On behalf of all the members and friends of Southminster Presbyterian Church, I want to welcome you to our website — and to our church! If you are looking for a community of faith where you can experience spiritual growth while serving others in the name of Christ, I hope you’ll consider yourself warmly invited to Southminster.
You’ll find lots of helpful information about our beliefs, our worship, and our community here on the website, but you’re also invited to contact the office if you have questions or want to learn more. Please know that I’d be delighted to chat with you on the phone or in person at the church office, or even to buy you a cup of coffee at one of my favorite local shops.
Blessings to you on the journey!
God’s Peace,
Pastor TJ
Who We Are and What We Do
Southminster is an open and affirming community seeking a caring and just society. We are a progressive and slightly irreverent congregation on Boise’s South Bench. You will often find Southminsterians out and about in the community. We volunteer at our neighborhood school, Grace Jordan Elementary. We also pray at the Capitol and speak out in the community on behalf of others.
We attend the PRIDE festival each summer and many of us are working to make Idaho a safer place for all Idahoans, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. People of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome here, in both worship and in leadership.
When and How We Worship
Please join us for Worship on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. The second Saturday of each month, worship is at 5:00pm and we take the following Sunday morning as a day of Sabbath rest.
Our congregation values intergenerational community, so all ages are warmly invited to participate in the worship service. Children’s bulletins and a “prayground” are available with age-appropriate activities to assist families in worshiping together. There’s also an unstaffed nursery (we call it “The Nest”) with plenty of toys and a live TV feed for younger children, should they need to step out for a while. For more information, click here!
Some people dress up for worship, while most come in casual attire. Come as you are, and know you will be welcomed.
How We’ve Responded to COVID-19
Southminster’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has centered on the intersection of science, medicine, and theology, sharing Jesus’ special concern for those who are most vulnerable and marginalized. Specifically, we have and will continue to, monitor the Idaho Crisis Standards of Care, current hospitalization and infection rates, and the particular needs of immunocompromised individuals.
While we are now worshiping in-person, we are fully committed to livestreaming all of our worship services so that those who, for any reason, desire to worship from home are able to do so. As of today, masks are recommended in worship and other church functions. (While they’re not required, a majority of our worshipers choose to wear masks).
Where We’re Located
We are located at 6500 W. Overland Road, between Cole and Curtis. You’ll find plenty of parking in our lot on Hummel Road. Overflow parking is available at Grace Jordan Elementary School. If you prefer public transit, our church is located next to a bus stop for Valley Regional Transit’s #29 Overland route. (Note that at this time, the route does not operate on Sundays).
Who Can Be a Member of Southminster
Interested in learning more about joining the community of faith at Southminster? Anyone may become a member, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, or class. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Pastor TJ for information and details.
