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60 The GUIDE to YELLOW SPRINGS 2019 – 20 YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS DON’T MISS THIS FUN SHOP! EMPORIUM 253C Xenia Ave. (Across from US Bank, down the alley) 10 Shoppes in 1 Unique Artisan Treasures Something for Everyone HEAVENLY TREASURES FOR EARTHLY BODIES More than Ice Cream! WWW.CORNERCONE.NET 101S.Walnut St. • 937-319-1788 BAHÁ’Í FAITH CONTAC T: Roi and Linden Qualls, 767‑7079 EMA I L : ysbahai@gmail.com WE B : www.ohiobahai.org In the words of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í faith, “It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world.” Bahá’u’lláh taught that there is one God who progressively reveals his will to humanity. Each of the great religions initiated by one of God’s divine messengers — Moses, Zoroaster, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad — represents a succes- sive stage in the spiritual development of humankind. All religions are seen as one in spirit because, essentially, they share a common aim and origin. Bahá’ís regard Bahá’u’lláh as the most recent of these messengers, whose teach- ings address the ethical, social and spiritual challenges of the modern world. For more than a century, Bahá’í communities around the globe have worked to dissolve prejudic- es based on nationality, class, race, religion and gender. They have collaborated with other like-minded organizations to promote social justice, world peace and love for all mankind. As a counter measure to the many nega- tive forces at play in today’s world, Bahá’ís have engaged in a global effort to learn about how to raise capacity at the neighbor- hood and local level for communities to take charge of their spiritual, material and social development. These efforts seek to weave educational and spiritual practices together in ways that contribute to the advancement of all. In Yellow Springs, the Bahá’í Community supports children’s classes for moral educa- tion, junior youth spiritual empowerment programs, devotional programs focused on individual and community transformation and study classes to learn how to continually advance and refine these core activities. All these activities, including holy day celebra- tions, are open to the public. The Bahá’í Center in Yellow Springs is located at 502 Dayton St. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH CONTAC T: Pastor Larry Bannick, 2731 W. Jackson Road, 323‑2471 Bethel Lutheran Church was founded in 1844 by Ezra Keller, who was also a co- founder of Wittenberg University. This ELCA church has developed from its traditional country heritage to serve a diverse congre- gation. It is a small, family-oriented church in which every member or visitor is valued. The Rev. Larry Bannick became the pastor in January of 2006. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m. and church services are held at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The Kay Glaesner Community Center was completed by church and community members in 2006 and is available to rent for receptions and other events. The center has full kitchen facilities and accommodates up to 90 people. For rental information, contact Lois Pelekoudas at 937-284-0287. CENTRAL CHAPEL AME CHURCH CONTAC T: Rev. Dwight E. Smith, M.Div., MBA, pastor; 411 S. High Street, Church office, 767‑3061 EMA I L : TheChapelOne@aol.com Central Chapel African Methodist Episco- pal Church was established in 1866 in the Old Central School House on State Route 370. The church relocated to the corner of High and Davis streets in 1896. Members now worship in the second sanctuary built at that location. In order to better serve the congregation and community, an addition, the Education and Family Life Center, was built in 1998. The church has and will continue to ad- dress the spiritual, civil rights, physical and educational needs of all persons in Yellow Springs and beyond. The AME motto is “God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, The Holy Spirit our Comforter, Humankind our Family.” Church Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CONTAC T: William E. Randolph Jr., pastor, 600 Dayton St., Church office, 767‑7659 or 767‑7623 The First Baptist Church was originally called Zion Baptist Church when it was founded in May 1863. According to its records, it was formed to meet the needs of freed slaves. In 1876, members were able to purchase the former First Baptist Church located on Xenia Avenue. After 134 years at the Xenia Avenue site, members held a final service on Aug. 17, 1997, and departed to the new location at 600 Dayton St. On March 25, 2006, the church, by God’s grace, achieved the extraordinary by celebrating the mortgage burning for the new building. Besides many groups and events serving its members, the church is noted for annual community events, the most noteworthy of which is the annual Calendar Tea, which has taken place for 59 years. The church also has an AWANA Program, held each Sunday after morning service, 1:30–3 p.m. AWANA is a Bible-based club for youth, kindergarten through seventh grades. AWANA combines fun, physical activity, Bi- ble memorization and the basis of a relation- ship with God. In 2012, Pastor William E. Randolph Jr. was selected by the church body to serve as its pastor. Pastor Randolph delivered his first sermon on Oct. 7, 2012, and was officially installed on Nov. 11. Sunday worship service is held at 10:45 a.m., and Sunday school for adults and chil- dren meets at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held each Wednesday at noon, with prayer and Bible study also held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. The church prescribes for itself a core belief in the love of all mankind generated by the love of God, and is a caring community of Christians who desire to be in the commu- nity, seeking to transform the community for the glory of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. The church’s mission statement is: “Making disciples who make a difference.” FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF YELLOW SPRINGS CONTAC T: 314 Xenia Ave. Office hours: 9 a.m.–noon, Monday–Friday, Church office, 767‑7751 EMA I L : firpys@gmail.com WE B : www.facebook.com/FPCYS The First Presbyterian Church was organ- ized in Yellow Springs in 1855. Its presence in the community has been a very visible one, and the new addition built in 1958 was dedicated for ministry oriented toward the community. A strong musical emphasis has brought excellence and diversity to its own musical program, as well as making the church a center for community music programs. It also offers space for meetings by many com- munity groups as a part of its ministry, in- cluding Alcoholics Anonymous, Boy Scouts, Monday Morning Artists, Chamber Music in Yellow Springs, Montessori School, support groups, social justice and peacemaking and SP I R I TUAL ORGAN I ZAT IONS