08/27/2026
All Saints Snapshot!
MINISTRY MEMOS:
Gifts of God for the People of God (Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm, parish hall from Sept 9 - Oct 7): A book series to learn more about the Eucharist, our regular Sunday morning worship service! This is a great opportunity for people new-ish to the Episcopal Church to learn more about our worship. The book is “The Gifts of God for the People of God: Exploring Worship in the Episcopal Church” by Furman Buchanan.
Christian Formation for Adults (Sunday mornings at 9:00 am, Sept 13 - Oct 21 in the parish hall): Multiple opportunities! Come to one, come to all! Hazardous Saints: A video series about different saints to learn about their courage and what their witness means for us today!
Baptizing America (Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm, Sept 22 - Oct 20 at Southminster Presbyterian Church 6500 W Overland): A book series with our friends from other Boise Bench churches to learn and discuss what “Christian Nationalism” means and its history in the United States. The book is “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism” by Beau T Underwood and Brian Kaylor.
Signs and Grace (Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm, parish hall, from Oct 14 - Oct 28): This three part video series from Forward Movement explores what sacraments are, from Baptism and Eucharist to the sacramental rides of Confession (Reconciliation), Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Ordination. Also a great opportunity for new-ish folks to learn about the sacraments, and for people wanting to explore confirmation or baptism!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Monthly Food Truck: August 31st at 5:30 P.M., Julie will be here to sort and hand out food that has been donated by Boise Co-Op & Whole Foods - she’d be grateful for your company & help! Be sure to share this info to get the word out!
Free Community Meal: Friday, September 4th, is our next meal. We are in need of volunteers to help clean up and run the dishwasher. Many hands make light work!
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
Preservation Idaho's ArchWalks: Looking to get better acquainted with the city you call home? Or introduce Boise to visiting family or friends? August - A More Complete Story: Boise's River Street. Find all of the details here: https://go.evvnt.com/3618942-0?pid=7074&utm_source=idahopress.com&utm_medium=referral&publisher_id=7074!
Zoo Boise’s Zoobilee Gala: Guests will be treated to an extraordinary evening of cuisine and drinks, live music, auction and raffle, and special zoo experiences. Aug 28 at 5:30PM - grab your tickets here: https://zooboise.org/events/adult-events/.
Bogus Basin: Granite, Gold & Wildflowers. Join us for a geologic field trip to Bogus Basin! Aug 29 at 10:00AM - Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. All of the info can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers-tickets-1993955618932?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=idahopress.com&utm_medium=referral.
ACTIVITIES AGENDA:
MONDAY, AUG 31ST: Food Truck - 5:30 P.M.: Parish Hall
FRIDAY, SEPT 4TH: Free Community Meal - 5:00 P.M.: Parish Hall
SATURDAY, SEPT 5TH: Coffee & Conversation - 11:00 A.M.: Push & Pour, 13 S. Latah Street
THURSDAY, SEPT 17TH: Ladies Who Lunch - 1:00 P.M.: TBD
MONDAY, SEPT 28TH: Food Truck - 5:30 P.M.: Parish Hall
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30TH: Laughter & Libations - 4:00 P.M.: Oldspeak, 3640 W. Chinden Blvd.
FRIDAY, OCT 2ND: Free Community Meal - 5:00 P.M.: Parish Hall
