Common Ground
Dayton’s Interfaith Community is Looking for Partners in Ministry!
Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm, Sun: 12-6p
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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