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Fall Book Club Reading List

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The Southminster Book Club meets by Zoom at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome to participate as you’re able! Please contact the church if you would like to have the Zoom link emailed to you.

  • September: The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings by Amy Tan
  • October: Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin
  • November: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
  • December: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

The book club takes the month of January off. Look for a Winter/Spring reading list closer to the start of the new year!

Gun Violence Class

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Kay Hamilton will be facilitating 5 weeks of discussions on the epidemic of gun violence in today’s society. Classes have been delayed by one week and will now start on September 24th after worship. To ensure we have enough study materials available for everyone, please RSVP with the office to share your interest in participating.

Celebrating Boise Pride!

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Come join us at Pride!! Southminster Presbyterian Church has booth #83 near the intersection of 6th and Jefferson. We will be there Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 until 7:00pm and Sunday, September 10 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm.

We will be celebrating the inclusiveness and abundance of God’s love to all. We will be giving away stickers and flags and buttons and pens. You will be invited to write and draw your thoughts, dreams, and prayers on our tablecloths.

Southminster will also be marching in the Parade on Sunday September 10,2023. Those planning to walk with us should meet at 8:30am near the Northeast side of 6th and Jefferson and we will walk to the line up area. The parade is from 9:30 am until 11:00.

LET’S BE LOUD AND PROUD!

Join a Choir or Puppets!

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Do you enjoy joining your voice with a vocal choir? Have you wondered what it would be like to ring handbells? Does the thought of spreading joy with a puppet bring a smile to your face? New members are welcome to join the Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, or Puppet Team at any time of the year, but there may be no better time than the start of a new program year! The Chancel and Handbell Choirs will be having their first rehearsals of the season on Wednesday, September 6th, while the Puppet Team continues to meet throughout the summer.

Chancel Choir

  • Provides worship leadership through choir anthems for Sunday worship services.
  • Practices Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the sanctuary

Contact Claudia Sutherland, Choir Director, for more info.

Handbell Choir

  • Plays monthly in a Sunday worship service; typically the 3rd weekend of the month.
  • Practices Wednesdays at 6:00pm in the Genesis Room.

Contact Angie Lynne, Handbell Choir Director, for more info.

Puppet Team

  • Provides a puppet proclamation about once per month.
  • Practices Wednesdays at 4:30pm in the Genesis Room

Contact Drew Harenberg, Puppet Team Coordinator, for more info.

Instrumentalists

If you have experience playing a musical instrument and would like to share your gift s by accompanying the choir or playing a solo during worship, please contact Claudia Sutherland, Susan Pohl, or Pastor TJ for more information.

Resuming Collections for Grace Jordan Pantry

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Grace Jordan Elementary School will open for a new school year in mid-August and in preparation for this we are once again collecting food along with monetary donations! You’re invited to grab one of the “greatest needs” shopping lists (located in the Narthex near the shopping cart) or print out the list included below so you can pick up a few things for our neighbors during your next grocery shopping trip.

As an added spiritual practice, consider saying a silent prayer of gratitude for the ready availability of items on the shelves, and for the families who will receive them. We thank everyone for their support last year and we hope to be able to be just as generous this school year!

FOOD ITEMSHOUSEHOLD ITEMSHYGIENE ITEMS
Pasta NoodlesLaundry SoapShampoo
White RiceDryer SheetsConditioner
Canned BeansStain RemoverCombs
Canned FruitDish SoapSoft Hair Brushes
Boxed Mac & CheeseIndividual Wrapped Toilet Paper (or packages of 4-6 rolls)Hair Picks
Brown Gravey PacketsBar Soap
Taco Seasoning/Curry PacketsToothpaste
Jar/Canned Spaghetti SauceToothbrushes
Canned SoupsHair Ties
Canned Meats (beef/pork/chicken/tuna)Unscented deodorant/ antiperspirant
Tampons and Pads

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SPC Book Club’s Fall Selections

Our monthly Book Club meets by Zoom on the first Thursday of each month from September to May, discussing a wide variety of books together. Want to get a head start on the fall? Our first selection is … [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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