November 11, 2026

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

Closed Friday and Saturday

In this issue:

First Presbyterian General News

• Weekly Calendar
• Birthdays & Prayers
• Last Sunday's Sermon
• Centering Prayer Retreat

LAST CALL FOR SIGN UPS
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 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

The Dove Project

Special thanks to Joan Benton, Christina Thompson, Bae Emilson, Michele Kay Johnson, Michelle Weller, Toby Weller, and Graham Wolstenholme for folding extra doves, stringing them together, and raising the flock! And special thanks to FPC Youth for folding extra doves. 

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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Support FPC's charter Scout Troop at their Christmas Tree Sale!

Boy Scouts Venturing Crew 33 and Troop 33 along with Boise Vista Lions will be selling Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, and Grand Fir trees at the Boise Hawk Baseball parking lot. Trees are from 2 feet to 10 feet tall. Come early for the best selection. They will also be selling Christmas wreaths, Christmas center pieces, and tree stands. 


Sales will benefit the Scouting programs of Crew 33 and Troop 33, along with the community charitable programs of Boise Vista Lions. Thank you for supporting all these programs that benefit our community.

Sales beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving and continuing until the all trees are sold:

Located in the Boise Hawk Baseball parking lot

(5600 N Glenwood St, Garden City)

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday – 4 PM to7 PM

Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM to 7:30 PM


Credit cards are accepted.

Family Ministry Newsletter: November 9th

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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

• 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.

11/11 - Lily Marshall

11/13 - Peggy Bohl

11/13 - Chery McCaleb

11/17 - Todd Lundquist

11/17 - Breanne Young

Prayers for Christine's sister-in-law as she recovers from surgery.

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. 

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: Place as Refuge"

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