Men’s group that meets on occasion to view businesses or engage in various activities. Open to interesting ideas.
Time::   TBD
Place:  Varies
Contact: AdventureGroup@FirstChurchFC.org

Meets at various locations to observe and learn about birds in our community.  Enjoy the outdoors, the camaraderie, followed by a stop at one of our local shops for coffee or tea, and pastries. No experience necessary to join.
Time:  3rd Saturday of each month, 8:00 am
Place:  Varies
Contact:  Birding@FirstChurchFC.org

‍Drop into one or all three of the scheduled days to engage in this Christian contemplative prayer group, centering on the presence of God.
Time:  Tue. 9:30-10am; Thurs. 11:30-12pm; Sun. 8-8:30 am
Place:  The Chapel
Contact:  CenteringPrayer@FirstChurchFC.org

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Group hikes taken with individuals who can hike at minimum 3 miles with inclines and narrow trails.
Time:  Seasonally, sign up to receive email notifications
Place:  Varies
Contact:  Hiking@FirstChurchFC.org

Times: View upcoming hikes here >

With a 30-year history with First Church, the group originally met for breakfast, had a short lesson and went to work. Now, via Zoom, they study various Bible Books, Books about the Bible and its characters, or theological works from persons like Richard Rohr or N. T. Wright. 
Time:  Weekly, Thursday at 7 am
Place:  Zoom
Contact:  MensBibleStudy@FirstChurchFC.org to be added to the email list and the weekly announcements of the studies.

The group reads a short Bible passage and a reflection by various, diverse theologians and writers to focus our lives on God’s love at the start of each day. We also share life’s joys and concerns with each other.
Meets:  Mon - Fri mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 am
Place:  Zoom
Contact:  MorningDevotions@FirstChurchFC.org

Fellowship and discussion about faith and life, with adults mainly in the millennial generation (30’s - early 40’s).  All life stages and family makeups welcome.
Time: varies
Place: varies
Contact:  MostlyMillenials@FirstChurchFC.org 

The Open Hearts Class meets weekly for fellowship and studies and 2 - 4 social events per year. Leadership of the class rotates frequently - Class members volunteer and guest presenters lead a variety of studies, from Great Courses to The Wired Word and many more.
Time:  Weekly, Sundays 10:30 am
Place:  Village Commons Rm
Contact:  OpenHeartsClass@FirstChurchFC.org

A group for parents with children 18 or younger discussing parenting approaches and issues they are currently facing along with identifying helpful and supportive resources. 
Meets:  Monthly
Place:  Club 5.0 Children's Ministry Wing
Contact:  ParentingGroup@FirstChurchFC.org

‍Our church community likes to play (and laugh) together! 
Indoor Time/Place:  Mondays, 12 pm Fellowship Hall
Bring your own paddle, if you own one, yet equipment is provided if you’re a new player.
Indoor Contact: IndoorPickleball@FirstChurchFC.org
Outdoor Time/Place:  mid-April through October, Wednesdays (weather permitting), 9 am at Twin Silo Park in SE Fort Collins - Bring your own paddle & balls, $2 per session
Outdoor Contact:OutdoorPickleball@FirstChurchFC.org

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‍A group gathering for Spiritual reflections and book studies, along with being in a welcoming community and having fun!
Time:  Sunday mornings at 10:15 am
Place:  Conference Room
Contacts:SecondStagersClass@FirstChurchFC.org

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The Serendipity class is dedicated to the Wesleyan belief that spiritual truths are discerned through experience, reason, scripture and tradition.  The class is also committed to the idea that revelation is ongoing so there are always genuinely new truths to be discovered.
Time  Weekly, Sundays at 9 am
Place:  Village Commons
Contact:  SerendipityClass@FirstChurchFC.org

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For people who just like to sing together and to God, we are an informal singing group with piano and guitar - singing songs we love - both old and new.
Time:  1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 am
Place:  Parlor Room
Contact:  SongsforLife@FirstchChurchFC.org

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‍People having open discussions to learn and share about travel experiences, tips, and updates. All are welcome - also open to those outside of the church community, so bring a friend (or 2)!
Time:  Last Monday of each month, 7 - 8 pm
Place:  Village Commons
Contact:TravelGroup@FirstChurchFC.org

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The local unit of UWoF includes small group opportunities to develop creative and supportive sisterhood.  These circles, support the organization’s vision and purpose to connect and nurture women so they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities through mission. There are many circles which meet at different times/places.
Time/Place: Varies
Contact:UnitedWomenOfFaith@FirstChurchFC.org

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All women are welcome.  Books for the year are chosen in August.
Time:  Third Monday of the month at 6 pm
Place:  Zoom
Contact:  WomensLitBookGroup@FirstChurchFC.org

A small group of women growing in faith & friendship through discussions about varying spiritual books.
Time:    Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Place:  Upper Room
Contact:  WomensSpiritualBooks@FirstChurchFC.org

Please join us to create homemade cards to send to members of our congregation. Lynne Diaz will lead us with instructions and inspiration. This is a great time to be creative and enjoy fellowship while helping our Congregational Care Ministries. All supplies will be provided! 

Every 3rd Thursday
Noon - 2:00 pm
Village Commons
All Supplies will be provided