The Spiritual Life & Learning Center

Women Living the Questions
2023-01-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-01-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-01-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-01-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-07 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
“Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers, but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen
Women Living the Questions welcomes any woman who wishes to pursue difficult questions about what really matters in life in a safe and supportive environment. Books, videos, and the occasional guest speaker support discussions.
Meetings are Wednesdays at 9:30 – 11:00 am. Most meetings are by Zoom with at least one in-person meeting at FCC north.
Email Linda Baldeck for more information, or click HERE to register.

Progressing Spirit
2023-01-21 09:30 - 11:15 | Zoom
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
9:30-11:15 am
via Zoom
Facilitated by Jodi Patton
For the January meeting, we will begin with the following theme: “What am I ready to know about myself as I begin this New Year? What/Who is the Divine? How do I experience Diving Presence? How might I be more opening to experiencing Divine Presence this year?” Please read the following articles in preparation of our meeting on January 21st. If you do not have time to read the articles, come to the meeting anyway….all are welcome to be in fellowship, listen and share as you are moved to do so.
https://progressivechristianity.org/resources/the-clothing-of-the-divine-presence/
https://ethosinstitute.sg/divine-presence/
https://www.epm.org/blog/2021/Aug/16/define-love-scripture
https://progressivechristianity.org/resources/who-is-god-and-how-do-we-know/
The Zoom link for the January 21st meeting will be forwarded to you after the first of the year. For more information on the current topic and to register to receive the Zoom link, please click HERE.

Contemplative Way
2023-01-19 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-01-12 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-01-05 11:45 - 13:00
Thursdays
11:45 am- 1 pm
On Zoom
Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation.
Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom.
Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings.
Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center

Thursday @ Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-01-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-01-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
During Thursdays @ 10 we will be listening to and reflecting on The Diana Butler Bass Series “Embracing Spiritual Awakening.” Although the series is from 2013, the topic is quite relevant to 2023 and beyond. Updated materials will be included as appropriate. After much reflection on possible study topics, I landed on this one in order to bring us back to a faith centered topic. After the Jon Meacham series immersed us in History and politics today it seemed timely to switch gears! I do hope you will find the time to log in and participate in this series…and continue the open dialogue and personal reflection that is so characteristic of the group!
Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Clergy-Led Bible Study for Adults
2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Join us for a Bible study each Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Grace Hall at First Community North. Bible studies will be led by First Community clergy each week. Teachers and topics will rotate. Clergy include Rev. Glen Miles, Rev. Mary Kate Buchanan, Rev. Sarah Kientz, and Rev. Tim VanSant.
*Before the Bible study, you are also invited to a light supper at 5:30 PM and a short worship service with devotion at 5:45 PM. Bible study begins at 6:00 PM.
REGISTRATION: No registration needed. Just show up!

Monthly Ministries 4 Movement Marches
2023-01-01 15:00, 2022-12-04 15:00 | Family Missionary Baptist Church, 996 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH, United States
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.
If interest in attending these events, please contact: John Girardor for more information, click HERE.

Contemplative Way
2022-12-22 11:45 - 13:00, 2022-12-15 11:45 - 13:00, 2022-12-08 11:45 - 13:00, 2022-12-01 11:45 - 13:00 | Zoom
Typically Each Thursday
11:45 am- 1 pm
On pause for the moment while a new group leader is established.
Once we begin again, please join us for “sacred reading” and discussion of Richard Rohr’s daily meditations.
Or join for only the 30- minute group silent meditation if desired from 12:25-12:55.
Register HERE to receive updated information as it becomes available.

Community Justice Monthly Meeting
2022-12-19 19:00 - 20:00 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
All three of our community justice teams, which include Racial Equity, Gun Violence Prevention, and Environmental Justice teams; gather on the third Monday of each month in Grace Hall. This builds our community as we discuss and plan projects and overall direction of the Community Justice ministry together. If you are interested in our community justice teams, please feel free to join us. For more information about First Community’s Community Justice Ministry, click HERE. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tim Vansant at tvansant@fcchurch.com!
