Rooted in Scripture. Radiant with Grace in the Falls.
Falls OPC is a Reformed, confessional family in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. We preach Christ from all of Scripture, sing psalms and hymns with joy, and love our neighbors from the Gorge to downtown Akron.
— Romans 11:36
Isaiah 33 • Pastor David L. Mercer • 9:30 AM + Livestream prayer room
01 — About Falls OPC
A faithful lighthouse beside the Cuyahoga Falls for three generations
What began in 1968 as twelve families meeting in a living room on Portage Trail is now a vibrant Orthodox Presbyterian congregation serving Greater Akron. We are old-school in doctrine and warm-hearted in fellowship — confessional without being cold, reverent without being rigid.
📜 Confessional
We subscribe to the Westminster Confession and Catechisms as faithful summaries of biblical truth.
❤️ Connectional
Part of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, accountable to Christ through regional presbytery.
🏡 Communal
Small groups, shared meals, mercy ministry — nobody walks alone at Falls OPC.
Rev. Robert K. Fall plants Falls Presbyterian Mission with 28 souls. First psalm sung: Psalm 122.
Congregation builds current sanctuary with volunteer labor and a donated Casavant organ.
Received into the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Presbytery of Ohio. Commitment to Reformed worship deepens.
Falls Food Cupboard, ESL ministry, and church plants in Stow and Hudson launched.
Three services, 14 ministries, Christian school partnership, and a vision for 500 by 2030.
Why “OPC”?
Orthodox Presbyterian Church — orthodox (true historic Christian faith) + presbyterian (governed by elders). Founded in 1936 under J. Gresham Machen to preserve the gospel. We stand in that line with joy.
02 — Beliefs & Confession
What we confess, we live
We are evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian. The Bible is our only infallible rule; the Westminster Standards are our faithful guide. Here is the heartbeat in plain English.
📖 The Bible — God's Word ＋
66 books, breathed out by God, without error, sufficient for life and godliness. We preach verse-by-verse, book-by-book, because God still speaks through His Word.
✝️ The Gospel — Christ Alone ＋
Sinners saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. His perfect life, atoning death, and bodily resurrection are our only hope. We offer Christ freely every Sunday.
⛪ The Church — Covenant Family ＋
God gathers His people with their children into covenant community. We baptize believers and their children, and welcome all to the Lord's Table who trust in Christ.
🕊️ The Christian Life — Gratitude & Holiness ＋
Saved to serve. Lord's Day worship, family worship, Sabbath rest, honest work, mercy to the poor, and hope of Christ's return shape our week.
03 — Ministries for Every Age
Grow roots. Bear fruit.
From cradle to crown — nursery to nursing home visitation. There is a place for you to belong, believe, and become.
Covenant Kids
Sunday School, catechism club, summer VBS, and secure nursery. 45 volunteers, background-checked, gospel-saturated fun.
Falls Youth Fellowship
Friday nights, winter retreat at Seneca Lake, apologetics, service projects, and lifelong friendships anchored in Christ.
Home Groups & Men's/Women's
11 neighborhood groups across Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson. Study, prayer, meals. Women in the Word Tuesdays, Men's breakfast Saturdays.
Food Cupboard & Deacons
Serving 280 families monthly with groceries, rent help, car repair, ESL classes. Love with deeds, not words only.
Local & Global Outreach
Supporting 9 missionaries in 6 countries, Akron pregnancy center, campus ministry at Kent State and Akron U.
Psalms, Hymns & Choir
Organ, piano, strings, and congregational singing that shakes the rafters. Choir Thursdays, no audition needed — just joy.
04 — Lord's Day Worship
Come as you are. Leave in awe.
Reverent, joyful, simple, and biblical. Dress is everything from suits to jeans. Expect warm handshakes, rich singing, honest prayers, and 35 minutes of Christ-exalting preaching.
Morning Worship + Children's Church. Preaching through Isaiah this fall. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays.
Sunday School for all ages. Westminster Shorter Catechism, New Testament survey, membership class.
Evening Worship — psalm sing, Heidelberg series, testimony nights, and fellowship supper monthly.
05 — Community Life
Life together beyond Sunday
Potlucks that last for hours, Gorge hikes, hymn sings by the fire, work days, baby showers, and hospital visits. This is family.
💬 “We came for doctrine, stayed for love.”
“After visiting 7 churches, Falls OPC was different. Elders prayed for our prodigal son by name. Six months later he was baptized.” — The Henderson Family, Stow
💬 “My kids beg to come.”
“Catechism, friends, camp — my teenagers actually talk theology at dinner now. This church discipled our whole home.” — Maria S., Hudson
06 — Leadership
Shepherds who know your name
Rev. David L. Mercer
Westminster Seminary graduate, father of five, expository preacher through Isaiah, Romans, and John. Loves fly-fishing and Puritans.
Sarah Cole
Leads Covenant Kids, women's discipleship, and mercy coordination. Former schoolteacher, bakes legendary communion bread.
Rev. James Park
Shepherds youth, campus outreach at Kent State, and evening worship. Passionate about psalm singing and apologetics.
07 — Events & Calendar
Mark your calendar
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Sun 6:30 PM • Pavilion behind sanctuary • Bring friends, blankets, and voices
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Sun 11 AM • Fellowship Hall • 4 weeks, lunch provided, childcare available
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Sat 9 AM • Goal: 350 boxes • Volunteers + donations needed
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7 PM • Carols, Isaiah 9, candlelight Silent Night • All welcome
08 — News & Encouragement
Latest from the Falls family
Sermon series updates, mercy stories, missionary letters, and congregational announcements. Click any story to read the full article.
Welcome to Falls OPC News
Stories of grace are on the way. Join us Sunday to be part of the next one.
Now Preaching: Isaiah — The Holy One of Israel
Join us Sundays at 9:30 AM as we behold Christ in Isaiah's vision.
Food Cupboard Serves 300th Family
Thank you for your generosity that stocks shelves and fills hearts.
09 — Questions
New here? Start here.
What should I wear? Where do I park?
Come as you are. Most wear business-casual, some suits, some jeans. Park in the main lot off Falls Ave — greeters under the porte-cochère will guide you, help with kids, and save you a seat.
What about my kids?
Nursery (0-3) with pagers, cry room with livestream, Children's Church (4-7) during sermon. All volunteers background-checked. Your kids are welcome in service too — wiggles are grace.
How do I join? Do I need to be Presbyterian?
No! Many come from Baptist, non-denominational, Catholic backgrounds. Take our 4-week Belonging class, meet with elders, profess faith — we walk with you.
Do you stream services?
Morning worship is available for shut-ins and visitors via our prayer room link shared after contact. We encourage in-person worship as the biblical norm.
10 — Visit Us
The kettle is on. The pew is ready.
Falls Orthodox Presbyterian Church
- 📍 2220 Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
- 📞 (330) 555-0148 — Tue-Fri 9AM-3PM
- ✉️ [email protected]
- ☀️ Sundays: 9:30 Worship • 11:00 School • 5:00 Evening
- 🙏 Wednesdays: 7:00 Prayer & Bible Study
2 min from Cuyahoga Falls Gorge Park • 15 min from Akron • 35 min from Cleveland