The Spiritual Life & Learning Center

UA Pride Day
2023-06-11 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Upper Arlington Mallway Park, 3600 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, OH, 43221
Join First Community and sign up to volunteer and participate at the UA Pride Day. Sign up HERE.

Pride Parade Planning Meeting
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States

Tai Chi for Balance
2023-06-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-31 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-22 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-08 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-01 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-04-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-04-17 10:00 - 10:45 | First Community South, 1320 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, Columbus, OH, 43212, United States
Mondays
10-10:45 am
Weist Room
First Community South
Feeling 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..
Click HERE for more information

Women Living the Questions
2023-06-07 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-05-31 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-05-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-05-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-05-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-05-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-26 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-19 09:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Monthly Ministries 4 Movement Marches
2023-06-04 15:00, 2023-05-07 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.

Thursday at Ten: Spiritual Explorations
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Every Thursday
10-11:30 am
on Zoom
During Thursdays at 10 we will be reading Alan Cohen’s book The Mystical Messiah: The Inner Meaning of the Teachings of Jesus. I think we will have some spirited conversations as we delve into Cohen’s new paradigm for our thinking about Jesus and how we read the Bible.
As one reviewer states, “Alan brings the teachings of Jesus into the understanding of our everyday modern world. Through Alan’s inspiration, Jesus speaks directly to each of us personally, and to our spiritual growth.”

Reading Schedule: The Mystical Messiah

Facilitated by Connie Johnston.
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Clergy-Led Bible Study for Adults
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-19 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!

Eco-Justice: Building Capacity and Vision for Engaged Community Action
2023-04-30 12:30 - 14:00 | First Community North, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Dr. Greg Hitzhusen, Professor of Professional Practice in Religion, Ecology and Sustainability at The Ohio State University

First Community North, Grace Hall
Sunday April 30
12:30-2 pm
Register HERE

Greg Hitzhusen is Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Religion, Ecology and Sustainability at The Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources; he sits on the Steering Team of the Center for Ethics and Human Values at OSU, and was founding director and board chair of Ohio Interfaith Power and Light. He has previously worked for the National Religious Partnership for the Environment and as Land Stewardship Specialist for the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs, and his teaching and research focus on the intersection of faith and environment, building sustainable communities, and partnerships between scientific and faith communities.

Progressing Spirit
2023-04-15 09:30 - 11:15 | Zoom
February 18
March 18
April 15
9:30-11:15 am
via Zoom
Facilitated by Jodi Patton
We will take a look at the core values of Progressive Christianity and have conversation about the general beliefs of progressive Christians as we discuss topics like; atonement, original sin and blessing, the resurrection, the trinity, universalism, pantheism/panentheism/perennialism and more. Please register here to receive the readings, videos, and Zoom link.

I look forward to being together in conversation.

Blessed Be!

Jodi Patton

Progressing Spirit
2023-04-15 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.
