BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Spiritual Life & Learning Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Spiritual Life & Learning Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Spiritual Life & Learning Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000629-1697621400-1697626800@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-2/2023-10-18/ 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:20231016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001455-1697450400-1697453100@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-10-16/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230915T160909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T141111Z UID:10001489-1697373000-1697376600@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Holding Hope: Design for Belonging DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 15\n12:30-1:30 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101 \nSpiritual Life & Learning Center presents Holding Hope\, a monthly book discussion group. \nThis month we will discuss Design for Belonging by Susie Wise.\nHosted by Molly Hagkull & Kristyn Anderson \nRegister HERE. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/holding-hope-design-for-belonging/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,In-Person Event,Small Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Holding-Hope-Oct-email-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230825T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z UID:10001545-1697104800-1697110200@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nWe 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. \nPlease register below to receive the Zoom Link. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\n  \nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3/2023-10-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,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:20231011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001476-1697018400-1697021100@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-10-11/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000628-1697016600-1697022000@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-2/2023-10-11/ 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:20231008T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T134500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230801T182616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T200748Z UID:10001485-1696767300-1696772700@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction DESCRIPTION:Four-Part Series\nSunday Afternoons\nSeptember 17\, 24\nOctober 1\, 8\, 2023\n12:15pm – 1:45pm\nFirst Community North – Parlor\, Rm 107\n3777 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, Ohio 43221\nFacilitator – Jodi Patton\, Spiritual Director\nRegistration is for the Full Four-Part Series\nLimited to 10 participants\nRegister Here\n  \nAbout this Group Spiritual Direction Experience \nThis spiritual direction group will gather on four Sunday afternoons offering the opportunity for attendees to deepen their relationship with the divine\, learn and grow spiritually and recognize their ongoing awareness of the divine in all of life. Attendees will be invited to share spiritual experiences and stories from their lives\, engage in holy listening\, and support one another in this process. Attendees will be led through spiritual practices such as Tonglen\, Lectio Divina\, Metta meditation and breath practices. This ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence in one’s life. \nAbout the Facilitator \nSpiritual Director\, Jodi Patton\, is a graduate of the spiritual direction certification program at The Chaplaincy Institute Interfaith Seminary and Community in Berkeley\, CA. 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 team. \nQuestions \nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2/2023-10-08/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Meditation,Mindfulness,Small Group,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Group-Spiritual-Direction-sept-oct-email-social.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Patton":MAILTO:jodilynne737@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230825T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z UID:10001544-1696500000-1696505400@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nWe 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. \nPlease register below to receive the Zoom Link. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\n  \nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3/2023-10-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,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:20231004T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000627-1696411800-1696417200@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-2/2023-10-04/ 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:20231002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001453-1696240800-1696243500@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-10-02/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20220921T152216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z UID:10001154-1696172400-1696172400@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/2023-10-01/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T134500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230801T182616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T200748Z UID:10001484-1696162500-1696167900@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction DESCRIPTION:Four-Part Series\nSunday Afternoons\nSeptember 17\, 24\nOctober 1\, 8\, 2023\n12:15pm – 1:45pm\nFirst Community North – Parlor\, Rm 107\n3777 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, Ohio 43221\nFacilitator – Jodi Patton\, Spiritual Director\nRegistration is for the Full Four-Part Series\nLimited to 10 participants\nRegister Here\n  \nAbout this Group Spiritual Direction Experience \nThis spiritual direction group will gather on four Sunday afternoons offering the opportunity for attendees to deepen their relationship with the divine\, learn and grow spiritually and recognize their ongoing awareness of the divine in all of life. Attendees will be invited to share spiritual experiences and stories from their lives\, engage in holy listening\, and support one another in this process. Attendees will be led through spiritual practices such as Tonglen\, Lectio Divina\, Metta meditation and breath practices. This ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence in one’s life. \nAbout the Facilitator \nSpiritual Director\, Jodi Patton\, is a graduate of the spiritual direction certification program at The Chaplaincy Institute Interfaith Seminary and Community in Berkeley\, CA. 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 team. \nQuestions \nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2/2023-10-01/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Meditation,Mindfulness,Small Group,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Group-Spiritual-Direction-sept-oct-email-social.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Patton":MAILTO:jodilynne737@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230825T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z UID:10001543-1695895200-1695900600@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nWe 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. \nPlease register below to receive the Zoom Link. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\n  \nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3/2023-09-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,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:20230927T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230416T154814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T165558Z UID:10001471-1695835800-1695841200@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Good Inside Book Study and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 20 & 27\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nThe Spiritual Life & Learning Center in collaboration with First Community’s K-12 ministry will present a two night discussion of Dr. Becky Kennedy’s book Good Inside. \nRegister HERE. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/good-inside-book-study-and-discussion/2023-09-27/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000626-1695807000-1695812400@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-2/2023-09-27/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001452-1695636000-1695638700@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-09-25/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T134500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230801T182616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T200748Z UID:10001483-1695557700-1695563100@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction DESCRIPTION:Four-Part Series\nSunday Afternoons\nSeptember 17\, 24\nOctober 1\, 8\, 2023\n12:15pm – 1:45pm\nFirst Community North – Parlor\, Rm 107\n3777 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, Ohio 43221\nFacilitator – Jodi Patton\, Spiritual Director\nRegistration is for the Full Four-Part Series\nLimited to 10 participants\nRegister Here\n  \nAbout this Group Spiritual Direction Experience \nThis spiritual direction group will gather on four Sunday afternoons offering the opportunity for attendees to deepen their relationship with the divine\, learn and grow spiritually and recognize their ongoing awareness of the divine in all of life. Attendees will be invited to share spiritual experiences and stories from their lives\, engage in holy listening\, and support one another in this process. Attendees will be led through spiritual practices such as Tonglen\, Lectio Divina\, Metta meditation and breath practices. This ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence in one’s life. \nAbout the Facilitator \nSpiritual Director\, Jodi Patton\, is a graduate of the spiritual direction certification program at The Chaplaincy Institute Interfaith Seminary and Community in Berkeley\, CA. 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 team. \nQuestions \nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2/2023-09-24/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Meditation,Mindfulness,Small Group,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Group-Spiritual-Direction-sept-oct-email-social.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Patton":MAILTO:jodilynne737@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230825T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z UID:10001542-1695290400-1695295800@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nWe 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. \nPlease register below to receive the Zoom Link. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\n  \nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3/2023-09-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,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:20230920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230416T154814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T165558Z UID:10001487-1695232800-1695236400@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Good Inside Book Study and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 20 & 27\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nThe Spiritual Life & Learning Center in collaboration with First Community’s K-12 ministry will present a two night discussion of Dr. Becky Kennedy’s book Good Inside. \nRegister HERE. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/good-inside-book-study-and-discussion/2023-09-20/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000625-1695202200-1695207600@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-2/2023-09-20/ 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:20230918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001451-1695031200-1695033900@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-09-18/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T134500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230801T182616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T200748Z UID:10001482-1694952900-1694958300@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction DESCRIPTION:Four-Part Series\nSunday Afternoons\nSeptember 17\, 24\nOctober 1\, 8\, 2023\n12:15pm – 1:45pm\nFirst Community North – Parlor\, Rm 107\n3777 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, Ohio 43221\nFacilitator – Jodi Patton\, Spiritual Director\nRegistration is for the Full Four-Part Series\nLimited to 10 participants\nRegister Here\n  \nAbout this Group Spiritual Direction Experience \nThis spiritual direction group will gather on four Sunday afternoons offering the opportunity for attendees to deepen their relationship with the divine\, learn and grow spiritually and recognize their ongoing awareness of the divine in all of life. Attendees will be invited to share spiritual experiences and stories from their lives\, engage in holy listening\, and support one another in this process. Attendees will be led through spiritual practices such as Tonglen\, Lectio Divina\, Metta meditation and breath practices. This ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence in one’s life. \nAbout the Facilitator \nSpiritual Director\, Jodi Patton\, is a graduate of the spiritual direction certification program at The Chaplaincy Institute Interfaith Seminary and Community in Berkeley\, CA. 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 team. \nQuestions \nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2/2023-09-17/ LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Meditation,Mindfulness,Small Group,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Group-Spiritual-Direction-sept-oct-email-social.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Patton":MAILTO:jodilynne737@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230825T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z UID:10000143-1694685600-1694691000@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations DESCRIPTION:Thursday at 10\n\nEvery Thursday \n10-11:30 am \non Zoom \nWe 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. \nPlease register below to receive the Zoom Link. \nFacilitated by Connie Johnston. \nAny Question\, please email Jen Bratka\, Spiritual Life & Learning Center\, Program Administrator \n\n  \nPlease register HERE to receive the Zoom Link. URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/event-title-3-2-2-3/2023-09-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,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:20230913T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000624-1694597400-1694602800@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-2/2023-09-13/ 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:20230911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001450-1694426400-1694429100@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-09-11/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001475-1693994400-1693997100@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-09-06/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000623-1693992600-1693998000@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-2/2023-09-06/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20220921T152216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z UID:10001153-1693753200-1693753200@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/2023-09-03/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230829T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z UID:10000622-1693387800-1693393200@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-2/2023-08-30/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T145756 CREATED:20230123T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z UID:10001448-1693216800-1693219500@www.spiritual-center.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Balance DESCRIPTION:Mondays\n10-10:45 am\nWeist Room\nFirst Community South\nFeeling stressed\, anxious\, unbalanced? Then Tai Chi practice is for you. Come join us for 45 minutes of easy\, relaxed moves that will strengthen stability\, improve balance and reduce stress. The 16 easy-to-learn movements of Tai Chi for Balance levels 1\,2\, and 3 are taught with mindful attention in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Beginning and experienced students are all welcome to participate. For questions\, please contact Sally Kriska\, Instructor\, Diane Sturges\, Instructor\, or Jeff Watts\, Instructor.. \nClick HERE for more information \n  URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/tai-chi-for-balance/2023-08-28/ LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Tai-Chi-pic.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR