Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: You Are Witnesses of These Things

January 18-25, 2010

During the 2010 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we will reflect each day on Chapter 24 of Luke's Gospel, stopping at the questions which it asks: Jesus' questions to his disciples; the questions the apostles ask of Christ. Each of these questions allows us to highlight a particular way of witnessing to the Risen One. Each of them invites us to think about our situation of church division and about how, concretely, we can remedy that (Discussion material provided by the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute, www.geii. com). We are already witnesses and we need to become better witnesses. How?

By praising the One who gives us the gift of life and resurrection (Day 1)
By knowing how to share the story of our faith with others (Day 2)
By recognizing that God is at work in our lives (Day 3)
By giving thanks for the faith we have received (Day 4)
By confessing Christ's victory over all suffering (Day 5)
By seeking to always be more faithful to the Word of God (Day 6)
By growing in faith, hope and love (Day 7)
By offering hospitality and knowing how to receive it when it is offered to us (Day 8)

Would our witness not be more faithful to the gospel of Christ in each of these eight aspects if we witnessed together?

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Upcoming Events

Coal Mining - Mountaintop Removal in West Virginia

02/11/2010 07:00 p.m. – 08:30 p.m. @ Grace United Methodist Church, 1001 Harvard Blvd. (at Salem Ave.), Dayton

Do you know where your electricity comes from? Many utilities burn coal, and much of that coal is coming from West Virginia. Learn about the environmental destruction, the politics, and the courageous people who are fighting for environmental justice. The DVD "Mountain Mourning", presented by Christians for the Mountains, will be featured.

Our program begins at 7:00, and will be preceded by a potluck at 6:00. All are welcome. For the potluck, please bring a covered dish (vegetarian preferred). For questions or to RSVP, contact Mary Sue at msgmeiner@yahoo.com.

Grace United Methodist Church is between Harvard and Dartmouth on Salem Ave. Turn onto Dartmouth, and then left into the parking lot.

Descendants Day

06/27/2010 04:00 p.m. – 08:00 p.m. @ Dakota Center Community Garden, 33 Barnett St., Dayton

Every year, Creation Connection hosts an interfaith gathering to pray and educate around an issue of environmental justice. Descendants Day emphasizes Loving Your Neighbor Through Time, that is, reflecting on the importance of our choices on the lives of future generations. We share a meal and spend time in fun and fellowship as well.

Our theme for 2010 is “Urban Food Prospects and Possibilities.” Planning has already begun - and you’re welcome to join us. Next planning meeting is January 12, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church. Contact msgmeiner@yahoo.com for more information.

Previous years have found us at such diverse locations as the river’s edge, a gravel pit, a landfill, a Boy Scout camp, and the site of a proposed big box store.In 2009, we met at Chaminade-Julienne High School, took a walk to the old train station, and prayed for equitable and sustainable mass transit for our region.

Our time together each year is a time of fellowship, as we gather for a meal. Please bring a covered dish, your own place setting, and lawn chair. Get to know others in the community who share a love of God’s creation!

Check back soon for more events.