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Being Earth’s Stewards – New Recycling Options at Southminster

February 28, 2025 By SPC

Presbyterian Women of Southminster are participating in a Bible Study this 2024/25 year called Let Justice Roll Down: God’s call to care for neighbors and all creation. It has nine topics that relate to being good stewards of the earth God has loaned to us. The monthly topics are: Environmental Justice, Land Justice, Food Justice, Water Justice, Air Quality, Climate Change, Economic Climate Justice, Intergenerational Justice, and Sustaining Creation’s Health for All.

We feel that we should practice what we are learning. To that end, four white bins with orange liners have been placed in the following areas:

  • Narthex food area
  • Cana Room by the coffeemakers
  • Just inside exterior basement door
  • Genesis Room

Laminated lists are posted on each bin for what is acceptable to be recycled. Full bags can be tied shut and placed inside the blue recycling bin just inside the exterior basement door. Replacement bags will be stored above the food area sink in the narthex. As our use of these new bins grows, it’s possible we’ll start to outpace our recycling contract. To avoid additional expenses, members of PWS are prepared to take excess recycling to their homes to add to their own recycle collection at no added cost to them.

Filed Under: Peace and Justice, Presbyterian Women, Uncategorized

Presbyterian Advocacy Hour

February 24, 2025 By TJ Remaley

The PC(USA) Office of Public Witness is launching a new monthly series called the “Presbyterian Advocacy Hour.” These monthly meetings will gather virtually via Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:00am MST. Each session will begin with spiritual grounding before moving into in-depth analysis of key issues facing our nation and world. There will also be opportunities for net- working, movement-building, and community organizing efforts. Advance Registration is required, by visiting: pcusa.info/advocacyhourregistration

Filed Under: Peace and Justice

Interfaith Equality Prayer Vigils – Wednesdays at Noon

January 28, 2025 By SPC

Every week that the Idaho Legislature is in session, we join our partners from the Interfaith Equality Coalition for silent prayer on the steps of the State Capitol. This group works to bring equality, justice, and dignity to all people in Idaho, particularly LGBTQIA+ people. Join us in strengthening our silent witness as we remind beloved friends and neighbors they don’t stand alone. Wednesdays from 12:00 to 12:30pm. Questions? See Pastor TJ.

Filed Under: Peace and Justice, Upcoming Events

Covenant Network Updates

January 5, 2025 By SPC

The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is profoundly grateful for Southminster’s continuing partnership, prayerful support, and generous financial gifts. The work of affirming LGBTQIA+ people in the church and world is as important as ever — and CNP is being called upon to lead in these difficult times. (You may not be surprised to learn that in the last two months of 2024, calls for support increased significantly!) Here’s a look at the past year, and what’s ahead:

  • Held 3 highly-successful regional Covenant Conversations this year (East Iowa/Great Rivers; Twin Cities Area; and South Carolina) with plans for more in 2025.
  • Celebrated the passage of several overtures at this summer’s General Assembly in Salt Lake City, and now working alongside advocates as they prepare for votes on constitutional amendments in their respective presbyteries.
  • Collaborated in partnership with APCE and the Presbyterian Mission Agency on the creation of a new “Queer Theology” module on the Opening Doors to Discipleship platform.
  • Addressed the unique challenges of LGBTQIA+ identity across the lifespan, through an online course for youth ministry and a video series and quicksheet for older adults in partnership with the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network (POAMN).
  • Supported our Executive Director Rev. Brian Ellison, who devotes countless hours consulting, preaching, teaching, networking, and offering pastoral support for ministers and elders in crisis on account of their sexual orientation/gender identity.

This work continues in 2025, and Southminster will have a view from the front row! Pastor TJ has been elected by the board of directors to serve as its Co-Moderator this year.

Filed Under: Peace and Justice

Racial Wealth Simulation – 1/25 at 10am

December 26, 2024 By SPC

Saturday, January 25th at 10:00am we will be joined by David Gist with Bread for the World, for a Racial Wealth simulation experience followed by a light lunch. This promises to be a compelling time full of insights, learning, and fellowship. This event kicks off Southminster’s Adult Education letter writing campaign in support of Bread’s ecumenical work to end hunger through legislation and advocacy.

You have probably heard the statistic that the ratio of White wealth to Black is on the order of 10 to 1. According to the Brookings Institution, the average White household wealth in 2016 was $171,000; the same statistic for Black families is $17,150. And the gap is growing. How did we get to the point of such enormous disparity? And what can be done to repair it? As part of Bread for the World’s Hunger Advocacy Workshop, this simulation will help us understand how policies affect families of different races in very different ways. We will learn how this has led us away from our vision of equal opportunity for all to a place where many people of color struggle for basic necessities.

To learn more about Bread for the World, visit their website at: www.bread.org.

You can sign up for the simulation whether you are a member of Southminster or not. The event is free but it may cost you some peace of mind. To sign up, click here.

Hunger Simulation Flyer (8.5 x 11)Download

Filed Under: Peace and Justice, Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

Save The Dates: Book Study on Christian Nationalism

Save The Date: 70th Anniversary Party!

All Church Retreat – August 7-9

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Save The Dates: Book Study on Christian Nationalism

Southminster will once again gather with our ecumenical friends on the Boise Bench for a shared book study, meeting Tuesday evenings, 7:00–8:30 p.m., from September 22 through October 20. This … [Read More...]

Save The Date: 70th Anniversary Party!

Southminster family and friends are going to celebrate Southminster’s 70th birthday in Hawaiian style on October 3, 2026 from 4pm until 9 pm at Kleiner Park. There will be catered food from Kanak … [Read More...]

All Church Retreat – August 7-9

Registration for Southminster's annual All Church Retreat at Camp Sawtooth begins this month. The low cost of $30 per person (with a $70 maximum per family) will cover five meals, plus two nights … [Read More...]

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