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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Series
DESCRIPTION:Third Saturdays\nBeginning October 18\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm\nFirst Community South\n\nDeveloped around The Tree of Contemplative Practices\, each month on the third Saturday\, we will meet to discuss and ponder each branch.\nEach month will be a different experience as we explore different ways of developing our individual spirituality more deeply. We invite you to join us for the entire series\, or individual events as your schedule allows. \n\nOctober 18-Trip to KTC Columbus\nNovember 15-Trip to Circle P Horse Sanctuary in Marengo\, Ohio (Limited number of spots available)\nDecember 20-Zoom with Daron Larson “Practicing Mindfulness in a Distracted\, Divided World”\n**DATE CHANGE-January 24**-Waking Up and Cleaning Up; contemplating the role of our shadow self in our spiritual development\nFebruary 21-An Introduction to the Enneagram\nMarch 21-Listening Circles with Nan Weir\nApril 18-TBD\n*May 9-Due to the schedule at Camp Akita\, the retreat will take place on the Second Saturday.\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/contemplative-series-3/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Searcher: Pete Enns
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\nGladden Lecture Series at\nFirst Congregational Church\n2-5 pm\nLecture/workshop and\nMeet & Greet with book signing\nSunday\, October 5\, 2025\nPreaching all 3 Services\nFirst Community Church\n(click link above for times and locations) \nAbout Dr. Pete Enns\n  \n“Peter Enns (Ph.D.\, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. Davids\, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous books\, including The Bible Tells Me So\, The Sin of Certainty\, and How the Bible Actually Works.” \nA collection of Pete’s books are available  through the First Community Church Merch website and for sale during the events. \nThe registration form is for the Saturday presentation.\nIf you’d like to ride in a carpool van to Saturday’s event\, click HERE.\nAll are welcome to join us at any of the services on Sunday\, no registration necessary.\nREGISTER HERE\n  \nWatch Spiritual-Center.org and FCchurch.com for updates\, or to learn more about our ministries.\nAny questions\, please email JBratka@FCchurch.com
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/spiritual-searcher-pete-enns-3/
LOCATION:First Community North\, 3777 Dublin Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Spiritual Searcher
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250807T214355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T000930Z
UID:10002747-1757610000-1757613600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-2/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002303-1756400400-1756404000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T213618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T133233Z
UID:10002281-1754589600-1754595000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Burkhart Chapel\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times-2/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002300-1754586000-1754589600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T213524Z
UID:10002280-1753984800-1753990200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Library\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times-copy-copy/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002299-1753981200-1753984800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T213341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T213455Z
UID:10002279-1753380000-1753385400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Library\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times-copy/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002298-1753376400-1753380000@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T214740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T215557Z
UID:10002288-1752917400-1752928200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Meet Me on God's Dance Floor
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\nJuly 12 9-11 am on Zoom\nJuly 19 9:30-12:30 In Person\nand\nJuly 26 9-11 am on Zoom\nFirst Community South\n\nIf God invited you to a party and said\, “Everyone in the ballroom will be my special guest…” How would you treat them when you arrived?\nThis is the question posed by Hafiz in a famous poem.\nWith Avery Solomon\, a good friend of First Community Church\, we will explore this question in a three-part inquiry into experience this July. \n We will use pointers from various wise beings to help us explore more deeply: \n\n What is a human being—what is a conscious living being?\nWhat is God’s cosmic dance floor?\nWhat is real\, what is appearance\, and how do we know?\nWhat is this dance-journey about?\n\nDr. Solomon 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. \nHe is a long-time friend of First Community Church and works closely with students of spiritual philosophy around the world. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/meet-me-on-gods-dance-floor-2/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Informational,Inquiry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T213156Z
UID:10002278-1752775200-1752780600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:American Democracy\, Culture\, and Music in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nJuly 17\, 24\, 31\, and Aug 7\n6-7:30 pm\nFC South Library\n  \nJoin us on Thursday evenings this summer to explore anthems of hope\, grace\, passion\, and courage\, that not only entertained us\, but also helped to inspire the civil rights movement\, and further\, laid down a foundation for the changes that followed. \nTo hear\, discuss\, and comprehend this music\, and its artists\, is important to fully understand what these songs meant for our American Democracy and for all our citizens. Striving for Freedom and Justice for all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/american-democracy-culture-and-music-in-changing-times/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Conversation,In-Person Event,Small Group,Video Discussion
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002297-1752771600-1752775200@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002296-1752166800-1752170400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T214148Z
UID:10002286-1752084000-1752089400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nJune 4 – July 9\n6-7:30 pm\nFirst Community South\nLibrary\nSpace is limited!\n\nWriting helps us move from living on the surface to exploring our experiences more deeply. Like meditation\, nature\, and prayer\, writing helps us get in touch with our spiritual nature.\nJoin author Trudy Krisher as she helps us understand how writing can become a spiritual practice.\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-experience-6/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:New,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250513T143401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T143555Z
UID:10002276-1752084000-1752089400@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nJune 4 – July 9\n6-7:30 pm\nFirst Community South\nLibrary\nSpace is limited!\n\nWriting helps us move from living on the surface to exploring our experiences more deeply. Like meditation\, nature\, and prayer\, writing helps us get in touch with our spiritual nature.\nJoin author Trudy Krisher as she helps us understand how writing can become a spiritual practice.\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-experience/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:New,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002295-1751562000-1751565600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250605T214109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T214109Z
UID:10002285-1751479200-1751484600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nJune 4 – July 9\n6-7:30 pm\nFirst Community South\nLibrary\nSpace is limited!\n\nWriting helps us move from living on the surface to exploring our experiences more deeply. Like meditation\, nature\, and prayer\, writing helps us get in touch with our spiritual nature.\nJoin author Trudy Krisher as she helps us understand how writing can become a spiritual practice.\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-experience-5/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:New,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250513T143401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T143555Z
UID:10002275-1751479200-1751484600@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nJune 4 – July 9\n6-7:30 pm\nFirst Community South\nLibrary\nSpace is limited!\n\nWriting helps us move from living on the surface to exploring our experiences more deeply. Like meditation\, nature\, and prayer\, writing helps us get in touch with our spiritual nature.\nJoin author Trudy Krisher as she helps us understand how writing can become a spiritual practice.\nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-experience/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:New,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T190822
CREATED:20250610T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214155Z
UID:10002294-1750957200-1750960800@www.spiritual-center.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\n5-6 pm\nFirst Community South\nBurkhart Chapel\nRegister HERE. \n“Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence …  a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself .” \n-Excerpt from ContemplativeOutreach.org \nDuring our time with Centering Prayer\, we will explore the guidelines of Centering Prayer\, some practical points\, and ways to deepen our relationship with God. We will learn it’s theological background\, the root of centering prayer and how it is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. \nQuestions?\nPlease email Jen Bratka\, Program Administrator\, at JBratka@FCchurch.com.
URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-2-2/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:First Community South\, 1320 Cambridge Blvd\, Columbus\, OH 43212\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer,Meditation,New
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