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 […]
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 […]
IN-PERSON at First Community North Join us to view an award-winning documentary film: "An American Conscience - The Reinhold Niebuhr Story" about America's great public theologian 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 Brown Taylor, […]
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.
“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 […]
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 […]
Do you find it easier to tend to the needs of others than to your own needs? If so, join Katy and Daron and the Love Revolution Team to explore ways to develop robust gentleness and empathy toward your own vulnerability. Learn a flexible approach to traditional lovingkindness practice. Create a personalized representation of gentleness […]
An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story Sunday, November 13 3-5 pm Hybrid Event: Room 101, First Community North and on Zoom Reinhold Niebuhr is probably best known as the author of The Serenity Prayer, but during his time in the middle of the 20th century, his impact was much greater, as this documentary demonstrates. […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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