Welcome
Who Are We? Journey Church’s focus is on ministry outreach in Southwest Ohio. Our desire to build ministry programs, instead of building one geographical congregation, allows us to co-locate in different communities without the need for our own building. Our vision is to accomplish fundraising, outreach, missions and innovative worship in different ecumenical and secular settings. Our particular emphasis is on facilitating theological discussions, connecting spiritual groups, and organizing community service. Currently a small group of folks organized around this vision is worshiping with Oak Creek United Church of Christ in Kettering, Ohio on Sunday mornings at 9:00am. www.oakcreekucc.net
Mailing Address:
Journey Church Ministries, PO Box 335, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
* Would you like to participate in this emerging ministry? We are looking for partner churches and individuals to join our online community by signing up HERE. Don’t have a regular church home? You’re invited to worship with us!
Introducing a new ministry initiative...
Dayton’s Interfaith Community is Looking for Partners in Ministry!
Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm, Sun: 12-6pm
Join us for a special “Come and See” reception to hear about opportunities for ministry partnership.
Saturday, June 6th from 10:30am to Noon @ the Dayton Mall Community Room, 2nd floor food court level adjacent to JC Penney. PLEASE RSVP! 937-626-5134
Services and Programs
These services can help people overcome physical, economical, social and religious barriers that they normally encounter on their spiritual journeys. These programs provide access to Holy (wholeness) life styles through participation in:
- Interfaith Gatherings, Worship & Classes
- Interaction with other Social Groups
- A variety of Cultural activities
- Prevention and Health promotion for Children & Adults (i.e. Yoga, Chi gong, Nutrition, Wii Hab, Meditation, etc.)
- Education on Spiritual Disciplines
- Music events for Youth, Families & Elders
- Mental & Spiritual Health Counseling
- Prayer & Healing Resources
- Spiritual Reading & Meditation Room
- Book Clubs & Discussion Groups
- Interfaith Concerts, Recitals, Rehearsals
- Access to Information on Churches, Synagogues, Temples and other Spiritual Communities in the Greater Dayton & Cincinnati areas
Program and Service Goals
- Enhance awareness of the positive effects of inclusive spiritual communities of all faiths
- Encourage self-responsibility for spiritual growth
- Encourage education of faith understandings and practices
- Heighten awareness of behaviors that inhibit respect and tolerance for spiritual diversity
- Promote practices of spiritual disciplines in daily living
- Social interaction and communication between different religious cultures
The Interfaith Community Center is located at the Dayton Mall, 2nd floor Food Court level adjacent to JC Penney. It is 2,000 square foot with open space for a variety of uses. Contact Rev. Brice Thomas (937.626.5134 – revbrice@journeyucc.org) or Rev. Julie G. Olmsted (937.409.1375 – Julie.olmsted@att.net) for more information about programs and partnerships.
Community-based Spiritual Holiness programs are built on the unique strengths and talents of people within each community.
Communities include:
- Neighborhoods
- Religious congregations
- Cultural and ethnic groups
- Groups with common interest
- Social service organizations
- People facing common challenges
How Can Your Faith Community or Non-Profit Get Involved?
- Ministry Partner - $500 per month (regular presence in the center with a share of expenses and unlimited use of space for events or meetings)
- Ministry Affiliate - $100 per month (organizational information displayed in center with two hours a month available for affiliate event usage)
- Ministry Sponsor - $50 per month (individual commitment to the work of the center with free admission to events)
Developing Inclusive Spiritual Communities…
Is the process of improving people’s understanding, attitudes, and conduct regarding individual and community faith practices. The sharing of theological ideas and their practical application in a person of faith’s life is an important part of creating peace and ensuring religious freedom. Spiritual communities and disciples that can benefit from these programs include all segments of society; children, youth, college students, young professionals, adult families, alternative families, empty nesters, and the senior adult population.
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