What We Believe
Valley is a member of the Presbyterian Church, (USA) and the Presbytery of the Western Reserve.
Links to those umbrella organizations can be located here.
Whether you are new to the area or are looking for a new place to worship – we welcome you!
At Valley Church, you will find a vibrant expression of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a place for you to grow in your faith. We invite you to join us for a Sunday service!
Sunday Bulletin
Community Meal
Online Services
Sunday Worship
All are welcome.
Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m.
17560 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Sunday School available during the school year with childcare
Community Meal
Tuesday, November 18th
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 alfredo, pasta, salad, bread, dessert
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 bake a cake (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10 a.m. on September 16th.
November 20, 2025
“Give thanks to the Lord because God is good, because God’s steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1, Common English Bible)
Members and Friends of Valley,
When I was taking food this week to Next Step – a residential program for young adults transitioning out of foster care, and a ministry partner of Valley – one of the young men offered to carry the box, and after looking inside, said with excitement: “You guys are life-savers, you have no idea!”
After thinking about that interaction on the way home, I tend to agree: I really have no idea what it must be like to grow up in an unstable environment, without the loving support of parents, without the consistent guidance of other adults, without the certainty of where you will sleep or whether there will be a next meal, possibly the literal – not just figurative – need for a life-saver.
The two bulletins attached to this email – for Sundays, November 23 (Christ the King Sunday) and November 30 (First Sunday of Advent) – wrap around the Thanksgiving holiday. Many of us will attend gatherings for food and fellowship with family and friends; maybe with more or less of them than you would hope or imagine. We will have opportunities to reflect on and offer thanks for the blessings given, received, and shared in our lives. And we can pray and work for abundance and thanksgiving to spread even into the places and circumstances where we really have no idea.
Please take note of the giving opportunities that are listed in these bulletins and the forthcoming December Valley Voice newsletter where we might each find a way to be life-givers, life-sustainers, and life-savers. And let us all remember to offer God thanks for the people and the ways in our lives that we have been and continue to be guided, supported, and loved.
Below, you will find a copy of the Thanksgiving Prayer that was sent out with our community meal this week; it is adapted from Jill Duffield’s prayer in the Presbyterian Outlook. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beloved.
In Christ
Pastor John
Announcements
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)
Advent Devotional
This year’s Advent Devotionals contain, artwork, poems, hymns, scripture and reflection prompts. It is intended to be read at your own pace throughout the season of Advent and Christmas, and it concludes with Epiphany. Printed copies will be available on Sunday, November 30.
Our friends at A Sanctified Art have provided a special e-reader version of this year’s Advent devotional, which you can access on your computer and mobile devices: http://online.flippingbook.com/view/361593675/.
In order to protect their work, please refrain from sharing this link or posting it on social media.
2025 Poinsettia Order Form
The Poinsettia Order Form for the Christmas Eve service is below. All orders are due into the office no later than Sunday, December 7, 2025. See Marilyn Rodenhausen with questions.
Annual Christmas Angel Tree Project
Each Christmas season Valley has an Angel Tree project. This year, we will be supporting Geauga County Family Services.
We are collecting gift cards this year. The suggested cards are Amazon, Giant Eagle, Walmart, Aldi. There will be a box in the Narthex for the gift cards. Please return the gift cards by Sunday, December 7.
Thank you so much for your support. In Christ, The Mission Commission
$5 for Feet, Fingers, and Fares for North Church
In this season of giving, we can give the gift of warmth to our neighbors at North Church in Cleveland. Your contributions will provide hats, gloves, socks, and fares for those in need. Envelopes will be available in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, November 23 through Sunday, December 14. Thank you for generously supporting this mission. In Christ, your Mission Commission
Here We Come A Caroling!!!!!
The Valley Church Choir and the Musicians from the Bainbridge Community Church would like to invite any Valley Church members who are interested to go CAROLING with us immediately after the service on December 7th. There will be a light lunch at the UCC Church, and then we will be going to two Nursing Homes (TBA) in the area. If you are interested, please contact Nancy Sullivan for more information.
Alternative Gift Giving
If you are considering giving alternative gifts, there are some brochures on the Mission bulletin board in the hallway. Heifer, Habitat for Humanity, and Presbyterian Gift Catalogs are there for you to look at. You can copy down their website or phone number, if you are interested. Mission Commission
Knitting For Others
The group will not be meeting in December.
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
Sunday, December 7
5pm in the Church Sanctuary
Festival Choir – The Christmas Gift
Valley’s Festival Choir would like to invite you to our Christmas Program
“THE CHRISTMAS GIFT”
to be presented during the church service on Sunday, December 14th, 2025.
North Church Partnership
North Church is a predominantly homeless and housing insecure population. Four Sundays each year, Valley prepares and serves a meal at North; Sunday volunteers depart from Valley at 10 a.m. (taking prepared food with them) to attend the 11 a.m. worship service at North, and help serve the lunch to participants following. Three-to-five people are requested for each Sunday.
Upcoming Date
Sunday, December 21 (cooking on Friday, December 19, at 9:30 a.m.)
Links
Online Services at Valley
Prayer Request List
Sermons
Service Bulletin
Pass-It-On Mission Store
Pass-it-on will be open:
Friday, September 5, 2025, 1 – 4 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10 am – 2 pm
Donations are now being accepted.
Pass-It-On is a mission of and is located behind Valley Presbyterian Church
Email: Passitonamissionoflove@gmail.com
Get In Touch
EMAIL:
PHONE:
phone: 440-543-1071
ADDRESS:
17560 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m