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How Not To Be Afraid – Summer Book Study

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This summer, Pastor TJ is leading a gentle, reflective book discussion based on How Not to Be Afraid by Gareth Higgins. We’ll gather twice (once at the beginning of summer and once at the end) as a book-end for a summer of independent “soulwork.” Between sessions, participants are invited to engage with a companion handout of weekly reflections inspired by the book’s themes. Our conversations will be grounded in compassion, curiosity, and courage for uncertain times.

Wed. June 18 at 1:00pm in Genesis Room
[independent, self-guided reflections during summer]
Wed. August 13 at 1:00pm in Genesis Room

This is a hybrid gathering—you’re welcome to join us in person or via Zoom (contact the church office for the link). Contact TJ if you’d like help getting a copy of the book or want to know more.

“All Kinds of Awesome” Picnic

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Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket, lawn chairs—whatever helps you feel at home—and join Southminster Presbyterian Church for a celebration of community where all kinds of awesome are welcome and affirmed.

This is a space of joy, connection, and belonging for people of every identity and orientation.

We’ll have music, lawn games, and plenty of room to just be yourself. Got a favorite game? Bring it along and join the fun!  All ages of humans and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please leave alcoholic beverages at home.

Grace Jordan Concert – May 15 at 12:30pm

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Our neighbors at Grace Jordan Elementary School will once again offer a concert at Southminster, on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 12:30pm. In addition to the congregation, parents/guardians of students will also attend the concert. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free concert, to offer support and enjoy some great music!

Want to enjoy a lunch beforehand? The former leaders of our Sages Lunch & Learn gathering are coming out of retirement to organize a lunch gathering at 11:30am, for a cost of $10/each. To attend the lunch, please RSVP to Roger and Darleen Brown, Rex Reagan, Kathryn Nicholas, or the Church Office.

Bread for the World Advocacy Summit

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Southminster has been working on hunger locally through our support of the Grace Jordan Food Pantry, and nationally/internationally through our partnership with Bread for the World. This year, we’ve learned more about the systemic
problems that worsen hunger through a hunger simulation, and we’ve participated in letter writing to advocate for changes in the national legislature to help hunger.

If you are interested in pursuing advocacy further by participating in Bread For the World’s Advocacy Summit (Washington, DC, June 9-11, 2025) please visit the link below. It is the 50th anniversary of Bread For the World.

There is no deadline to register but the hotel blocks will only be reserved for the next month. Please also let Ann Agnew know if you want to attend (text her or email her). She is hoping to go and potentially share hotel expenses if acceptable.


To learn more: https://www.bread.org/advocacy-summit/

PWS – May 2025 Updates

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We are planning a Women’s Sunday service. It will be held on June 1, 2025. This will be a renewal of our annual “Gifts of Women Sunday”, but had to stop due to Covid. We will be scheduling this annual women’s service on a regular basis going forward. It will include the installation of Presbyterian Women of Southminster’s officers. We have always held our installation during our June gathering each year, but have decided that the congregation should know who our officers are and what they do for PWS, and the church. We hope you will attend this special service.

I will have an update on the Boise Presbytery Presbyterian Women’s spring Gathering, that we hosted on April 26, in the June Messenger. Stay tuned!

Our next PWS gathering will be May 7. Our program will be Nancy Ives, who will be speaking about her travel experiences. We hope to see you there.

Mary Poston – Moderator

Upcoming Events

Cafe Justo Coffee During Fellowship

Starting this summer, the coffee we serve during fellowship time on Sunday mornings is getting an upgrade… in quality and in conscience. We're trialing Café Justo (Just Coffee) for our weekly coffee … [Read More...]

Gifts of Women Sunday – June 7

On June 7 at 9:30am, we gather for a worship service that has become one of the highlights of our year. Deanna W. will preach, Shana Woodbury will preside at the Table, and women will lead throughout … [Read More...]

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Sunday Schedule

Worship: 9:30am
(except Sabbath Weekends)

Sabbath Weekends

Worship on the Second Saturday of the month is at 5:00pm. The next morning is a day of Sabbath rest, with no worship or activities.

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We are an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a member of the Snake River Presbytery.

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