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ICRC at Southminster – 11/19

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During worship on Sunday, November 19, we will be joined by Matthew Fast, the executive director of the Idaho Community Reinvestment Corporation. We will hear about exciting opportunities to partner with this local nonprofit organization that is doing interesting work with regards to the underhoused in Idaho.

This is also an excellent opportunity to meet Matt Fast, who has joined us in a significant project we called “Carpenter’s Gift” earlier in the year.

Who is the Idaho Community Reinvestment Corporation?

ICRC is a consortium of lenders and housing experts dedicated to maximizing the number of affordable housing projects in our communities. Through joint efforts and technical expertise, ICRC is able to work with traditional developers, smaller developers, and innovative new proposals.

About Matthew Fast, Executive Director

Matt has worked in affordable housing and economic development for more than 10 years. He holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from Pinchot University.

Upcoming Book Club Selections

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To accommodate the lengthy hold list at the Boise Library, the Southminster Book Club is shuffling some of our upcoming books. Here’s a look at our next selections:

  • Dec 7 – “Foster” by Clair Keegan
  • Jan – (winter break – no book club)
  • Feb 1 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
  • Mar 7 – “This Is Happiness” by Niall Williams

Our book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm via Zoom. Join us from wherever you are!

Holiday Bazaar – Oct 27 & Oct 28

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The Presbyterian Women of Southminster Presbyterian Church warmly welcome the community to our annual Holiday Bazaar! We are super excited for the upcoming bazaar, which will feature creative decorations, handmade items, home baked goods, holiday decor, gifts, jewelry, houseplants, pictures, collectibles, pottery, theme baskets, and so much more.

Friday October 27 and Saturday October 28 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Trunk or Treat – Oct 28 7:00pm

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Join us for fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate with our ever-popular annual Community Trunk or Treat. There will be plenty of trunks, plenty of treats, plus Food Trucks! Come one, come all!

Trunks will be available from 7:00pm until about 8:15pm (or whenever the treats run out!)

Are you a member of Southminster? Consider donating your trunk! Or, drop off some bags of candy or other individually-wrapped Halloween treats in the Halloween box found in the Narthex/lobby. Trunks must be set up by 6:30pm the evening of the event. (And yes… there will be prizes!)

Conversations That Matter

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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:

  • Sept. 24 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 1 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 8 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 22 – Gun Violence
  • Oct. 29 – Gun Violence
  • Nov. 5 – Environmental Racism
  • Nov. 19 – Income Inequality
  • Nov. 26 – NO Adult Ed Class
  • Dec. 3 – Climate Change
  • Dec. 17 – Climate Change
  • Dec 24 – Jan 7 NO Adult Ed Classes

Upcoming Events

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...]

Summer Sermon Series in Worship

You probably know the stories. You learned them with felt boards and flannel graphs and maybe a catchy song or two. But Sunday school had to leave some parts out! This summer in worship, we'll be … [Read More...]

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Sunday Schedule

Worship: 9:30am
(except Sabbath Weekends)

Sabbath Weekends

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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We are an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a member of the Snake River Presbytery.

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