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SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 7\n11:30 am-1 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nFacilitated by Seth Stearns\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study-8/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
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SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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UID:10001533-1712136600-1712142000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240216T142102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T173159Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 2\n7-8:30 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study-4/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T140000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 28\n1 pm\nFirst Community South\nLibrary\nHosted by ElderWisdom Book Group\nFacilitated by Lorelei Lanier Lotozo\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study-5/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Holding-Hope-Feb-Apr-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001532-1711531800-1711537200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/WLTQ-email-social-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240308T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T173832Z
UID:10001720-1711283400-1711288800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\n12:30-2 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study-7/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001566-1711015200-1711020600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240216T141959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T141959Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 20\n7-8:30 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\nFacilitated by Rev. Deb Lindsay\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Holding-Hope-Feb-Apr-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001531-1710927000-1710932400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/WLTQ-email-social-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230920T171520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T125938Z
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Group Spiritual Direction\n\nThird Sundays\nbeginning November 19\, 2023\nJanuary 21\n*February 25*  *Please notice this change in date*\nMarch 17\nApril 21\n12:15-1:45 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 107 (Parlor)\nRegister HERE\nMonthly Group Spiritual Direction Gatherings\nInterested in exploring your spiritual growth and development? \nIf so\, perhaps group spiritual direction is a journey you might consider. \nWhat is Group Spiritual Direction?\nThis ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence or what matters most. \nWho may participate in Group Spiritual Direction?\nThese gatherings are open to everyone. All are welcome. \nWhat does Group Spiritual Direction Offer?\n– A space for spiritual exploration and spiritual growth. \n– 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. \n– An opportunity to share our spiritual stories. \n– A place to use our “holy listening” skills as others share their stories. \n– Support in learning how to recognize the divine presence or what matters most. \n– An opportunity for deepening our relationship with God or what matters most. \n– Confidence in following our nudges from the divine or what matters most. \nWhen will Group Spiritual Direction meet?\nGroup 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. \n\nAbout the facilitator\, Jodi Patton\nSpiritual 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. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-3/2024-03-17/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Small Group,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001565-1710410400-1710415800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Thursday-at-10-email-social.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240430T174800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T150317Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Pop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, Once a Month\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nWe will be poppin’ together again in the fall. Please check back for updates\, or watch the screens at Sunday services for updated graphice.\nAny questions\, please reach out to Jen Bratka at JBratka@FCchurch.com. \nRegistration is not necessary\, but if you’d like too\, please register HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/poetry-pop-2/2024-03-13/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Poetry,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20231219T145023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T112753Z
UID:10001717-1710352800-1710356400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Pop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13\n6-7 pm\nRoom 128\nBy virtue of “pop”ular demand\, we return for a third helping of Poetry Pop.\nWe gather again in March to share the lines that we love.\nA 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.\nWe’d love for you to share it with us and celebrate your gift! \nRegistration is not necessary\, but if you’d like too\, please register HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/poetry-pop/2024-03-13/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Poetry,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Poetry-pop-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001530-1710322200-1710327600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/WLTQ-email-social-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001564-1709805600-1709811000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-03-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Thursday-at-10-email-social.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240216T141825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T141825Z
UID:10001713-1709748000-1709751600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 6\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\nFacilitated by Abbey Jo Griffith\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
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SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-03-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20220921T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z
UID:10001159-1709478000-1709478000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Ministries 4 Movement Marches
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf interest in attending these events\, please contact: John Girardor for more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/monthly-ministries-4-movement-marches/2024-03-03/
LOCATION:Family Missionary Baptist Church\, 996 Oakwood Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001563-1709200800-1709206200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-02-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001528-1709112600-1709118000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-02-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240216T141109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T211539Z
UID:10001708-1709060400-1709065800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 27\n7-8:30 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\nor via Zoom\nFacilitated by Molly Hagkull\nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents several opportunities to participate in a book study in anticipation of our visit from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. \nDancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons \nfor Thriving in these Turbulent Times\nBy Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III \nFrom the publisher: A “deeply spiritual and socially radical” (Dr. Obery Hendricks\, PhD) guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times-from Reverend Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-book-study/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Re. Dr. Otis Moss III,Spiritual Searcher
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230920T171520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T125938Z
UID:10001707-1708863300-1708868700@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Group Spiritual Direction\n\nThird Sundays\nbeginning November 19\, 2023\nJanuary 21\n*February 25*  *Please notice this change in date*\nMarch 17\nApril 21\n12:15-1:45 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 107 (Parlor)\nRegister HERE\nMonthly Group Spiritual Direction Gatherings\nInterested in exploring your spiritual growth and development? \nIf so\, perhaps group spiritual direction is a journey you might consider. \nWhat is Group Spiritual Direction?\nThis ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence or what matters most. \nWho may participate in Group Spiritual Direction?\nThese gatherings are open to everyone. All are welcome. \nWhat does Group Spiritual Direction Offer?\n– A space for spiritual exploration and spiritual growth. \n– 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. \n– An opportunity to share our spiritual stories. \n– A place to use our “holy listening” skills as others share their stories. \n– Support in learning how to recognize the divine presence or what matters most. \n– An opportunity for deepening our relationship with God or what matters most. \n– Confidence in following our nudges from the divine or what matters most. \nWhen will Group Spiritual Direction meet?\nGroup 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. \n\nAbout the facilitator\, Jodi Patton\nSpiritual 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. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-3/2024-02-25/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Small Group,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001562-1708596000-1708601400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-02-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001527-1708507800-1708513200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-02-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001561-1707991200-1707996600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001526-1707903000-1707908400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Women Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers\, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen \nWomen 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. \nMeetings 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. \nEmail Linda Baldeck for more information\, or click HERE to register.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-1-recurring-2/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/WLTQ-email-social-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240204T144128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182804Z
UID:10001560-1707386400-1707391800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nOn 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. \nREADING SCHEDULE: \nFebruary 15: Chapters 1-5 \nFebruary 22: Chapters 6-9 \nFebruary 29: Chapters 10-13 \nMarch 1: 7: Chapters 14-17 \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3-2/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120122
CREATED:20240430T174800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T150317Z
UID:10001779-1707328800-1707332400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Pop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, Once a Month\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nWe will be poppin’ together again in the fall. Please check back for updates\, or watch the screens at Sunday services for updated graphice.\nAny questions\, please reach out to Jen Bratka at JBratka@FCchurch.com. \nRegistration is not necessary\, but if you’d like too\, please register HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/poetry-pop-2/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Poetry,Small Group
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