Worship with us every Sunday at 10 am.

All are welcome.

Dear CPC Congregation,



As many of you know, music is a huge part of my family. My husband Eric plays trumpet in the Spokane Symphony, and all of us play instruments and love to sing! 

Music is one of the reasons we love the church so much; there is no other public place where we get to sing our hearts out and have the creative and joyful experience of making music with other people -- on a weekly basis! Hearing God's Word in worship is central, to be sure. But participating in its proclamation through song -- a form that imprints it on our memories -- is transformative. 

This Sunday, we celebrate MUSIC in worship. Our choir will sing, special instrumentalists will play, and all of our spirits will be united through this beautiful gift of God. 

See you then!

Betsey

Pastor Betsey Moe

Announcing the Summer 2026 Sermon Series!

Summer is traditionally a time to step out of routine and give ourselves permission to wander and daydream. What better season to let our minds “wonder” about our big questions of faith? 

When we look at how Jesus graciously handled curiosity and doubt, we can affirm that “Not All Who ‘Wonder’ Are Lost!”

In May, CPC Members wrote down and submitted their “wonderings” about the Bible and Christian faith, and in worship from June through August, we ALL get to ponder these questions. Stay each Sunday for the post-worship Q and R (Question and Response) time with the preacher!

June

7 – “Can I be a Christian if I Don’t Know the Bible?” 2 Timothy 3:10-17

14 – “Where are All the Young Adults?” Matthew 4:1-11 -George Fricks (U of I) Guest preacher

21- “Where Is God in All the Chaos?” Luke 8:22-25

28- “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” Mark 15:25-41

July

5- “Do We Eat the Actual Body and Blood of Christ?” 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

12 – Community Service in Q’emiln (Pastor Dan Chance of Oasis Church – Preacher; CPC is leading the Music) Bring a lawn chair!

19 – Question TBA – Mindy Smith (Whitworth Office of Church Engagement) Guest preacher

26 – “Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?” Romans 6:3-11

August

2 – “Is Jesus the Only Way?” John 10:11-16; 14:1-11

9 – “Do you become a Christian at one point in time or is it a process? – Rev. Ted Mattie preaching

16- “What Happens After We Die?” Rev. 21:1-7, Matthew 22:23-33

23- “What if I Have Doubts about the Resurrection?” 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

30- “What does it mean to be ‘Made in the Image of God’?” Genesis 1:26-31

Some of your questions didn't make it into the series. On August 30, the post-worship Q & R time will be extended to address as many of the omitted questions as we can get through! 

Pick Up A Copy of The Fig Tree

The Fig Tree is a local non-profit newspaper with articles about faith in action in the Spokane-Post Falls-CDA area. Free copies of the Fig Tree are available to you in the Fellowship Hall! In the May 2026 issue, there is an extended article about Manoj Thirupal, husband of former CPC member the Rev. Katie (Waltar) Thirupal. The article talks about his background growing up in the Dalit caste in India and his journey to becoming a lecturer at Gonzaga University. Read the article here, and pick up your hard copy of The Fig Tree on Sunday! 

Come and spend time chatting with fellow worshippers at CPC! Bring whatever you want to work on (could be a craft like sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, crochet, knitting, stamping, painting, drawing, etc. or something else like sorting your bills, or bring nothing and just chat)! Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch. See Heather Westlake with any questions.

Contribute to the local food bank

by bringing food donations to CPC

Every month we have a suggested focus (provided to us from 3rd Ave Marketplace) for our donations, but any and all donations are welcome at any time. Thank you for your generosity.

Prayer Chain at CPC

Please click the button below if you would like to add a request to our prayer chain. (Respectfully, please be sure you have permission of the person before you share their name or condition with any group.)

Would you like to be a part of the community of faithful pray-ers? Please click on the button below and email our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Heather Westlake, with a request to be added to the list. Heather sends out regular requests via email.

Important Dates

5/29 Support Canopy Village today (Purchase a drink at Jitterz)

5/31 Music Appreciation Sunday

JUNE

6/6 Craft 'N Chat at CPC

6/7 Summer Sermon Series Starts: "Not All Who "Wonder" Are Lost"; Graduates Honored

6/14 Congregational Meeting after worship

6/16 Session Meeting

6/28 Quarterly Birthday Celebration (during coffee fellowship)

JULY

7/5-12 Family Promise at CPC

7/10-12 Post Falls Festival

7/12 Outdoor Community Worship at Q'emiln Park at 10 am (no sanctuary service today)

AUGUST

8/26 Choir Potluck and Rehearsal 5 pm

SEPTEMBER

9/6 Fall Sermon Series Starts

9/15 Lifeline Screening at CPC

9/27 - 10/4 Family Promise at CPC

9/27 Quarterly Birthday Celebration (during coffee fellowship)

NOVEMBER

11/15-22 Family Promise at CPC

11/15 Finance/Estate Planning Workshop - after worship

DECEMBER

12/24 Christmas Eve Worship

12/27 Quarterly Birthday Celebration (during coffee fellowship)

Want to view CPC's event calendar? Click the button below.

Where was Solomon's temple located?

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On the side of his head!

What Kind of Animal is THAT??

The animal pictured above is called a "Capybara." A capybara is the world's largest rodent and can weigh up to 170 pounds! They are very friendly. Did you know there is a cafe in Coeur d'Alene where you can have a cup of coffee and visit with a capybara? Check out the cafe and the cute pictures by clicking here.

What Are We Missing in this Newsletter?

Do you have a church-related event, or a story or testimony to add to the weekly e-news? A suggested improvement? A special request? FANTASTIC!

This is a "community newsletter" for CPC and we want your input! Please email the details you want shared to Jen, our admin assistant, by clicking here. Thank you!

Community Bulletin Board

Click here to learn more about the Post Falls Historical Food Festival and to purchase tickets. See you there!

Free Concert Sunday, May 31


Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church - 4102 S Crestline St, Spokane

You are Invited to an Ecumenical Choral Concert!

Another amazing concert on May 31 at 3 pm! Click here to learn more.

Balance for life.

Fit and Fall Proof™ is a FREE fall prevention exercise program designed to strengthen older adults, so they fall less. Classes are open to individuals 60 years and older or anyone accompanying someone 60 years or older. The program provides seniors with moderate-intensity exercises taught by trained volunteers in a variety of locations throughout the five northern counties. These classes focus on strength, flexibility, mobility and balance and not only provide functional fitness, but offer a social aspect as well.

Classes are held throughout the panhandle including: Athol, St. Maries, Harrison, CdA, Hauser, Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Kellogg and more. To see schedules and locations, click here.

To learn more about this retreat, focused on "communal solitude and rest," visit the website: https://www.ingallscreek.org/upcoming-events

Outdoor Community Worship at Q'emiln Park on Sunday, July 12 at 10:00 am.

Would You Like To Share Activity Information Here?

Please email the details you want shared to Jen, our admin assistant, by clicking here. Pictures are appreciated but not required. Thank you!