News and Events

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Dayton Pride Celebration and Committment Ceremonies at Courthouse Square - The rain and wind could not stop the parade... Thanks to all who helped organize and set-up for this year's Pride parade and information table. Many people endured the rain, including about 16 couples who were recognized in a joint ceremony blessing the couple's union by Fr. Richard Young and Pastor Mark Pridmore. Start planning now to make the Pride celebration for 2009 even bigger and better!!

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Pride Expo & Dinner-
Thank You to the volunteers that helped at this year's Pride Dinner Banquet Exposition table. Members were on hand to let people know who and what Eternal Joy MCC is. There were two tables representing Eternal Joy during the banquet, and the seating was center stage for a wonderful evening of show. Music, Dancing and Entertainment was enjoyed by all.

Saturday, August 2, 2008
Annual Church Summer Picnic-
Watch for more details!! The annual Church Summer Picnic will be held August 2, 2008 at Irelan Park (east on David Rd., south on Presidential Dr., then right into the parking lot.) from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm.There will be food, games, cold and hot drinks. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

Coming this Summer to Eternal Joy MCC
Angel Food Ministries!
Know someone who is hungry and on a limited income? Soon, Eternal Joy MCC will make it possible for them to eat well so they can live well! Angel Food Ministries provides food to people at low cost, and Eternal Joy MCC is set to become one of their distribution centers. Watch here for more details and information!

ETERNAL JOY MCC will be celebrating 30 Years
2009 - A Year Long Celebration!
There will be a special emphasis for Pride 2009 and other events scheduled throughout the year. One idea we've heard is to have a screening of "Call Me Troy", the award-winning documentary about MCC's founder, the Rev. Elder Troy Perry. Stay tuned for details! Steve, Larry and the Board are open to suggestions about what we can do next year, so don't be shy about your ideas. Bring 'em on! The BIG anniversary celebration is scheduled for the first weekend of December 2009. Along with Rev. Troy Perry, our Regional Elder, Rev. Diane Fisher, will be here as well. We'll be inviting all the churches in our Region (Region 5) and everyone from the Dayton community, including the Mayor! Larry Chester and Steve Hamilton have been appointed by the Board to serve as chairpersons for this event. So far, we know that the weekend will include a catered, semi-formal dinner (location and other details to be determined).

WEEKLY EVENTS

HOLY GROUNDS KOFFEEHOUSE
From 8:30 to 10:15 Sundays
At Eternal Joy MCC Church
Come enjoy donuts, bagels, gourmet coffee
and fellowship with wonderful friends.

PRAISE SINGERS REHEARSAL
At 8:25 am & 12:15 pm Sundays
At Eternal Joy MCC Church

G.L.A.D. to Live Group of N.A.
4:30 pm Sundays - Narcotics Anonymous
In the Social Hall at Eternal Joy MCC Church

PRAYER TEAM
7:30 pm Tuesdays
At Eternal Joy MCC Church

Q-SPIRIT
7:00 pm Thursdays
Bible Study in the Social Hall
At Eternal Joy MCC Church

The Rainbow Connectors
2nd Saturday of each month from 11:30am - 1:30pm
The Linden Grill
2702 Linden Ave.
A Spirituality and Sexuality Support Group
A place to have open discussion for those who are just coming out, and for those who have questions surrounding Spirituality and Sexuality while enjoying excellent food and Fellowship.
(each person is responsible for the cost of the food he/she orders)