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Adult Ed - From Infallible Truth to AI Illusion: The Evolution of the Camera Lens
Sep
13

Adult Ed - From Infallible Truth to AI Illusion: The Evolution of the Camera Lens

When photography was invented, a picture was worth a thousand words - and considered absolute proof of reality. Fast forward to today, and a single image can be entirely fabricated by a few lines of code. How did we get here, and what does it mean for the future of truth?

Join First Central’s Grant Anderson (holder of two Bachelor’s degrees in Photography) for a captivating retrospective on the changing nature of the photograph.

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Adult Ed Planning Meeting
Sep
20

Adult Ed Planning Meeting

Join us in Memorial Hall for pastries, juice, and coffee while we brainstorm ideas for future adult education sessions.

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Pet Blessing
Oct
3

Pet Blessing

More Details Coming Soon!

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Sharing Our Losses - How Do We Go On?
Aug
31

Sharing Our Losses - How Do We Go On?

In this time of fresh grief over the loss of Rev. Jim Harmon, may feelings may arise, not only about missing Jim but also about experience grief, old and new, over other losses.

This series of gatherings will provide space for us to share & process our grief with members of our community in a supportive setting facilitated by Pastor Sarah.

These sessions will build on one another, but you need not attend them all; you may come to any that suit your schedule.

August 17 - Remembering Jim: Grieving Change at First Central

August 24 - All That We Have Lost: Grieving family members, pets, friends, and others we have loved

August 31 - How Do We Go On: Discussing living with the tenderness of grief, allowing it to grant us access to deeper joy within ourselves

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Adult Ed - Reducing Cancer in Nebraska
Aug
30

Adult Ed - Reducing Cancer in Nebraska

First Central’s Briana Golden will provide an overview of Nebraska’s cancer rates (which are higher than the national average), what might be putting our state in that category, and what we can do as individuals to protect our communities, friends, families, and ourselves.

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Sharing Our Losses - All That We Have Lost
Aug
24

Sharing Our Losses - All That We Have Lost

In this time of fresh grief over the loss of Rev. Jim Harmon, may feelings may arise, not only about missing Jim but also about experience grief, old and new, over other losses.

This series of gatherings will provide space for us to share & process our grief with members of our community in a supportive setting facilitated by Pastor Sarah.

These sessions will build on one another, but you need not attend them all; you may come to any that suit your schedule.

August 17 - Remembering Jim: Grieving Change at First Central

August 24 - All That We Have Lost: Grieving family members, pets, friends, and others we have loved

August 31 - How Do We Go On: Discussing living with the tenderness of grief, allowing it to grant us access to deeper joy within ourselves

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Homecoming
Aug
23

Homecoming

Join us right after worship for:

  • Bounce House & temporary tattoos in Memorial Hall

  • Online Merch Shop will open for business

  • Tour freshly updated Sunday School rooms

  • Learn about Fellowship One: how to navigate it, use it, & benefit from it!

And we will be firing up the grill! If you would like to contribute to our shared me:

Last Names A-M: Side Dish

Last Names N-Z: Dessert

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Sharing Our Losses - Remembering Jim
Aug
17

Sharing Our Losses - Remembering Jim

In this time of fresh grief over the loss of Rev. Jim Harmon, may feelings may arise, not only about missing Jim but also about experience grief, old and new, over other losses.

This series of gatherings will provide space for us to share & process our grief with members of our community in a supportive setting facilitated by Pastor Sarah.

These sessions will build on one another, but you need not attend them all; you may come to any that suit your schedule.

August 17 - Remembering Jim: Grieving Change at First Central

August 24 - All That We Have Lost: Grieving family members, pets, friends, and others we have loved

August 31 - How Do We Go On: Discussing living with the tenderness of grief, allowing it to grant us access to deeper joy within ourselves

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Adult Ed - Story Telling Session
Aug
16

Adult Ed - Story Telling Session

Ever wondered about the stories behind the everyday treasures, heirlooms, or photos your fellow church friends hold dear? Join us Sunday for a special interactive session. Bring a physical item from home or pull up a favorite photo on your phone, and come ready to share the story behind it.

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Aug
10

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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First Forum - AirBnB Hosting
Aug
9

First Forum - AirBnB Hosting

Have you ever considered renting out a space for an AirBnb? Curious about how it all works? Join Amanda and Jason Frazier this Sunday as they discuss their experience as AirBnB hosts!

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Aug
3

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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Summer Hangout with OPD
Jul
30

Summer Hangout with OPD

Join us in the back parking lot on Thursday, July 30th from 6-7 PM to hang out with our Omaha Police friends and check out their cruisers!

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Jul
27

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Jul
20

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Jul
13

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Jul
6

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study
Jun
29

Hell Bent - Limited Series Book Study

Join us on Mondays June 29th- August 10th in the library/ conference room. Childcare will be provided!

Please RSVP to Meg by 6/15 if you plan to attend! meg@firstcentral.com

402-345-1533

Click the link below to purchase the book: 

https://bookwormomaha.com/book/9780593853191

Study Guides will be provided!

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Yoga & Mindfulness
Jun
25

Yoga & Mindfulness

We’re welcoming Alexis Espinoza to First Central! Her classes are focused on community building and adult-child coregulation for emotional wellness. Classes will be weekly on Thursdays in Memorial Hall.

Kid’s Yoga: 5-5:45pm

Adult Yoga: 6pm

Visit fernvibes.com/events to register now! Suggested donation is $5/ class for kids and $10/ class for adults.

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Adult Education - Douglas County Health Department
Jun
21

Adult Education - Douglas County Health Department

Ashley Stenburg from the Douglas County Health Department will speak on her work with the STI Prevention and Control program. She will touch on the many community resources available, including the new Health Resource Vending Machines around Omaha.

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Yoga & Mindfulness
Jun
18

Yoga & Mindfulness

We’re welcoming Alexis Espinoza to First Central! Her classes are focused on community building and adult-child coregulation for emotional wellness. Classes will be weekly on Thursdays in Memorial Hall.

Kid’s Yoga: 5-5:45pm

Adult Yoga: 6pm

Visit fernvibes.com/events to register now! Suggested donation is $5/ class for kids and $10/ class for adults.

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Jammies and Stories in the Courtyard
Jun
17

Jammies and Stories in the Courtyard

Join our friends from the Brigit St Brigit Theatre Co as they bring some of your favorite book to life under the twinkle lights in our beautiful courtyard. Wear your jams for extra coziness.

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Adult Ed - Hollie Schall pt. 2
Jun
14

Adult Ed - Hollie Schall pt. 2

Hollie Schall is an architect who consults for Pella Windows and Doors of Omaha and Lincoln She will be presenting part 2 of updates on what is being planned and currently building in Omaha. Next week, she will focus on developments west of 72nd Street, including what is happening at Crossroads Mall! 

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Yoga & Mindfulness
Jun
11

Yoga & Mindfulness

We’re welcoming Alexis Espinoza to First Central! Her classes are focused on community building and adult-child coregulation for emotional wellness. Classes will be weekly on Thursdays in Memorial Hall.

Kid’s Yoga: 5-5:45pm

Adult Yoga: 6pm

Visit fernvibes.com/events to register now! Suggested donation is $5/ class for kids and $10/ class for adults.

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Firetruck Hang Out
Jun
10

Firetruck Hang Out

Join us in the back lot to hang out with the Omaha Fire Dept and check out their truck from 6-7 pm. We ask that you use the Harney St Garage or street parking to make room for our visitors. 

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First Forum - City of Omaha Developments
Jun
7

First Forum - City of Omaha Developments

Hollie Schall is an architect who consults for Pella Windows and Doors of Omaha and Lincoln. She will be presenting a 2-part series of updates on what is being planned and currently built in Omaha. Next week, she will focus on developments east of 72nd Street including…

  • Eppley Airport

  • The Streetcar

  • Creighton University

  • UNMC

  • Midtown House Developments

  • Southside Terrace

  • Plaza De La Raza

  • North Omaha Historic Sites

  • Council Bluffs First Avenue

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