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SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Library\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet Me on God's Dance Floor
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\nJuly 12 9-11 am on Zoom\nJuly 19 9:30-12:30 In Person\nand\nJuly 26 9-11 am on Zoom\nFirst Community South\n\nIf God invited you to a party and said\, “Everyone in the ballroom will be my special guest…” How would you treat them when you arrived?\nThis is the question posed by Hafiz in a famous poem.\nWith Avery Solomon\, a good friend of First Community Church\, we will explore this question in a three-part inquiry into experience this July. \n We will use pointers from various wise beings to help us explore more deeply: \n\n What is a human being—what is a conscious living being?\nWhat is God’s cosmic dance floor?\nWhat is real\, what is appearance\, and how do we know?\nWhat is this dance-journey about?\n\nDr. Solomon is a teacher and researcher at Wisdom’s Goldenrod Center for Philosophic Studies in Hector\, NY. He gives seminars and classes around the world on spiritual philosophy\, ancient wisdom and modern cosmology\, science and non-duality. He brings a wide background of experience from many spiritual traditions and teachers and a sense of humor to serious matters and minds. \nDr. Solomon has been involved since 2001 in the Mind-Life conferences of science and Buddhism started by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the editor of Astronoesis: on the interrelation of Plotinus and cosmology. He has been a student of Anthony Damiani\, Paul Brunton\, His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, and His Holiness the Shankaracharya of Kanchipuram\, among others. \nHe is a long-time friend of First Community Church and works closely with students of spiritual philosophy around the world. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/meet-me-on-gods-dance-floor-2/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Informational,Inquiry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
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-2/2025-07-23/
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:20250724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-5-6-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T213455Z
UID:10002279-1753380000-1753385400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Library\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times-copy/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/sss-american-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250605T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T214940Z
UID:10002289-1753520400-1753527600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Meet Me on God's Dance Floor
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\nJuly 12 9-11 am on Zoom\nJuly 19 9:30-12:30 In Person\nand\nJuly 26 9-11 am on Zoom\nFirst Community South\n\nIf God invited you to a party and said\, “Everyone in the ballroom will be my special guest…” How would you treat them when you arrived?\nThis is the question posed by Hafiz in a famous poem.\nWith Avery Solomon\, a good friend of First Community Church\, we will explore this question in a three-part inquiry into experience this July. \n We will use pointers from various wise beings to help us explore more deeply: \n\n What is a human being—what is a conscious living being?\nWhat is God’s cosmic dance floor?\nWhat is real\, what is appearance\, and how do we know?\nWhat is this dance-journey about?\n\nDr. Solomon is a teacher and researcher at Wisdom’s Goldenrod Center for Philosophic Studies in Hector\, NY. He gives seminars and classes around the world on spiritual philosophy\, ancient wisdom and modern cosmology\, science and non-duality. He brings a wide background of experience from many spiritual traditions and teachers and a sense of humor to serious matters and minds. \nDr. Solomon has been involved since 2001 in the Mind-Life conferences of science and Buddhism started by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the editor of Astronoesis: on the interrelation of Plotinus and cosmology. He has been a student of Anthony Damiani\, Paul Brunton\, His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, and His Holiness the Shankaracharya of Kanchipuram\, among others. \nHe is a long-time friend of First Community Church and works closely with students of spiritual philosophy around the world. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/meet-me-on-gods-dance-floor-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inquiry,Online Event,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/sss-solomon-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002098-1753867800-1753873200@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-2/2025-07-30/
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:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002299-1753981200-1753984800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-5-6-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250605T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T213524Z
UID:10002280-1753984800-1753990200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Library\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times-copy-copy/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/sss-american-email-social.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20220921T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z
UID:10002133-1754233200-1754233200@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/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Family Missionary Baptist Church\, 996 Oakwood Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/m4m-1-e1663773987818.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002099-1754472600-1754478000@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-2/2025-08-06/
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:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002300-1754586000-1754589600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-5-6-email-social.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250605T213618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T133233Z
UID:10002281-1754589600-1754595000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Burkhart Chapel\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times-2/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/sss-american-email-social-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002100-1755077400-1755082800@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-2/2025-08-13/
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:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002301-1755190800-1755194400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-5-6-email-social.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002101-1755682200-1755687600@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-2/2025-08-20/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-5-6-email-social.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002102-1756287000-1756292400@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-2/2025-08-27/
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:20250828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002303-1756400400-1756404000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002103-1756891800-1756897200@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-2/2025-09-03/
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:20250904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250807T214355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T000930Z
UID:10002746-1757005200-1757008800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20220921T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z
UID:10002134-1757257200-1757257200@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/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Family Missionary Baptist Church\, 996 Oakwood Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002104-1757496600-1757502000@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-2/2025-09-10/
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:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250912T142356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184630Z
UID:10001861-1757584800-1757590200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nThursday’s at Ten will once again be meeting on Zoom. Over many years this group has read\, viewed\, studied\, and met with a number of inspiring authors and speakers on a variety of topics. As we explore  areas of  spirituality and religion as well as current topics such as relating to others\, being your authentic self\, and being in this world in a kind and understanding way\, we hope to inspire each participant through open discussion and dialogue. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston and Rev. Seth Stearns. \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-3-2-2-3-2-2-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250807T214355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T000930Z
UID:10002747-1757610000-1757613600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10002105-1758101400-1758106800@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-2/2025-09-17/
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:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250912T142356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184630Z
UID:10002566-1758189600-1758195000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nThursday’s at Ten will once again be meeting on Zoom. Over many years this group has read\, viewed\, studied\, and met with a number of inspiring authors and speakers on a variety of topics. As we explore  areas of  spirituality and religion as well as current topics such as relating to others\, being your authentic self\, and being in this world in a kind and understanding way\, we hope to inspire each participant through open discussion and dialogue. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston and Rev. Seth Stearns. \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-3-2-2-3-2-2-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250807T214355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T000930Z
UID:10002748-1758214800-1758218400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250912T135853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T142906Z
UID:10002243-1758457800-1758461400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Intersections
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Intersections\nSundays\n12:30-1:30 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\n\nAdult Sunday school returns to First Community during Sunday Intersections-Where Spirituality\, Life\, & Learning converge.\nOur 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. \nRegistration is not required\, but appreciated. Let us know you’ll join us by clicking HERE. \nAny questions\, please email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/sunday-intersections-2-2/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185233
CREATED:20250912T142640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T143050Z
UID:10002565-1758571200-1758574800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Autumnal Equinox Labyrinth Walk
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 22\n8-9:30 pm\nLabyrinth Garden\nFC North\nRegister HERE\nLet’s mark the changing seasons by integrating the body with the mind and spirit.\nArrive at 8 pm to hear information about the history and importance of labyrinths and our connection to them and the difference between solstices and equinoxes; or anytime after 8:30 pm to walk the labyrinth independently. \nLabyrinths are used world-wide as a way to quiet the mind\, calm anxieties\, recover balance in life\, enhance creativity\, and encourage meditation\, insight\, self-reflection\, and stress reduction. \nThere is bench seating around the labyrinth to enjoy the ambiance\, or feel free to bring your own chair to enjoy the beauty of the evening. \nWe also have finger labyrinths for anyone with limited mobility who would also like to join us and experience the peaceful evening. \nThis is a weather-dependent event and will be cancelled if it rains. \nThe autumnal equinox for 2025 will occur at 2:21 pm EST on Monday\, September 22. \nAny questions\, please reach out to Jen Bratka – JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/autumnal-equinox-labyrinth-walk/
LOCATION:First Community Labyrinth\, 3777 Dublin Rd.\, COLUMBUS\, OH\, 43221\, United States
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