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, August 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: Pulled pork BBQ, coleslaw, cornbread, peach-berry cobbler
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 make peach-berry cobbler (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10:00 a.m. on August 18th.
July 30, 2026 – no new e-mail letter (see August Valley Voice for letter)
July 23, 2026
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor…” (Romans 13:10)
Members and Friends of Valley,
Many of you reading this have likely, already heard that Valley’s Pass-It-On Resale Shop, which was scheduled to be open last weekend, remained closed. This was, in part, because of the wildfire smoke that has, now, largely moved out of the area. But, it was, also, because a township employee deemed our temporary signage to be out-of-compliance and our building use potentially in violation of zoning regulations.
We have since met with the township and have discussed potential paths forward to remain in compliance with their regulations. But, it, also, created an opportunity for our church leadership to look, again, at the what and why of this ministry; and how, through it, Valley can provide benefits to the volunteers who give their time and energy, the people who donate goods, the customers who come to shop, and many other ministries and organizations that it allows us to financially support.
At its inception, we imagined Pass-It-On to be a way to help love our neighbors, care for our community, and protect the environment. The intention was not, and never has been, to harm any neighbor. We are not trying to skirt any rules, but have continued to be guided by the greatest commandment: to love God with all your heart, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.
This Sunday, we continue with our summer worship series entitled: A Curriculum of Love. This will be the final week that we focus on how to love ourselves before transitioning to looking at how to love others. Of course, the two are related – Jesus knew that we cannot give of ourselves if our tanks are on empty. We all require rest and renewal, self-care and care that comes from others if we want to be available to, welcoming of, and in good relationship with our neighbors.
I believe that what we, the people of Valley, have come to remember over this past week is that our ministries of compassion and care – including but not limited to Pass-It-On – do no harm to our neighbors, but provide a whole lot of good. They help to tell the story of who we are as a congregation and fulfill the entirety of the greatest commandment: Love God, love yourselves, love others.
In Christ,
Pastor John
Announcements
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)
Faith Garden
In Valley’s Faith Garden (located outside of the Church Library), we grow fresh produce to be donated to the Chagrin Falls Park Community Center Food Bank. There are garden gloves and tools in the shed, or feel free to bring your own. Summer garden workdays are below:
Summer Garden Workday
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
August 12, 26
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.:
August 9
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
Mid-week Lunch Group - Tuesday, August 11
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 (August 11, September 8, October 13, etc.) for a time of good food, great coffee, and even better conversations.
North Church Meal Ministry
North Presbyterian Church is a unique ministry opportunity. Sharing space downtown with Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries, at East 45th and Superior Avenue, North serves a population that is predominantly homeless or housing insecure.
Along with many other congregations in our local area, Valley supports its long-term mission partner, North Church, by preparing a lunch to serve after Sunday worship. This is an incredible opportunity to engage in a hands-on mission. We look to have 3-5 volunteers carpool from Valley to worship and serve lunch at North.
Meal Preparation
Saturday, August 15
9:30-11:00 a.m. in FH
Serving at North
Sunday, August 16
Meet to carpool at 10:00 a.m. – return by 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dinners and Entertainment
Join friends from Valley and beyond on third Wednesday evenings this summer from 6-8:00 p.m. (June 17, July 15, August 19) for some food, drinks, and fun. The owners of Sharon James have agreed to donate ten percent of all sales (if you mention VPC2026) back to the church. Enjoy the covered patio and performers (featuring comedy from Sean Bulanda) for open-mic night. Reservations are recommended but not required:
Sharon James Cellars – Winery & Restaurant
11303 Kinsman Road
Newbury, OH 44065
440-739-4065
Outdoor Chapel Worship
Sunday, August 23
Come and join us on Sunday, July 19, for worship in the beautiful outdoor chapel. If the weather does not allow us to be outside that day, worship will be in Fellowship Hall.
Sarah Circle
We’d love to have you join us!
The meeting will be:
Tuesday, May 12 (final meeting for 2025-26)
Our study this year is:
PCUSA: Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ
Meet September — May the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Church Library.
Books are available and cost $14.00.
To order a book or for more information, please contact Glenna Pool at 419-789-9446 or e-mail gpool205@yahoo.com.
Food Bank Needs - August
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, August 14, 2026
(10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Saturday, August 15, 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