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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-2/2024-03-13/
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:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T113000
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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-3-2-2-3-2/2024-03-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000
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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/
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:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001529-1709717400-1709722800@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-2/2024-03-06/
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:20240303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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
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:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Thursday-at-10-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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
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:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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/
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:20240225T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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:20260403T135724
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
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:20240221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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
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:20240215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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
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:20240214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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:20260403T135724
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
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:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/poetry-pop-blank.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20231219T145023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T112753Z
UID:10001705-1707328800-1707332400@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/2024-02-07/
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:20240207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001525-1707298200-1707303600@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-2/2024-02-07/
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:20240204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20220921T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z
UID:10001158-1707058800-1707058800@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/2024-02-04/
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:20240204T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20240103T182806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T170523Z
UID:10001704-1707048900-1707054300@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Facilitator Collaboration\, Support\, & Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 21\nOr\nSunday\, February 4\n12:15-1:45 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 102\nThis event is for current facilitators of programming at the Spiritual Life & Learning Center and anyone who may be interested in assisting in future events. It is a chance to gather and collaborate on best practices\, routines\, and engagement ideas. \nCome share your ideas or see how you can get involved! \nWe look forward to seeing you and collaborating together. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/facilitator-collaboration-support-guidelines/2024-02-04/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="SLLC":MAILTO:jbratka@fcchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001559-1706781600-1706787000@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-3-2-2-3/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001524-1706693400-1706698800@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-2/2024-01-31/
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:20240128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230920T174840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T145931Z
UID:10001517-1706432400-1706443200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Meeting\nSaturday\, January 27\, 2024\n9:30 am-12:30 pm\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024\nPreaching all 3 Services\n(click link for times and locations)\nThis form is an optional registration for the Saturday talk. Walk-ins are welcome to attend. \nAll are welcome to join us at any of the services on Sunday\, no registration necessary. \nJoin us for a weekend with\nRev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson\nGeneral Minister and President of the United Church of Christ\nOrdained minister\, administrator\, theologian\, and poet with a demonstrated history of working in the church\, in ecumenical organizations and nonprofit organizations. Skilled in executive leadership with a focus on fiscal management\, organizational development\, and change leadership. Truly\, she is an inspiring preacher and theologian\, who shares her skills and gifts in a variety of settings nationally and internationally\, often using her poetry as a part of her ministry. \n Click here to learn more about our special guest. \nRegister Here! \nAll are welcome! \nWatch Spiritual-Center.org and FCchurch.com for updates.\nAny questions\, please email JBratka@FCchurch.com
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/rev-dr-karen-georgia-thompson/2024-01-28/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event,Progressive Christianity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230920T174840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T145931Z
UID:10001516-1706347800-1706358600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Meeting\nSaturday\, January 27\, 2024\n9:30 am-12:30 pm\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024\nPreaching all 3 Services\n(click link for times and locations)\nThis form is an optional registration for the Saturday talk. Walk-ins are welcome to attend. \nAll are welcome to join us at any of the services on Sunday\, no registration necessary. \nJoin us for a weekend with\nRev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson\nGeneral Minister and President of the United Church of Christ\nOrdained minister\, administrator\, theologian\, and poet with a demonstrated history of working in the church\, in ecumenical organizations and nonprofit organizations. Skilled in executive leadership with a focus on fiscal management\, organizational development\, and change leadership. Truly\, she is an inspiring preacher and theologian\, who shares her skills and gifts in a variety of settings nationally and internationally\, often using her poetry as a part of her ministry. \n Click here to learn more about our special guest. \nRegister Here! \nAll are welcome! \nWatch Spiritual-Center.org and FCchurch.com for updates.\nAny questions\, please email JBratka@FCchurch.com
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/rev-dr-karen-georgia-thompson/2024-01-27/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event,Progressive Christianity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001558-1706176800-1706182200@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-3-2-2-3/2024-01-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20231204T173937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T165056Z
UID:10001515-1706119200-1706122800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Mindfully EnVISIONing Your Year: A 2-Part Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, January 17 and 24\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nWe have reached capacity for this event. Look for similar events later this year!\nThanks for your interest!\nPart 1 (Jan 17):\nIn this workshop you’ll create a vision board highlighting your intentions and values related to mindful living in 2024 and beyond. All materials are provided! \nPart 2 (Jan 24):\nTake part in a guided visualization of what mindful living looks/feels/sounds like to you and meditate on this (or just rest and tune out!) during a relaxing\, restorative crystal singing bowl sound bath. Please bring a yoga mat\, pillow\, and blanket. \nFacilitated by Katy Oberle \nKaty Oberle is a Columbus native who grew up attending FCC and Camp Akita. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist turned Creative Mindfulness Coach\, and a singer/songwriter. Through her business Katy Oberle Creative she provides creative mindfulness programming to individuals\, groups\, and organizations to help them manage stress\, enhance connection\, and access self-compassion\, gratitude\, wonder\, creativity\, and joy. She is also co-founder of The Be Sanctuary\, a new mindfulness-based wellness community in UA\, as well as a Sr. Artist-in-Residence at Ohio Health Cancer Centers in Dublin and Delaware\, providing music and sound baths to patients and their families. Katy was commissioned by the Spiritual Life and Learning Center in fall 2022 to write an original song for the unveiling of their new name and logo.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/mindfully-envisioning-your-year-a-2-part-experience/2024-01-24/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Mindfulness,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001523-1706088600-1706094000@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-2/2024-01-24/
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:20240121T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230920T171520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T125938Z
UID:10001493-1705839300-1705844700@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-3/2024-01-21/
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:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001557-1705572000-1705577400@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-3-2-2-3/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20231204T173937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T165056Z
UID:10001514-1705514400-1705518000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Mindfully EnVISIONing Your Year: A 2-Part Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, January 17 and 24\n6-7 pm\nFirst Community North\nWe have reached capacity for this event. Look for similar events later this year!\nThanks for your interest!\nPart 1 (Jan 17):\nIn this workshop you’ll create a vision board highlighting your intentions and values related to mindful living in 2024 and beyond. All materials are provided! \nPart 2 (Jan 24):\nTake part in a guided visualization of what mindful living looks/feels/sounds like to you and meditate on this (or just rest and tune out!) during a relaxing\, restorative crystal singing bowl sound bath. Please bring a yoga mat\, pillow\, and blanket. \nFacilitated by Katy Oberle \nKaty Oberle is a Columbus native who grew up attending FCC and Camp Akita. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist turned Creative Mindfulness Coach\, and a singer/songwriter. Through her business Katy Oberle Creative she provides creative mindfulness programming to individuals\, groups\, and organizations to help them manage stress\, enhance connection\, and access self-compassion\, gratitude\, wonder\, creativity\, and joy. She is also co-founder of The Be Sanctuary\, a new mindfulness-based wellness community in UA\, as well as a Sr. Artist-in-Residence at Ohio Health Cancer Centers in Dublin and Delaware\, providing music and sound baths to patients and their families. Katy was commissioned by the Spiritual Life and Learning Center in fall 2022 to write an original song for the unveiling of their new name and logo.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/mindfully-envisioning-your-year-a-2-part-experience/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Mindfulness,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/Katy-Oberle-Creative-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135724
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10001522-1705483800-1705489200@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-2/2024-01-17/
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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