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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.

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.

“All Kinds of Awesome” Picnic

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Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket, lawn chairs—whatever helps you feel at home—and join Southminster Presbyterian Church for a celebration of community where all kinds of awesome are welcome and affirmed.

This is a space of joy, connection, and belonging for people of every identity and orientation.

We’ll have music, lawn games, and plenty of room to just be yourself. Got a favorite game? Bring it along and join the fun!  All ages of humans and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please leave alcoholic beverages at home.

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Worship on the Second Saturday of the month is at 5:00pm. The next morning is a day of Sabbath rest, with no worship or activities.

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