Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale! We have many different places for you to get involved in and we hope you will find a place within the many different ministries to call home. Check out our list below and PLUG IN!

For more information on any ministry, call the church office at (954) 462-6200.

The Adult Activity Center is geared towards adults 65 and older, although all are invited! The AAC gets together on Thursdays from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM and includes watching movies, having lunch, blood pressure screenings and a wonderful program hour that changes week to week. The AAC also takes fun trips every month to local hot-spots! For more information or to reserve a spot for lunch or a trip, contact Sharon Dooley at (954) 462-6200 x249.

Make 2007 a year of new life! In order for God to make us anew, we must let go of the old - the past, both in time and mind. It has been said Jesus loves us so much that he accepts us just as we are... but that He also loves us too much to leave us there! For more information about classes, contact Diana Straeb at (954) 462-6200 ext. 247 or DianaS@firstpres.cc

"For if you are in Christ, you become a new person altogether - the past is finished and gone, everything has become fresh and new." II Corinthians 5:17

The Lighthouse Children's Ministry is for children ages newborn to eleven (0-11) years old. We have a wide range of weekly activities and a wonderful Sunday program, including bible lessons, games, arts & crafts projects, cooking, children's choirs, and much more. Won't you join us! For more information contact Debbie Stokes, Director of Children's Ministry, at (954) 462-6200 x245 or DebbieS@firstpres.cc.

The College and 20 Something’s Ministry at First Pres is designed to fit the needs of Young Adults moving into College and the years that follow. We know how important this time is for you as you are trying to decide what you want to do, what type of career you want to make, and what direction you want it to take you. We hope through our Bible studies, Retreats, and fellowship time that we can help you learn how to let God steer you through those winding roads. All of our events are casual, and we encourage you to come as you are. God bless you as you move into this time in your life. For more info, contact Chris Reny at (954) 462-6200 x219 or ChrisR@firstpres.cc.

"Rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn."
(Romans 12:15)

The Congregational Care Ministry Team seeks to share the heart of Christ when you need it the most, whether it's by a visit from a pastor just before surgery, a fresh flower and a Deacon's friendly touch to a homebound member, or a confidential Stephen Minister to walk you through a difficult period of life. We hope that you will receive and share the loving touch of Christ. For more information, contact Rev. Chris Reny at (954) 462-6200 x220 or ChrisR@firstpres.cc.  

You were designed to be a part of God's church family! Here at First Church, there are so many opportunities to meet new friends, be fed by God's Word, and experience fellowship that is beyond measure. Starting with membership, and then discovering your gifts through study, it is our desire for you to become better equipped to respond to God's presence around you. To get involved in Evangelism or to become a Member of First Church, contact Lesley Anglin at (954) 462-6200 x205 or LesleyA@firstpres.cc.

Happyland Day School's purpose is to provide a Christian Environment for preschool children in which an excellent program of education, social development, and personal growth can take place in order to provide opportunities for further education upon the students’ departure. To receive a Registration Packet and to find out more about our program, please contact the school office at (954) 463-6051.

All men are invited to come and connect with regular guys who are doing our best to do God’s work in our world. We enjoy GATHERING together for hearty laughter, friendship and encouragement; GROWING together from the very basics of life and faith to wrestling with profound issues that are not easily answered; and GIVING back to the community through fixing up homes for the elderly and single moms, adopting a needy family and other needs that come to our attention. Read through the events listed below and just show up. We’re all in this together, so jump right in! For more information, contact Jen Dunworth at (954) 462-6200 x218 or JenD@firstpres.cc or watch the worship bulletin for details.

The Missions Ministry at First Church seeks each day to find and develop new ways to express our faith in and to a world in need. Some of those include our ministry to the hungry & homeless, food collections, jail & prison ministry, habitat for humanity, disaster relief and global missions. For more information or to get involved, please contact Tim Dobbins at (954) 527-3752 or TimD@firstpres.cc

The Ministry of Music seeks to:

1. > Enhance our services of worship each week through the joy of our voices, instruments, hearts, souls, and minds as we seek to praise God and proclaim His salvation in our lives.
2. > Provide a high caliber of musical education and training through planned rehearsals to all those involved.
3. > Offer edification and enjoyment of music through our Special Events Series of concerts for our church family and the community at large.

For more information, please contact the music office at (954) 462-6200 x228.

Presbyterian Women (P.W.) is made up of six different circles that meet at different times during the month. Each circle is focused on mission opportunities, Bible study, educational gatherings and fellowship. In addition to activities, the PW is in the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Tropical Florida, Presbyterian Women of the Synod of South Atlantic and Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Church Women United and the faith community of Fort Lauderdale. For more information on one of the circles or their various ministries and functions, please contact Kim White at (954) 349-2750 or west_kim@bellsouth.net.

The Young Adult Ministry is generally for ages 23-39. We always have fun - whether it's at Tuesday Night Bible Study, weekend retreats, cookouts, dinner groups, monthly outreach events, or our annual ski trip! For more information, contact Chris Reny at (954) 462-6200 x220 or ChrisR@firstpres.cc.

If you're looking for somewhere to belong, to make friends, and to be in a group "where the less than perfect are more than welcome", then this is the place for you! The Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian is about relationships. Whether it be small groups, retreats, lock-ins, weekly bible studies, mission trips, or our music ministry - all of these are intended to help us grow in our relationship with God and others. Join us for opportunities to grow in your faith and an exciting place to hang out with your friends! To get involved, contact Chris Reny at (954) 462-6200 or chrisr@firstpres.cc.