (Downtown Perrysburg Inc) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/36

Episode 67 featuring Stacie Baumbarger, re: The Ability Center Assistance Dogs Program. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/67

Episode 72 featuring Jesse Stock from Partners for Clean Streams https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/72

Episode 86 featuring Amichai Stout from the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/86

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Links from this episode

• Volunteer Opportunities Google Form https://forms.gle/ANT29aaYcTRuAVP6A
• Email Kim Newlove, Host of The Perrysburg Podcast, [email protected]
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Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and it's a great time to talk about recycling in Perrysburg! In this episode, I share where and how you can recycle common household items like paper, plastics, glass, electronics, and even shredded documents.

♻️ Topics Covered:

• What you can and can't recycle in your blue toter (City residents)
• Where to recycle glass at four locations in Perrysburg
• Shred Day event on April 26 (hosted by Citizen Advisory Group)
• Electronics Recycling Drive at Way Public Library on April 12
• Recycling options for Township residents
• How to find Perrysburg's A-to-Z Recycling Guide

Mentioned in this episode + links

• Shred Day Event, April 26 11 AM - 1 PM at Citizen Advisory Group: 770 Commerce Drive, Perrysburg, OH https://citizenadvisory.com/event/2025-free-community-shred-day-at-the-citizen-advisory-group-office/
• Electronics Recycling Drive (April 12) at Way Public Library https://waylibrary.libcal.com/event/13948960
• City of Perrysburg Refuse & Recycling Guide https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/225/Refuse-Recycling
• City of Perrysburg's A-to-Z Recycling Guide https://cityofperrysburg.sharepoint.com/:l:/s/PublicService/FFGN4n3AqY9LggtVEOlD7z8BjCdLJ8pMpJdEjWIi-_EjOg
• Glass Recycling Drop-Off Locations
1. O-I Glass Recycling Drop-Off Center: 1890 Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH
2. Department of Public Service: 11980 Roachton Road, Perrysburg, OH
3. Department of Public Utilities: 211 East Boundary, Perrysburg, OH
4. Wood County Recycling Station: 26609 Lime City Rd. Perrysburg, OH https://recycle.woodcountyohio.gov/175/24-7-Recycling-Drop-offs
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Special thanks to Marvin at Perrysburg Township for your input on this episode!

Special thanks to Marie Dunn, Public Information Officer at the City of Perrysburg. I like the updated website!

Amichai Stout is the Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council for the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. This episode is part of my Faith Community Leader Series. Although there are no Synagogues in Perrysburg, we still have Jewish individuals in our town. This episode is meant to be a resource for current and future Perrysburg residents who are either Jewish or would like to learn about the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

In today's episode, Amichai introduces himself, highlights the various Synagogues in the Toledo area, talks about programs, resources, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, interfaith collaboration, ways to connect, and more.

Thank you for listening to episode 86 of The Perrysburg Podcast! Click the link to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast player: https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/follow

Mentioned in this episode

• Jewish Federation and Foundation of Greater Toledo website - https://www.jewishtoledo.org/
• Jewish Federation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JewishToledo/
• Jewish Federation on X (Twitter) @JewishToledo https://x.com/JewishToledo
• Jewish Federation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jewishtoledo/
• Email Amichai Stout [email protected]
• Sign up for the Model Seder Meal by March 17, 2025 https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/JCRC-events. The event is on Sunday, March 23, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Temple Shomer Emunim 6453 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, OH
• Toledo Blade Article mentioned https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2025/01/23/heidi-meyer-teacher-award-holocaust-jewish-education-efforts-elmwood-high-school/stories/20250123004
• Chabad House https://www.chabadtoledo.com/
• Orthodox Congregation Etz Chayim http://www.etzchayimtoledo.org/
• Conservative Congregation B'nai Israel https://www.cbitoledo.org/
• [Reform] Temple Shomer Emunim https://www.templese.com/about
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Faith Community Leader Series

1. Episode 30: Places of Worship
2. Episode 34: Interview with Pastor Mark Wentz (Lutheran Church of the Master)
3. Episode 40: Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg)
4. Episode 62: Interview with Pastor Melanie Forrey (Zoar Lutheran Church)
5. Episode 79: Interview with Father Matt Wahlgren (St. Tim's Episcopal Church)
6. Episode 86: Interview with Amichai Stout, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo (Today!)

Bicentennial Park is located at 200 Mark Lane, Perrysburg, OH. You can also access the park from Marie Lane and Queensland Blvd. If you're interested in going for a walk, visiting a playground, playing baseball or softball, or a having a picnic, you'll like Bicentennial Park.

Features of Bicentennial Park

• Baseball/softball diamond
• Concrete pad with a single basketball hoop. Great for playing pig or horse!
• Drinking fountains and benches near the playground equipment
• Fields for flying kites, practicing soccer, lacrosse practice, etc.
• Picnic pavilion (4 picnic tables, no grill - March 2025)
• Picnic tables
• Playground with equipment for preschoolers and kids ages 5 to 11. Some equipment is new, including swings, slides, climbing equipment, and musical features.
• Portable toilet
• Small, grassy hills
• Trash cans
• Walking paths

Thank you for listening to episode 85 of the Perrysburg Podcast!

The FULL show notes are on www.perrysburgpodcast.com/85.

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Thank you Marie Dunn (Public Information Officer for the City of Perrysburg) for all you do to keep the Park info updated on the City's Website!

Links

• Bicentennial Park Page on the City's website https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Bicentennial-Park-1
• City of Perrysburg's Director of Public Service: 419-872-8020 or [email protected]
• PABSC (Perrysburg Amateur Baseball & Softball Commission) https://www.pabsc.org/
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Other episodes about Perrysburg Parks

• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 83: Orleans Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 77: Rivercrest Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 59: Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve with insights from Wood County Park District Program Naturalist, Craig Spicer
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 54: Eisenhower Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 51: Milestone Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 47: Rotary Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 44 - Riverside Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 37: The Riverwalk
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 33: The Davis Overlook
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 31: Buttonwood Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 25: W.W. Knight
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 15: Hood Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 10: Woodlands Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 7: Parks (General Info)

Have you ever thought about being a guest on The Perrysburg Podcast? I'm looking for guests who are right for my audience, fit with the mission of the podcast, and align with my vision for my 2025 and 2026 production schedule. Plenty of guests have successfully pitched me in the past, so if you're interested, apply today!

1. Fill out the Google Form 👉 https://bit.ly/4hyhOxF.
2. Wait for an interview offer or a rejection message.
3. If offered an interview, respond to my email, and we'll plan your episode together.

If you don't hear something after 4 weeks, please email me: [email protected].

Thank you for listening! Please share this episode with anyone who would enjoy it!

Volunteering matters. You can make a difference by volunteering in our community.

I am compiling a list of volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg. Previous guests on The Perrysburg Podcast have mentioned that they are looking for volunteers. I believe in signs, so I took that repeated request for volunteers as a sign that I should create a list of volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg. I will share the list on a future episode of The Perrysburg Podcast.

Share volunteer opportunities with me. Pick one:

• Fill out the Google Form https://forms.gle/ANT29aaYcTRuAVP6A
• Email me: [email protected]

I need your name, email address, phone number, the name of the organization the project is associated with, a brief description of what you need help with, and when you need help.

Click the link to sign up for the email list for The Perrysburg Podcast. I will notify you when each new episode comes out. https://bit.ly/3CXBxHN

Links from this episode

• Interview with Jesse Stock from Partners for Clean Streams (Episode 72)
• Interview with Lauren Rush about Perrysburg's Great American Clean-Up (Episode 38)
• Interview with Brittinee Huntley from Downtown Perrysburg Inc (Episode 36)
• Volunteer Opportunity Google Form https://forms.gle/ANT29aaYcTRuAVP6A
• Email Kim Newlove, Host of The Perrysburg Podcast, [email protected]
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

Orleans Park is located along the Maumee River at 655 Maumee Western Reserve Road, Perrysburg, OH. If you're interested in fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or walking along the Maumee River in Perrysburg, visit Orleans Park.

Thank you for listening to episode 83 of the Perrysburg Podcast! The FULL show notes are on www.perrysburgpodcast.com/83. Subscribe to/follow this podcast for all future episodes. Popular links are below: ⬇️

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Features of Orleans Park

• Two parking lots with handicap-accessible parking
• Boat launch (no cost to launch): best for kayaks, canoes, and jet skis. Use your judgement with motorized boats. Water levels vary throughout the year, and the Orleans Park Boat Launch is shallow. (The Maple Street Boat Launch is an alternative.)
• Boat trailer parking is available
• Kayak and canoe storage spaces can be rented for $35 for the 2025 season. To learn more about renting a space, visit https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/129/Canoe-and-Kayak-Rack-Rental-Agreement-PDF?bidId=
• A multi-purpose trail along the river (I call it The Riverwalk)
• Access to the Maumee River for fishing
• Fishing line recycling tubes
• Portable bathrooms
• Trash cans
• A picnic table
• Sledding hills
• Signage

Thank you Marie Dunn (Public Information Officer for The City of Perrysburg) for all you do to keep the Park info updated on the City's Website!

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Links

• Orleans Park Page on The City of Perrysburg's website https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Orleans-Park-8
• Kayak/canoe rack rental space sign-up form https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/129/Canoe-and-Kayak-Rack-Rental-Agreement-PDF?bidId=
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 55 (mentioned Orleans Park Boat Launch)
• Maumee Tackle (Fishing Outfitter near Orleans Park) https://maumeetackle.net/
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• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
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Other episodes about Perrysburg Parks

• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 77: Rivercrest Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 59: Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve with insights from Wood County Park District Program Naturalist, Craig Spicer
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 54: Eisenhower Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 51: Milestone Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 47: Rotary Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 44 - Riverside Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 37: The Riverwalk
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 33: The Davis Overlook
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 31: Buttonwood Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 25: W.W. Knight
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 15: Hood Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 10: Woodlands Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 7: Parks (General Info)

Have you ever thought about being a guest on The Perrysburg Podcast? I'm looking for guests who are right for my audience, fit with the mission of the podcast, and align with my vision for my 2025 and 2026 production schedule. Plenty of guests have successfully pitched me in the past, so if you're interested, apply today!

1. Fill out the Google Form 👉 https://bit.ly/4hyhOxF.
2. Wait for an interview offer or a rejection message.
3. If offered an interview, respond to my email, and we'll plan your episode together.

If you don't hear something after 4 weeks, please email me: [email protected].

Thank you for listening! Please share this episode with anyone who would enjoy it!

Have you ever thought about being a guest on The Perrysburg Podcast? If so, great news! I created a simple guest application process.

1. Fill out the Google Form 👉 https://bit.ly/4hyhOxF.
2. Wait for an interview offer or a rejection message.
3. If offered an interview, respond to my email, and we'll plan your episode together.

If you don't hear something after 4 weeks, please email me: [email protected].

This process will help both of us. I'm looking for guests who are right for my audience, fit with the mission of the podcast, and align with my vision for my 2025 and 2026 production schedule. Plenty of guests have successfully pitched me in the past, so if you're interested, apply today!

Thank you for listening to episode 82 of the Perrysburg Podcast. The FULL show notes are on www.perrysburgpodcast.com/82

If you know someone who would make a great guest for this show, please share this episode with them. Subscribe to/follow this podcast for all future episodes. Popular links are below: ⬇️

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Links from this episode

• Guest Application Form (Google Form) https://bit.ly/4hyhOxF
• Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper https://www.perrysburg.com
• Mentioned: 13ABC The Nine on January 23, 2025 - Sorry, I can't find the link to this.
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 76: Vision (2025 production schedule)
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Faith in humanity: restored. Perrysburg residents are helping other Perrysburg residents with hyperlocal gifting, through the Buy Nothing Perrysburg Facebook Groups. There are four groups in Perrysburg: NW, NE, SW, and SE.

Thank you for listening to episode 81 of the Perrysburg Podcast. The FULL show notes are on www.perrysburgpodcast.com/81

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9 topics are covered in this episode:

1. Gratitude first - I could not have created my outline for today's episode without Angela Pantorno (one of the NW Group admins). Thank you for your input about the Buy Nothing Perrysburg Facebook Groups in general and the NW Group specifically!
2. What a Buy Nothing Perrysburg Facebook Group is
3. When the first Buy Nothing Group started in Perrysburg
4. Stats (How many people are in the groups? How many posts were made in the NW Group in January 2025?)
5. How to join a Buy Nothing Perrysburg Facebook Group if you live in Perrysburg and have a personal FaceBook account (If you live outside of Perrysburg, visit this website https://giftingwithintegrity.org/world-wide-map/)
6. How it works (in general). There are rules to keep everyone on-mission.
7. Examples of Perrysburg people helping other Perrysburg people (What I have seen/experienced.)
8. Banned items and what could/has gone wrong
9. Good intentions that surround the Buy Nothing Perrysburg Facebook Groups

Links from this episode

• Northwest Group 🖤 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BWR8A1YcC/
• Northeast Group 💛 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HnZdeiKFY/
• Southwest Group 🖤 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BG2R5uEzs/
• Southeast Group 💛 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14sdWuMCXm/
• Find your Buy Nothing Group https://giftingwithintegrity.org/world-wide-map/
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Welcome to the 7th (and final) part of the Food and Drink Series. We're covering miscellaneous food and drink topics today.

Thank you for listening to episode 80 of the Perrysburg Podcast. The FULL show notes are on www.perrysburgpodcast.com/80

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This episode covers 19 topics:

1. The Perrysburg Senior Center and home-delivered meals ("Meals on Wheels") through the Wood County Committee on Aging. https://wccoa.net/
2. Royal Deli Foods & Stewart Sandwiches. royaldelifoods.com
3. Food Resources mentioned in The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 13 (The Perrysburg Township Food Pantry, Moms Mobile Mission, The Islamic Food Pantry, and PCU Food Pantry.
4. St. Tim's Episcopal Church's Little Free Pantry www.saint-timothy.net
5. Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation. timothysperrysburg.org.
6. Meals at churches in Perrysburg. Look for advertisements in the local paper, church websites, and social media pages for local churches.
7. Community Gardens: The 577 Foundation, Lutheran Church of the Master, and 2 city garden plots (Plum St. and Roachton Road). To learn more, visit https://577foundation.org/, https://www.lcmperrysburg.org/, or https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/211/City-Garden-Plots
8. The Perrysburg Farmers Market https://visitperrysburg.com/
9. Cooking classes at The 577 or Owens Community College. To learn more, visit https://577foundation.org/ and https://www.owens.edu/academics/program/culinary-arts.html.
10. Cookbooks are available at Way Public Library 101 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH https://waylibrary.info/
11. True Spice Indian Grocery Store and Desi Kitchen (take-out) https://www.facebook.com/TrueSpicePerrysburg
12. Extra Virgin Food Services catering http://www.evfoodservices.com/
13. Girl Scout Cookies https://www.gswo.org/
14. Boy Scout popcorn https://www.erieshorescouncil.org/
15. Home bakers
16. Mykel Zwayer is a Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant. Visit her sales page: tastefullysimple.com/web/mzwayer
17. Sue Haas is a Pampered Chef Consultant. Visit her sales page: https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/suehaas
18. DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are available in Perrysburg.
19. Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes are made in Perrysburg. https://www.marshasbuckeyes.com/

Food and Drink Series on The Perrysburg Podcast

Part One: Ice Cream Shops (July) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/53

Part Two: Coffee Shops (August) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/56

Part Three: Restaurants (September) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/60

Part Four: Butcher Shops (October) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/64

Part Five: Bakeries and Desserts (November) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/69

Part Six: Bars and Breweries (December) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/74

Part Seven: Miscellaneous Food & Drink Topics (TODAY!) www.perrysburgpodcast.com/80

Other links

• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 13: Food Resources www.perrysburgpodcast.com/13
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This episode is part of a series of interviews with faith community leaders at places of worship in Perrysburg, OH. The Rev. Matt Wahlgren (Father Matt) is my guest today. He is the new pastor at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (871 East Boundary Street Perrysburg, OH). The FULL show notes with clickable links can be found at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/79.

Topics discussed

• Father Matt's South Toledo roots, what brought him to Perrysburg, how he met his wife, his educational path, and his work experiences
• Advice for young people who might be interested is becoming a pastor too.
• St. Tim's worship services, youth activities, live-streamed services, and more.
• A conversation about Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation, whose mission is, "To Feed, Clothe, and Fulfill."
• An offer to meet up with Father Matt for coffee and conversation
• An invitation to volunteer
• A fun sound bite from Father Matt about his favorite pizza (when he was younger)

About The Rev Matt Wahlgren (January 2025)

The Rev. Matt Wahlgren was raised in a Pentecostal tradition and explored various evangelical faith communities before finding his spiritual home in the Episcopal Church. Before his ordination, Matt's journey included working as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska and serving as the assistant director at Food for Thought in Toledo. Alongside his wife and three daughters, Matt dedicated seven transformative years to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fremont. In March 2024, Matt and his family returned to their roots and have since embraced the Perrysburg community, where they have found a renewed sense of connection and belonging.

About St Timothy's Episcopal Church https://www.saint-timothy.net/

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church is a Christ-centered community rooted in traditional worship and committed to inclusive values. Our mission is to ensure that everyone who encounters us knows they are created in God's image and deeply loved by God. We share this love through worship, teaching, and fellowship, as well as programs that feed, clothe, and celebrate the arts with our neighbors. All are welcome. Come as you are.

Sunday services at 8:00am and 10:00am

Children's Sunday School (Pre-K–2nd grade and 3rd–5th grade) takes place during the 10:00 AM service, with youth gathering after the service. Parents and children begin together in worship, with children exiting for their classes during the service.

About Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/

Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2023 to operate programs created and formerly operated by St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Perrysburg, OH. The Foundation's mission is to clothe, feed, and fulfill those in need in and around Perrysburg. OH. It does this through three programs: Tim's Rescue Kitchen, the Discovers Music Series, and Clothesline, a free donated clothing store.

Faith Community Leader Series

Episode 30: Places of Worship

Episode 34: Interview with Pastor Mark Wentz (Lutheran Church of the Master)

Episode 40: Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg)

Episode 62: Interview with Pastor Melanie Forrey (Zoar Lutheran Church)

Episode 79 (Today!) Interview with Father Matt Wahlgren

Links

• • • St. Tim's website https://www.saint-timothy.net/
    • Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/
    • St. Tim's on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sainttimothy.net
    • St. Tim's on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sttimsperrysburg/
    • St. Tim's on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/user86701321
    • 2 clothing recycling dumpsters (For more info, visit www.fillthebins.com.)
      1. Perrysburg High School 13385 Roachton Rd. Perrysburg, OH
      2. 26609 Lime City Rd Perrysburg, OH
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