Hour-long Zoom interviews with people selected by our First Community clergy. In this conversation, Rev. Mary Kate Buchanan speaks with Jeff Chu, writer, reporter, editor, preacher and teacher. In his own words: I wear several different hats to cover my coarse Chinese hair, which requires too much product to tame: Writer, reporter, editor. Co-curator and co-host, […]
“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 […]
Thursdays 11:45 am- 1 pm On Zoom Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation. Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom. Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings. Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Wednesday, February 8 6-7 pm First Community North-Grace Hall Hour-long Zoom interviews with people selected by our First Community clergy. In this conversation, Rev. Tim Vansant speaks with Meg Wheatley. Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link. Her website states: Since 1966, Margaret Wheatley has worked globally in many different roles: a speaker, teacher, […]
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 […]
Thursdays 11:45 am- 1 pm On Zoom Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation. Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom. Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings. Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center
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 […]
“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 at 10 we will be reading John Philip Newell book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul. If you have not already gotten your copy of the book they are available at both First Community North and South reception areas at no cost to you. This book will take us through […]
Thursdays 11:45 am- 1 pm On Zoom Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation. Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom. Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings. Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center
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 […]
Saturday, February 18, 2023 1- 2:30 PM First Community Church - North Campus - Grace Hall (map) A historical, anthropological, philosophical and modernist perspective Hinduism as a faith is seen by many with the widest of interpretations. Some are attracted to its deep philosophy. Some look upon it with intrigue. Some brush it off without attempting to […]
“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 at 10 we will be reading John Philip Newell book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul. If you have not already gotten your copy of the book they are available at both First Community North and South reception areas at no cost to you. This book will take us through […]
Thursdays 11:45 am- 1 pm On Zoom Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation. Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom. Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings. Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center
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 […]
“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 at 10 we will be reading John Philip Newell book Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul. If you have not already gotten your copy of the book they are available at both First Community North and South reception areas at no cost to you. This book will take us through […]
Thursdays 11:45 am- 1 pm On Zoom Please join us for a discussion of a selected sacred reading followed by a period of silent meditation. Facilitated by Tom Shostak via Zoom. Register HERE to receive Zoom link and suggested readings. Any questions, please email Jen Bratka, Administrator, Spiritual Life & Learning Center
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