September 13

Valley is pleased to welcome Rev. Mary Ellen Hoffman to lead worship on Sunday, September 13. Mary Ellen recently retired from Claridon United Church of Christ, is a longtime Bainbridge resident, and a faithful volunteer at Pass-It-On.

Sunday, September 20

Come and join us on Sunday, September 20, 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.

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) or Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. (beginning Sept. 23) in the Church Library. Sign up by contacting the office or at Church beginning Sunday, August 30. Books will be available in the Church office for $15.

Valley members are invited to assist the Good Futures Initiative Team by participating in an I-Spy activity. This tool is about gaining a deeper understanding of the wider community in which our congregation is located. All that is required of you is to take a 30-minute walk around your neighborhood (or some of the places beyond work and home that you regularly visit) and take note of what you see; and to engage in three short conversations with locals that you encounter in those locations. All the materials you will need to complete this activity will be available when you sign up at the Church (or by contacting the Church office) beginning Sunday, August 30.

On Sunday, September 27, we invite all participants to a 30–45-minute community conversation, beginning at 11:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, where we will share what we have seen and heard.

The Adult Choir will be starting rehearsals on September 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary with our first Sunday participating in worship on September 13th. We practice in the front of the Sanctuary until 8:30. SO……….We are always looking for new members to join us and add their talents to our choir!!!!!!

Choir practices are unforgettable,
Harmonies are created,
Our fellowship is strong,
Individual talents are shared, and we
Rejoice through song to praise and worship our Lord!

Choir Practice in Sanctuary
September 10th at 7:00 p.m.
COME!!!!!!!!!!!

We’d love to have you join us!

The first meeting for 2026-27 will be:
Tuesday, September 8

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 (September 8, October 13, November 10, etc.) for a time of good food, great coffee, and even better conversations.

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.
September 9 & 23

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.:
September 13, 27

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

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.