Pastor Andy Kennaly and members of the First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint invite the community to ride their bikes to the Sandpoint City Beach for a first-ever Blessing of the Bicycles on Sunday, July 22.

An outdoor worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. at the park’s picnic pavilion and will be followed by a Blessing of the Bicycles at 10:15 a.m. Those gathered are invited to enjoy a potluck lunch afterward and the community is invited to come to both or either of these events.

As an Earth Care Congregation, the First Presbyterian Church looks forward to worship and fellowship in this magnificent outdoor sanctuary. In addition, the Blessing of the Bicycles will promote the health and energy conservation benefits of cycling while emphasizing the safety for all cyclists. Bring your bike to dip its tires into Lake Pend Oreille and enjoy a short ride on the bike path.

The Blessing of the Bicycles will also draw attention to the transcontinental journey of two groups of cyclists who will be staying in our church later in the summer.

For more information contact the church office at 263-2047 or fpcsandpoint.org.