Sunday Services

See below for a link to the live streaming of our services or to see previous services:

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF6JWnNARixsYXmVVp-ImA/?guided_help_flow=5

Community Meal

Tuesday, June 17

The community-wide dinner is offered at no charge for anyone who is hungry, who is feeling stretched, or who might need to be reminded that they are loved.

Menu:  Chicken cordon blue, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, chocolate mousse

If you are interested in helping, we will be cooking meals from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; assembling from 3-4 p.m.; and distributing / delivering from 4-5:30 p.m.  In addition, if you would like to make a chocolate mousse (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10 a.m. on June 17th.

To sign up to volunteer, click below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAAA2BA4F49-free#/

To sign up for the meal, click below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6UETeAkuTyupca69AGbRu9LtMZAcZy2n0L-76J6Dk1o2R7w/viewform

June 26, 2025

“O Lord how manifold are your works! In wisdom, you have made them all.” (Psalm 104:24)

Members and Friends of Valley,

This week, more than 30 youth and adult volunteers have lent their gifts, time, and energy to help out at Vacation Bible School.  44 Compassion Campers have been learning how and what our Creator God provides for all living things:  shelter, water and air, food, and community.

We hope to worship in our outdoor chapel this Sunday (weather permitting) and celebrate our Compassion Campers and volunteers.  In case of rain, we will be in the Fellowship Hall; so, dress casually, and get ready to offer praise for God’s manifold (many and various) works.

In Peace,
Pastor John

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)

Upcoming Worship Schedule

Sunday, June 29
Chapel Worship at Valley

Sundays, July 6 & 13
Joint Worship at Bainbridge UCC

Sundays, July 20 & 27
Joint Worship with Bainbridge UCC at Valley

Sundays, August 3 & 10
Joint Worship at Bainbridge UCC

Sundays, August 17 & 24
Joint Worship with Bainbridge UCC at Valley

Sunday, August 31
Chapel Worship at Valley

Knitting For Others

Inviting all folks from 12-100 years of age, who like to knit or who would like to learn, to be a part of Valley’s Knitting Group.

The group will meet Sundays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.:
July 27

August 24

This group has been busy knitting prayer blankets and shawls for members of our congregation.  It takes a lot of yarn to knit or crochet these items.  Many of us have made items in the past but not used quite all of the yarn.  Knitting for Others can use the leftover yarn to make items to share with others.  If you have any worsted size-4 or bulky size-5 yarn that you will not be using and could share with Knitting for Others, we certainly would appreciate your donation.  Yarn can be left in the box marked “yarn” in the Library.  Thank you so much for your help.

For questions, please call one of our Co-Chairs, Beverly or Bev:
Beverly Wahl  – 502-553-7255

Bev Keough – 330-888-5385

2025 Year-long Bible Study

Everyday for Everyone
365 Devotions from Genesis to Revelation

This collection of reflections encompasses the entirety of the Bible – taking you on a journey from the beginnings of creation and humanity’s journey with God in Genesis through the history of Israel to the life of Jesus and the birth of the church in the New Testament.

Each daily devotion includes:

· Scripture Reference (usually not more than 1 chapter)
· A one-page, thoughtful commentary on that day’s passage
· A prayer echoing the Scripture and reflection from that day

Join Pastor John on a 2025 journey through the Bible; group times for discussion will be planned throughout the year.  Books are available through the church office for $17.

Every Day for Everyone – Daily Bible Study discussion

Those participating in the Every Day for Everyone Daily Bible Study (and anyone else interested) are invited to gather for questions and discussion:

Group Discussion Times

Monday, July 6
Noon-1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

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LINKS

Link to Services at Valley:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF6JWnNARixsYXmVVp-ImA

Link to Facebook

Link to Prayer Request List

Link to Sermons

Link to Service Bulletin:

Sunday, June 29, 2025 service bulletin

June 12, 2025

“The Spirit comes to help our weakness. We don’t know what we should pray, but the Spirit pleads our case.” (Romans 8:26, Common English Bible)

Members and Friends of Valley,

We live in confusing times. In an age of emerging new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, many of us still have difficulties operating our televisions.  This year, Flag Day – seemingly one of our least controversial holidays – is being commemorated with protests and parades.  And during this Pride Month, our nation’s largest Protestant denomination is threatening to kick out its churches that ordain women or support LGBTQ+ rights.

Sometimes, in these confusing times, we don’t know what to pray:  what to even wish or work or hope for.  With all the challenges before us – as individuals and communities – we sometimes don’t know where our focus needs to be.

In John’s Gospel, Jesus prepares his disciples for his pending departure by promising that the Holy Spirit – the Advocate, Teacher, Guide – would come to be with them.  As Paul says here in Romans, the Spirit is a Helper, especially in times of weakness.  As Christians, we seek to follow the leading of the Spirit by learning from our fellow saints and prophets, as well as through our discernment of how God is calling us to likewise respond to today’s challenges.

This Sunday, we begin a summer worship series called “Holy Disruptors” – looking at Christians throughout the centuries that have listened to the voice of the Spirit to guide them during chaotic and disruptive times.  Some of them – like St. Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, and Harriet Tubman – you already know, others are likely less familiar.

As we continue our joint services with friends from the Bainbridge Church – discerning how to worship and work together – we seek to listen to and learn how the Spirit might help us.

From these historical figures, we will learn different ways to potentially respond to confusing and difficult days.  Some of their actions were unpopular or controversial in their time and situation, but all can be helpful in deciding who – led by the Spirit – we are called to be today; what to do; and how we ought to pray.

In Christ,
Pastor John

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)

Upcoming Worship Schedule

Sunday, June 15
Joint Worship with Bainbridge UCC at Valley

Sunday, June 22
Joint Worship and Confirmation with Bainbridge UCC at Valley

Sunday, June 29
Chapel Worship at Valley

Sundays, July 6 & 13
Joint Worship at Bainbridge UCC

Sundays, July 20 & 27
Joint Worship with Bainbridge UCC at Valley

Sundays, August 3 & 10
Joint Worship at Bainbridge UCC

Sundays, August 17 & 24
Joint Worship with Bainbridge UCC at Valley

Sunday, August 31
Chapel Worship at Valley

Knitting For Others

Inviting all folks from 12-100 years of age, who like to knit or who would like to learn, to be a part of Valley’s Knitting Group.

The group will meet Sundays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.:
June 22

July 27

August 24

This group has been busy knitting prayer blankets and shawls for members of our congregation.  It takes a lot of yarn to knit or crochet these items.  Many of us have made items in the past but not used quite all of the yarn.  Knitting for Others can use the leftover yarn to make items to share with others.  If you have any worsted size-4 or bulky size-5 yarn that you will not be using and could share with Knitting for Others, we certainly would appreciate your donation.  Yarn can be left in the box marked “yarn” in the Library.  Thank you so much for your help.

For questions, please call one of our Co-Chairs, Beverly or Bev:
Beverly Wahl  – 502-553-7255

Bev Keough – 330-888-5385

2025 Year-long Bible Study

Everyday for Everyone
365 Devotions from Genesis to Revelation

This collection of reflections encompasses the entirety of the Bible – taking you on a journey from the beginnings of creation and humanity’s journey with God in Genesis through the history of Israel to the life of Jesus and the birth of the church in the New Testament.

Each daily devotion includes:

· Scripture Reference (usually not more than 1 chapter)
· A one-page, thoughtful commentary on that day’s passage
· A prayer echoing the Scripture and reflection from that day

Join Pastor John on a 2025 journey through the Bible; group times for discussion will be planned throughout the year.  Books are available through the church office for $17.

Every Day for Everyone – Daily Bible Study discussion

Those participating in the Every Day for Everyone Daily Bible Study (and anyone else interested) are invited to gather for questions and discussion:

Group Discussion Times

Monday, June 16
Noon-1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

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LINKS

Link to Service at Valley:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF6JWnNARixsYXmVVp-ImA

Link to Facebook

Link to Prayer Request List

Link to Sermons

Link to Service Bulletins:

Sunday, June 15, 2025 service bulletin

Sunday, June 22, 2025 service bulletin

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