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PWS Updates – October 2023

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Presbyterian Women will be Gathering on October 4 for the business meeting at 11:00 am, Lunch at 12:00pm by the Ruth and Rachel circles, and then our guest, Marianne Paul, will speak on Justice and Peace in the lives and work of Presbyterian Women.

Join a circle the third week of the month for a friendly study of “Sacred Encounters” Luke-Acts.

Beautiful fall colors are like a rainbow in the sky, reminding us of God’s Glory. Enjoy each day.
Helen Winkle, Moderator


Boise Presbytery PW Fall Retreat: Finding Your Sanctuary
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9:00 – 3:30 Covenant Presbyterian Church (4848 N. Five Mile Road, Boise)
Registration is $20 includes lunch and child care if requested. An offering will be taken to support sending a woman to the Churchwide Gathering in August of 2024.
Speakers: Dani Forbess, Liz Ryder, Rachel Yates

Trunk or Treat – Oct 28 7:00pm

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Join us for fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate with our ever-popular annual Community Trunk or Treat. There will be plenty of trunks, plenty of treats, plus Food Trucks! Come one, come all!

Trunks will be available from 7:00pm until about 8:15pm (or whenever the treats run out!)

Are you a member of Southminster? Consider donating your trunk! Or, drop off some bags of candy or other individually-wrapped Halloween treats in the Halloween box found in the Narthex/lobby. Trunks must be set up by 6:30pm the evening of the event. (And yes… there will be prizes!)

Conversations That Matter

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Discussion about many of our world’s most complicated topics often struggle to move beyond the soundbites of the 24-hour news cycle. This year, our Adult Education hopes to deepen our understanding of social issues, and most importantly, to learn how to engage these topics as people of faith.

This study will meet on Sunday mornings after worship and fellowship (note: we do not meet on Sabbath weekends). While our conversations may build upon one another, those who can’t come weekly are still encouraged to come when they can!

Planned Schedule of Topics:

  • Sept. 24 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 1 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 8 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 22 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 29 – Gun Violence
  • Nov. 5 – Environmental Racism
  • Nov. 19 – Income Inequality
  • Nov. 26 – NO Adult Ed Class
  • Dec. 3 – Climate Change
  • Dec. 17 – Climate Change
  • Dec 24 – Jan 7 NO Adult Ed Classes

Fall Book Club Reading List

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The Southminster Book Club meets by Zoom at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome to participate as you’re able! Please contact the church if you would like to have the Zoom link emailed to you.

  • September: The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings by Amy Tan
  • October: Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin
  • November: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
  • December: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

The book club takes the month of January off. Look for a Winter/Spring reading list closer to the start of the new year!

PWS Monthly Luncheon Schedule

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Interested in learning more about the monthly luncheons held by the Presbyterian Women of Southminster? All are invited to join for food and fellowship. Below are highlights of the 2023-2024 season.

September 6
Jackie Benjamin: Introducing 2023 – 24 Bible Study: Sacred Encounter
(Set up, lunch and cleanup by Coordinating Team)

October 4
Marianne Paul: Justice and Peace in the lives and work of Presbyterian Women
(Set up: Naomi, Food: Ruth and Rachel, Clean up: Merry Martha)

November 1
Laurie Bell: Mini Joys
Dedication of Thank Offering
(Set up: Merry Martha, Food: Naomi, Clean up: Ruth and Rachel)

December 6
Angie Lynne: History of Bell Choir and demonstration
Celebrate, Cards, Cookies, and Carols
(Set up: Ruth and Rachel, Food: Merry Martha, Clean up: Naomi)

January 3
Juno Van Ocker & TJ Remaley
Dedication of Mission Pledge
(Set up: Naomi, Food: Ruth and Rachel, Clean up: Merry Martha)

February 7
Tim Flaherty: Astegos Community Warehouse
Dedication of Cents-ability (2 cents for hunger)
(Set up: Merry Martha, Food: Naomi, Clean up: Ruth and Rachel)

March 6
TBA: Ministry to the Aged
(Set up: Ruth and Rachel, Food: Merry Martha, Clean up: Naomi)

April 3
TBA: Genesis Free Clinic
Dedication of Fellowship of the Least Coin
(Set up: Naomi, Food: Ruth and Rachel, Clean up: Merry Martha)

May 1
Marilyn Fredrick: History of her art/interactive art project
(Set up: Merry Martha, Food: Naomi, Clean up: Ruth and Rachel)

June 5
TJ Remaley: Installation of Officers/Dedication of Birthday Offering/ Birthday Party Celebration
(Set up: Ruth and Rachel, Food: Merry Martha, Clean up: Naomi)

Upcoming Events

SAGES Lunch & Learn

All are invited to the SAGES Lunch & Learn gathering on Thursday September 18. Lunch will be at 11:30am, with a suggested donation of $10. Following lunch, the group will enjoy a presentation by … [Read More...]

Southminster at Boise Pride (Sept 6-7)

Join us in celebrating love, community, and joy as Southminster takes part in this year’s Pride Festival and Parade! We’ll be showing up with color, creativity, and a whole lot of welcome—and you’re … [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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