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, June 16th
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: Green Salad with Lemon Grilled Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Strawberry Shortcake
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 strawberry shortcake (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10:00 a.m. on June 16th.
May 28, 2026
“By this, everyone will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)
Members and Friends of Valley,
I am so excited to be travelling today (Wednesday) to attend and officiate my stepson’s wedding. We are proud of and happy for him and his fabulous bride-to-be; and excited for all that the future holds for them in and through their marriage.
Thus, it’s no surprise that, lately, love has been on my mind.
This Sunday, while I am away, the worship service and its liturgy will be led – as it always is in part – by you, the disciples of Jesus, the members of the church. This word liturgy means “the work of the people.” And this week, you will be introduced to our summer worship series theme: “A Curriculum of Love: Deepening our love for God, for our Neighbors, and for Ourselves.” For the entire summer, we will be looking at all the ways we can and do feel, experience, and practice love.
So, when I looked, again, at this verse from John’s Gospel, I noticed how Jesus reminded his followers that they will be known, recognized, by the love they have for one another. In other words, not everyone knows where to find love and how to show it.
As members and friends of this church, I would, therefore, encourage you to think of the many ways that love can be found and revealed to the world, and the practices we choose to engage in as a congregation: inviting folks to gather in worship and attend Vacation Bible School; the gifts that are offered by liturgists, greeters, video recorders, money counters, and musicians; the ways we give to and support one another through the Faith Garden, Valley Knitters, Community Meal, and the Pass-it-on store. You can find details about all of these opportunities in the announcements and monthly Valley Voice newsletter.
“They will know we are Christians by our love,” we sometimes sing. For that to be true, it is appropriate that we undertake this “Curriculum of Love” and learn how to better and more faithfully find, experience, practice, and show love.
In Christ,
Pastor John
Announcements
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)
North Presbyterian Church ART GALA
Saturday, May 30
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Sanctuary will be transformed into an art gallery, music hall, and silent auction space to support music ministries at North Presbyterian Church.
Calling All Graduates
Provide info. by Monday, June 8
During worship on Sunday, June 14, we will be honoring graduates from high school, college, or other degree programs. If you have graduates in your family that you would like to have recognized, please forward their information to the church office by Monday, June 8.
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
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
June 3 and 17, July 1, 15, 29
Pride in the PWR
The Presbytery of the Western Reserve and members of its churches are invited to participate in Pride in the CLE 2026, on Saturday, June 6, whether to march in the parade, stand along the March route and cheer, or take a turn working the PWR’s booth in the exhibit area.
We’ll gather as a group on the steps of First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland beginning at 10:00 a.m. on June 6. All are welcome to meet at the steps, whether or not you are walking in the parade. We’ll pose for a PWR photo, get ourselves together, and then move to our standing location by 11:00 a.m., the start time for the March.
Go to https://www.preswesres.org/pride for more information.
Mid-week Lunch Group - Tuesday, June 9
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 (June 9, July 14, August 11, etc.) for a time of good food, great coffee, and even better conversations.
Vacation Bible School - #KidsConnect
Tuesday June 9 – Friday, June 12
9:30 a.m. – noon
Ages 3 – entering 5th grade
Older children and teens welcome as helpers.
Let’s build a better world filled with the love and peace of God!
#KidsConnect Vacation Bible School is where children can use their brain power as they connect with Jesus, family, and friends of all ages! As children learn and create together, they will find a place: of belonging, to relate to trusted adults, to make new friends, and to follow Jesus’ example of making room for all and loving one another. Each day includes worship and drama, Bible study, art and science explorations, brain-building challenges, and active games.
A link to register is below:
https://forms.gle/1ajExcmwCMGBne9s5
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.:
June 21
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 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 - June
Please consider donating the following items to help stock the shelves at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center:
Healthy cereals (except Cheerios), anything for grilling season (ground meat, chicken, steaks, vegetables, etc.), milk, eggs, 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
Pass-it-on will be open:
Friday, June 19, 2026
(10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Saturday, June 20, 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