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Valley Welcomes You!

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

 

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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.

Community meals

June 4, 2026

 

“All you who stand in the Lord’s house – who stand in the courtyards of our God’s temple – praise the Lord!” (Psalm 135:2, Common English Bible)

 

Members and Friends of Valley,

 

While away last weekend for our son’s wedding festivities, I attended and participated in a number of Hindu and Christian religious ceremonies; held in backyards, courtyards, and converted industrial buildings. Ancient liturgies and rituals helped create community, meaning, and joy.

 

I am happy to be back with you this Sunday in Valley’s sanctuary as we celebrate our distinct worship tradition. We will sing together and be led in music by our chancel choir, offering their final selections for this program year. We will come together at the Lord’s Table to receive the shared bread and cup of communion. And we will begin our summer sermon series “A Curriculum of Love.”

 

And as we worship God together, we will remember that praise comes not only from the sanctuary, but, also, from the courtyards of the temple – in other words, from all the adjacent places in our communities that we work, play, serve, and pray. In our homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods, we live into and proclaim God’s love for the world and our thankful response.

 

For us, at Valley, this takes place – among other ways – through Vacation Bible School, Pass-It-On, Faith Garden, and Community Meals. In these and other ways, our praise moves out of the sanctuary and into the world; from the courtyards we proclaim that God is present in all of creation, active in every aspect of our lives and the lives of those we encounter. We are given these opportunities to give and serve in order to show that love can and does make a difference; we are challenged to reveal that, within community, we can help create deeper meaning and joy.

 

In Peace,
Pastor John

Announcements

(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)

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 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

Facebook

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.

Email:  Passitonamissionoflove@gmail.com

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Get In Touch

PHONE:

phone: 440-543-1071

ADDRESS:

17560 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH  44023

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m