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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)

Gun Violence Class

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Kay Hamilton will be facilitating 5 weeks of discussions on the epidemic of gun violence in today’s society. Classes have been delayed by one week and will now start on September 24th after worship. To ensure we have enough study materials available for everyone, please RSVP with the office to share your interest in participating.

Mission Without Walls

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Our services in November will include a Moment for Stewardship. Our message through the stewardship campaign will be Mission Without Walls. We’ll talk about Southminster’s tradition of service throughout the community and also our service to each other, both on our campus and off campus.

Stewardship can be a difficult topic to discuss, but it’s a crucial element for all churches. The financial aspect of paying salaries, keeping the lights on and heating the building are extremely important. Without these necessities, our mission would surely be hampered! As you listen to our stewardship stories, consider the importance of Southminster in your life and how your financial support can further the mission and ministry of Southminster.

As your Session builds the 2023 financial budget and discerns mission priorities for the next twelve months, it’s important to have a good estimate of income. Please fill out a pledge card and return to the office. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex/lobby at the church and can be mailed to you if needed. You can also find a PDF copy of the pledge card below, to print from home.

We’re growing at Southminster – let’s keep the momentum.

2023 Stewardship Pledge CardDownload

Upcoming Events

Theater & Theology – 4/28 at 7:00pm

Grace and law. Redemption and relentless pursuit. The dignity of the poor and the corruption of power. Les Misérables has been wrestling with these questions since Victor Hugo put them on the page in … [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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