Community Events

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Worship Events

Abide- Abide is a time when worship and prayer leaders’ partner with the Holy Spirit to provide a space and time for people to encounter God for a long stretch of time. Abide is two hours, and open throughout – meaning you can come and go as you please. Every Saturday from 7 to 9pm at Dayton SHOP (212 S. Ludlow St. Dayton, Ohio.)

ComeUnity- ComeUnity is a collective of people who have a fiery passion for worshipping Jesus. At their worship nights, you can expect an atmosphere of freedom in worship, reverence for the Bible, and deep love and care for each other! They are inviting you out to their worship sessions this month on June 4th and June 18th at 7pmat Dayton SHOP (212 S. Ludlow St. Dayton, Ohio.)

Prayer Events

Dayton SHOP Lunchtime Prayer Sets- An open space of prayer and worship where you can come during your lunch break to experience the Lord. Let him into your work week by visiting the prayer room or watching the livestream on Facebook. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from noon to 1pm at 212 S. Ludlow St Dayton, OH.

D4G- Dayton for the Gospel is a young adult lead ministry that wants to preach the gospel with power and see the city transformed. They are hosting a hour of prayer on June 25th at 7pm. They are inviting everyone to come out for a time to come together and pray over the city of Dayton and its surrounding areas. It will be held at Dayton SHOP (212 S. Ludlow St. Dayton, Ohio.)

Discipleship Opportunities

Thrive Together Nights- Thrive Together is a holistic approach towards addressing poverty where participants feel empowered, experience community, and find hope. We offer job readiness and leadership training, opportunities to try new things, fun activities and field trips for the kids, and support and encouragement through community. Thrive Together meets at Fairhaven’s Centerville Campus(637 E. Whipp Rd Centerville, OH 45459) on Tuesdays from 5:45-8:00 PM for a home-cooked dinner and a time of community where we have fun learning new skills. Childcare and children’s programs are available.

Citywide Alpha- Alpha is an 11-week course starting June 1st-August 10th and will be held every Monday . We will begin with a meal, then watch a 20-minute video before having open table discussions about life's biggest questions in a judgement free space. Alpha is a series of sessions that explore the foundations of the Christian faith in an honest and non-judgmental environment. If you want a judgment-free space to explore difficult questions about life, faith, and meaning, and to share your views over a meal, Alpha is the place for you. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or just looking for a place to talk, Alpha is a space where everyone’s welcome. It’s easy to join, and there’s always a seat at the table waiting for you. At Alpha you can ask anything. It's a safe space to explore questions of life, faith, and meaning. It will be held at 900 Cincinnati Street. Everyone is welcome!

Serving/Outreach Opportunities

Circle of Faith Outreach Program- Is providing a food pantry every third Saturday of the month at 1800 W. Riverview Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45402, at 10 am - 12pm. They service all zip codes. For information contact 937-759-5655. 

Greater Dayton ReFirement Network- This network is about help retirees find solutions and friends who help them not just retire, but ReFire. This group host Bi-Annual large group gathering, monthly and regular gatherings, etc. ReFirement may be new to you and you want to get a better grip on it and how it applies to you. You are welcome to look at their website to get connected and meet with them to discuss the vision, mission, structure, and goals of ReFirement and how it applies to you.

Community/Evangelism Opportunities

East End Community Services- They are inviting you for an upcoming Parent Café series, taking place in west Dayton. Ms. Onita will be the first Parent Café Facilitator, trained through East End Community Services, to host a Parent Empowering series. Each week will address a new theme, designed to pour into parents and strengthen families. This will be held at the Dayton Christian Center (1352 W. Riverview Ave. Dayton, OH). This will be a free event with meals and childcare will be provided. The event will be held on June 16th- June 30th every Tuesday from 5-7pm. Be sure to register HERE. The following are the themes for each week:

June 16th- Building Strong Relationships with our Children

June 23rd- You Can't Save the World on Empty

June 30th- Goal Setting: It's Just Within Your Reach 

Declare is thankful for the opportunity to share events that are blessing people and making an impact in the community! Many of these events are not organized by Declare and may not be faith-based or align with all of Declare’s beliefs.