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, November 24th
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: Herbed chicken and broccoli, pasta, tossed salad, pumpkin spice cake
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 a pumpkin spice cake (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10:00 a.m. on November 24th.
October 30, 2026
“But nobody knows when that day or hour will come, not the heavenly angels and not the Son. Only the Father knows.” (Matthew 24:36, Common English Bible)
Members and Friends of Valley,
After so many months of anticipation, preparation, and prognostication; of following all the polls and debates and opposition research and mapping out strategies, the day is almost here. Surely, you are as anxious for it to arrive as I am.
I am referring, of course, to the start of the new college basketball season on Monday, November 2. Just about every team in the nation will play their first game of the year; each one undefeated and full of promise for a successful year.
Maybe some of you, after reading the first paragraph, thought I was going to talk about the elections taking place the next day on November 3. All kidding aside, that is, also, an important day for all of us; not only because the mailers and negative ads will stop, but it is a distinct opportunity to play a part in the civic life, representation, and decisions of our communities, state, and nation.
Some events are fixed on the calendars. Others, as Jesus’ words in the scripture above remind us, remain a mystery. In addition to this coming of the Lord referenced here, we, likewise, do not know (and maybe are not meant to know) when many of life’s joys or challenges will emerge or subside: for example, what day someone near us might fall ill; in what year the Browns or Buckeyes or Guardians will win it all, again.
“Only the Father knows.” That can be an awfully hard truth to swallow for some of us who like certainty and predictability. This real sense of mystery is one of the reasons that, this year at Valley, we will be celebrating an extended, seven-week (instead of four) season of Advent. It will begin not as we have traditionally done, on the first weekend after Thanksgiving, but on Sunday, November 8. This will necessitate a few changes in the way we, for instance, decorate the sanctuary and light the Advent candles. You can find more details about the origins and reasons behind an extended Advent season in the November Valley Voice.
During these seven weeks leading up to Christmas, we will be exploring the theme Out of Time, looking not just at how and how well we use our time, or why we so easily run short on time, but, also, the ways that our experiences with God often take place beyond the normal boundaries of time as we are surprised, challenged, and surrounded by holy mystery.
Blessings to you all in the scheduled events of the coming days: Halloween, changing the clocks, college basketball kickoff, and election day; as well as in all the unscheduled, full-of-surprise things that are, also, sure to come.
In Christ,
Pastor John
Announcements
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)
North Presbyterian Church -- Meal Preparation and Serving
Valley has a long-standing partnership with North Presbyterian Church, a congregation consisting mainly of homeless and impoverished members in the St. Claire neighborhood of downtown Cleveland. Four Sundays a year, we share worship and a meal with the folks at North Church.
Meal Preparation
Saturday, October 31
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (2-4 volunteers)
Meal Serving
Sunday, November 1
Depart at 9:30 a.m., return by 2:00 p.m. (2-4 volunteers)
Pulpit Exchange
Sunday, November 1
Please welcome Rev. Katherine Chilcote, pastor of North Presbyterian Church, as she leads worship and shares about doing ministry with the homeless and housing insecure at North, while Pastor John swaps place with her and leads worship there.
Mission in Common -- Presbytery Gathering
Saturday, November 7,
9 a.m. – noon, at
North Presbyterian Church
This gathering is part of Mission in Common, an ongoing conversation and learning community for people who care about local mission. Rooted in Pentecost, we will explore how God gathers people across differences; how mission moves beyond charity toward mutuality; and how every person is an equal member of the body of Christ. Together, we will consider practices that build Christian community within a mixed ecology of ministry.
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. (September 21 – December 7) in the Church Library. Books are available in the Church office for $15.
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.:
October 25, November 8 & 22
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
Sarah Circle
We’d love to have you join us!
The next meeting for 2026-27 will be:
Tuesday, November 10
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, November 10
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 (November 10, December 8, January 12, etc.) for a time of good food, great coffee, and even better conversations.
Community Church Breakfast -- Postponed!
The participating congregations of the Chagrin Valley Council of Churches have decided to pause this year’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast, originally scheduled for November 7, 2026, with the hope of revisiting this gathering at a future date. We are grateful for the continued support, participation, and commitment of our local congregations and community partners and remain committed to fostering these relationships.
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 - October
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, November 13, 2026
(1 – 4 p.m.)
Saturday, November 14, 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