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Communion This Sunday

Communion will be observed this Sunday. If you are worshiping with us from home and would like to celebrate communion during our Sunday morning service, please be sure to have a piece of bread or cracker, and something to drink ready when worship begins.

Fall Kickoff is a Week from This Sunday!

Help Us Welcome Hamblen Elementary Back to School

Let’s show some love to Hamblen Elementary students and families on the first day of school! Come help pass out popsicles and backpack tags with an encouraging note on Tuesday, September 5, 2:45-3:30. This is a great opportunity to bless our neighbors! 

Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study

Tuesdays at 7:30 AM

The Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Hall beginning September 5. We will be studying 2 Corinthians.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

All adults are welcome to join the Sunday Morning Bible Study beginning September 10, 7:30-8:30 AM on Zoom as we study Acts. For Zoom link, please contact Bob Nofsinger at [email protected]. Please sign in by 7:25 AM.

Blessing of the Backpacks

(and Briefcases!)



Our annual Blessing of the Backpacks will be held on Sunday, September 10. Bring to worship the bag that you take to school or work. We will say a prayer for students, teachers/school employees, and anyone who wants some extra encouragement as we enter into the fall season. We will provide tags to attach to your bag as a reminder that God's got your back!

Join Deborah Circle

Deborah Circle is a ministry and fellowship group that meets on the first Monday of each month to make hats, quilts, and lap robes to share with those in need.

We will begin our 2023/24 year on Monday, September 11, 9:30-12:00, and we would like to invite all women to join us. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Questions? Contact Kathy Williams at 949-370-8025 or [email protected].

Top of the Hill

Join friends new and old for lunch and hear about how Spokane agencies are helping in our community. We start eating at 11:30, program begins at 11:45. Sign up with Heather Notske by the Friday before each event. Our next speaker will be Brian Seppi, Medical Director for Hospice of Spokane, on September 12. Save these dates for future events: October 10, November 14, & December 12.

Acolyte Training - September 24

Calling all incoming 4th and 5th graders! Are you interested in becoming an acolyte and assisting in worship services? We have a short meeting and training session for potential acolytes and their parents coming up Sunday, September 24, immediately after the service. We will meet at the front row of the sanctuary. Please respond to Kathy Williams at [email protected] if your child is interested.

Bite2Go

Once again we're asking for Bite2Go delivery volunteers to Hamblen Elementary on Wednesdays between the hours of 9 and 1. Bite2Go has been activated on the Sign-up Genius with dates up to Christmas vacation. All procedures remain the same, EXCEPT the pickup location. This year, pick up will be on Hogan Ave., on the back side of the Wolff Child Hunger Solutions Building. You can find a map and directions HERE. You can sign up to volunteer for deliveries at bit.ly/Bite2GoHamblen. Hamblen Presbyterian sponsors 20 students at Hamblen Elementary in need of weekend supplemental food. Thank you, in advance, for committing to this ministry, whether by delivery or monetary support.

Attention Parents and Guardians of HPPC Kids

As we move forward into the future of Children and Family Ministries at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, we want to hear from you! The HPPC Children and Family Ministries Team values your thoughts and ideas as we help children know they are welcomed, loved, and called by God. Please take 5 minutes to share your feedback with us, by completing the survey at bit.ly/HPPCFamilySurvey.

You're also invited to join us at one of our vision sessions on either Sunday, September 10, at 10:30 AM or Thursday, September 14, at 6:30 PM. Childcare will be provided for both sessions. We look forward to sharing the results of this survey and collaborating with you to create a vision for the future of children’s ministry at HPPC. Thank you!

Summer Office Hours

During the summer months, church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We are closed on Fridays. As always, staff will be available for appointments and meetings beyond the posted hours.

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

Upcoming Memorial Service for Mary Jo Van Bemmel

A memorial service will be held at HPPC for Mary Jo Van Bemmel on Saturday, September 16, at 2:00 PM. The service will also be streamed at hamblenpres.org/live-stream.

Holding Space for Grief

Join us monthly for a group providing support for those who have experienced loss and/or those who are walking through grief with a friend or family member. Group will be facilitated by Rev. Scott Kinder-Pyle, an ordained Presbyterian minister and a board certified chaplain, currently working with Gentiva Hospice. This group meets at 6 PM in Room 1 on the following dates:

• September 19
• October 24
• November 21

Questions? Ask Heather Notske [email protected] or 509-385-0627.

Kids' Zone

On Family Worship Sundays throughout the year and every Sunday during the summer, children 3yrs-1st grade are invited to the Skylight Room for fun activities. Kids 2nd grade and up remain in the worship service with their families. 

Sunday School will resume on September 10. See you then!

Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)

It's summer break! Our Youth Groups will resume meeting beginning September 10. See you then!

For more information, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, at 206-739-6126 or [email protected].

Caravan (6th-8th grade):

Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM (Beginning 9/11/23)

Oasis (9th-12th grade):

Sundays 6:00-8:00 PM (Beginning 9/10/23)

Support the Ongoing Mission of HPPC with Your Tithes & Offerings

To make a donation to HPPC (one-time or recurring gift) you may do so HERE.

Thank you for choosing to support our mission to grow active followers of Jesus Christ

and build his community!

Connect with Pastors & Staff

We are here for you! Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM and Friday, 9 AM to Noon. You can connect with pastors and staff by clicking on a link below to email them or call the phone numbers listed. Please reach out!

Steve Watts, Pastor, Head of Staff, ON SABBATICAL THROUGH OCT 22, 2023

Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Assoc. Pastor of Care & Outreach, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Director of Operations, or call: (509) 385-0627

Click to email Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, or call/text: (206) 739-6126

Click to email Scott Dicken, Director of Worship Arts, or call/text: (818) 464-6034

Click to email Trina Limbaugh, Communications Coordinator, or call/text: (208) 277-6016

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].