Sunday Morning at 708 North Pines Road
Opportunity Christian Church sits on North Pines Road in Spokane Valley, Washington, a single-story building where members and visitors gather each Sunday for an unhurried rhythm of study and worship. Adult Christian Education begins at 9:30 am, and the weekly Worship Service follows at 10:30 am. The service is offered both in person and online, with the morning broadcast through the church's livestream page so that anyone who cannot make the drive can still take part. The congregation's welcome line, set right under its name on the front of the building, reads A Community of Faith Where All Are Welcome, and the rhythm of the morning is built around that invitation.
A Disciples Identity: Open Table and Shared Ministry
The church belongs to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and its stated beliefs reflect that heritage in plain language. Communion, also called the Lord's Supper, is celebrated in weekly worship and the table is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Members affirm Jesus Christ as the Son of the Living God and follow His teachings, guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study and prayer. On baptism, Disciples practice immersion, yet other baptism traditions are honored as well.
The congregation also lives out what it calls the Ministry of All Believers. Both ordained ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth, and every Christian is described as called to seek opportunities for common witness and service. That theology is not abstract here; it shapes who stands at the front of the room on a Sunday and who carries the work of the church into the wider community during the week.
Outreach That Meets Neighbors Where They Are
The church keeps a steady list of practical, hands-on ministries, several of which invite participation from people who are not yet members. Our Sister's Closet gathers donations of hygiene items and job-interview clothing for women leaving difficult circumstances and preparing to enter the workforce. Unwanted gifts of shampoo or lotion find a second use here. The congregation also partners with Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank, contributing staples and non-perishable food for local families, school supplies in August, and toys and books around Christmas.
Inside the building, two quieter ministries keep going year round. The Prayer Shawl Ministry knits or crochets shawls and lap robes for people who need comforting, using donated yarn or yarn members purchase themselves. A weekly Quilters group meets in the church basement to do finishing hand-stitching on quilts made by others; the proceeds support special projects and outreach, and the group also makes wall hangings for the sanctuary. The church also opens its parlor and a classroom to an Al-Anon group every Tuesday at 12 pm, hosting a recovery meeting for the surrounding neighborhood.
Leadership and Staying Connected
Rev. Karisa Rickard serves as Pastor. Amy Tremblay is the Office Manager and the first point of contact for most questions. The church publishes a monthly newsletter, The Opportunity Christian, and visitors can sign up by email through the newsletter page or ask the office to be added to the mailing list. A sermon archive keeps past Sunday messages available for anyone who wants to catch up, and the church is active on Facebook and Instagram for those who like to follow along that way.