During the Season of Lent, the Adult Education study will be Lenten Introspections. This study will utilize readings from our Lenten Devotional (“Local Pilgrim” by the Presbyterian Outlook) as a jumping off point for our reflections. Participants are encouraged to use the daily devotionals as a spiritual practice, and to read the day’s article prior to gathering for the class.

Feb 18th       

• What Will I Do With This Time on Earth?
• Repenting A Mountain of Trash
• Finding Grace in the Wilderness

Feb 25th       

• Finding Refuge in the Face of Change
• Belonging at the Pool
• Slowing Down in God’s Creation

Mar 3rd 

• Laying Down our Burdens
• Renewing Courage in Community
• Walking in the Spirit

Mar 17th 

• Trying Not to Judge
• Our Needs are Rarely Clear
• Sick and Alone

Mar 24th 

• Recognizing the Privilege of Convenience
• Finding Peace
• Having the Eyes to See

Certified International Enneagram consultant and coach Sandra Smith, M.Div., is coming to Boise, March 8-9, 2024, for a 1.5 day workshop entitled Deepening Self and Other Awareness Using the Enneagram as Guide. Southminster is one of the sponsors for this exciting event!

During this workshop, participants will:

• engage in presence practices
• explore their three centers of intelligence
• learn the inner components of each Enneagram type
• and receive type-specific spiritual practices for growth beyond limiting patterns.

Participants need not know their type to participate. Using a narrative style of teaching and learning, the panels of the types offer a dynamic learning method that brings aliveness and heart to the workshop!

Before February 14, the cost of $139 includes tuition, handouts and a light Saturday lunch. After this date, the cost is $169.

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Facilitator: Sandra Smith, M.Div., teaches the Enneagram internationally as a tool for personal, professional and spiritual growth, using the Enneagram as a map in staff communication and managerial styles for businesses, non-profit organizations, and faith communities. Sandra leads beginning and advanced Enneagram classes, pairing the Enneagram with the spiritual journey. She facilitates type groups and offers individual sessions as an Enneagram consultant and spiritual companion. Learn more about her work at AlchemyWorksEvents.com.

For more information or to register: CLICK HERE!

The “Conversations That Matter” adult education series throughout the fall was so well-received, we’ve extended topics into the winter too! Then, once the Season of Lent begins, we’ll transition to a time of Lenten study.

Below is the original “Conversations That Matter” announcement, as well as a schedule of Winter sessions.

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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:

• Jan 21  – Boise Housing Issues (presented by Deanna Watson)
• Jan 28  – World Cruise (Panama Canal, Ring of Fire, migration across Pacific, International Date line, New Zealand/ islander religions/ Hobbits, Australian mammals )
• Feb 4 – World Cruise (SE Asia-cultural differences, Saigon, Singapore, Thailand, India, comparison of eastern religions, Petra, Suez Canal, Israel, Mediterranean)
• Feb 18  –  Lenten Studies
• Feb 25  –  Lenten Studies
• Mar 3    –  Lenten Studies
• Mar 17  –  Lenten Studies
• Mar 24  –  Lenten Studies
• Mar 31  –  EASTER (no Adult Ed)