The Spiritual Life & Learning Center

Thursday @ Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2023-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
During 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!
Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Contemplative Way
2023-02-09 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-02-16 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-02-23 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-03-02 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-03-09 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-03-16 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-03-23 11:45 - 13:00
Thursdays
11:45 am- 1 pm
On Zoom
Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation.
Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom.
Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings.
Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center

Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2023-02-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-02-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
During Thursdays at 10 we will be reading John Philip Newell book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul. If you have not already gotten your copy of the book they are available at both First Community North and South reception areas at no cost to you. This book will take us through the first week in March. The reading schedule is attached below.

Reading Schedule: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul

Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Progressing Spirit
2023-02-18 09:30 - 11:15, 2023-03-18 09:30 - 11:15, 2023-04-15 09:30 - 11:15 | Zoom
February 18
March 18
April 15
9:30-11:15 am
via Zoom
Facilitated by Jodi Patton
We will take a look at the core values of Progressive Christianity and have conversation about the general beliefs of progressive Christians as we discuss topics like; atonement, original sin and blessing, the resurrection, the trinity, universalism, pantheism/panentheism/perennialism and more. Please register here to receive the readings, videos, and Zoom link.

I look forward to being together in conversation.

Blessed Be!

Jodi Patton

Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2023-03-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
During Thursdays at 10 we will be reading Alan Cohen’s book The Mystical Messiah: The Inner Meaning of the Teachings of Jesus. I think we will have some spirited conversations as we delve into Cohen’s new paradigm for our thinking about Jesus and how we read the Bible.
As one reviewer states, “Alan brings the teachings of Jesus into the understanding of our everyday modern world. Through Alan’s inspiration, Jesus speaks directly to each of us personally, and to our spiritual growth.”

Reading Schedule: The Mystical Messiah

Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Progressing Spirit
2023-03-18 09:30 - 11:15, 2023-04-15 09:30 - 11:15 | Zoom
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
9:30-11:15 am
via Zoom
Facilitated by Jodi Patton
For the January meeting, we will begin with the following theme: “What am I ready to know about myself as I begin this New Year? What/Who is the Divine? How do I experience Diving Presence? How might I be more opening to experiencing Divine Presence this year?” Please read the following articles in preparation of our meeting on January 21st. If you do not have time to read the articles, come to the meeting anyway….all are welcome to be in fellowship, listen and share as you are moved to do so.
https://progressivechristianity.org/resources/the-clothing-of-the-divine-presence/
https://ethosinstitute.sg/divine-presence/
https://www.epm.org/blog/2021/Aug/16/define-love-scripture
https://progressivechristianity.org/resources/who-is-god-and-how-do-we-know/
The Zoom link for the January 21st meeting will be forwarded to you after the first of the year. For more information on the current topic and to register to receive the Zoom link, please click HERE.

Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2023-09-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Thursday at 10

Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
We will resume our group on January 11. The first week at a minimum will be a ‘no homework’ week! Later in the month we will begin the book Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times by Otis Moss III. It is an inviting read, and will help prepare us for his visit in April as a Spiritual Searcher.
Please register below to receive the Zoom Link.
Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
Any Question, please email Jen Bratka, Spiritual Life & Learning Center, Program Administrator

Please register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
