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.)

Unite Fairborn-This gathering aims to bring all churches in Fairborn together for a time of praise, worship, prayer, and fellowship to celebrate God’s goodness. The event will take place at Fairborn Community Park (691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH) on Saturday September 13 from 12:00-4:00 PM. Together, we will proclaim the unity of the Church and glorify God as one body so come out and invite everyone you know.

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.

Concert of Prayer- Save the date for the annual Concert of Prayer which will be held on Friday September 26, 2025 7:30 PM

Networking Events/Gatherings

Inspire Leadership- Join business leaders from around the Miami Valley on August 27th, at 2J Supply HVAC Distributors (1456 North Keowee Street Dayton, OH 45404) from 7:15am -8:30 am. Inspire Leadership, a network gathering for business leaders who want to meet other business leaders to learn from and grow together. Click HERE to register.

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.

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. 

Wright-Patt Credit Union- Wright-Patt Credit Union offers “Impact Hours” to encourage employee volunteerism. Each team member receives 8 hours annually to volunteer—either as one full-day shift or two half-day shifts. They are currently seeking opportunities between September 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025. They are looking for opportunities ranging from organizational support to event assistance. To streamline coordination, They’ve created a form for upcoming events that you could find at Submit Volunteer Opportunity, they have asked that you include as many details as possible (location, attire, tasks, shift times, etc.).

If you're interested in hosting monthly volunteer opportunities, give Donna McCoy the Community Engagement Associate a call at 937-956-1740.

Mental Health Events and Workshops

Lookout for more upcoming events about Mental Health

Workshops and Community Gathering

Breathe Women’s Conference- We are so excited for the 2025 Women’s Conference hosted by Living Word Church! As we gather to worship, pray, and seek God, we expect to see His glory on full display! All women are invited to this powerful and FUN night! Arbogast Performing Arts Center Thursday September 4, 2025, doors open at 6pm service begins at 7pm. Guest Speaker Lisa Bevere. Registration opens April 20th. Click HERE for more details.

Cross Over Community Development- In partnership with Ohio University, COCD is launching a 15-week Community Health Worker Certificate Program from September 3 - December 10th, every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am- 11:30am held at the COCD office (511 Hart Street, Dayton, OH, 45404). The program equips participants to become certified Community Health Workers—vital members of healthcare teams who connect individuals and families to essential services, helping to improve health outcomes.

Christian Educator Networks- Teaching in the public schools is a hard mission field but there are people who want Christ's love to shine through this community. That is why this network is hosting a gathering Saturday October 18th from 6:30pm- 8:30pm at Mosaic Church (350 N Fairfield Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45430). This gathering aims to host nights of worship, storytelling, and connecting. All teachers, school admins, or educators are welcome to come for this time to helpfully be encouraged, refreshed and connected to Christ-centered community in our schools. Click HERE to register or to learn more details.

THRIVE Weekend 2025 “Released to Build” - THRIVE network is hosting THRIVE Weekend 2025 on September 25th-27th! This is going to be a powerful weekend where they are believing God to use each person who graces the platform as a conduit for His glory to be manifested through. This is an equipping conference, but also an opportunity for the release of strategy, fresh revelation, signs, miracles, wonders, and so much more. This conference will be held at the Dayton Convention Center (22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402) and on the 25th there will be light refreshments and vendors! The times for the conference varies by the day but you can check them out HERE.