Spiritual Searcher: Pete Enns
2025-10-04 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Gladden Lecture Series at
First Congregational Church
2-5 pm
Lecture/workshop and
Meet & Greet with book signing
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Preaching all 3 Services
First Community Church
(click link above for times and locations)
About Dr. Pete Enns

“Peter Enns (Ph.D., Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous books, including The Bible Tells Me So, The Sin of Certainty, and How the Bible Actually Works.”
A collection of Pete’s books are available through the First Community Church Merch website and for sale during the events.
The registration form is for the Saturday presentation.
If you’d like to ride in a carpool van to Saturday’s event, click HERE.
All are welcome to join us at any of the services on Sunday, no registration necessary.
REGISTER HERE

Watch Spiritual-Center.org and FCchurch.com for updates, or to learn more about our ministries.
Any questions, please email JBratka@FCchurch.com

Spiritual Searcher: Pete Enns
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States

Sunday Intersections
2025-10-05 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-12 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-02 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-23 12:30 - 13:30 and 11 more dates | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Sunday Intersections
Sundays
12:30-1:30 pm
First Community North
Room 101

Adult Sunday school returns to First Community during Sunday Intersections-Where Spirituality, Life, & Learning converge.
Our gatherings will explore a variety of issues through presentations, reflection, and discussion. Topics will range from historical and theological Biblical studies to relevant topics that we encounter every day.
Registration is not required, but appreciated. Let us know you’ll join us by clicking HERE.
Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Program Administrator.

Monthly Ministries 4 Movement Marches
2025-10-05 15:00, 2025-11-02 15:00, 2025-12-07 15:00, 2026-01-04 15:00, 2026-02-01 15:00 | Family Missionary Baptist Church, 996 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH, United States
Several members of the Racial Equity and Gun Violence Prevention (GVPMT) Ministry Teams participate monthly in a march and worship/information session with members of the Family Missionary Baptist Church and Ministries 4 Movement partners in the South End of Columbus the first Sunday of each month. First Community is recognized as an official partner of Ministries 4 Movement. We continue to work with this community and other partners for sustainment and new opportunities to contribute to justice causes. These marches occur the first Sunday of each month (rain or shine) at 3pm.
If interest in attending these events, please contact: John Girardor for more information, click HERE.

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 | 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
