The Spiritual Life & Learning Center

Poetry Pop
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Wednesday, March 13
6-7 pm
Room 128
By virtue of “pop”ular demand, we return for a third helping of Poetry Pop.
We gather again in March to share the lines that we love.
A special invitation to those of you who love to write poetry, and those of you that would like a safe place to share your pursuit.
We’d love for you to share it with us and celebrate your gift!
Registration is not necessary, but if you’d like too, please register HERE.

Poetry Pop
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Wednesdays, Once a Month
6-7 pm
First Community North
We will be poppin’ together again in the fall. Please check back for updates, or watch the screens at Sunday services for updated graphice.
Any questions, please reach out to Jen Bratka at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
Registration is not necessary, but if you’d like too, please register HERE.

Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2024-03-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 and 1 more date | Zoom
Thursday at 10

Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
On February 8 we will be watching a video on David Brooks, and in the following weeks we will be reading his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Seen.
READING SCHEDULE:
February 15: Chapters 1-5
February 22: Chapters 6-9
February 29: Chapters 10-13
March 1: 7: Chapters 14-17
Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
Any Question, please email Jen Bratka, Spiritual Life & Learning Center, Program Administrator

Please register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.

Group Spiritual Direction
2024-03-17 12:15 - 13:45, 2024-04-21 12:15 - 13:45 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Monthly Group Spiritual Direction

Third Sundays
beginning November 19, 2023
January 21
*February 25* *Please notice this change in date*
March 17
April 21
12:15-1:45 pm
First Community North
Room 107 (Parlor)
Register HERE
Monthly Group Spiritual Direction Gatherings
Interested in exploring your spiritual growth and development?
If so, perhaps group spiritual direction is a journey you might consider.
What is Group Spiritual Direction?
This ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence or what matters most.
Who may participate in Group Spiritual Direction?
These gatherings are open to everyone. All are welcome.
What does Group Spiritual Direction Offer?
– A space for spiritual exploration and spiritual growth.
– Spiritual practices such as loving-kindness contemplation, Tonglen, Lectio Divina, meditation, breath practices and more will be offered as pathways to recognizing the divine or what matters most.
– An opportunity to share our spiritual stories.
– A place to use our “holy listening” skills as others share their stories.
– Support in learning how to recognize the divine presence or what matters most.
– An opportunity for deepening our relationship with God or what matters most.
– Confidence in following our nudges from the divine or what matters most.
When will Group Spiritual Direction meet?
Group spiritual direction will take place on the following third Sundays of each month at 12:15pm – 1:45pm at FC-North in room 107 (The Parlor). The specific dates are listed above.

About the facilitator, Jodi Patton
Spiritual director, Jodi Patton, is a graduate of The Chaplaincy Institute Interfaith Seminary & Community based in Berkeley, California. This interfaith spiritual direction certification program teaches a non-directive interfaith approach to help people discern their own deep inner wisdom and to live with a deeper sense of connection and alignment with spirit/what matters most. The primary faith traditions that are part of this training are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous Religions, Islam, Shamanism, Taoism and a few others. Since 1998, Jodi has been leading classes in mindfulness, meditation, and yoga, and is a Reiki master teacher/practitioner offering all degrees of Reiki training. Jodi currently serves on the First Community congregational care ministry and social justice teams.
Questions?
Please email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com

Women Living the Questions
2024-03-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 and 8 more dates | Zoom
“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen
Women Living the Questions welcomes any woman who wishes to pursue difficult questions about what really matters in life in a safe and supportive environment. Books, videos, and the occasional guest speaker support discussions.
Meetings are Wednesdays at 9:30 – 11 am. We meet in person, at First Community North, Room 101, and also on Zoom if you’d prefer.
Email Linda Baldeck for more information, or click HERE to register.
