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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversations:  Rev. Glen Miles interviews Pastor Philip Gulley
DESCRIPTION:Monday September 12\n7-8 pm\non Zoom\nHour-long Zoom interviews with people selected by our First Community clergy. \nJoin us as Rev. Glen Miles kicks off a new event series for us!  Clergy Conversations will be a series of 5 events throughout the year when each of the five First Community clergy members will get to interview someone via Zoom who inspires them.  Rev. Glen Miles will be interviewing Philip Gulley to start off the series! \nABOUT PHILIP GULLEY: \nPhilip Gulley is a Quaker pastor\, writer\, and speaker from Danville\, Indiana.  Gulley has written 22 books\, including the Harmony series recounting life in the eccentric Quaker community of Harmony\, Indiana and the best-selling Porch Talk essay series.  Gulley’s memoir\, I Love You\, Miss Huddleston: And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood\, was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor.  In addition\, Gulley\, with co-author James Mulholland\, shared their progressive spirituality in the books If Grace Is True and If God Is Love\, followed by Gulley’s books If the Church Were Christian and The Evolution of Faith. \nIn  Living the Quaker Way: Timeless Wisdom For a Better Life Today\, Gulley offers the opportunity to participate in a world where the values of the Quaker way bring equity\, peace\, healing\, and hope.  Living the Quaker Way invites readers to encounter the defining commitments of the Religious Society of Friends–simplicity\, peace\, integrity\, community and equality\, and shows how those ideals can be incorporated in personal and public life to bring renewal and eliminate the clutter that is keeping us from deeper spirituality. \nIn his most recently published work of non-fiction\, Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe\, Gulley describes the process of spiritual growth\, especially the re-interpretation of the earliest principles we learned about God.  Gulley teaches the reader to let go\, or unlearn these burdensome obstacles in their faith so that they can forge a more authentic relationship with God. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/new-event-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Thursday @ Ten:  Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nDuring Thursdays @ 10 we will be listening to and reflecting on The Diana Butler Bass Series “Embracing Spiritual Awakening.” Although the series is from 2013\, the topic is quite relevant to 2023 and beyond. Updated materials will be included as appropriate. After much reflection on possible study topics\, I landed on this one in order to bring us back to a faith centered topic.  After the Jon Meacham series immersed us in History and politics today it seemed timely to switch gears! I do hope you will find the time to log in and participate in this series…and continue the open dialogue and personal reflection that is so characteristic of the group! \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nFor more information or to register\, please click HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title/2022-09-15/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T130000
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Way
DESCRIPTION:Typically Each Thursday \n11:45 am- 1 pm\nOn pause for the moment while a new group leader is established.\nOnce we begin again\, please join us for “sacred reading” and discussion of Richard Rohr’s daily meditations.\nOr join for only the 30- minute group silent meditation if desired from 12:25-12:55.\nRegister HERE to receive updated information as it becomes available.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/contemplative-way/2022-09-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Hett":MAILTO:hettds@fcchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T014431
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SUMMARY:Prophetic Voice Series:  Spiritual Audacity - The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON at First Community North\nor\nON-LINE on Zoom \nJoin us to view an award-winning documentary film: “Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story” about the man who barely escaped the Holocaust and became a champion for interfaith dialogue and American Civil Rights. \nAcross the series of videos viewers will hear from President Jimmy Carter\, Civil Rights icons Andrew Young\, Jesse Jackson and John Lewis\, writers David Brooks and\nBarbara Brown Taylor\, plus Martin Sheen\, Susannah Heschel\, theologians Walter Brueggemann and Stanley Hauerwas\, historian Taylor Branch and many others. \nWe will view the film together and have time for discussion and reflection. This will also be an experiment in presenting virtual viewing as well as in person\, as we learn the technology involved. These sessions require no payment\, although donations are always welcome\, of course. \nRev. David Hett will be leading this discussion. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/prophetic-voice-series-spiritual-audacity-the-abraham-joshua-heschel-story/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event,In-Person Event,Online Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="SLLC":MAILTO:jbratka@fcchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T190000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Exploration--Mark Nepo
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 20\n\n7 – 8:15 pm \n\n\nOn Zoom Only \n\nFor this month’s Spiritual Searcher Exploration\, we will view an August lecture by poet and spiritual guide Mark Nepo\, author of The Book of Awakening and many other volumes. Mark is another person who is often considered as a potential Spiritual Searcher for the Center and First Community.\n\nThis 40 minute pre-recorded video lecture on “Heart Work: Being a Spirit in the World” will be followed by time for group discussion of the themes he raises. Discussion facilitated by Rev. David Hett\, Minister of Spiritual Life & Learning. \n\n\nBeloved as a poet\, teacher\, and storyteller\, Mark has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time” and “a consummate storyteller.” His work is widely accessible\, translated into more than twenty languages. He has published 22 books and recorded 15 audio projects. In 2016\, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 most spiritually influential living people\, and was also chosen as one of OWN’s SuperSoul 100\, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. And in 2017\, Mark became a regular columnist for Spirituality & Health Magazine. \n\nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-exploration-mark-nepo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Progressive Christianity,Video Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T014431
CREATED:20220804T212918Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday @ Ten:  Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nDuring Thursdays @ 10 we will be listening to and reflecting on The Diana Butler Bass Series “Embracing Spiritual Awakening.” Although the series is from 2013\, the topic is quite relevant to 2023 and beyond. Updated materials will be included as appropriate. After much reflection on possible study topics\, I landed on this one in order to bring us back to a faith centered topic.  After the Jon Meacham series immersed us in History and politics today it seemed timely to switch gears! I do hope you will find the time to log in and participate in this series…and continue the open dialogue and personal reflection that is so characteristic of the group! \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nFor more information or to register\, please click HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title/2022-09-22/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Way
DESCRIPTION:Typically Each Thursday \n11:45 am- 1 pm\nOn pause for the moment while a new group leader is established.\nOnce we begin again\, please join us for “sacred reading” and discussion of Richard Rohr’s daily meditations.\nOr join for only the 30- minute group silent meditation if desired from 12:25-12:55.\nRegister HERE to receive updated information as it becomes available.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/contemplative-way/2022-09-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Hett":MAILTO:hettds@fcchurch.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006
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SUMMARY:Days of Awe for the World - A Journey of Teshuvah/Return and Tikkun/Repair with Rabbi Rami
DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Rami Shapiro was our 2022 Spiritual Searcher Speaker.  We welcomed him to Columbus on August 26th through 28th\, 2022.  During his visit\, Rabbi Rami invited our community to join him in the Days of Awe for the World event series.  This is a wonderful way to follow up with Rabbi Rami’s work.  This event is organized and run by Rabbi Rami’s organization\, One River Foundation.  We wanted to share it with you here. \n———————————————————–\nRabbi Rami Shapiro and Frank Levy invite you to join them for One River Foundation’s 3rd Annual Days of Awe for the World – A Journey of Teshuvah/Return and Tikkun/Repair September 25 through October 5\, 2022 – 1 Tishrei 5783 through 10 Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar.\n\nThe Days of Awe from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur (September 25 through October 5 this year) are the most sacred and important days of the Jewish liturgical year. They are a time for deep introspection\, contemplation\, and transformation around two themes teshuvah – returning to our true nature as a manifesting of the Divine and tikkun – repairing the world with justice and compassion\, by being a blessing to all the families of the earth (Genesis 12:3).\nOne River Foundation’s Days of Awe for the World: A Journey of Teshuvah and Tikkun is an innovative\, multimedia\, multi-day\, interactive opportunity for people of all faiths and no faith to experience the power and beauty of this yearly period of deep introspection\, contemplation\, and transformation. \nDays of Awe for the World includes pre-recorded meditations for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur and a liturgical journal which draw on traditional Jewish readings\, prayers\, and cantorial chanting\, pre-recorded meditations on the Thirteen Attributes of Godliness emailed to you each morning between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur\, as well as live Zoom study sessions on Rosh HaShanah\, and Yom Kippur afternoon.\nThis year’s Zoom study sessions will explore the Jewish themes and texts in the music of Nobel Laureate\, Bob Dylan (Robert Zimmerman) (Rosh HaShanah) and the “Jewish bard” Leonard Cohen (Yom Kippur). While Days of Awe for the World: A Journey of Teshuvah and Tikkun draws on Jewish tradition\, its message and call are for everyone\, and One River Foundation invites you to join them on this journey of teshuvah – return\, and tikkun – repair.\nWhile registration is free\, One River Foundation hopes you will consider making a tax-deductible donation of $36.00 or more to One River Foundation to help support their work.  To register for Days of Awe for the World: A Journey of Teshuvah and Tikkun go to: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8cmut
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/days-of-awe-for-the-world-a-journey-of-teshuvah-return-and-tikkun-repair-with-rabbi-rami/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T014431
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SUMMARY:Thursday @ Ten:  Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nDuring Thursdays @ 10 we will be listening to and reflecting on The Diana Butler Bass Series “Embracing Spiritual Awakening.” Although the series is from 2013\, the topic is quite relevant to 2023 and beyond. Updated materials will be included as appropriate. After much reflection on possible study topics\, I landed on this one in order to bring us back to a faith centered topic.  After the Jon Meacham series immersed us in History and politics today it seemed timely to switch gears! I do hope you will find the time to log in and participate in this series…and continue the open dialogue and personal reflection that is so characteristic of the group! \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nFor more information or to register\, please click HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title/2022-09-29/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T130000
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Way
DESCRIPTION:Typically Each Thursday \n11:45 am- 1 pm\nOn pause for the moment while a new group leader is established.\nOnce we begin again\, please join us for “sacred reading” and discussion of Richard Rohr’s daily meditations.\nOr join for only the 30- minute group silent meditation if desired from 12:25-12:55.\nRegister HERE to receive updated information as it becomes available.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/contemplative-way/2022-09-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Trees.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="David Hett":MAILTO:hettds@fcchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T014431
CREATED:20220909T150201Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Sacred Agent: A Weekend with Avery Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Sacred Agent: A Weekend with Avery Solomon \nWhen a person comes to their real senses\, they will recognize that they have only one problem: “How can I come into awareness of\, and oneness with\, my true being?” \n– Paul Brunton \nYou are invited to join a in a virtual weekend of communing with Avery Solomon and friends for deepening our spiritual journey. \n  \nAvery Solomon is a teacher and researcher at Wisdom’s Goldenrod Center for Philosophic Studies in Hector\, NY. A long-time friend of First Community Church\, he gives seminars and classes around the world on spiritual philosophy\, ancient wisdom and modern cosmology\, science\, and non-duality. Dr. Solomon has been involved since 2001 in the dialogue of science and Buddhism started by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He brings a wide background of experience from many spiritual traditions and teachers and a sense of humor to serious matters. \nFriday\, September 30\n7 – 9 pm EST\nvia Zoom\nIntroduction: Philosophy for the Spiritual Aspirant\nIt’s not what you think…Uniting Love and Wisdom \nFlowerings of Humanity  \n  \nSaturday\, October 1\nAM Session\n10 am – 12 pm EST\nvia Zoom\nIndependent and Interdependent Path \nWhat can we do here and now?\nInviting Grace: Recognition and Remembering.  \n  \nPM Session\n2 – 4 pm EST\nvia Zoom\nOne World Philosophy: a new paradigm\nQuestions and Discussion \n  \nThere is no fee for this seminar\, though any non-tax-deductible donations (for this event) to the Spiritual Life & Learning Center will primarily support the teaching work of Avery Solomon\, and be greatly appreciated. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/becoming-a-sacred-agent-a-weekend-with-avery-solomon/2022-09-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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