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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-3-2-2-3/2023-12-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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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-2/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Small Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Baldeck":MAILTO:lbaldeck927@gmail.com
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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/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000
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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/2023-12-03/
LOCATION:Family Missionary Baptist Church\, 996 Oakwood Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
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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-3-2-2-3/2023-11-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T110000
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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-2/2023-11-29/
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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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/2023-11-27/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001551-1700733600-1700739000@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-3-2-2-3/2023-11-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
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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-2/2023-11-22/
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:20231120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230123T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z
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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/2023-11-20/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T125938Z
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Group Spiritual Direction\n\nThird Sundays\nbeginning November 19\, 2023\nJanuary 21\n*February 25*  *Please notice this change in date*\nMarch 17\nApril 21\n12:15-1:45 pm\nFirst Community North\nRoom 107 (Parlor)\nRegister HERE\nMonthly Group Spiritual Direction Gatherings\nInterested in exploring your spiritual growth and development? \nIf so\, perhaps group spiritual direction is a journey you might consider. \nWhat is Group Spiritual Direction?\nThis ministry offers the opportunity for greater awareness of divine presence or what matters most. \nWho may participate in Group Spiritual Direction?\nThese gatherings are open to everyone. All are welcome. \nWhat does Group Spiritual Direction Offer?\n– A space for spiritual exploration and spiritual growth. \n– Spiritual practices such as loving-kindness contemplation\, Tonglen\, Lectio Divina\, meditation\, breath practices and more will be offered as pathways to recognizing the divine or what matters most. \n– An opportunity to share our spiritual stories. \n– A place to use our “holy listening” skills as others share their stories. \n– Support in learning how to recognize the divine presence or what matters most. \n– An opportunity for deepening our relationship with God or what matters most. \n– Confidence in following our nudges from the divine or what matters most. \nWhen will Group Spiritual Direction meet?\nGroup spiritual direction will take place on the following third Sundays of each month at 12:15pm – 1:45pm at FC-North in room 107 (The Parlor). The specific dates are listed above. \n\nAbout the facilitator\, Jodi Patton\nSpiritual director\, Jodi Patton\, is a graduate of The Chaplaincy Institute Interfaith Seminary & Community based in Berkeley\, California. This interfaith spiritual direction certification program teaches a non-directive interfaith approach to help people discern their own deep inner wisdom and to live with a deeper sense of connection and alignment with spirit/what matters most. The primary faith traditions that are part of this training are Buddhism\, Christianity\, Hinduism\, Indigenous Religions\, Islam\, Shamanism\, Taoism and a few others. Since 1998\, Jodi has been leading classes in mindfulness\, meditation\, and yoga\, and is a Reiki master teacher/practitioner offering all degrees of Reiki training. Jodi currently serves on the First Community congregational care ministry and social justice teams. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jodi Patton at jodilynne737@gmail.com
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-3/2023-11-19/
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:20231118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20231101T135327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T135327Z
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SUMMARY:Creatively Cultivating Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 18\n9:30-11:30 am\nFirst Community North\nRoom 101\nLimited number of spots available\nIn this relaxing\, fun\, experiential workshop you’ll learn about the evidence-based benefits of grateful living\, create a gratitude board\, engage in a gratitude art journal activity\, connect with other kindred spirits\, and leave with suggestions for how to continue practicing gratitude in creative\, tangible ways in everyday life!  \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. \n  \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/creatively-cultivating-gratitude/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Small Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spiritual-center.org/wp-content/uploads/creatively-cultivating-gratitude-email-social.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001550-1700128800-1700134200@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-3-2-2-3/2023-11-16/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10000633-1700040600-1700046000@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-2/2023-11-15/
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:20231113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230123T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z
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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/2023-11-13/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230915T161156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T161210Z
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SUMMARY:Holding Hope: The Book of Delights
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 12\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 The Book of Delights by Ross Gay.\nHosted by Rose Konrath \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/holding-hope-the-book-of-delights/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,In-Person Event,New,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001549-1699524000-1699529400@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-3-2-2-3/2023-11-09/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10000632-1699435800-1699441200@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-2/2023-11-08/
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:20231106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230123T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z
UID:10001458-1699264800-1699267500@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/2023-11-06/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balance,In-Person Event,Tai Chi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20220921T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T165603Z
UID:10001155-1699196400-1699196400@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/2023-11-05/
LOCATION:Family Missionary Baptist Church\, 996 Oakwood Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Justice,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001548-1698919200-1698924600@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-3-2-2-3/2023-11-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Hybrid Event,Online Event,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10000631-1698831000-1698836400@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-2/2023-11-01/
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:20231030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230123T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z
UID:10001457-1698660000-1698662700@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/2023-10-30/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001547-1698314400-1698319800@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-3-2-2-3/2023-10-26/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230829T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184134Z
UID:10000630-1698226200-1698231600@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-2/2023-10-25/
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:20231023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230123T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T204015Z
UID:10001456-1698055200-1698057900@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/2023-10-23/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T174040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T194426Z
UID:10001488-1697742000-1697749200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Avery Solomon: The Sacred Presence in Every Moment
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\nOctober 19\, 2023\n7-9 pm\nvia Zoom\n  \nAbout this event\nJoin us for an evening of shared experience\, discussion\, and meditation as we explore the sacredness of presence. Many of us have a basic foundation in spirituality. How can we give more of our moments to God? \nWe’ll explore how we can acknowledge the sacred presence\, and make a space for Grace to come into our lives. \nThis event will take place on Zoom. \nPlease register below in order to receive the Zoom link. \nAbout the Presenter\n\nAvery Solomon\, who has spoken often at First Community Church\, 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. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/avery-solomon-the-sacred-presence-in-every-moment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
CREATED:20230825T173700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T184232Z
UID:10001546-1697709600-1697715000@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-3-2-2-3/2023-10-19/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150740
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
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