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, February 17th
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: Stuffed creole chicken, cheese grits, steamed veggies, frosted cake
If you are interested in helping, we will be cooking meals from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; assembling from 3-4 p.m.; and distributing / delivering from 4-5 p.m. In addition, if you would like to bake a cake (your recipe of choice) at home, please drop off by 10 a.m. on February 17th.
March 19, 2026
“I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.” (Psalm 59:16)
Members and Friends of Valley,
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a lunch gathering with over forty active and retired clergy members of our Presbytery; men and women who are serving or have served in churches large and small, as military and hospital chaplains, and as missionaries abroad and close to home.
There was no broad agenda to the get-together: no recruitment to serve on committees or commissions. Instead, we sat around tables and shared stories about what we are most passionate, worried, or excited; and what individual or communal spiritual practices help us to continue to live out our callings faithfully.
Several of the attendees – and especially those who are now retired from active church service – spoke about music; how singing, playing, or listening to music gives them courage, comfort, and strength; that after all the sermons they have given, bible studies they have led, weddings and funerals they have officiated, it is their participation in choirs and congregational worship – singing aloud – that reinforces and gives life and depth to their belief in God’s steadfast love.
Our Hymn Madness tournament that many of you have been participating in the past few weeks is a fun way to remember which of these songs we individually and collectively cherish. But, it, also, reinforces the importance that music has in our spiritual lives. Some may be better or more confident singers than others – some of us may even actively avoid having others hear us when we do – but church music is foundational to our faith. And, as this tournament has revealed to me, it does not matter much whether the songs are labeled as praise or gospel or classical, modern or traditional, what matters most is that they help us remember God’s steadfast love; that they reach into our hearts and encourage us to thankfully respond.
Don’t forget to fill out your choices for this week – we are down to the final eight hymns.
And, if you can, please join us next Saturday, March 28, as we celebrate the long and faithful life of long-time member Shirley Copeland, who so loved and gave so generously to support Valley’s music ministry.
In Christ,
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)
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
Easter Flowers Order Form
The Easter Flowers Order Form is below for ordering flowers for the Easter Service, Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Final orders are due into the office no later than Sunday, March 22nd, 2026. See Marilyn Rodenhausen with questions.
https://valleypresbychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Easter-Flowers-Order-Form.pdf
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.
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.:
March 22, 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
Deacons Care Packages for Military Members and College Students
Your Deacons want to show our young people that we care. Starting Sunday, they will be collecting donations to purchase gifts cards. If you know of a college student or military member our Deacons can support, please send their address to the church office by Thursday, March 19. Thank you.
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.
Links
Online Services at Valley
Prayer Request List
Sermons
Service Bulletin
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