An open and affirming community, seeking a caring and just society.
Occasionally, we have a need for handy-hands to assist with home repair projects for members and friends of Southminster who have specific needs. Do you like to paint? Replace carpet? Make minor electrical repairs? Use your pickup truck to take a load to the dump? Contact TJ to be added to a list for an unofficial “Carpenter’s Gift ” group.
Though these volunteers will be called upon rather rarely, we are likely to have an immediate need in May.
The spring board meeting of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians was held in Austin, Texas in March. TJ is a member of the board, and Southminster is a long-standing partner congregation of Covenant Network.
The following are some brief highlights of the meeting:
• Engaging Global Mission Partners— some of the PC(USA)’s world mission partners are seeking support for LGBTQIA+ advocacy and support in their local contexts. This is an exciting new venture for Covenant Network to support the church at work in the world
• The “Covenant Fellows” Program— a trained cohort of fellows will be called upon to preach, teach, and consult with congregations and presbyteries in expanding welcome and equity to LGBTQIA+ people in the church and community. (TJ is on the coordination team for this brand new effort).
• Expanding “Covenant Conversations”— After piloting this program in Boise several years ago, Covenant Network is on track to host at least 4 weekend events for LGBTQIA+ welcome/affirmation in 2023 alone!
Thank you for your continued support and prayers of the Covenant Network mission, as we continue to work together in celebrating the worth and dignity of all God’s people.
As the 2023 Idaho State Legislative Session begins, the Interfaith Equality Coalition invites members and friends of Southminster to weekly prayer vigils in front of the Capitol building. This group works to bring equality, justice, and dignity to all people in Idaho, particularly LGBTQIA+ people.
Silent prayer vigils will be held every Wednesday from 12:00-12:30pm from now until the end of the legislation session.
This month, our Sabbath weekend falls on the same weekend as Boise Pride. To celebrate with our LGBTQIA+ members and friends, our Sabbath Worship service for September will proclaim inclusive love for the world as we celebrate our diversity together.
Join us in the sanctuary at 5:00pm on Saturday evening for an uplifting PRIDE worship. Bonus: since we’ll have no worship on Sunday morning, it’s even easier to join our congregation’s group in the Pride Parade!
Come. Worship. Be Loved.
The four special offerings of the PC(USA) draw Presbyterians from all over the nation and world together for a common purpose and mission. (Did you know: Southminster has long been a “4 for 4” congregation, meaning our congregation participates in all four denominational offerings!) The annual “Season of Peace” is held each September, culminating with the Peace & Global Witness Offering collected on World Communion Sunday, October 2. This offering provides resources for nurturing reconciliation locally and globally. To participate, look for a specially-marked offering envelope on World Communion Sunday.
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