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.
August 6, 2026
“Ascribe to Yahweh, all you families of nations; ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due his name…” (Psalm 96:7-8, translation by Carmen Joy Imes)
Members and Friends of Valley,
I am writing to you this week from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where I am attending a continuing education seminar put on by the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship entitled “Living the Scriptural Story.” Calvin is located next to an Ecosystem Nature Preserve and just down the road from a Sculpture Garden ― the photos below are from my visits to those beautiful spots.
As a group of forty church leaders from more than a dozen traditions, we have been studying the Bible and its application for the church and its ministry using a trilogy of books written by our seminar leader, Dr. Carmen Joy Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University in California. Those book titles are:
Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters
Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters
Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters
Dr. Imes is adamant in her belief that Christians should read the Bible seriously, not literally; and, therefore, use our God-given intelligence and imagination to better understand how we are to live out the entire scriptural story with our whole selves. This means that, as members of God’s family, we are called to embrace and accept every person and all faithfully steward all aspects of creation.
Through her writings and in-person during this week, Dr. Imes has stressed how important it is to recognize just who this God is that we ought to ascribe glory; that this God’s name is Yahweh, the Lord. This is no generic god, but the one who created us, loves us, blesses us, and never leaves us. Our God loves us so completely that we bear God’s name, are God’s image, and share God’s family tree. This is our identity and calling; it is our privilege and responsibility.
We have the privilege to be part of a local expression of the church body that sings and prays, supports and cares, works and serves, and gives together. We take the whole story of scripture seriously, if not always literally; and we believe that all of creation, and all people, are beloved by God and important to us. Yes, the church still matters and to Yahweh, our God, we ascribe the glory due his name.
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