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94 GU I D E to Y E L L OW S P R I NG S | 2O22 – 2O23 94 GU I D E to Y E L OW S P R I NG S | 2O 2 – 2O23 | COMMUN I TY L I S T I NGS community. The church has been racially integrated since 1949. A strong musical emphasis has brought excellence and diversity to the church’s musical program, as well as making the church a center for community music pro- grams. First Presbyterian Church also of fers space for meetings by community groups as a par t of its ministry. First Presbyterian Church is a More Light Presbyterian Church, working for the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society. The church states: “When we say ‘all are welcome,’ we mean it.” First Presbyterian Church wel- comes all kinds of people to join the inclusive community of God’s people continuing Christ’s minis- tr y of justice, mercy and love in the world. Worship is of fered on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., with the fourth Sunday of each month bring- ing worship that is a little more hands-on. Pleasant Grove Missionary Church CONTACT: Pastor Bryan Graham, 937‑767‑8011 EMAIL: pleasantgrovemc@gmail.com WEB: thegrovemc.org; facebook.com/ pleasantgrovemc The Missionar y Church is a family of churches committed to Jesus Christ, the Bible and the Great Commission. The Pleas- ant Grove Missionar y Church has been a par t of the community since 1945, and the mission of its congregants is to love God, grow together and serve others. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship and chil- dren’s church starts at 10:45 a.m. A nursery is available for all Sunday morning ser vices. Sunday eve- ning Bible study is held at 6 p.m. The church writes: “Join us as we worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” St. Paul Catholic Church CONTACT: 308 Phillips St., 937‑767‑7450, fax 937‑767‑7465 EMAIL: office@stpaulyellowsprings. org WEB: stpaulyellowsprings.org The cornerstone of the first St. Paul Catholic Church was laid in 1856 on a lot at the corner of West Nor th College and High streets. In 1908 the current church at the corner of Phillips and Elm streets was dedicated in a building that once housed the First Christian Church. St . Paul has 300 registered families on its roster. It of fers the Parish School of Religion for pre-K through 12th grade students, Youth Ministry and Adult Faith Formation throughout the school year. The parish praises God in word, song and Eucharist in its masses on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. The parish has an outreach to various groups and people in the area. It rejoices in the richness of the Roman Catholic tradition and in the diversity of a worshipping com- munity drawn from the variety of Yellow Springs and its environs. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs CONTACT: 937‑372‑5613, 937‑767‑1603 EMAIL: uufys.org@gmail.com WEB: uuf ‑ys.org, uua.org Unitarian Universalists value a free search for truth, the impor- tance 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 jus- tice work in the community and the wider world. Uni tar ian Universal i sts are united by seven principles: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity and compas- sion in human relations; acceptance of one another and encouragement for spiritual growth; a free and responsible search for truth and meaning; the right of conscience and the democratic process; peace, l iber ty and justice for al l ; and respect for the interdependent web of life. All are welcome to discover the inclusive community at the Uni- tarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs, located two miles south of Yellow Springs, at 2884 U.S. 68 N. In-person services begin at 10:30 a.m., Sundays. Yellow Springs Christian Center CONTACT: Pastor Charlie Bunton, 324 E. Dayton‑Yellow Springs Road, 937‑767‑9133, 937‑767‑1997 EMAIL: charliebunton@gmail.com WEB: yschristiancenter.weebly.com The assembly is a small church that provides a family-like atmo- sphere for both singles and families to find suppor t and encourage- ment. The special unique quality of each individual is cherished and nurtured. The body of believers is warm and suppor tive, with strong belief in the Bible as God’s manual for ever yday living. Worship is informal and participatory. The Yellow Springs Assembly of God Christian Center began in 1975 as an independent fellowship, and in 1977 associated with the Assem- blies of God Fellowship. Yellow Springs Dharma Center CONTACT: 502 Livermore St., EMAIL: info@ysdharma.org WEB: ysdharma.org The Yel low Springs Dharma Center is a Buddhist meditation center suppor ting practice in the traditions of Vipassana, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism. The center seeks to create an environment that suppor ts the development of calm, compassion and generosity; 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. The Dharma Center building is open again and we are following CDC guidelines regarding Covid precautions. Visit ysdharma.org for a schedule of meditation times and other events. Yellow Springs Friends Meeting (Quakers) CONTACT: Rockford Chapel, 515 President St. on Antioch College campus, 937‑232‑4250 WEB: quakercloud.org/cloud/yellow ‑ springs‑friends‑meeting Members of the Religious Soci- ety of Friends (Quakers) meet each Sunday; due to the ongoing corona- virus pandemic, meetings are held outside when weather permits at Rockford Chapel on the Antioch College campus and at Friends Care Community, as well as vir tu- ally for those who cannot attend in person. Quakers recognize a measure of divine presence in every person, and their worship times, called meetings, deepen the individual and corporate relationship with the divine/God/Spirit. Meetings for worship are held in silence, with individuals delivering spoken minis- try when led by the Spirit. Visit the Meeting’s website for more information on in-person and virtual meetings. Yellow Springs Havurah CONTACT: Leonard Kramer, 937‑572‑4840 EMAIL: Len2654@gmail.com WEB: groups.io/g/ysh The Yellow Springs Havurah provides Jewish spiritual, religious, cultural, social and educational experiences. The Havurah holds Shabbat ser vices on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10 a.m. Contact Leonard Kramer at len2654@gmail.com for questions. A schedule of Havurah activities, including High Holy Day Services, can be found at groups.io/g/ysh Yellow Springs United Methodist Church CONTACT: Pastor Latoya Warren, 202 S. Winter St., 937‑767‑7560 (church) EMAIL: pastor‑ysumc@yellowsprings. com WEB: yellowspringsumc.com The Yellow Springs United Meth- odist Church is a warm, friendly, community-oriented congregation. The membership theologically rep- resents the entire spectrum of faith understandings, from conservative to progressive. The congregation is also economically, 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 improve- ments over the years. Today, the church ser ves the community by providing space for local suppor t groups and organizations, including the community Emergency Food Pantry and Home, Inc., a nonprofit housing corporation. The Yellow Springs United Meth- odist Church is a faith-based com- munity where everyone is welcome. GOV E R NANC E Miami Township CONTACT: Miami Township offices, 101 E. Herman St., 937‑767‑2460 EMAIL: trustees@miamitownship.net WEB: miamitownship.net Miami Township, established in 1817, encompasses approximately 25 square miles in Greene County and includes the Villages of Yellow Springs and Clifton. It is governed by a three-member Board of Trust-