Upcoming Events
Wednesday Service Pause
We are pausing our Wednesday evening services for a few weeks to prepare for, host, and recover from our annual Vacation Bible School. There will be NO Wednesday evening service on June 17, June 24, or July 1. Our Wednesday evening services will resume their normal schedule on Wednesday, July 8.
Our Middle School and High School Youth Groups will still be meeting during the summer VBS break. Dinner will be provided.
Middle School Youth Group Schedule:
June 17: Meeting at 6 PM at Bluegrass Park
June 24: Meeting at 6 PM at Bluegrass Park
July 1: Worship Night at Candlelight (6 PM)
High School Youth Group Schedule:
June 17: Meeting at 6 PM at Skate Plaza
June 24: Meeting at 6 PM at Bluegrass Park
July 1: Worship Night at Candlelight (6 PM)
Calling All Vendors!
Calling all vendors! Vendor registration is now open for the Candlelight Country Fair on Saturday, September 26, at Candlelight Christian Fellowship!
Last year’s event welcomed more than 1,000 attendees, and this year is expected to be another incredible opportunity to share your handmade goods, seasonal items, local products, treats, services, or small business with the community.
The Candlelight Country Fair will feature live music, games, contests, food, family activities, and classic fall fun throughout the day. Vendor spaces are limited, and we would love to feature a wide variety of local makers, businesses, and artisans.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a fun, community-focused fall event at Candlelight!
Click HERE to apply for a vendor booth. Questions? Email JennaD@Candlelight.org.
Candlelight Softball Ministry Game Schedule
Come out and support your Candlelight Teams!
Candlelight Softball is in full swing, and our teams would love your support. Come out, bring a chair, and enjoy an evening at the ballfield with your church family. Cheer on our players, connect with others, and be part of what’s happening. Check the schedule and join us at the next game.
Co-Ed Team Schedule: Coeur d' Alene Recreation
Men's Team Schedule: Coeur d' Alene Recreation
Vacation Bible School Information
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 to Saturday, June 27, 2026
Welcome to Journey to Jerusalem 2026!
Registration for VBS is now closed. The following information is for parents and guardians whose children are already registered for Candlelight Christian Fellowship VBS.
Please review the check-in, pick-up, and snack information below so you know what to expect.
VBS Schedule
Tuesday–Friday, June 23–26
9:00 AM–12:15 PM
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 27
Come enjoy an awesome pancake breakfast, then celebrate the wrap-up of an incredible week of VBS together. Free skating will immediately follow, so bring the whole family and plan to stay for the fun! Please note: This is not a drop-off program. Parents and guardians must stay with their children for the duration of the event.
Saturday, June 27
10:00 AM-11:15: Breakfast & VBS Wrap-Up
11:15-2:30: Free Skate
Check-In Information
Tuesday Check-In
Doors open at 8:00 AM.
The first day of VBS check-in takes extra time, so please plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time.
Parents and guardians must stay with their children until 8:45 AM each morning.
Wednesday–Friday Check-In
Doors open at 8:30 AM.
Each day at check-in, you will receive a new guardian receipt for that day.
Parents and guardians must stay with their children until 8:45 AM each morning.
Pick-Up Information
Please plan to pick up your child each day at 12:15 PM.
For security purposes, the guardian receipt issued at drop-off is required for pick-up each day. A photo of the receipt is acceptable, so we recommend taking a picture of it with your phone after check-in.
Dietary Restrictions and Allergies
If your child has food allergies or sensitivities listed on their registration, please bring a snack for them to enjoy each day.
Snack drop-off will be available in the lobby each morning. Please label the snack with your child’s first and last name and leave it at the designated drop-off location. Please do not send the snack with your child.
If a snack is not provided, your child will be given SkinnyPop popcorn and water.
Questions? Please reach out to us with any additional questions at VBS@Candlelight.org
All Church Family Picnic
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Join us on Sunday, July 12, for our annual All Church Family Picnic! This is our largest all-church gathering of the year and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your Candlelight family while enjoying a summer afternoon together.
This year, we will gather at the new Faith Walk Community Fitness Park from 11 AM- 4 PM (food will be served from approx. 11:30 AM- 3 PM). There will be plenty to enjoy for all ages, including the castle playground, fitness equipment, outdoor activities, a game zone, flag football, and a bounce house for kids ages 5 and under.
Candlelight will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring picnic blankets or chairs, drinks for your family, and a side dish to share. Don’t forget sunscreen, shade umbrellas, or a pop-up tent so your family can enjoy the afternoon comfortably.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 12
Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Faith Walk Community Fitness Park
4971 North Atlas Road
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815
What to Expect
- Hamburgers and hot dogs provided by Candlelight
- Bounce house for kids ages 5 and under
Socks are required for the bounce house. - Castle playground
- Fitness equipment
- Outdoor activities and game zone
- Flag football
- Kona Ice shaved ice and smoothies
What to Bring
- A side salad, fruit, chips, or your favorite picnic dish to share
- Drinks for your family
- Chairs or picnic blankets
- Umbrellas or pop-up tents for shade
- Sunscreen
We Need Volunteers!
We need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, food prep, serving, and more! Click HERE to volunteer.
Opportunity for Baptism
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
At Candlelight, we practice baptism for believers and encourage all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ to take this step of obedience.
Baptism is a public declaration of your faith. It doesn’t save you or make you right with God—salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Instead, baptism is an outward representation of your already existing faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
If you’ve trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior and are ready to publicly proclaim your faith, we would be honored to celebrate this step with you.
Our next opportunity for baptism is July 15, during our Wednesday night service.
Click HERE to request baptism, and Pastor Trevar will contact you for more information.
Family Camp Out
Thursday, July 23, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026
Candlelight Family Camp Out is back! Join us July 23–26 at Thimbleberry Group Campground in beautiful Farragut State Park for a relaxed weekend with your Candlelight family.
We will have a few optional activities throughout the weekend, including fireside worship, s’mores, and baptisms, but the schedule will stay light so families can enjoy plenty of time to rest, visit, swim, hike, nap, and enjoy the outdoors.
Please note: Thimbleberry Group Campground is designed for tent camping. A limited number of RVs may park in the group camp parking lot for dry camping only. There are no RV hookups available.
Location: Thimbleberry North, East, and South Campgrounds at Farragut State Park. These group camp areas adjoin one another.
Dates: Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26. Campers are welcome to arrive on Friday or Saturday if they prefer a shorter trip.
Check-In: Family Camp opens at 3 PM on Thursday, July 23. Please do not arrive early.
Check-Out: Check-out is at 11 AM on Sunday. All campers must be fully packed and off-site by 11:30 AM. No exceptions.
Accommodations: Tent camping only in shared group camp areas. There are no individual campsites. The campground includes shared fire pits, and all tent areas are shaded.
Amenities: Flush toilets, running water, and community fire pits are available. There are no showers on-site. The closest showers are at Beaver Bay, approximately 4 miles away.
Cooking Note: Fire pit availability depends on local burn restrictions. Please bring a backup cooking option in case a burn ban is in effect.
Parking: Farragut State Park requires a $7 daily entrance fee unless you have an Idaho Parks Passport. Click HERE for more information about purchasing an Idaho Parks Passport.
Cost: $35 per household
Register early to save your spot. We look forward to a fun and restful weekend together at Family Camp! Click HERE to register.
Youth Summer Camp
Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026
Youth Summer Camp is coming up, and we are looking forward to an amazing weekend with Candlelight Youth! Students will spend two nights at Camp Lutherhaven for worship, Bible teaching, small groups, games, meals, and plenty of fun with friends. This is more than just a weekend away. It’s a chance for students to grow in their faith, build friendships, hear God’s Word, and make memories that last long after summer is over.
Who Can Attend:
Middle School and High School Youth Group students
Cost: $160*
Deadline to Register: June 30, 2026
Dates: Friday evening, August 14–Sunday morning, August 16
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Location: Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Required Forms
All students attending camp MUST complete the required forms.
- Release of Liability & Medical Release Form: Click HERE for the form, or pick up a copy at our Welcome Desk.
*Scholarships
At Candlelight, we don’t want finances to be the reason a student misses Youth Summer Camp. We desire to make this retreat available for as many families as possible. To request a scholarship, please email Youth Pastor Jeff Gambrino at jeffg@candlelight.org.
Donations
Your generosity can help send our youth to retreat this summer and bless them with a weekend that points them toward Jesus. We welcome monetary donations and thank you for your generosity!
To donate, click HERE. Be sure to choose "Youth" in the dropdown menu, and designate it for Youth Summer Camp Scholarship
Questions? For questions, contact Youth Pastor Jeff Gambrino at jeffg@candlelight.org.
Click HERE to register for Youth Summer Camp.
Free Family Skating for Candlelight Families!
Every Sunday
1 pm to 3:30 pm
Skate Plaza (next to the church)
Free admission & skating – Pick up a Sunday pass at the information desk (Candlelight attendees only)
Food available for purchase
Join us for a fun time skating and fellowship at our very own skating rink, Skate Plaza! We are opening the skating rink for Candlelight families every Sunday! No cost for admission & skating. Skating is great for kids, teenagers, adults, parents, and grandparents and it’s a great exercise for all!
Loose Change Sunday
Last Sunday of Every Month!
Here at Candlelight, we give our loose change coins to support Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center & Real Choices Clinic the last Sunday of every month. Open Arms offers support, information, and compassion to those facing the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy. Our services are focused on educating both men and women on everything related to abortions, pregnancy, parenting, and adoption.
Fight Hunger In Our Community – Join Us with a Food Drive
Ongoing Donations Accepted next to the kitchen door: Sun – Thurs
Candlelight has partnered with the local Union Gospel Mission to demonstrate Christ’s love by providing food to those who are in crisis and need assistance. The Food Banks serve hundreds of families each month. We will have a permanent barrel in the lobby for all donated food items. Join us as we help feed the needy in our local community.
List of Needed Food Items – Please NO outdated food items
Peanut Butter & Jelly; Canned Stew; Canned Yams & Beans; Low Sugar Cereal; Canned Meats and Chili (no canned tuna); Canned vegetables & fruit
No fruit cocktail
