Starting this Sunday (Sept. 11) we are beginning our “Winter Focus Series entitled “Steps” for twelve weeks through our sermons on Sunday morning and our reading a book by the same name. We will explore the Christian origin of the recovery movements - 12 Steps and how they can help us in our spiritual growth whether or not we have an identifiable addiction. 

Galena Day is Saturday, March 21 from 11am - 2pm.

This event is for all church families, BWS families, and anyone that you’d like to invite. 

Coffee and hot cocoa will be available in the picnic area and we’ll be serving cups of soup from the lodge at 12pm!

This is a come-and-go-as-you-choose event so whether you stay all day or only for an hour or two, we hope that your family will join us for this fun day in the snow and sun. 

Finally, don't forget your sleds, snowshoes, or skis.  We hope you'll make plans now to join us!  Reservations are not necessary.

Exploring Faith and the Church (New Members Class).  Interested in exploring the Christian faith?  Learning about Church of the Big Wood or joining as a member?  Then please join us for dinner and a one evening class on Sunday, March 15, from 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM at The Commons, 131 N. Main St, Hailey.

For those of you with children, we are happy to reimburse for your childcare expenses.  

Enjoy a special date night on us!  The Family & Children's Ministry of Church of the Big Wood will be providing childcare for ages 3 years to 5th grade on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 5pm-8pm.  The cost is only $10/child.  You can register here by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link in the Big Wood Kids Instagram bio.  Enjoy a quiet dinner together or grab some friends and celebrate.  The night is yours!  

Join us for the 13th annual Empty Bowls Event on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Blaine County Charitable Fund, Boulder Mountain Clayworks and the Church of the Big Wood are hosting the annual Empty Bowls event February 2 from 11:00 am – 2 pm at the Church of the Big Wood. Proceeds benefit BCCF's financial assistance programs.

Register early and you can purchase a handmade bowl for $25 and fill with generous helpings of soup, chili, salad, bread and dessert from local chefs.  Entry is $30 at the door.

4:00 PM Candlelight Family Service

This service is for children and children at heart, in a wonderful re-telling of the Christmas story and live nativity.

8:00 PM Candlelight Service of Carols and Readings

This is our traditional service of Carols and Readings.

“Christmas is upon us and we want to celebrate! The Big Wood band is excited to announce a Christmas concert event: ‘A Not So Silent Night’! 

Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family out for a lively evening of music, shining a fresh light on the Christmas story through music.”

Join us for a Women’s Christmas Brunch

Saturday, December 13th
10 AM - Noon
Church of the Big Wood

Operation Christmas Child | Starting October 5, 2025
It may be hard to believe, but it's that time of year again...time to start packing shoeboxes to send to children in need around the world. This is an amazing opportunity for your family and our church to impact children's lives with the love of Jesus this holiday season. You can grab your shoeboxes in the church lobby starting on Sunday, October 5, and get to packing. We will collect all shoeboxes on Sunday, November 16, pray for them, and then send them off around the world.

Plan to join us for Youth Sunday! The youth of our congregation will lead the service with a theme, readings, songs and a message. Youth Sunday is a unique opportunity for young people to focus on themes that are relevant to them, and to share their perspectives on a variety of topics.

Join us on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 AM in the Family Life Center here at the church. Always great food and fellowship with men from the church.

Special Speaker: Andy Allen. Former Microsoft and Apple executive who helped launch the iPhone.

Please RSVP to Phil Doerflein so we can plan for the meal. Text names to 208.721.2539. $10 suggested donation.

Saturday, October 25
$50 per person
Tubb's Berry Farm and Glow Games Laser Tag
1:30pm - 9:30pm

We will head south in the Youth Buses first to Glow Games Family Fun Center which has mini golf, arcade games and Laser Tag. We will spend a couple hours here, then head over to Tubb's Berry Farm which hosts an amazing array of fall fun. The farm has Apple Cannon shooters, a Huge Bounce pad, slides, mini golf, a paintball gallery and more. We plan be at the Berry Farm when it is just getting dark and youth will get to tackle the Giant Corn Maze with glow sticks.

Contact Tracy at 208-309-1631 with questions. Click here for more info and to sign up. 

Big Wood School’s Annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival

Pick-your-own-pumpkin, carnival games, cake walk, bounce house, photo booth, face painting, food truck, and tons of good old-fashioned family fun!

Tickets are $1 each 22 for $20.

The Session is excited to unanimously nominate the following to serve on the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) and to recommend their approval by the congregation at our upcoming congregational meeting on September 21 at 10:45 AM:

Margaret Allen
Shannon Anderson
Dave Bjerke
Phil Doerflein
Erika Greenberg
George Kirk
Mark Mary

On Sunday, September 21 we will meet together in one blended worship service at 9:30 AM. Plan to join us!

All of our out-of-town affiliates and participants are invited to join us for the Affiliates Dinner at Andy & Margaret Allen’s home (106 Canvas Back Lane in Starweather - Hailey, ID 83333).

It's a wonderful time to get to know others from around the country who make CBW their church home while in the valley.

Food assignments will be given when you RSVP by August 8 to office@pcbw.org or 208.726.5123.

On Sunday, July 13 we will bring the entire church family together in one combined worship service at 9:30 AM. The service will be followed with our annual church picnic. We are asking you to bring (A-H) salads/breads, (I-P) side dishes or (Q-Z) desserts enough for your family plus 10 more people. Volunteers for setup and cleanup are greatly appreciated!

Join us at 12:00 PM to enjoy a day of fun and recreation at the valley's favorite getaway for the day on Saturday, June 28. Afternoon devotion is the perfect ending to this church-wide event in the scenic Sawtooths. Water crafts, paddle boards and kayaks are needed for this event.

Want to invest your time and energy into something with a lifelong impact this Summer? It's simple, volunteer for VBS. No special skills are needed. Just a loving heart. If you are interested or just want to know more, join us in the River Room immediately following the morning service on Sunday, June 1, for our VBS '25 Volunteer Kick-off Meeting.

The end of the school year is in sight, and we want to celebrate! All K - 5th graders are invited to join us in the gym during our regular Big Wood Kids time on Sunday morning, June 1. We have loads of fun, food, and games planned. No registration is necessary. We hope to see your children on June 1!

Join us for a spring Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesdays (March 19 - May 21)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Commons
131 N. Main Street
Hailey, Idaho