With school out for the summer, we have taken a brief hiatus on our efforts for the Grace Jordan Food Pantry. In August, we will resume collecting food staples, toiletries, and cleaning supplies so the pantry can be fully stocked in preparation for the new school year. Until then, we will gladly accept financial contributions to help us get a jump start on the fall.

You’re invited to join Southminster’s own Randy M. in Washington, D.C., June 9–10 for the Bread for the World 2026 Advocacy Summit. The summit brings together advocates from across the country for training, panel discussions, and face-to-face meetings with congressional offices, including Idaho’s delegation, which holds real influence over domestic and international hunger policy.

If you’ve ever wanted to connect your faith in a God who feeds the hungry with direct policy advocacy, this is a concrete way to do it. Hotel discount rates end May 8 — visit bread.org to register or learn more.

On Easter Sunday (April 5), we will collect the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, one of the three special mission offerings of the PC(USA). Joining with Presbyterians from all over the nation, OGHS supports hunger, disaster relief, and economic redevelopment efforts around the world. When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot!

(Reminder: beginning this year, there are only three denominational Special Offerings. While the Pentecost offering has been discontinued, we will continue to eagerly support the remaining three: OGHS, World Communion, and Christmas Joy.)

For 2026, the Presbyterian Church (USA) has moved to three churchwide special offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing; World Communion (formerly Peacemaking); and Christmas Joy.

The Pentecost Offering has been discontinued, though the ministries it had supported will now be supported by the remaining three offerings. Southminster will continue to be an eager participant in all three PC(USA) Special Offerings.