Don't do life alone!
True life change happens in the context of relationships. Even Jesus spent most of his time with 12 friends. First Groups provide an opportunity to engage with people that you can be real with. Everyone needs life-giving relationships to grow, so join or lead a group that matches your passion or schedule and get involved. We are better together. Don't do life alone. If you have any questions, contact Jimmy Akers.
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Filter OnlineJ.O.Y. Class (Jesus, Others & Yourself) - In Person
J.O.Y. Class (Jesus, Others & Yourself) - In Person
A fellowship-oriented group that combines video lessons, lectures and scripture readings which frequently focuses on the Bible and prophecy with open discussion.
Leaders: Ollie Niccolls, Harry White
Who: All Ages | Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 104 When: Sundays, 9:30 am
Cost: None
Schedule
Sunday, 9:30, FCC, Room 104
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Men’s Connection Tuesday - In Person
Men’s Connection - In Person
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and grow in faith together.
Leader: Bill Smith
Who: Men | Childcare: No
Where: Biggy's on Fowler, Fort Myers | When: Tuesdays, 8:00 am
Cost: Breakfast
Schedule
Tuesday, 8:00am, Fort Myers, Biggy's on Fowler
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Fellowship Group - In Person
Fellowship Group - In Person
An opportunity for people to come together, fellowship and study God’s word together.
Leader: Becky Wilcoxson
Who: All Ages | Childcare: No
Where: FCC, Worship Center Lobby | When: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 pm
Cost: None, Dinner occasionally
Schedule
4th Tuesday, 6:30pm, FCC, Dinner out in Mar., June, Sept., Dec.
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Men‘s Bible Study Wednesday - In Person
Men‘s Bible Study Wednesday- In Person
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship and study God’s word together.
Leader: Gordon Romeis
Who: Men | Childcare: No
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 2 | When: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Cost: None
Schedule
Wednesday, 6:30pm, FCC, Meeting Room 2
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Comfort Bears - In Person
Comfort Bears - In Person
Making bears to bless and comfort adults and children.
Leaders: Connie Hamilton
Who: All Ages | Childcare: No
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 1 | When: 1st Wednesday of the Month, 9:00 am NOTE: Does not meet in June, July, & August.
Cost: None
Pathway Bible Study - In Person
Pathway Bible Study - In Person
An opportunity to come together, fellowship, and study God’s word together.
Leader: Cheryl Harris
Who: All Ages | Childcare: No
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 2 | When: Wednesdays, 10:00 am
Cost: None
Schedule
Wednesday, 10:00am, FCC, Meeting Room 2
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Marriage Matters - In Person
Marriage Matters - In Person
An opportunity for married couples or potential married couples to come together, fellowship, and work on building better marriages.
Leaders: Ron and Alla
Who: Married/Potential married couples | Every Other Wednesday, 6:30pm, FCC, Meeting Room 1 | Cost: None
Schedule
Every Other Wednesday, 6:30pm, FCC, Meeting Room 1
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Men's Connection Thursday - In Person
Men’s Connection - In Person
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and grow in faith together.
Leader: Rich Jacobs
Who: Men | Childcare: No
Where: IHOP, North Fort Myers | When: Thursdays, 6:00 am
Cost: Breakfast
Women’s Bible Study - Online
Woman’s Bible Study - Online
An opportunity for women to come together, fellowship and study God’s word together.
Leaders: Denise Holbrook, Kim Conrad
Who: Women | Childcare: No
Where: Online | When: Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Cost: None
Emmaus Circle - In Person
Emmaus Circle - In Person
A community of young mothers and young women pursuing Christ and community.
Leaders: Kari Mitchell, Melissa Hemmer, Lacey Davis
Who: Women | Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC, Conference Room | When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 9:00 am
Cost: None
Schedule
2nd & 4th Thursday, 9:00am, FCC, Conference Room
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Jacobs “Salt and Light” Group - In Person
Sharing challenges and successes to living a Christian life and/or raising children in a non-Christian world.
Childcare: Children Welcome.
Schedule
Every Other Friday, 6:30pm, North Fort Myers, Jacob's Home
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Prayer Shawl Ministry - In Person
Prayer Shawl Ministry - In Person
Make prayer shawls to comfort and minister to those that are dealing with illness, recovery, medical procedures, bereavement, prayer or meditation, ceremonies, etc.
Leaders: Becky Wilcoxson
Who: All Ages | Childcare: No
Where: FCC, Activity Building | When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 10:00 am to noon
Cost: Supplies & Tools
Schedule
Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm
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Christian Messengers - In Person
A great group of servants’ hearts that support each other through prayer, calls, visits, dinners and serving together. Bible study with an informal lecture and open discussion.
Leader: Carol Wolfe
Who: Primarily 55+ | Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC, Room 102 | When: Sundays, 9:30am
Cost: None
Walking in the Word - In Person
A topical study that uses the Bible, class discussion and christian standards to facilitate growth, fellowship and ministry opportunities in the community.
Leaders: Mike Westhafer, Warren Frey
Who: All Ages | Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 1 | When: Sunday, 9:30 am
Cost: None
Schedule
Sunday, 9:30am, FCC, Meeting Room 1
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Proverbs 27:17 Men’s Group
Proverbs 27:17 Men’s Group
In-Person
An opportunity for husbands, dads to sharpen each other over breakfast.
Leaders: Eric Eason
Who: Men | Childcare: No
Where: Fort Myers, First Watch, College and 41, When: Tuesday, 7:00 am
Cost: Breakfast
Schedule
Tuesday, 7:00am, Fort Myers, First Watch - College and 41
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Cost: Breakfast
Seasonal Bible Study
Seasonal Bible Study
An opportunity for Florida “snowbirds” to come together, fellowship, and study God’s word together.
Leaders: Debbi Stocco and Bill Rosborough
Who: All Ages; Snowbirds / Childcare: No
Where: FCC - Room 2/ When: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm / Cost: Free
Schedule
1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30 PM, FCC, Room 2
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Men’s Connection Wednesday
Men’s Connection Wednesday - In Person
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and grow in faith together.
Leader: David Payton
Who: Men | Childcare: No
Where: IHop, North Fort Myers | When: Wednesdays, 6:00 am
Cost: Breakfast
Schedule
Wednesday, 6:00am, North Fort Myers, IHop
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Men’s Connection Monday - In Person
Men’s Connection - In Person
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and grow in faith together.
Leader: Steve Mortonson
Leader: Steve Mortonson
Who: Men | Childcare: No
Where: Philly Junction, Fort Myers | When: Mondays, 8:00 am
Cost: Breakfast
Schedule
Monday, 8:00am, Fort Myers, Philly Junction
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A Place To Be Known - In Person
A place for you to be known, share your struggles, be encouraged and connect with God.
Leaders: Sean Kelleher, Jimmy Akers
Who: All Ages / Childcare: No
Where: FCC - Meeting Room 1 / Cost: None
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
You can download the current Devotional we are using here! -> https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/19262
Schedule
Tuesday, 6:30pm, FCC, Meeting Room 1
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When: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
You can download the current Devotional we are using here! -> https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/19262
Eastside Connection In-Person
Eastside Connection
In-Person
A weekly gathering in our home to study God's word, share in fellowship and pray for each other.
Leader: Dave and Candi Fobart
Who: Couples and singles | Childcare: No
Where: East on Palm Beach Boulevard near highway 31
When: Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 pm | Cost: None
Duration: Weekly, Ongoing
Schedule
Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 pm, East on Palm Beach Boulevard near highway 31
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GriefShare
GriefShare
In-Person
An opportunity to find comfort, healing and fellowship with others who share the experience of losing a loved one.
Leader: Teri Gegen
Who: All who are grieving | Childcare: No
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 1
When: Sundays, 4:00-6:00pm. | Cost: Price of workbook $20.00
Frequency/Duration: Weekly, Thirteen weeks
Schedule
Sunday, 4:00pm, FCC, Meeting Room 1
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Secret Sisters
Secret Sisters
In-Person & Online
Our Secret Sister ministry aims to help women get to know their fellow sisters at FCC better. Those who join will have a sister who prays for them and loves them in her way (letters, gifts, etc.). They will also be assigned a sister whom they can pray for and love. We also plan monthly opportunities for all sisters in the group to meet and get to know each other. Join at any time and our leaders will contact you with a sister profile form to fill out so you can be assigned a sister.
Leaders: Kelly Low & Kathy Cahill
Who: Women | Childcare: No
Where: Varies
When: Monthly, Varies | Cost: Free, except for occasional activities
Schedule
Monthly, Varies
Location Type Preference
physical
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Sunday Deep Dive
Sunday Deep Dive
In-Person
Post sermon conversations on applications and a deeper discussion on the week's sermon topic.
Leaders: Brandy & Noah Surratt, Shanda & Tim Maricle
Who: Everyone
Where: FCC, Meeting Room 2 | Childcare: Yes
When: Sundays 11AM | Cost: None
Schedule
FCC, Meeting Room 2, Sundays 11:00AM
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FCC Young Adults
FCC Young Adults - In Person
An opportunity for post-high school, young adults to come together, build relationships, and grow in faith.
Leaders: Melissa & Gabe Hillman
Who: ages 18-29 | Childcare: Yes at First Kids
Where: Meeting Room 2
Schedule
Meets weekly on Sundays from 9:30-10:30am
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A Place To Belong: Sisters of Truth - In Person
Gods daughter’s coming together to wholeheartedly inspire, empower, encourage, and strengthen one another through the bond of sisterhood and the truth of the word.
Sisters remaining authentic, vulnerable, and passionately faithful to our Heavenly Father.
Sisters remaining authentic, vulnerable, and passionately faithful to our Heavenly Father.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE. YOU ARE WANTED HERE. YOU ARE NEEDED HERE. COME AS YOU ARE <3
Leaders: Leigh Halgrim, Valerie Cook
Leaders: Leigh Halgrim, Valerie Cook
Who: Women 25-45
Childcare: starting April 16th
Childcare: starting April 16th
Where: FCC First Christian Church Lobby *Enter through the tournament street doors(knock and one of our sisters will let you in)*
Cost: None
When: BI-WEEKLY (SEE UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DATES) 6:00-7:30 PM
First meet up for this semester of small group: February 6th, 2024
Last Meet up for this semester of small group: May 28th, 2024
Schedule
BIWEEKLY on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm EST (SEE UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DATES)
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First meet up for this semester of small group: February 6th, 2024
Last Meet up for this semester of small group: May 28th, 2024
Men's Ministry Collective
The mission of FCC Men’s Ministry Collective is to connect all men to Jesus and each other through Christ honoring events, activities and community service. Church-wide men events will be communicated in this group. Please stay connected with your small group for ongoing, weekly connections.
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