Vacation Bible School 2026

Dive in with us this summer for a Deep Sea Discovery as we learn more about the hope found only in Jesus! VBS is a free event for entering kindergarten-completed 5th grade (your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 to attend). We hope your kids and their friends will join us as we learn more about what it means to Discover Hope!

Alpharetta VBS
📅 June 1–5
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 44 Academy Street

Hickory Flat VBS
📅 June 8–12
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Hickory Flat Elementary School


First City Students Crossroads Summer Camp

June 22nd-26th | Anderson University

First City Students are headed to Crossroads Summer Camp June 22nd-26th! Register here for the BEST week of the summer! 


Preschool Summer Play Days

June 24th, July 8th & July 22nd | Alpharetta & hickory flat

Moms & preschoolers, join us for Summer Play Days in Alpharetta & Hickory Flat as we gather to Experience Family and have some fun in the sun!


Live Sent Opportunities

As one of our four core values, We LIVE SENT to share the hope of the Gospel. We go bravely towards our neighbors, our co-workers, those like us, and those who aren’t. Beyond that, we are committed to the unprecedented opportunity we have to advance the name and fame of Jesus around our nation and the globe. Let’s go and let’s Live Sent!


First City Kids Lunch Buddies

Throughout the school year

Let's do lunch! The First City Kids Team wants to join your kids for lunch at their school. Please use the registration link below to sign up for us to come an eat with your child soon! We believe that ministry happens best in the context of relationships and we think that this will be an awesome way to continue partnering with you to point your kids to Christ. Let us know if you have any questions!


First City Kids CentriKid Camp

July 13-17, 2026  |  Brewton Parker College - Mt. Vernon, GA

CentriKid Camp is a 5-day, 4-night camp for completed 2nd-5th grade students. The cost for each camper is $450 and there is a non-refundable deposit of $125. Please feel free to reach out to Kim Vasbinder with questions about camp at kvasbinder@fbca.com


Next Gen Parent Connect Night

July 26th | 5-7PM

Alpharetta | First City Gym

Hickory Flat | Dean Rusk

Join us on July 26th for our Next Gen Parent Night - a night of encouragement, equipping and community! Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or volunteer, we invite you to come connect with other families and hear from our Next Gen Team as we prepare for the year ahead.

We’ll have a cookout, games, giveaways, dinner, and a Q&A with the Next Gen Team, along with opportunities to ask questions, build community, and take care of practical next steps. You’ll also be able to sign release forms, make deposits for camps and trips, meet small group leaders, and get all the information you need for the upcoming year in Next Gen.

We can’t wait to spend the evening with you as we partner together through some of the most important years of your child’s life!


Upward Summer Camps 2026

June 8-12 Basketball Fundamentals

For students entering 1st – 6th grade in Fall 2026

 

June 15-19 Upward Volleyball Camp

For students entering 3rd - 12th grade in Fall 2026

 

June 22 – 26 Basketball Shooting

For students entering 1st - 6th grade in Fall 2026


July 6-10 Basketball Fundamentals

For students entering 1st – 6th grade in Fall 2026

 

July 20-24 Basketball Shooting

For students entering 1st – 6th grade in Fall 2026

 

July 27-31 Basketball Strategies

For students entering 1st – 8th grade in Fall 2026


Join a Group

Groups are comprised of people walking through the good, bad, and ugly of life while reminding one another of the hope of Jesus. This is what it looks like to experience family as we pursue a Jesus centered life together. Learn more and check out group offerings below!