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with open hearts and minds

Our Mission

We are a loving community seeking to grow in faith and wisdom through God’s Word, so we can joyfully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world.

About Us

In 1901, a handful of Presbyterians began meeting at The Odd Fellows Hall in Sandpoint and in 1903, the Presbytery of Spokane formally acknowledged First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint.

First Presbyterian Church gathering early 1900s
Original First Presbyterian Church Sandpoint
First Presbyterian Church early 1900s
The church was built on land donated by the Farmin family of Sandpoint. Constructed in 1906, the present brick building cost a total of $4,500 to put up and that included the stained glass windows. The Reverend Samuel Harris, the first pastor, provided inspiration, planning, and much of the labor for the original building. It was Pastor Harris who insisted on the stained glass windows that contribute to making sanctuary the sacred, warm gathering space we experience today.

Our Stained Glass Windows

The windows include symbols of faith such as:

  • An empty cross to remember Christ is risen from the dead
  • A Crown to symbolize Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, victorious over sin and death
  • The winding vines of wild roses as Christ is sometimes called “The Rose of Sharon” from the song of Solomon story.
  • A dove which throughout scripture is a symbol of the Holy Spirit
  • An anchor remembering hope in Christ
  • Wheat symbolizing the Lord’s Supper and that Christ Jesus is the bread of life

We are an "Earth Care" Congregation

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About Our Pastor

Pastor Andy Sabbatical Italy

Pastor Andy Kennaly

Pastor Andy Kennaly was born and raised in Spokane, Washington, and has lived as a lifelong Presbyterian. He has an appreciation for tradition and an openness to explore other formats for worship and Christian community, including outdoor ministry. Majoring college with a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education (1991), and receiving his Masters of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (1994), Pastor Andy previously served Christ in parish settings in Washington, Montana, and Oregon, and through camp and conference ministry in Minnesota. 

He was called to First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint in May of 2011. He and his wife, Shawna, were married in 1991 and have three grown sons. Pastor Andy enjoys teaching others to deepen their faith experience in God. His collaborative leadership encourages others through preaching, spiritual direction, retreats, community projects, and Christian environmental stewardship. He hopes to see you soon!

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Service Times

Worship Service:
September to May – Sundays 10:30 am
June through August – Sundays 9:30 am

Adult Christian Education:
September to May – Sundays 9:00 – 10:00 am

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Location

First Presbyterian Church
417 N 4th Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864

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