FPC EVENTS

Faith Formation Seminar: Helping Kids Nurture a Faith They Don't Have to Heal From
You’re invited to a Faith Formation Seminar at First Presbyterian Church, where we’ll explore how to help kids grow a faith they don’t have to heal from. Author Meredith Miller will be with us to share encouragement, practical ideas, and a fresh perspective on nurturing faith at home and in the church.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or simply someone who cares about the next generation, this morning will be filled with inspiration and hope. Come ready to learn, connect, and be encouraged!
Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 9am–12pm
Cost: $10/person (childcare included)

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

GriefShare
Week 3
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .


Parent Hang
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Drop your students off at Shift | Praxis and drop in at the Iron Goat to hang out with other parents.


Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

Noodle Night
What do we do on Noodle Nights? Eat noodles together. And, noodle on big questions that challenge us to put our faith into practice.
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Can I Ask That? AI & Faith: Tool? Threat? Both? Neither? (RSVP HERE)
6:30-8:30 Praxis & Shift, Childcare & Kid’s Program

GriefShare
Week 4
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

60+ Afternoon Coffee
Afternoon coffee, snacks and fellowship for 60+ folks and retirees.

GriefShare
Weeks 5/6
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

Writings of C.S. Lewis
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
Writings of C.S. Lewis taught by Dr. Gary Watts
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
Fireside Room

imagine deeper prayer
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
imagine deeper prayer … a Spiritual Formation Cohort led by Brenda Norton
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
West Balcony Room



Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

GriefShare
Week 7
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

Writings of C.S. Lewis
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
Writings of C.S. Lewis taught by Dr. Gary Watts
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
Fireside Room

imagine deeper prayer
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
imagine deeper prayer … a Spiritual Formation Cohort led by Brenda Norton
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
West Balcony Room



Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

The Gathering
Join us after worship for Family Feud & Fuud
Potluck: bring food to share that is special to your family

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

GriefShare
Weeks 8/9
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .


Writings of C.S. Lewis
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
Writings of C.S. Lewis taught by Dr. Gary Watts
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
Fireside Room


imagine deeper prayer
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
imagine deeper prayer … a Spiritual Formation Cohort led by Brenda Norton
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
West Balcony Room

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Jubilee Fair Trade Marketplace
First Presbyterian Church, in downtown Spokane, will once again be transformed into the Jubilee International Marketplace! This unique, joyful shopping (and snacking and visiting) event is an annual celebration of fairly traded handcrafts from around the world.
Dozens of vendors representing communities from all corners of the globe will have their goods on display, allowing early holiday shoppers to buy beautiful gifts. These items support women in difficult circumstances who are starting businesses, adults with disabilities gaining new life skills and a way to make an income, and communities who want to share their culture and make a fair wage

Embark (3rd-5th Grade) Halloween Party
Join Embark (3rd-5th Grade) for a Spooktacular Halloween Party!
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 7PM-9PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church (318 S Cedar, Spokane)

Jubilee Fair Trade Marketplace
First Presbyterian Church, in downtown Spokane, will once again be transformed into the Jubilee International Marketplace! This unique, joyful shopping (and snacking and visiting) event is an annual celebration of fairly traded handcrafts from around the world.
Dozens of vendors representing communities from all corners of the globe will have their goods on display, allowing early holiday shoppers to buy beautiful gifts. These items support women in difficult circumstances who are starting businesses, adults with disabilities gaining new life skills and a way to make an income, and communities who want to share their culture and make a fair wage

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

GriefShare
Week 10
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

imagine deeper prayer
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
imagine deeper prayer … a Spiritual Formation Cohort led by Brenda Norton
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
West Balcony Room


Writings of C.S. Lewis
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
Writings of C.S. Lewis taught by Dr. Gary Watts
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
Fireside Room


Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

Noodle Night
What do we do on Noodle Nights? Eat noodles together. And, noodle on big questions that challenge us to put our faith into practice.
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Can I Ask That?, Childcare & Kid’s Program
6:30-8:30 Praxis & Shift

GriefShare
Week 11
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

GriefShare
Week 12
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

imagine deeper prayer
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
imagine deeper prayer … a Spiritual Formation Cohort led by Brenda Norton
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
West Balcony Room

Writings of C.S. Lewis
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
Writings of C.S. Lewis taught by Dr. Gary Watts
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
Fireside Room



Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE



Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

GriefShare
Week 13
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .



imagine deeper prayer
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
imagine deeper prayer … a Spiritual Formation Cohort led by Brenda Norton
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
West Balcony Room

Writings of C.S. Lewis
Wednesday Special Series - Fall 2025
Writings of C.S. Lewis taught by Dr. Gary Watts
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 12 & 19
Fireside Room

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE


Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

Noodle Night
What do we do on Noodle Nights? Eat noodles together. And, noodle on big questions that challenge us to put our faith into practice.
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Can I Ask That?, Childcare & Kid’s Program
6:30-8:30 Praxis & Shift

Not So Silent Night
Parents! Enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at First Pres. Preschoolers-5th graders are invited to come hang out and have some crazy Christmas fun!
Date: Friday, December 5
Time: 5:30PM-8:00PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church (318 S Cedar, Spokane)
Cost: $10/kid

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.


Embark (3rd-5th Grade) Fancy Christmas Party
Join Embark (3rd-5th Grade) for a fancy Christmas party!
Date: Sunday, December 14
Time: 4PM-8PM
Location: Meet at First Presbyterian Church (318 S Cedar, Spokane)
Cost: $20






Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.



GriefShare
Week 2
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

Monday Eve Women's Study (Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Fall Study: September 15 - December 8
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig.

Embark (3rd-5th Grade) Bowling Championship
Join Embark (3rd-5th Grade) for our Annual Bowling Championship! The winner will get their picture posted in the Orange Room for the next year.
Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location: North Bowl (125 W. Sinto, Spokane)
Cost: $20

Peace-Building Behind the Wall
On Aug 31, during worship, Jer invited us to learn from his from Milad who helps run a peace-making school for children in the West Bank. We'll provide lunch, hear from Milad, and engage in conversation with each other. This is an incredible opportunity to hear from someone who is teaching Christ's reconciliation in the midst of war and oppression.
RSVP HERE to help us plan for lunch!

Letters from the Apostle of Love
Letters from the Apostle of Love: lessons from 1, 2, 3 John
taught by Bruce Gore
Fireside Room

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Fall Study: September 11 - November 20
Daniel: Discovering the Courage to Stand for Your Faith
Cost: $15 SIGN UP HERE

Chili Cook Off & FPC's Got Talent!
It's time for our 3rd Annual FPC Chili Cook Off! Can Ken Mitchell keep the trophy or will someone else come in with the winning recipe?!
After dinner, we'll enjoy all the talents and not-so-talents FPC has to offer as everyone from kids to the grandparents of kids have an opportunity to shine!
RSVP to enter chili, perform a talent, or just show up to enjoy HERE

GriefShare
Week 1
To learn more about GriefShare click here to view their website. Learn More
Fall session starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025 however, registration is ongoing. For more information, please contact René Farrington at renef@spokanefpc.org or 509-747-1058x251. You can also register online, Click here .

The Gathering: Fall Kickoff
Students & educators, bring your backpacks to be blessed in worship at 10am as we start the new school year.
After worship, everyone will gather together for breakfast in the gym.
Kids, check in at the Family Ministry Counter to register for the year. Ask if it is time for you to pick up a new Bible.

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.

Ice Cream Social
Join us for an end-of-summer ice cream social at Upper Manito Park! Bring your favorite ice cream topping to share.

Praxis Book Club
Join Praxis for a book club at Rocket Bakery (1st & Cedar) this summer. We’ll be reading and discussing the book 3 Big Questions that Shape Your Future by Brad M. Griffin, Kara E. Powell, and Kristel Acevedo.
Meet at FPC at 10:50am to walk there together, or come find us at Rocket Bakery at 11am.
Questions? Contact Lydia Halma at lydiap@spokanefpc.org.
PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENT TIME!

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.



Embark Summer Book Club
Hey 3rd–5th Graders!
Get ready for a summer full of fun, friendship, and squirrels—yes, squirrels! 📚🐿️
Join us at FPC for a special Summer Book Club just for you. We’ll meet on select Sundays from 12:00–2:00 PM to talk about the books, play games on the lawn, and enjoy time together!

Walk to the Water
After worship we will walk (or drive) to Latah Creek for a baptism ceremony. If you are interested in being baptized or plunging (re-affirming your baptism), please contact Rene.

Drop-In Choir
With Derrick on sabbatical this summer, there will be one Drop-in Choir date held on August 24th with rehearsal at 8:45 am.

Fun & Food Summer Group
Join us for fun & food this summer!
This group is hosted by Wendy & Dean Largent.
Each person will buy their own food &/or beverage at the meeting location.
Saturday, August 23 @ 9am at Made With Love Bakery
2023 W Dean Ave
Parking on the street in this neighborhood is free.

Praxis Book Club
Join Praxis for a book club at Rocket Bakery (1st & Cedar) this summer. We’ll be reading and discussing the book 3 Big Questions that Shape Your Future by Brad M. Griffin, Kara E. Powell, and Kristel Acevedo.
Meet at FPC at 12:50pm to walk there together, or come find us at Rocket Bakery at 1pm.
Questions? Contact Lydia Halma at lydiap@spokanefpc.org.

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.


Tuesday Men's Summer Bible Study
Join us at Indaba Coffe at 1425 W Broadway. Bring your Bible. Led by Brad Hauge

Walk to the Water Prep Meeting
If you would like to be baptized at Walk to the Water this summer please join us on the Sunday after worship in the Fireside Room. Contact Rene to let her know you are interested.

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.