October 28, 2026

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

Closed Friday and Saturday

In this issue:

Daylight Saving is this Sunday!!!

Weekly Information

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

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 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 26th

(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. You 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



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

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 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

10/28 - Taiana Carvalho

10/28 - David High

10/29 - David Beck

10/29 - Kaye Gilchrist

10/30 - Randy Reynolds

10/30 - Mary Lou Torpey

10/31 - Kyla Greenwood

10/31 - Caleb Smith

Prayers for Mary Wylie as she continues her recovery from back surgery.

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

Prayers for Todd Lundquist as he waits to find out his treatment protocol for recently diagnosed lung cancer

Prayers for Bonnie Lind as begins her recovery from knee surgery on Monday, October 26th. 

Prayers for Don Bott as he has knee surgery on Thursday October 29th

Prayers for Eileen Kennedy's cousin beginning treatment for cancer

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

Prayers for Madonna's daughter Mary Kay and son in law Randy as he has stem cell transplant

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:

"Valuing the Voices of Youth"

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