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
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
Community Meal
Tuesday, April 21st
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: Vegetable lasagna, green salad, garlic bread, brownies
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 bake a cake (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10:00 a.m. on February 17th.
March 26, 2026
“Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt.” (John 12:15)
Members and Friends of Valley,
The liturgical season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 18. For many of us, it has been a long season: with snowstorms, gale-force winds, and power outages; with the continued reports of immigration and detention mistreatment; the growing realities of economic uncertainty and suffering; and the posturing for and escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
We mark this Sunday – the last of Lent and the one immediately preceding Easter – as Palm Sunday because, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem, the crowds wave and lay down palm fronds in celebration of his arrival as they continue to long for their messiah and king. But gospels point to the irony of Jesus coming to this pivotal moment not on a war horse, but a donkey; and not only a full-grown donkey, but a young colt. You can almost imagine the sandaled feet of Jesus dragging on the ground as he straddles this not yet full-grown animal; how silly it might have looked to the Roman occupiers and Jewish leaders who thought power was measured best by violent strength.
For those of us familiar with the Passion story, we know that, once in Jerusalem, Jesus will continue to defy everyone’s expectations. He does not see anyone as expendable; he will not blame others for what he faces, he will not do anything and everything to save himself.
Even for those of us who know this story well, I encourage you to take part in the worship experiences of this upcoming Holy Week – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday – as a reminder of how this long, holy season of Lent concludes with the good news of life restored; how true power is revealed through humility and self-sacrifice; and how God has and still does defy our expectations.
Yes, the king is coming, but not the one we expect.
In Peace,
Pastor John
Lenten resource links:
https://justiceunbound.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lent-PDF-Final.pdf
https://pcusa.org/resource/lent-home-family-devotional
https://pcusa.org/resource/tread-lightly-lent-lent-calendar
Announcements
(additional announcements are in the bulletin and newsletter)
Celebrating the Life of Shirley Copeland
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held for Shirley Copeland at Valley Presbyterian on Saturday, March 28, at 3:30 p.m. All are invited to a reception in Fellowship Hall that will follow the service.
Holy Week (and beyond) Worship Schedule
Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday – palm fronds and crosses available
Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Worship Service – 7:00 p.m. in Sanctuary
Friday, April 3
Good Friday Stations of the Cross – at noon – starting and ending at Chagrin Falls Triangle Park
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday Celebration of the Resurrection
Sunday, April 12
Holy Humor / Bright Sunday Worship
Lenten Devotions
Over the next few weeks, we will be sending out links and offering some printed Lenten devotions. If you are interested in following Kate Bowler’s writings, her theme for the Lenten season is “Living with the Ache”:
Hymn Madness
Thank you to everyone who participated in the first two weeks of our Hymn Madness Tournament. True to form, there were some upsets and surprises. Below you will find the brackets for week 4 – 8 teams in 4 hymn-to-hymn matchups. If you want to email back your response, please pick one winner for each of the 4 pairings. The bracket will, also, be available at church on Sunday, as well as the results and week 3 standings. May the best hymn win!
https://valleypresbychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hymn-Madness-Week-4.pdf
North Church Worship and Meal Serving
April 10
Meal Preparation — 9:30–11 a.m.
April 12
Depart at 9:45 a.m., return by 2:00 p.m.
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 Sundays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.:
April 12 & 26
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
Bright Sunday - April 12
The Sunday after Easter is, also, known as Bright Sunday or Holy Humor Sunday. Early church theologians reflected on the idea that through the resurrection, God played the ultimate joke on the devil. Bright Sunday has traditionally served as a day of joy and laughter. Come join us to celebrate the “Risus paschalis – the Easter laugh.”
Sarah Circle
We’d love to have you join us!
The meeting will be:
Tuesday, April 14
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. .
Mid-week Lunch Group - Tuesday, April 14
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 (April 14, May 12, June 9, etc.) for a time of good food, great coffee, and even better conversations.
Walk with Sean Bulanda - April 19, 1:00 p.m.
Walk to cure Parkinson’s Diease.
We will meet at Beartown Lakes.
Food Bank Needs - April
Please consider donating the following items to help stock the shelves at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center:
Ground beef, chicken, eggs, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti sauce, pasta, Spaghetti O’s, 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, April 17, 2026
(1 – 4 p.m.)
Saturday, April 18, 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