October 21, 2026

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9am - 4pm

Closed Friday and Saturday

In this issue:

Weekly Information

• Weekly Calendar
• Birthdays & Prayers
• Last Sunday's Sermon
• Committees in need of Volunteers

Friday, October 23rd: Fine Arts Showcase



7:15 pm | Boise High String in the FPC Chapel

7:30 pm | Artist Reception & Hors d'oeuvres in the FPC Chapel

8:00 pm Jazz Concert in the FPC Sanctuary.

Click Here for more information about Diane Gilberte Hill, The Idaho Conservation League’s Artist in Residence and Friday nights feature Artist.

Saturday, October 24th:

Paint a bowl

Come paint a bowl for the Idaho Foodbank's empty bowl Fundraiser from 1:30-3:30pm. RSVP required, RSVP deadline extended to October 23rd.

All costs are covered.

Saturday, October 25th: 
Youth Sunday & Sunday Funday.

All Saints Day - Submit Names

November 1st will be our observance of All Saints Day. It is a day to remember those who have come before us - particularly those who died in the last year. These faithful who have joined the Cloud of Witnesses are those who blazed trails that we now follow. They parented us, they taught us, they empowered us to take flight and go our own way on the strengths of their gifts they helped bring out in our lives. So we remember them. We name them. We light a candle for them as a representation of the way they still light the path forward for us. Join us in commemorating the Saints of FPC Boise who have died in the last year. We invite you to send names to Andrew by October 28 so that we remember all those we as a community have lost in the past year. andrew@fpcboise.org.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Tonight is the final night of our current bible study. Next Wednesday there is no Adult Bible Study. And then we will begin an 11-week study of the Gospel of Luke. Bible Study is in the conference room at 6:30 pm or online:



https://link.fpcboise.org/WednesdayNightBibleStudy.

November 4th

November 11th

“The Biblical Voice” – why 4 Gospels?

Guest Teacher, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Walker

• Dr. Walker will lead us in the context, authorship, and major themes of the Gospel of Luke as a prelude to our study. His connection to us? Tom was Andrew’s Head of Staff in Florida, and his connection to Luke was authoring the Luke bible study book for the Interpretation Commentary Series.

November 18th

November 25th

December 2nd

December 9th

December 16th

December 22nd

December 30th

January 6th

January 13th

January 20th

January 27th

February 3rd

February 10th

Luke 1 – 4:13, Infancy Narrative and Preparation for Ministry

No Meeting (Holiday)

Luke 4:14 – 6, Galilean Ministry pt.1

Luke 7 – 9:50, Galilean Ministry pt. 2

Luke 9:51 – 11, Journey Narrative, pt. 1

No Meeting (Holiday)

No Meeting (Holiday)

Luke 12 – 15, Journey Narrative, pt. 2

Luke 16 - 19:27, Journey Narrative, pt. 3

Luke 19:28 – 21:38, Triumphant Entry

Luke 22 – 24, Passion Narrative and Resurrection

Final Things

Ash Wednesday Worship

Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM: See No Stranger: An Evening with Valarie Kaur. Please register HERE. This is a free event FPC is co-sponsoring with several area churches.

Snake River Presbytery Tour

As we continue our tour of the newly formed Snake River Presbytery we want to introduce you to Church of the Tetons.


Click the image below to find more information

Family Ministry Newsletter: October 21th

(click the text above to access the newsletter)

A Flock of Paper Doves

For All Saints Day, this year on Sunday November 1, to remember a loved one who has passed or a saint in your life, we will be making origami doves that will later be strung together as a flock of doves. Starting October 25th, you will have opportunities to make origami doves to honor the saints in your life, and there will be packets of paper with instructions to take with you if you would like to make them at home. There will be a box in the Narthex for you to place your finished doves. The display will be up starting on November 8th! 

Want to bring smiles to Boise High students? Join us on November 5th during their morning and afternoon breaks to serve cider, cocoa, and coffee. If you would like to sign up to help, please email Christine at christine@fpcboise.org.

Family Ministry

Family Ministry is looking for volunteers! Please contact christine@fpcboise.org for more information or visit this link.

Children's Chapel: (age 4-5th grade)

During Traditional Worship on Sundays, Conference Room (none on 10/25)



Midweek Kids: Age 4 - Grade 5. Room 501, Wednesdays! 6:30 to 7:30; with optional free play to 8:00 pm.

Nursery: Sunday: 10:30-close of Traditional Worship (Room 401) & Wednesday: 6:30-8pm.



Youth Group: (Grades 6 - 12) after dinner, 6:30-8pm at FPC. See our schedule here!

Fourth Fridays: October 23rd in Lindsay Hall (drop of 9^th Street doors). 5:30-8pm. Register here. 

Sundays

First Light Contemporary Worship Service - 9:00 am

• In-person and online: Join us for an informal conversation time of worship with live music.

Prayer for our Nation and World: 12 Prayers for Peace - 10:05 am - 10:30 am in the library

Nursery - Opens at 10:30, Room 401. 

Traditional Worship Service - 10:45 am

• In-person and online.  View on YouTube. A copy of the weekly worship bulletin can be found on our website or in the description section of the YouTube video. The live stream will also be stored on our YouTube page for later viewing.

Children's Chapel - Conference Room during the Traditional Worship Sermon

No Children's Chapel on October 25th

Sunday Fundays: - The 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.

Upcoming Sunday Funday: 10/25

Coffee Hour - After Traditional Worship in the Garden Room



Mondays

Walk-n-Talk - 10:00 am, Julia Davis Park, meet just upriver (east) of the band shelter. Everyone is invited to Monday’s Walk N Talk.

Questions - Andrew at andrew@fpcboise.org; 208-345-3441.

FPC Food Pantry - 4:30-6:30 pm North door, off alley. Each Monday evening our food pantry continues to feed the food insecure. Volunteers are always needed. Please contact the office, 208-345-3441, if you can help.


Tuesdays

Christ Care Book Group - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; the second Tuesday of each month, meeting on the 5th Floor.

Scout Meetings - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Wednesdays

FPC Family Dinner - 5:30pm. $5/person, last call 6:15. Lindsay Hall. 

Youth Group - 6:30pm-8pm, Youth Room and other sites as announced (Rm. 504)

Midweek Kids - 6:30-7:30pm with late pick-up until 8pm (Rm. 501)

Adult Bible Study - 6:30-7:30pm (Conference Room) https://link.fpcboise.org/WednesdayNightBibleStudy.

Wednesday Nursery - 6:30-8pm 
Choir - 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary

Calendar Information

Thursdays

Stitch Group - 10:00 - Noon, Lindsay Hall, stitching and conversation; Open to all.

Quilting From The Heart - 10:00 - 3:00pm, 6th floor. Volunteers meet to create quilts for those in need. Questions? Contact Pat Kluckhohn, pjkluckhohn@gmail.com.

1st Thursday Friendship Meal - 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Lindsay Hall. Coordinated volunteers plan, prepare, deliver, and clean up a meal on the 1st Thursday of every month for Boise's food insecure. Link to volunteer



Fridays & Saturdays

Office Closed

10/23 - Bill Kluckhohn

10/23 - Bruce Thomas

10/24 - Andrew Bailey

10/24 - Allan Wylie

10/25 - Brandy Wood

10/26 - Phyllis Mcfarland McKinney

10/27 - Phyllis Weiderman

Prayers for Mary Wylie as she recovers from back surgery.



Prayers for Jenny Doersch as She recovers from knee surgery.

Prayers for Todd Lundquist for good results from his recent lung biopsy.

Prayers for Bonnie Lind as she is having knee surgery on Monday, October 26th.  

Prayers for Kathy and TJ Wilson and their son Josh who are each dealing with their own health issues.

Prayers for Bill and Ingrid Brudenell and Ingrid's sister, Linnea and her family, as they grieve the death of Linnea's husband.

If you would like to add anyone to our prayer list please email or call the office 208-345-3441 or JoAnn Thiry at 208-340-8222.

fpcadmin@fpcboise.org or joann@fpcboise.org

Last Sunday's Sermon:

"Called Beyond"

Below is a list of committees in need of volunteers as well as a contact for each volunteer position. Please reach out if you would like more information or have questions about any of the volunteer opportunities:

Mission:

• Friendship Meals on Thursdays: Nancy Taggart
• Food Pantry on Mondays: Ann Upchurch

Operations:

• Someone with professional experience in signage/building flow to advise for our facility. Contact Don Bott

Worship:

• AV techs (audio and video/stream work) - April Arnold
• Choir vocalists - Ryan Dye
• Bell Choir ringers - Ryan Dye

Nurture:

• Help Serve Hot Drinks to BHS Students on the 1st Thursday

of every month! - Christine Caven

• Coffee Hour - Julie Ouchley
• Cook Team Alternates - Christine Caven
• Midweek Kids (previously Sunday School) - Christine Caven
• Nursery (Wednesdays 6:30-8 and Sundays 10:30am-12pm) - Christine Caven

Church Office Contact

(208) 345-3441 | fpcboise.org

Rev. Dr. Andrew Kukla | Pastor | andrew@fpcboise.org

Christine Caven | Director of Family Ministries | christine@fpcboise.org

Rev. JoAnn Thiry | Visitation Pastor | joann@fpcboise.org

Ryan Dye | Minister of Music | ryan@fpcboise.org

Kathy Bilderback | Business Administrator | kathy@fpcboise.org

Brent Petersen | Facilities Manager | fpcfacilities@fpcboise.org

Stacy Shephard | Facilities Associate| fpcfacilitiesassociate@fpcboise.org

April Arnold | Office Administrator | fpcadmin@fpcboise.org