Mission~ Vision ~ Values

The Greater Dayton Christian Connections exists
to connect Christians, churches, and organizations
to transform lives
and
to build loving, reconciling communities.

We value faith in Jesus Christ
through respecting God's creation - all persons and the natural order;
through promoting Christian unity in worship, prayer, learning, mission and service;
through contributing to the well-being of our community by being bridge builders, agents of reconciliation and advocates for justice; and
through responsible stewardship of our financial resources.

Upcoming Events

God with Us - A Franciscan View of the Universe and Incarnation

02/05/2012 07:00 p.m. – 08:30 p.m. @ St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville

Precious Planet, the environmental ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, invites you to attend a presentation by Fr. John Quigley entitled God With Us - A Franciscan View of the Universe and the Incarnation. The presentation will be held on Sunday, February 5 at 7 pm in the John Paul II Room at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, in Centerville, Ohio. Fr. Quigley is a Franciscan friar, preacher and artist from the Province of St. John the Baptist (Cincinnati). Working in Rome and then in Geneva, Fr. Quigley coordinated the international efforts of the Franciscan Friars in the areas of justice, peace making and care for creation and served as the Director of the Franciscans International, a consultative body to the United Nations on the protection and promotion of human rights. You can learn more and watch a video clip of Fr. Quigley at http://www.fatherjohnquigley.com/ Fr. Quigley will discuss the Franciscan theology of the Incarnation as the moment of Good News, St. Francis’ awareness of the dignity and beauty of all parts of creation, and the meaning for us today.

Eco-film Series at Dayton Peace Museum

02/11/2012 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon @ Dayton International Peace Museum, 208 W. Monument Ave., Dayton

Eco-film Series: To Frack or not to Frack? Increasingly that question is driving the political and economic agenda of Ohio, with industry promises of jobs, prosperity and cheap energy for all. But at what expense ? to our environment, to our health, and to our way of life? You cannot avoid hearing the avid and seductive appeal of the gas lobby through the news, through their ?educational? efforts, and through their political allies. Now, hear an alternative voice in our February eco-film, Gasland. This controversial film casts a critical eye on gas company promises and raises questions concerning the safety and environmental impact of fracking or hydraulic fracturing, as it is more properly known. See http://gaslandthemovie.com for more information on the film and judge for yourself by attending the showing from 10 am to noon on Saturday, Feb 11th at the Dayton International Peace Museum. Gasland will be shown in the Holbrooke Annex located at 208 West Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402 (call (937)-227-3223 or go to daytonpeacemuseum.org for directions). Free off-street parking is available. Cosponsors of the series include the Peace Museum, Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, and Creation Connection of the Greater Dayton Christian Connection.

Check back soon for more events.