Mahoning Valley Association of Churches

09/04/2026

Take Steps. Make a Difference. 🌟

On October 24, 2026, join us for the annual Crop Walk, bringing friends, family, and community members together to help fight hunger locally and around the world. Every step helps support efforts toward a future where everyone has access to the food they need.

Lace up, bring a friend, and walk with us! https://www.mvaconline.org/events/

09/01/2026

Strong families need support too.
Whether you need support after birth, parenting resources, or help caring for your family, free and confidential support is available. Resources include:

- Home visiting
- Postpartum support
- Mental health and substance use services
- Parenting resources
- Family support services

Together with local faith communities, From Prayer to Care helps connect families with programs that support healthy beginnings and strong families. To learn more or to complete a referral, visit (https://www.mvaconline.org/from-prayer-to-care/) or contact us at [email protected].

08/31/2026

If you could sit down with your younger self, what would you say about faith? Maybe it's to trust the journey even when the path isn't clear. Maybe it's to lean into community sooner, or to be gentler with yourself along the way. We'd love to hear your answer. Share your reflection in the comments below.

08/27/2026

You don't have to do it alone. 💙 Whether you need support during pregnancy, after birth, or while caring for a baby, help is available. Free and confidential referrals can connect families with local resources, including pregnancy support, postpartum support, baby essentials, parenting resources, and family support services. Together with local faith communities, From Prayer to Care helps connect families with programs that support healthy beginnings and strong families. Learn more or complete a referral at mvaconline.org/from-prayer-to-care, or contact us at [email protected].

08/21/2026

Congratulations to the Directors Class of 2026! 🎉 We're proud to celebrate the pastors and community leaders who completed this year's program, growing as directors ready to serve and strengthen our churches and communities across the Mahoning Valley. Thank you for your dedication and leadership. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make. 🙏

08/17/2026

Fall is coming and so are some of our favorite events of the year. Mark your calendars Mahoning Valley. The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches has three incredible events coming up this fall and we cannot wait to celebrate with our community. CROP Walk on October 24th. Sacred Music Festival on October 25th. And the 41st Annual Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on November 24th.

Stay tuned for more details on each event and visit mvaconline.org/events to learn more. We hope to see you there.

08/13/2026

Some moments are better seen than described. 🙏 From the Sacred Music Festival to the Mayors Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, Taste of Faiths, and everything in between, MVAC has been bringing the Mahoning Valley together in celebration and unity for years. Take a look at our past events gallery and see what community looks like when faith leads the way. mvaconline.org/gallery

08/11/2026

Every faith community is a little different. That is exactly what makes the Mahoning Valley so beautiful. Play along with our faith community “This or That” and drop your answers in the comments. We love learning more about the congregations in our community. mvaconline.org

08/07/2026

Healthy pregnancies and strong starts begin with early care.

Early prenatal care plays an important role in supporting the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Services such as pregnancy testing, prenatal checkups, breastfeeding support, and newborn care can help identify potential complications early and connect families with the resources they need.

Free and confidential referrals are available for pregnancy, postpartum, infant, and family support services. To learn more or to complete a referral, visit https://www.mvaconline.org/from-prayer-to-care/ or contact us at [email protected].

08/05/2026

Mark your calendars. The 41st Annual Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast is coming Tuesday, November 24th. This beloved Mahoning Valley tradition brings together people of all faiths for a morning of prayer, reflection, and fellowship. 41 years of unity. 41 years of community. 41 years of showing up together. We would love to see you there. Stay tuned for more details and visit mvaconline.org to learn more.

Discover MVAC’s church network in the Mahoning Valley. We provide resource sharing, a support network, and religious community partnerships for congregations.