The Spiritual Life & Learning Center engages individuals through programs, practices, and conversations, for people of all faiths and none. The Center is an Adult Learning program of First Community, where all are welcome.
When my Dad died, I relied on the kinds of practices that are part of the Spiritual Life & Learning Center to navigate my deep grief and sorrow. Ten years later, they're still important in my life.
Women interested in exploring spirituality and deepening their spiritual lives meet weekly to read, listen to, and discuss spiritual teachers from many traditions. Facilitated by Linda Baldeck.
Wednesdays | 10 a.m. | FC North Grace Hall Gentle Hatha Yoga in person. Other classes offered via Zoom at different dates and times. $10 per class. Taught weekly by Jodi Patton.
A monthly facilitated discussion of contemporary books on diverse topics. January's book is The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward(2022) by Daniel H. Pink
Discussion Facilitator: Rose Konrath and Shah Hasan
Progressing Spirit meets monthly on Saturdays for discussion on deep theological issues. The first gathering of 2023 will discuss "What does the divine mean to you?" Jodi Patton, Facilitator
FCC Rev. Mary Kate Buchanan will interview former Princeton classmate, blogger and book author Jeff Chu. Chu writes a Substack blog called Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer, where he writes about faith in ordinary life.
The number of Hindus in central Ohio continues to grow. Come learn about their rituals, core beliefs, their temples and holidays. Indian snacks, tea and coffee served. A collaboration with the Spirituality Network and the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio.
Sundays starting March 12 | 5:45 - 7 p.m. | FCC North Room 107
Spiritual Director Jodi Patton leads a new 6-week Spiritual Direction program in a group setting. March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16 and 23. Limited to 10 participants.
Come for a light supper at 5:30 p.m., brief worship at 5:45 p.m. and stay for Rev. Glen Miles's Bible Study using Marcus Borg's book Speaking Christian as inspiration. There are plenty of pportunities for children, too.
Sixty Six Books Weekly Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark
Mondays | 12 p.m. | FCC North Room 102
The Gospel of Mark is most likely the oldest of the four gospels and, therefore, closest to the historical Jesus. Rev. Glen Miles will lead this one-hour Bible study beginning Monday, January 16. Feel free to bring a sack lunch and your Bible.
Monthly marches, worship and sharing with FCC's Racial Equity and Gun Violence Prevention ministries and members of the South Side's Family Missionary Baptist Church and Ministries 4 Movement partners.
FCC's Older Adult Council heard your requests for more daytime gathering opportunities and would like to invite you to our January Luncheon. Come brighten up the winter blues by joining your friends for food, fun, and fellowship.
First Community is the only Ohio location to host a quilt and art exhibit with faith-based, anti-racism messages memorializing George Floyd's last words. (You can read about SAQM’s ministry here).
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