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Permalink Reply by Teri on August 13, 2008 at 9:17pm

I've never been to a meeting, and only discovered them recently. They meet once a month at a Unitarian church I believe off Arlington Expy. They also have a book club. I'm a little reluctant to show up because I don't know how many people attend and the age group of the attendees. I also have social anxiety issues so I'd probably have a panic attack or something.. There's also an atheist meetup group on that meetup website. Never been to one of those meetings either.. but at least that shows that there actually are atheists here in jax!

Permalink Reply by Deborah on January 29, 2009 at 5:27pm

I've been to the UU 'church' in Mandarin. My son attends there regulary with his father. I went to their 'Christmas' presentation. There were approximately 40 people in attendance and everyone was very nice. It still seemed too much like a church service to me, singing and fellowship and all, I don't know, maybe all that was just for that particular celebration. Anyway, everyone was welcoming and not nosy, which was a plus. I've only attended that one service, but my son goes every other weekend and tells me he enjoys it, but he's 9 so his standards are a bit different from ours, I think. :)

Permalink Reply by Ronnie on August 18, 2008 at 5:43pm

I haven't been involved with the FCFS group in Jax other than getting their newsletter and taking part in their discussions on yahoo groups, but from what I gather they're an alright bunch. Anyone who might be interested in dipping their toe in can check them out on Yahoo here or get the newsletter here.

They also do a monthly meetup (nonmembers are welcome) at The Olive Garden as well on a Tuesday (2nd of the month I think?) I would totally have attended and probably joined by now but my work schedule has me tied up for the meetings and dinners.

Permalink Reply by O'Tater on October 28, 2008 at 10:55pm

Sorry, I didn't see this discussion link before I asked the question on the main page...I haven't been to one of the meetings yet but I've been considering checking one out. I guess nobody here has been to one yet either.

Permalink Reply by Fitz on January 12, 2009 at 8:04pm

I've been once but its been a while. I figure what's the harm to going once more.

Permalink Reply by Fitz on January 13, 2009 at 5:07pm

Is that the group who advertises on NPR? I've wanted to go but simply haven't yet.

Permalink Reply by Fitz on January 13, 2009 at 5:08pm

the church that is...nevermind...

Permalink Reply by Fitz on January 18, 2009 at 1:41pm

Okay. Last week I signed up for the newletter at FCFS. I do want to go to the meeting tomorrow. Anyone else game?

Permalink Reply by Benjamin Ray Maisonet on April 25, 2009 at 6:55pm

Do you guys meet at all?

Permalink Reply by Alex Ander on April 27, 2009 at 7:20pm

http://atheists.meetup.com/503/

Permalink Reply by Zel Morris on January 24, 2011 at 8:40pm

Just left the First Coast Free Thought Society meeting tonight with Dr. Parvez Ahmed, I think it was very well done. I do not agree with his Theist slant, but he is a very smart and inviting person. Well worth the time spent.