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“How Not to Be Afraid” – Book Study Part 2

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Even if you missed the first session in June, there’s still time to join our gentle, reflective book discussion based on How Not to Be Afraid by Gareth Higgins. Pastor TJ is leading this two part series as bookends to a summer of independent “soulwork.”

Our final session is coming up soon: Wednesday, August 13 at 1:00pm in the Jean Moore Lounge on the upper level. Join us in person or on Zoom at link.spcboise.org/study

Between gatherings, participants are invited to engage with a companion handout of weekly reflections inspired by the book’s themes. A few extra copies of the handout are available in the narthex. This conversation is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and courage for uncertain times. Reach out to Pastor TJ if you’d like help getting a copy of the book or want to learn more.

PWS Updates – July 2025

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We hosted the Boise Presbytery PW Spring Gathering on April 26th. The theme of the Gathering was being good stewards to God’s creation which we correlated with Earth Day, We started with a light breakfast and fellowship. Our own Dena Duke presented the devotion and Deanna Watson did the meditation at the brief worship service. The speaker for the day was Catherine Chartudi, a retired member of the recycling services here in Boise, who spoke about recycling, and how to recycle, and the many changes that have happened, and will be happening in recycling in the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas. A very pertinent topic for today’s climate change environment and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The attendance was good and included several attendees from local presbyterian churches.

I hope you were able to attend, either in person or online, our Gifts of Women service on June 1. We installed and commissioned new and returning officers to PWS. Helen Winkle was honored with the Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) Honorary Life Membership for her faithful service within the church. Congratulations, Helen!

We will be off for the summer, but will have a planning meeting to gather ideas for our pro- grams for the upcoming year. We will begin our gatherings again on September 3rd. A reminder that our gatherings are on the first Wednesday of each month from September through June. All women of Southminster are invited to attend. You do not need to be a member of the church to attend. We love to see new faces. Welcome!!

Mary Poston Moderator PWS

All Church Retreat Registration Open

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Registration is now open for our annual All Church Retreat, which will be the weekend of August 8-10, 2025. The low cost of $30 per person (with a $70 maximum per family) will cover five meals, plus two nights lodging at Camp Sawtooth. Scholarships are available if needed and can be confidentially requested by contacting Pastor TJ.

To register, go to link.spcboise.org/sawtooth. Paper registration forms will also be available in the narthex from now until August 3. Checks for payment may be submitted to the church office with “All Church Retreat” in the memo line.

Just One Thing – A New Discussion Group

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Are you feeling helpless about the state of the world? Do you find yourself paralyzed when you watch the news? If this is you, come and join Just One Thing, a group sponsored by our Peace, Justice, and Outreach Committee.

We will talk about our concerns, but we will not stop there. We also want to notice glimpses of grace and focus on that “just one thing” we can do to help, whether that is pray, write letters, or find a way to ground ourselves in our own community and church.

Meetings will vary according to interest, and everyone is welcome when they can attend. Starting on May 4, we will meet on the first Sunday of each month at 5:00pm in the Jean Moore Lounge. Contact Abby Wolford for more information.

What: Just One Thing, a new discussion group
When: First Sundays at 5:00pm (beginning May 4)
Where: Jean Moore Lounge, upper level of Southminster

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.

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