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94 2O24–2O2 5 GU I D E to Y E L LOW S P R I NG S 94 2O24–2O25 U I D E to Y E L L S P R I S | COMMUN I TY L I S T I NGS 8:30 a.m., and Fridays at 8:30 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 worship- ping community 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: www.uuf-ys.org, www.uua.org Unitarian Universalists value a free search for tr uth, the impor tance of reason and the right of conscience, drawing inspiration from science, history and all world religions. Unitarian Universalists believe that spiri - tual 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 wor th and dignity of ever y person; justice, equity and compassion in human rela- tions; acceptance of one another and encouragement for spiritual growth; a free and responsible search for truth and meaning; the right of conscience and the dem- ocratic process; peace, liber ty and justice for all; and respect for the interdependent web of life. All are welcome to discover the inclusive community at the Unitarian Universalist Fellow - ship of Yellow Springs, located two mi les south of Yel low Springs, at 2884 U.S. 68 N. In-person ser vices 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 smal l church that provides a family- like atmosphere for both singles and families to find support and encouragement. 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 everyday living. Worship is informal and participatory. The Yellow Springs Assembly of God Christian Center began in 1975 as an independent fel- lowship, and in 1977 associated with the Assemblies of God Fel- lowship. Yellow Springs Dharma Center CONTACT: 502 Livermore St. EMAIL: info@ysdharma.org WEB: 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 suppor ts the development of calm, compassion and gen- erosity; to encourage an aware- ness of one’s own thoughts; and to consider how one’s words and actions impact the world. To this end, the center spon- sors many activities at the big brown house on Livermore Street.The Dharma Center is fol- lowing CDC guidelines regard- ing COVID precautions. Visit ysdharma.org for a schedule of meditation times and other events. Yellow Springs Friends Meeting (Quakers) CONTACT: Susan Hyde, clerk; Rockford Chapel, 515 President St. on Antioch College campus, 937‑767‑7756 EMAIL: clerk@yellowspringsfriends‑ meeting.org WEB: yellowspringsfriendsmeeting.org An unprogrammed (silent) Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Meeting for Worship. Members and attenders meet Sundays in person at Rock- ford Chapel on the campus of Antioch College and vir tually via Zoom. Masks are suggested but not required. Worship times, called meetings, are meant to deepen individual and corporate relationships with that divine/ God/spirit measure that Quak- ers recognize in every person. V i s i t the Yel low Spr ings Friends Meeting’s website for more information about how and when to attend in person or 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, reli- gious, cultural, social and educa- tional experiences. The Havurah holds Shabbat ser vices on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10 a.m. Contact Leon- ard 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 Street, 937‑767‑7560 (church) EMAIL: pastor-ysumc@yellowsprings. com WEB: www.yellowspringsumc.com The Yellow Springs United Methodist Church is a warm, friendly, community-oriented congregation. The membership theologically represents the entire spectrum of faith under- standings, from conservative to progressive. The congregation is also economically, racially and ethnically diverse. The force that holds the group together is love: the love of Christ and a love for humankind.The United Method - ist Church has been a presence in the village since 1837. Its cur- rent building was completed in 1846, dedicated in 1850, and has experienced a number of addi- tions and improvements over the years. The Yellow Springs United Methodist Church is a faith- based community where every- one is welcome. V I L L AG E GOV E R NM E N T Miami Township CONTACT: Miami Township offices, 101 E. Herman St., 937‑767‑2460 EMAIL: trustees@ miamitownship.net WEB: www.miamitownship.net Mi ami Townshi p , es t ab - lished 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- ees, currently Chris Mucher, Marilan Moir and Don Hollister, and by Jeanna GunderKline, fiscal officer. Miami Township is zoned, and the trustees oversee and appoint five members of the Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Miami Township Zoning Code and Map are available online. The trustees also maintain 14.35 miles of Township roads, as well as Clifton-Union, Glen Forest, Glen Forest East, Glen Forest Natural Burial and Oak Grove cemeteries, including the memorial Scattering Garden, Pleasant Grove Cemeter y and the Grinnell Family Cemetery. The Board of Trustees meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m., at the Trustees offices, located at 101 E. Herman St. in Yellow Springs. Township residents are invited to attend meetings, which tradi- tionally have an “open” addenda format. Board of Trustees meet- ing minutes can be viewed by visiting miamitownship.net. Village Mediation Program of Yellow Springs CONTACT: 937‑318‑1542 EMAIL: mediation@yso.com WEB: yso.com/mediation The Village Mediation Pro- gram of Yellow Springs provides peaceful and productive meth- ods of addressing conflict in the Yellow Springs and Miami Township community. Skilled volunteer mediators provide free mediation sessions to assist