Mayors' Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Tickets $30
Table of 8 $200
Program Sponsorship
Byzantine Center aT The Grove, Youngstown
Reservations by Nov 11: 330-717-8953
execdirectormvac@gmail.com
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
May Meeting will be at St. Charles Church Hall, Boardman from 3-4pm prior to the Taste of the Faiths Event at 5:30pm
Sacred Music Fest
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches (MVAC) invites
choirs of local congregations to participate in the Sacred Music
Fest, Sunday, April 14, 2024, 4:00 p.m., New Bethel Baptist
Church, Youngstown OH. The Fest is an interdenominational
celebration of the sacred music of local churches followed by a
cookie reception. All are welcome. Interested choirs contact
MVAC, 330-720-1747, execdirectormvac@gmail.com
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Annual Assembly
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches President, Dr. Chet Cooper, and the MVAC Board invite Member Churches, Community Partners, Interfaith Friends, and Friends to the MVAC Annual Assembly, Thursday, January 25, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m., with 5:30 p.m. Refreshments, First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown OH. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry, Pastor, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Canton, Celebrate the work of MVAC, pray for God’s continued blessings on the Mahoning Valley, and share friendship with other people of faith. Voting members approve the Budget 2024 and elect Board Members and Officers who will be installed during the Assembly. For more information: 330-720-1747
MVAC Board Meeting
location: First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown (201 Wick Avenue) prior to Annual Assembly
Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches Board (MVAC) invites the public to the Mayors’ Interfaith Prayer Breakfast 2023, November 21, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Rd, Youngstown OH. This annual event brings together mayors, public officials, and other people of faith from throughout the Mahoning Valley for prayer, an inspirational message, and musical entertainment. This year’s featured speaker is the Honorable Carla J. Baldwin, Presiding Judge, Youngstown Municipal Court. Reservations: $30.00 per person and $200.00 for a table of 8. Call 330-720-1747
Crop Hunger Walk
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches (MVAC) announces the CROP Hunger Walk Mahoning County 2023, October 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m., beginning at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown. Sponsored by Church World Services, CROP Hunger Walk supports overseas relief and local agencies. Protestant Family Services and the ACTION Mobile Food Truck are local recipients this year. Walkers and runners are welcome to register in person or online: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/event/youngstownoh
For registration packets: 330-788-5914, www.mvaconline.org, execdirectormvac@gmail.com.
Sacred Music Fest
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches (MVAC) and the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) invite the community to the Sacred Music Fest, Sunday, October 16, 2022, 4:00 p.m., Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Youngstown OH. Participating choirs include Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Blessed Sacrament Church, St. Luke Church, St. Patrick Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, and Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. A free will offering will be received to support the ministries of MVAC and IMA. A cookie reception follows. All are welcome to come and enjoy an afternoon of Music, Praise and Prayer.
Vigil Against Violence
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee of the Mahoning Valley will sponsor a Vigil Against Violence on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Academy of Urban Scholars located at 3405 Market Street in Youngstown. The program will begin at noon immediately following the Market Street Corridor clean-up sponsored by the Juneteenth Celebration Committee. We will honor the lives lost to gun violence in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Youngstown. The press is invited to attend. Questions should be directed to MLK Co-Convener Jaladah Aslam at 330-727-5758.
Taste of the Faiths
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches (MVAC) invites the community to the Taste of the Faiths on Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m., St. Charles Parish Hall, Boardman OH. Food and beverages provided by congregations of the Mahoning Valley. Join neighbors of other faiths for this food festival including musical entertainment and a pick-a-prize raffle. Proceeds help support the work of MVAC. Cost is $15/person. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Pre-registrations welcome. For more information: 330-788-5914, execdirectormvac@gmail.com.
TOTF planning meeting
Help plan the Taste of the Faiths Food Festival! Please email Tom at execdirectormvac@gmail.com for zoom link
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Zoom option also avaliable. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and zoom link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Virtual Board Meeting to be held via zoom. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and link sent via email.
MVAC General Assembly
MVAC Annual Assembly, Zoom Meeting, Thursday, January 20, 2022, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Judge Theresa Dellick, Mahoning County Juvenile Court, is speaking about Healing a Traumatized Church. At the Assembly voting members approve the Budget 2022 and elect Board Members and Officers.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85310757233?pwd=a1hlOVpiYm14NERrVXpUU0R0bjBxQT09
Meeting ID: 853 1075 7233
Passcode: 291824
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Virtual Board Meeting to be held via zoom. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and link sent via email.
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Hybrid: Join us online - streaming on facebook & youtube (Speakers In Person at St. John’s Episcopal Church)
36th Annual Mayors Interfaith Prayer with guest speaker, The Honorable Catherine Cercone Miller, Mayor of Struthers. This annual event, sponsored by MVAC, brings together political leaders and other people of faith from throughout the Mahoning Valley for interfaith prayer and an inspirational message.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Virtual Board Meeting to be held via zoom. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and link sent via email.
MVAC Board Meeting
Monthly Virtual Board Meeting to be held via zoom. Guests welcome! Contact Director, Dr. Tom Sauline for more information about MVAC, to be our guest. Meeting agenda and link sent via email.
Become A Volunteer
In addition to church membership, we also encourage individuals to get involved! You can also individually participate in events, volunteer, give, and be a part of all that MVAC does in our community! Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters!