Affinity Groups
Part of the College Hour programming, Affinity groups are smaller groups of students united around a shared identity, such as men, women, athletes or culture/ethnic background. Current Affinity groups at FPU include: FCA (athletes), Delight (women’s ministry), Fellaship (men’s ministry), Haven (LGBTQ+ students), Catholic Student Gatherings and ethnic-based groups for Latino\Hispanic and Black students.
Students who identify as part of these respective affinity groups can connect with others for community and encouragement!
If you are interested in leading one of these Affinity Group, please check out the job description and apply here.
Catholic Gatherings
Fosters community, faith, and spiritual growth by organizing various activities, including prayer meetings, retreats, social events and volunteer opportunities.
Follow our Instagram page: @fpucatholicgatherings
Abide
We are all about fostering a Christ-centered community for women on college campuses across the country. We desire to invite every girl at Fresno Pacific into a space and community that encourages her to fall more in love with Jesus and create meaningful relationships with the women who are walking alongside her in pursuit of Christ.
Follow our Instagram page: @abide_fresnopacific
Fellaship
Fellowship for the fellas! We invite all young men to be part of a community where they can grow in their faith together.
Follow our Instagram page: @fellaship_fresnopacific
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Helps athletes align their goals, sports, and their ambitions with God. At FCA athletes grow in their faith and lead others to do the same.
Follow our Instagram page: @sunbird_fca
Haven
Affinity group supporting & resources LGBTQ+ students at FPU. Safe space for allies/members/questioning.
Follow our Instagram page: @haven_fresnopacific
Monarca: Latinx Student Union
Monarca offers a supportive space for students to connect around shared cultural heritage, faith and community. Grounded in the Christian values of fellowship and belonging, this group celebrates the richness and diversity of Latinx culture while fostering mutual encouragement and friendship. Through weekly gatherings, students can share their experiences, deepen their cultural and spiritual identity and build relationships that strengthen their sense of purpose and belonging on campus.
Follow our Instagram page: @fpu_ilc
Rooted: Black Student Union
Rooted provides a welcoming space for students to gather in fellowship and community, celebrating shared cultural identity and lived experiences. Rooted in the Christian values of love, connection and belonging, this group offers opportunities for students to support one another, build meaningful relationships and engage in dialogue that affirms the richness of Black culture and faith. Through bi-weekly gatherings, students are encouraged to grow in community, identity and purpose while deepening their sense of belonging on campus.
Follow our Instagram page: @fpu_ilc
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When do Affinity Groups meet?
Affinity groups meet at various times throughout the week. Some might meet weekly, others meet every other week. For a current schedule of Affinity Groups and their meeting times, please download the Involve App or check out the specific Affinity Group's info here.
Q. Who provides leadership to Affinity Groups?
Student leaders provide leadership to Affinity Groups under the direction of the Office of Spiritual Formation (OSF) and the Intercultural Learning Center (ILC). OSF and ILC provide resources each semester for affinity groups to provide food or other resources needed to support the group.
Q. How are Affinity Groups different than clubs?
Clubs are groups of students with shared interests and can be started by any student under the direction of Student Government Association. Clubs are listed here.
Q. What do Affinity Groups do?
The primary purpose of affinity groups is to gather students with shared identity and life-experiences in a way that helps facilitate community, friendship, and other resources. This might look like meeting for casual conversation, bible study, connecting with other staff, faculty, or community members that also belong to that group, or participating in a life-giving activity together. Affinity groups also might provide other opportunities for service or weekend retreats.
Q. Can Affinity Groups be associated with outside organizations?
Yes, we are willing to work with outside organizations with the establishment of a mutually beneficial MOU.