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
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
Community Meal
Tuesday, September 15th
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 casserole, green beans, dinner rolls, apple crisp
If you are interested in helping, we will be cooking meals from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; assembling from 3:00-4:00 p.m.; and distributing / delivering from 4:00-5:30 p.m. In addition, if you would like to bake apple crisp (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10:00 a.m. on September 15th.
September 24, 2026
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever.” (Isaiah 40:8)
Members and Friends of Valley,
Yesterday, in the Faith Garden, we took out the last of the pole beans, scallions, and cucumbers, laying those beds to rest. While a few vegetables continue to grow and produce their fruit, shorter days and cooler nights will likely bring the end of the growing season soon.
When the author of Isaiah speaks to this natural cycle of the passing seasons, he is really referencing us – humanity – as it is written:
“All people are like grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field.” (Isaiah 40:6b)
Our individual lives change – we go through seasons – but so do communities and bodies of people. At some points there is flourishing and growth, other periods call for pruning and renewal. Therefore, it makes good sense – as the author of Isaiah suggest – to pay attention to life’s changing seasons.
This Sunday, you are invited to gather with our Good Futures team to help us pay attention to the changes going on around us (see the announcement about I-SPY below). We will be sharing observations about what in our communities is growing or emerging, as well as what is ebbing or struggling to keep going. We will talk about what you see, hear, and smell; who is there, and who might be missing; and what our role – as the church – may be.
Because, although our congregation is connected to partner churches and mission workers around the country and globe, we are rooted in this local community. How we serve and bear witness to God’s grace is directly tied to our specific geographic setting; knowing how God calls us depends on both who and where we are.
Blessings and peace as we welcome this beautiful season of autumn and – because life is always changing – an evolving time for our congregation.
In Christ,
Pastor John
Announcements
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who provided special music for the summer worship services!!! The variety of music and the talent that we are blessed with here at Valley is a “GIFT!!!”
Book Study – Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters
by Dr. Carmen Joy Imes
I was recently introduced to the deep theological insights and scholarship of the author during my study leave seminar at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in Michigan. Her book is insightful, but easy-to-read, and includes suggested scripture readings and discussion questions for each chapter. Weekly sessions will last 60-75 minutes and include an accompanying video from The Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/all.
Eleven weekly sessions – Mondays at 7:00 p.m. (beginning Sept. 21) in the Church Library. Books are available in the Church office for $15.
Good Futures – I-Spy Community Assessment
Valley members are invited to assist the Good Futures Initiative Team by participating in an I-Spy activity.
On Sunday, September 27, we invite all participants to a 30–45-minute community conversation, beginning at 11:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, where we will share what we have seen and heard.
Pet Blessing
Blessing of Animals is sponsored by the Chagrin Valley Council of Churches and will take place:
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
at
Valley Presbyterian Church
(under the portico)
All donations will go to the Geauga County Dog Warden and Animal Rescue Village.
Sarah Circle
We’d love to have you join us!
The next meeting for 2026-27 will be:
Tuesday, October 13
Our study this year:
United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other —
Paul’s First Letter to Corinthians
Meet September – May the second Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. – noon, in the Church Library. For more information, please contact Glenna Pool at 419-789-9446 or e-mail gpool205@yahoo.com.
Mid-week Lunch Group - Tuesday, October 13
All are welcome to gather for lunch together at Buckeye Café (located across from the church in Tanglewood Square) at noon on the second Tuesday of each month (October 13, November 10, December 8, etc.) for a time of good food, great coffee, and even better conversations.
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 on Sunday, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.:
September 27
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 have not used quite all the yarn. Knitting for Others can use the leftover yarn to make items to share with others. We are currently making items for babies and young children. If you have any size-3 or 4 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
Church Directory
A new Church directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. If you would like to have a copy e-mailed to you, please contact the church office at 440-543-1071 or e-mail valleypc@netlink.net.
Food Bank Needs - September
Please consider donating the following items to help stock the shelves at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center:
Any meat, fresh fruit / vegetables, milk, eggs, lunch meat, bread, snacks, or anything you would like to donate.
CFPCC is receiving donations at your car. Someone will come out and retrieve donations. You can, also, leave them in the blue donation bin in the Narthex.
Links
Online Services at Valley
Prayer Request List
Sermons
Service Bulletin
Pass-It-On Mission Store
The store will be open:
Friday, September 25, 2026
(1 – 4 p.m.)
Saturday, September 26, 2026
(10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Donations are now being accepted.
Pass-it-on is a mission of and is located behind Valley Presbyterian Church.
Get In Touch
EMAIL:
PHONE:
phone: 440-543-1071
ADDRESS:
17560 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m