November 4, 2026

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

Closed Friday and Saturday

In this issue:

From the Desk of Rev. Andrew Kukla

New Member Class - November 15th! 

Are you interested in learning more about FPC Boise, the Presbyterian Church, or making the move to officially join as a member? Have you wondered if Andrew was ever going to remember to have a new member class? Well, here is your opportunity! Following the second service we will gather in Lindsay Hall with a lunch provided to hear some history, engage some theology, and learn more about each other. You are welcome to attend and not join; you are welcome to attend even if you are already a member! It will be roughly 12:15 - 2:30 pm, and for those who choose to join the church you will be welcomed in membership the following Sunday. RSVP to Andrew at andrew@fpcboise.org. 

November 11th

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.

MOMENT FOR MISSION

“What does the Lord require of you? To do justice and to love kindness

and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

One Great Hour of Sharing is centered in the call to do our part to advocate for justice so every person can truly live the life God intends. The PC(USA), through our General Assembly, has discerned several causes where we are called to embody God’s justice in the world: responding to disaster, alleviating hunger, addressing poverty, confronting climate change, and accompanying immigrants, migrants and refugees. Here are some examples where One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) has answered the call to do justice.

International Response:

In South Sudan, since 2013, catastrophic flooding, conflict, and violence have been destroying the lives and homes of thousands. RECONCILE International, a partner of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) based in South Sudan, works to promote reconciliation, transformation, and peacebuilding in shattered communities. This assistance program brings people together to listen, to restore and rebuild lives that have been devastated by natural disasters and conflict. Through mediation, disputes are

resolved before they become violent. Families who have refused to speak to one another have begun working together again and young people who were vulnerable to violence are becoming ambassadors for peace.

National Response:

In Lincoln Nebraska, 23 faith communities, including Eastridge Presbyterian Church, received training from the Presbyterian Hunger Project and founded Justice in Action, a mission to “Harness the power of organized people to address big community problems.” Through these efforts, they addressed the pre-eviction mediation process in their area to better determine and lessen the root causes of eviction.

To learn more and to donate: Click Here

Donations can be made directly to the Presbyterian Church USA Click Here or to FPC through online donations or cash or check contributions through the giving box. Please mark giving for OGHS.


If we all do a little, it adds up to a lot!

Snake River Presbytery Tour

As we continue our tour of the newly formed Snake River Presbytery we want to introduce you to King Hill Community United Presbyterian Church.


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Family Ministry Newsletter: November 2nd

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Family Ministry

Family Ministry is looking for volunteers and Nursery Caregivers! 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



Midweek Kids: Age 4 - Grade 5. Room 501, Wednesdays! 6:30 to 7:30. Contact Christine by Tuesday for late pick-up (8pm).

Youngish:

November 11th: 10Barrel Brewing, Boise: 8:30pm. Join young adults for sips and fellowship after FPC Wednesday evening programming.

November 14th: Sunrise Hike: 6:30am. Meet at the Old Penitentiary Table Rock Trailhead (2421 E Old Penitentiary Rd) for a sunrise hike (sunrise at 7:37am). Bring water or a warm drink for the top!

Nursery: Sunday: 10:30-close of Traditional Worship (Room 401) & Wednesday: 6:30-7:30pm. Contact Christine by Tuesday for late pick-up (8pm).



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

Fourth Fridays: Third Friday this month: November 20th in Lindsay Hall (drop of 9^th Street doors). 5:30-8pm. Register here. 

Sundays

First Light Contemporary Worship Service - 9:00 am - There will be no first light on November 8th

• 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.

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

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. 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 (Rm. 501). Late pick-up on request.

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

Wednesday Nursery - 6:30-7:30pm. Late pick-up on request. 
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

Forth Fridays - 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Downtown Drop-off Childcare, Ages 6 months - 12 years. Limit to 12 spaces includes dinner, children's movie, music time, crafts, and games. Pay-what-you-can. To register email Christine at christine@fpcboise.org. Please note: November and December will be on the 3rd Friday.

11/05 - Kristin Olson

11/05 - Cathy Tauge

11/06 - Ken Loftus

11/08 - Amanda Brumbaugh

11/09 - Ann Collins

11/09 - Danielle Kukla

Prayers for Jenny Doersch as she continues her recovery from knee surgery.

Continue Prayers for Todd Lundquist as he continues testing to determine treatment for lung cancer.

Prayers for Don Bott as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.

Prayers of gratitude for Eileen Kennedy for her cousin's positive response to the cancer treatment.

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

Prayers of gratitude for Kathy and TJ Wilson's son improving heath.

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:

"Eye of the Hurricane: People as Refuge"

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