Rabbi Rami Shapiro was our 2022 Spiritual Searcher Speaker. We welcomed him to Columbus on August 26th through 28th, 2022. During his visit, Rabbi Rami invited our community to join him in the Days of Awe for the World event series. This is a wonderful way to follow up with Rabbi Rami's work. This event […]
Wander Walks – Cultivating Sensibility and Surprise Two facilitated Greater Columbus nature experiences that include both guided walking and free time to explore. Attend one or both walks. Attendees will meet in the parking lot at the walking location. Facilitator: Walks will be led by Cindy Lanese, admirer of the natural world. Certified as Ecotherapy […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Becoming a Sacred Agent: A Weekend with Avery Solomon When a person comes to their real senses, they will recognize that they have only one problem: "How can I come into awareness of, and oneness with, my true being?" - Paul Brunton You are invited to join a in a virtual weekend of communing with […]
Becoming a Sacred Agent: A Weekend with Avery Solomon When a person comes to their real senses, they will recognize that they have only one problem: "How can I come into awareness of, and oneness with, my true being?" - Paul Brunton You are invited to join a in a virtual weekend of communing with […]
Becoming a Sacred Agent: A Weekend with Avery Solomon When a person comes to their real senses, they will recognize that they have only one problem: "How can I come into awareness of, and oneness with, my true being?" - Paul Brunton You are invited to join a in a virtual weekend of communing with […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
On each full moon, a spiritual director will guide participants through our outdoor labyrinth. This is a weather dependent event and will be called off due to inclement weather. Register HERE.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
IN-PERSON at First Community North Join us to view an award-winning documentary film: "BONHOEFFER" - profiling the young German theologian who joined the plots to kill Adolf Hitler. Across the series of videos viewers will hear from President Jimmy Carter, Civil Rights icons Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson and John Lewis, writers David Brooks and Barbara […]
Monday October 17 7 pm First Community North, Grace Hall Presenter: Michael Wilkos, Sr VP of Community Impact at the United Way Although Columbus and the central Ohio region are outperforming every other Midwestern metropolis in terms of population growth and economic expansion, some parts of the region are thriving while other areas struggle. Michael […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The First Community Community Justice Ministry Team will be visiting the Miami Valley Peace Heroes Trail in Dayton, OH at 11a on October 29th. The trail opened this September and is a place to honor and interact with 57 peace heroes signs depicting peacebuilders, both alive and from history, international and local. The director of […]
Wander Walks – Cultivating Sensibility and Surprise Two facilitated Greater Columbus nature experiences that include both guided walking and free time to explore. Attend one or both walks. Attendees will meet in the parking lot at the walking location. Facilitator: Walks will be led by Cindy Lanese, admirer of the natural world. Certified as Ecotherapy […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Zoom for a one-hour interview with Austen Hartke and Rev. Sarah Kientz. Austen Hartke is the author of Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians, a book on theology and personal narratives published in 2018. He is also the founder and director of Transmission Ministry Collective, an online community dedicated […]
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