Church of the Western Reserve is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church, USA.  Our congregation was organized in 1961 by the Rev. David Sherwin, originally meeting at Orange High School.  The first sanctuary, now used as a chapel, was built in 1966, with the later addition of a fellowship hall. 

In 1997 a new sanctuary was dedicated.  Suspended above the chancel of the sanctuary is an 8-foot cross, hand-crafted of red oak in the "Tree of Life" design by local artist Norbert Koehn.

Throughout the week our building is filled with the sounds of music as students of Fairmount Fine Arts and other music instructors hone their skills.  One of the area's largest women’s Alcoholics Anonymous groups meets here midweek, while other community groups and organizations periodically avail themselves of our facilities.

Like most churches, we pride ourselves on great meals.
Even without a full meal, however, we enjoy gathering each
Sunday for fellowship, when all ages come together and for
conversation and “goodies”!

Our congregation of 150+ members come from north, south, east and west – literally!  Every Sunday, folks from Mayfield Heights, Bainbridge, Chesterland and Shaker Heights, (as well as many other communities) come together for study, worship and fellowship.  Students come from at least seven different school districts!

Diversity is valued.  And we cherish the sense of community that brings all of us together in Jesus Christ.