MINISTRY MEMOS:
Office Closure: Our offices will be closed July 3rd & 4th in honor of Independence Day.
Thursday: There is no noon Eucharist today, July 3rd.
Communications: We would like your input on our streaming services so that we can determine the best way to deliver this option for you. Please take just a moment (before July 7th) to answer these questions: https://forms.gle/M6crArWAbdNkBMnX6.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Free Community Meal: This month we’re having a pizza & ice cream party!! TOMORROW, July 4th, at 5:00 P.M. – come eat with us!
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
21st Annual Juried Art Show: July 3 at 5:00PM – 9:00PM, Art Source Gallery, 1516 W. Grove Street. This regional show invites artists from the Pacific Northwest to enter works to be juried by accomplished artist, Aaron Hazel.
Venardos Circus: Guests can expect a purely magical experience from the moment they enter the tent and travel back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition! Tickets can be purchased here: https://venardoscircus.com/meridian-id/.
Family Clay Night: On July 4 at 6:00PM – 8:00PM, 6427 W. Ustick Road, experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. Reserve your spot here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/family-clay-night-ages-8-fri-6pm.
COMMITTEE COMMENTARY:
The Pledge: The Episcopal definition of a pledge is simple: “A commitment to give one’s time, talents and money as an expression of faith and personal response to God’s generosity.” Another quote: “A pledge can turn our giving into a spiritual practice just like prayer or worship which in turn helps keep God as a priority in our lives.” Pledging at All Saints goes back to the beginning. An average yearly pledge in the early days was around $300.00. Today our average is near the national average of $3,000.00 plus. For many years the list of contributors was kept secret. The priests and almost all the congregation would never see that information. Today, it is still private, but the leadership are more comfortable using it as they plan for the coming year. Asking for a pledge today, is less invasive. Over time, with a few reminders, individuals willing make that decision and send it in. Many years ago after church, my mother, Mildred, and I, on a set date, would sit in the parish hall with many other members. We received a list of names and then went out and personally asked for their pledge. That has changed, I believe, for the better. We trust members to come forth with their pledge without a lot of “arm twisting”. – John B.
INTERACTION INFO:
Fr. Joseph’s contact: For more urgent situations outside of office hours, please call or text his cell at 208-917-2270. If calling, please leave a message with your name, a call-back number, and a detailed message and he will get back to you as soon as he can. You can also text this number. Emails are generally answered when he is in the office.
Our Sunday bulletin can be found here. If you can’t be here in person, we stream our 9:00 A.M. service on YouTube and Facebook.
Wondering what’s happening around the church? Click here to find our on-line calendar! If you open the event, it will tell you the time, location, and who’s putting it on. Send an email to Nicole if you’d like something added!