• All branches except the East Butler YMCA will be closed on Memorial Day.
  • Registration is open for the YMCA Wahoos Long Course Competitve Swim Team through May 31.  Great way to stay active, improve swimming skills and meet new friends.

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FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS

GROUP INTERESTS

The Great Miami Valley YMCA offers a variety of faith-based programs to assist in your spiritual growth. Programs such as Bible studies and group discussions are designed to bring hope for lasting change to men and women struggling with today’s life challenges. We invite you to join us as you choose programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body.

Faith-Based Classes

JOURNEY TO FREEDOM

Is there something in your life that you would like to change, such as self-esteem, weight loss, relationships, spirituality or habits? This dynamic 8-week group study is designed to bring hope for lasting change to men and women struggling with a range of life challenges. Guided by trained facilitators, you learn:
° What is needed for real change and why other attempts may have failed
° How to create a foundation for change from which you can solve any problem and achieve any goal
° How to silence your inner critic and achieve your true purpose
° The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
° How to defeat obstacles and stay on course
° The tools needed for an enduring commitment to a new lifestyle
° How to live from vision and passion versus need and fear
$25 for members and non-members. Fee includes study guide.

For more information, contact Donna Danekind at (513) 887-0001 x28 or danekind@gmvymca.org


JOURNEY TO HEALTHY LIVING

Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues participants will explore what it means to discover that your body is not something to be loathed, but that it is a wonderful gift from God. You will identify your eating and exercise habits and patterns and be challenged to uncover the root of your struggles with food and your body so that you can learn to live a life of freedom. Don't wait another day - begin your journey to a life of hope, health and happiness today! $25 for members and non-members. Fee includes study guide.

For more information, contact Donna Danekind at (513) 887-0001 or danekind@gmvymca.org

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Financial Peace University is a biblically-based, video-drive, small-group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth, and give like never before! This 9-week class meets for 2-hours per week.  Members and non-members welcome. This class is for you if:
° Your credit cards are your emergency fund
° You live paycheck to paycheck
° You want to know what God says about money
° You have to sell your house to put your kids through college
° Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are friends you haven't met yet

For more information, contact Ruth Kelly at (513) 217-5501 or rkelly@gmvymca.org

Bible Study

Tone your spirit! Our Bible Study group comes together twice a month to gain a deeper understanding of the Word of God and how it relates to life today.  Bible Study is open to all regardless of religious affilliation and is a great time of fellowship.

ATR - 1st & 3rd Fridays at 8:00am
FAI - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm

Prayer Requests

All branches of the Great Miami Valley YMCA have prayer boxes in their lobbies for your prayer requests. Prayer cards are available near the boxes and staff members will lift your prayers to our Heavenly Father. We invite YMCA members, guests and staff to take advantage of this ministry.




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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.