World Community Day
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Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 500 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, Ohio Reservations are not required for this event. A light Greek lunch will be served, but there is no fee. A tour is available for those who would like to see this beautiful church. Host: Theona Russell Click HERE for an event flyer with map! |
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World Community Day 2018 focuses on “Reaching for Wholeness in Harmony with God's People" with the invitation to prayerfully approach this celebration with open hearts, willing to leave our comfort zones and become more inclusive communities, living peacefully together.
World Community Day began in 1943 from discussions at a meeting of denominational presidents and executive secretaries asking that a day be set aside in the fall for the study of peace by church women. Although many denominations were printing their own studies on the new world order, it was determined at this meeting that their unity would be strengthened on one day of united study.
WCD continues to emphasize peace but has been broadened to include justice, a vital partner of peace. The once clear categories of “domestic” and “foreign” were consciously blurred so the global scope of the wide range of problems could be emphasized on World Community Day.
World Community Day began in 1943 from discussions at a meeting of denominational presidents and executive secretaries asking that a day be set aside in the fall for the study of peace by church women. Although many denominations were printing their own studies on the new world order, it was determined at this meeting that their unity would be strengthened on one day of united study.
WCD continues to emphasize peace but has been broadened to include justice, a vital partner of peace. The once clear categories of “domestic” and “foreign” were consciously blurred so the global scope of the wide range of problems could be emphasized on World Community Day.