23-05-2025
Local church offering ‘Sanctuary of Peace' during NATO weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A church just a few blocks from the NATO Village is opening up its doors for 12 hours each day this weekend.
Christ Episcopal Church on West First Street is offering a 'Sanctuary of Peace' during this time, inviting anyone to come inside and pray.
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Reverend Peter Homeyer said they'll be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Thursday through Monday, in tandem with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
The goal is to get as many people through the door as possible and to be on the same page with one another.
Church leaders say since NATO is all about peace, it's the perfect time to bring everyone together in one place to pray.
'God desires peace for everyone. That is one of the great desires that God has for all of us to live in peace, to live in a place of tranquility and harmony with ourselves and with each other,' said Rev. Homeyer. 'This is a wonderful opportunity to be reminded of that.'
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Preplanned prayer will also be led by a variety of religious leadership each day at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Everyone is invited to visit the Sanctuary of Peace. Several events will also be available via livestream.
To learn more, including information on parking and security, click here.
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