2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

43 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 sp i r i tual commun i ty Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs Contac t: 372-5613, 767-1603 We b : www.uuf-ys.org , www.uua.org Unitarian Universalists value a free search for truth, the importance of reason and the right of conscience, drawing inspiration from science, history and all world religions. Unitarian Universalists believe that spiritual wisdom is ever-changing, and seek to act as a moral force in the world, putting faith into action through social justice work in the community and the wider world. Unitarian Universalists are united by seven principles: • The inherent worth and dignity of every person. • Justice, equity and compassion in human relations. • Acceptance of one another and encourage- ment for spiritual growth. • A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. • The right of conscience and the demo- cratic process. • Peace, liberty and justice for all. • Respect for the interdependent web of life. Individuals of all races, ethnic origins, religious philosophies, life styles, abilities and gender orientations are welcome at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs. The fellowship is located two miles south of Yellow Springs at 2884 U.S. 68 in Goes Station. Services are held at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays year- round, with religious education for children and youth and childcare for babies and toddlers. The building is wheelchair accessible. All are invited to explore the UUFYS web- site, visit the fellowship and discover the inclu- sive community of Unitarian Universalism. Yellow Springs Christian Center Contac t: Charles Bunton, 324 E. Dayton- Yellow Springs Road, 767-9133 ema i l : yscc@ag.org The assembly is a small family church where the special unique quality of each indi- vidual is cherished and nurtured. The body of believers is warm and supportive, with strong belief in the Bible as God’s manual for everyday living. Worship is informal and participatory. The Yellow Springs Assembly of God Christian Center began in 1975 as an inde- pendent fellowship, and in 1977 associated with the Assemblies of God Fellowship. Yellow Springs Dharma Center Contac t: 502 Livermore St., 767-9919 ema i l : info@ysdharma.org We b : www.ysdharma.org The Yellow Springs Dharma Center is a Buddhist meditation center supporting practice in the traditions of Vipassana, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism. The center seeks to create an environment that supports the development of calm, compassion, and gen- erosity; to encourage an awareness of one’s own thoughts; and to consider how one’s words and actions impact the world. To this end, the center sponsors many activities at the big brown house on Livermore Street. Daily silent meditation is offered at 7 a.m. every Monday through Friday, and at 7 p.m. every evening except Saturday. Zen meditation is offered on Saturday, 7:30–9:30 a.m., and Vipassana meditation is offered on Sunday, 8–9:30 a.m. Vajrayana practice is held twice each month and is scheduled according to the Tibetan lunar calendar, so the Dharma Center’s website calendar should be consulted for practice dates. Those new to meditation and wanting to familiarize themselves with a beginning practice are invited to attend a brief orienta- tion session held on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at 7:45 p.m. Addi- tionally, six-week Basic Meditation Courses are offered throughout the year by senior practitioners at the Dharma Center. Half- day retreats at the center and residential retreats of up to one week duration are held at various times during the year as well. Several Book Discussion Groups are held each year on Thursday evenings. Schedules, titles and leader information are posted on our website. A lending library is available for community use, with the contents posted on our website. Visiting teachers from the three traditions frequently hold teachings and practice retreats. Visit www.ysdharma. org for additional information, changes and updates to the schedule, and follow the center on Facebook. Yellow Springs Friends Meeting (Quakers) Contac t: Rockford Chapel, 515 President St. on Antioch College campus, 937-232-4250 We b : www.quakercloud.org/cloud/yellow- springs-friends-meeting Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) meet each Sunday at Rockford Chapel on the Antioch College campus. Meetings for worship are held in silence at 8:30 and 11:15 a.m., with individu- als delivering spoken ministry when led by the Spirit. Quakers recognize a measure of divine presence in every person, and their quiet worship times, called meetings, are intended to deepen devotion to this Spirit. Religious education is offered for children and adults Sundays from 10 to 10:50 a.m., September through May. An additional meet- ing for worship is held at Rockford Chapel each Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. The meet- ing sponsors a peace witness every Saturday at noon on the corner of Limestone Street and Xenia Avenue. Yellow Springs Friends have been active in peace and social concerns at local, national and international levels. In the 1970s, this body initiated formation of an extended-care facility in Yellow Springs now known as Friends Care Community; assisted living and independent living accommodations have been added. Yellow Springs Havurah Contac t: Leonard Kramer, 767-2324 The Yellow Springs Havurah provides Jewish spiritual, religious, cultural, social and educational experiences. The Havurah holds Shabbat services on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10 a.m., at Rock- ford Chapel on the Antioch College campus. A schedule of Havurah activities, including High Holy Day Services, is posted at groups. yahoo.com/group/yellowspringshavurah Yellow Springs United Methodist Church Contac t: Rev. Rick Jones; Linda Shook, 202 S. Winter St., 767-7560 (church) ema i l : pastor-ysumc@yellowsprings.com We b : www.yellowspringsumc.com The Yellow Springs United Methodist Church is a warm, friendly, community- oriented congregation. The membership is diverse and consists of professional, working class and farm people, theologically repre- senting the entire spectrum of faith under- standings, from conservative to progressive. The congregation is also racially and ethni- cally diverse. The force that holds the group together is love: the love of Christ and a love for humankind. The United Methodist Church has been a presence in the village since 1837. Its current building was completed in 1846, dedicated in 1850, and has experienced a number of additions and improvements over the years. Today, the church serves the community by providing space for local support groups and organizations, including the community Emergency Food Pantry and Home, Inc., a nonprofit housing corporation. 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