What Is DCCC's 2026 Theme and What Upcoming Events Are Listed?

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Dayton Chinese Christian Church (DCCC) lists its 2026 theme as "Connected to Christ, Connecting Communities" (連於基督 連接社區), shown on the homepage alongside the church's bilingual name and welcome message. The same page also lists a short series of dated sermon or event topics, including "耶穌愛到底的愛" (10/11/2026) and "福音是神的大能" (09/27/2026). The site does not provide full event descriptions, times, or locations for these entries.

The 2026 Theme

The theme appears at the top of the homepage in both Chinese and English:

Language Wording
Chinese 2026年教会主題:連於基督 連接社區
English Y2026 DCCC Theme: Connected to Christ, Connecting Communities

It sits directly under the church name and above the welcome message, so it functions as the congregation's framing statement for the year rather than a one-off event title.

The Church Motto Behind the Theme

The homepage repeats a five-part motto that explains the direction of the theme:

  • 高舉基督 — Exalt Christ
  • 基於聖經 — Based on the Bible
  • 宣揚福音 — Preach the Gospel
  • 分享主愛 — Share the Love of God
  • 充滿主恩 — Full of the Grace of God

Read together with "Connected to Christ, Connecting Communities," the theme pairs an inward focus (connection to Christ) with an outward one (connection to the surrounding community). The welcome text reinforces this by describing the church as a place where visitors can find "a soulmate and a warm Christian home," and it names the bilingual Sunday worship, Sunday school, weekday fellowship groups for different age levels, and an English conversation class designed for Asians.

Listed Upcoming Events

The homepage's "近期教会活动 (Upcoming Events)" section lists five dated topics. The dates run in reverse chronological order, newest first:

Date Topic (as listed)
10/11/2026 耶穌愛到底的愛
10/04/2026 福音是神的大能
09/27/2026 恩典的循環
09/20/2026 基督徒的金錢奉獻觀(2)
09/13/2026 上帝向人顯明祂自己

Two observations are worth making. First, the "(2)" on the 09/20 entry suggests it is the second part of a short series on Christian views of financial giving. Second, the topics read like sermon titles rather than standalone events — they are doctrinal and expository in style, consistent with the "Based on the Bible" element of the motto.

What the Page Does Not Say

The listing gives only dates and titles. It does not state:

  • the time of day for each entry
  • whether each is a sermon within Sunday worship or a separate gathering
  • the language of delivery
  • any location beyond the church's general address

If you want to attend one of these, treat the dates as the reliable part and confirm the rest directly. The homepage provides the church address (600 Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45419), phone ((937) 299-9595), and email ([email protected]) for that purpose.

Practical Takeaways

  • If you are checking what the church is emphasizing in 2026: the theme is "Connected to Christ, Connecting Communities," supported by the five-part motto above.
  • If you are planning a visit around a specific topic: the listed dates are the anchor, but call or email first to confirm time and format, since the page does not specify them.
  • If you want the fuller picture of weekly programming: the welcome text points to bilingual Sunday worship, Sunday school, weekday fellowships by age group, and an English conversation class for Asians — the events list is a supplement to these, not a replacement.