The Spiritual Life & Learning Center

Bible Basics: Exploring the Pentateuch
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | First Community South, 1320 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, Columbus, OH, 43212, United States
Tuesday Evenings
January 13-February 17
6-7:30 pm
FC South Library
Register HERE

This 6-week class will explore the Pentateuch using Tyler Mayfield’s book, A Guide to Bible Basics. This class will introduce participants to the key themes and stories of the Pentateuch as well as maps and timelines related to the tribes and nation of Israel.
Each participant will be expected to read each of the five books of the Old Testament weekly.
Bibles and copies of Tyler Mayfield’s book will be provided.
Facilitated by Karen Chakoian.
The intended audience for this class include those who are not knowledgeable of the Bible in general and who seek to have a better understanding of the Old Testament. Our gatherings will explore a variety of issues through presentations, reflection, and discussion.
Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Program Administrator at JBratka@FCchurch.com

New Testament Bible Study - Luke
2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 10:00
Sundays
April 19 – May 24
9 – 10 am
First Community South
Library
and via Zoom
Join the Spiritual Life & Learning Center and facilitator Judy Westman as we explore a foundational knowledge of the New Testament through the lens of the theology of First Community. This time focusing on the book of Luke.
This will also be offered on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. Please register below.
Questions?
Please email Jen Bratka, Program Administrator, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
Register HERE.

Hebrew Bible Study (Old Testament)
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:30
Hebrew Bible Study
Tuesday Evenings
April 21-May 26
6-7:30 pm
FC South Library
Or via Zoom
Please register below to receive the link

Join the Spiritual Life & Learning Center and facilitators Rev. Karen Chakoian and Rev. Seth Stearns as we explore a foundational knowledge of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) through the lens of the theology of First Community. This time focusing on:

Week 1 – Joshua
Week 2 – Judges
Week 3 – Ruth and 1 Samuel
Week 4 – 2 Samuel
Week 5 – 1 Kings
Week 6 – 2 Kings

The intended audience for this class include those who are not knowledgeable of the Bible in general and who seek to have a better understanding of the Old Testament. Our gatherings will explore a variety of issues through presentations, reflection, and discussion.
Register HERE.
