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!!!”

The Rev. Marta Pumroy-Cordero and the Rev. Dr. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer, PCUSA Co-Moderators of the General Assembly, will host a series of three webinars on Fridays throughout October, offering an in-depth look at the PC(USA)’s Social Witness Policy. Each session will feature different guests from across the PC(USA) who will join the Co-Moderators in reflecting and expanding on each of these three topics.

Participants are encouraged to read the corresponding sections in this document prior to each session: 

https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/Lord%20of%20the%20Conscience%20booklet_1.pdf

To register, click on the following link:

https://pcusa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6FoErapySMG-UlvF6GBUmg?fbclid=IwY2xjawUp0rRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXEwbkh3Q1h1Zko2NjYyMDRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBKSYHd_u6Jq_4AQvLc6qPXVFRKjb7r6Ji_dwmjmruXM3gE6-fVMDQbzoCnQ_aem_RHZ1ahDlfKgi3uFDRq9Pgg#/registration

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 11 & 25

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

Sunday, October 18
4:30-8:00 p.m.
Banquet Center at St. Noel
35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

Valley has purchased a table for eight for the gala and invites anyone interested to attend for an evening of good food, great silent auction items, entertainment, and an opportunity to learn more about how to support the present and future of this amazing mission. Please contact Pastor John or the church office, if you are interested in attending and carpooling.

Dougbe River School Gala – Donation Request
The October 18 Gala is the biggest fundraiser for the Dougbe River School in Liberia. If you have and would be willing to contribute any gift cards and/or bottles of wine for the Gala, please bring them to the church office by October 9.

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)

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. 

Sponsored by the Chagrin Valley Council of Churches

Join members from area congregations as we gather together for food, fellowship, prayer, and to show our support for first responders from our local communities.  A monetary and food donation will be taken to support local residents in need.

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.

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.