Events

Southminster Foundation Meeting in the Conference Room

Sunday Starter Schedule
The Adult Education Committee is excited to release this year’s schedule for Sunday Starter. We believe that we have selected topics that will educate, energize and encourage debate. As always, we try to select a cross current of topics that cover both religion and social justice topics. We hope that you are as excited by the topics as we are and that you can join us in Room 7 on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.


September 15th – October 6th: Gun Violence Prevention Activism, led by Alice Check, Kathie, and Diane Bender. We will be exploring during 4 sessions the role of guns in America today. We’ll look at the language and interpretations of the Second Amendment. Do guns help or hurt the situation of living in a sometimes-violent society? Are Americans really that different than people in other countries where the number of guns doesn’t outnumber the people? Can you be “free” if you don’t have access to firearms? This will not be a topic where only one side of the debate will be discussed so be prepared to be challenged. In the past, we have been able to respectively discuss topics where people hold strong opinions and we know that this will not be an exception to our past behavior.


October 13th - November 3rd: Faithful Resistance Book Study, led by Dan Rasmussen


November 10th: JSOR Reflections, led by John Shuck. As we have over the last several years we will be discussing the topics of the Jesus Seminar. You don’t have to attend the Jesus’ Seminar in order to learn and join the debate, however, if you do plan to attend this can serve as great background information to help you get even more out of the seminar.


November 17th – December 1st: Immigration, led by Janet Cruz. With immigration seemingly always in the news, we are going to zig while everybody else zags and spend 3 weeks discussing immigration.


December 9th – 27th: Many faces of Mary. When the calendar allows, we try to do a lighter topic that focuses on the Christmas holiday. In the past, we have discussed the soldier’s truce on Christmas Eve during the first year of World War I, to the traditions of Christmas hymns and songs; to who exactly was good King Wenceslas. This year we’ll discuss the many faces of Mary.


December 29th: No Sunday Starter

January 5th – January 26th: Progressive Christianity, led by John Shuck. In what is starting to be a tradition to start the calendar year, we ask Pastor John Shuck to discuss interesting topics in progressive Christianity. Now in its 4th year, it is always one of the best-attended sessions of the year!

February 2nd – February 23rd: Women’s Rights, Led by Linda Ingala


March 1st – 29th: Traditions: Their Meanings & Importance, led by Ross Miller


March 8th: Art Show, No Sunday Starter


April 5th – 26th: Climate and Environment, led by Wayne Potter

April 12th: Easter, No Sunday Starter


May 3rd: Women’s Retreat, No Sunday Starter

May 10th – 31st: Elections Issues (e.g., security, fairness, etc.)


June 7: Wrap Up

Sing Here Now is a community choir that provides an opportunity for people in the early stages of memory loss, as well as their care partners, to enjoy music and socialize with other people living with Alzheimer’s. To register or for more information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. There is no cost for the program.

Visit https://alz.org/orswwa/helping_you/early-stage_programs/sing_here_now

The First Tuesday Book Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Join the First Tuesday Book Group on Goodreads.

November 5: The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells
“The Uninhabitable Earth” wagers that we’ve grown inured to cool recitations of the facts, and require a more direct engagement of political will. “There is no single way to best tell the story of climate change, no single rhetorical approach likely to work on a given audience, and none too dangerous to try,” Wallace-Wells writes. “Any story that sticks is a good one.”
https://www.amazon.com/Uninhabitable-Earth-Life-After-Warming/dp/0525576703
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Super Wednesdays are an inclusive group who gather for discussion and friendship. As we are finding through research, friendships and socialization are imperative for maintaining a strong mind as we age. However, it's never too early to start! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in regardless of age. The broader the span, the healthier the perspective. The group atmosphere is warm and accepting and embraces sharing. There is time for serious thought as well as time for laughter and joy. Come have a cup of coffee or tea and join the camaraderie. You'll be glad you did. There is no commitment, just drop in Room 7 at 10am on Wednesdays.

Art Show Leadership meets in the conference room.

Sunday Starter Schedule
The Adult Education Committee is excited to release this year’s schedule for Sunday Starter. We believe that we have selected topics that will educate, energize and encourage debate. As always, we try to select a cross current of topics that cover both religion and social justice topics. We hope that you are as excited by the topics as we are and that you can join us in Room 7 on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.


September 15th – October 6th: Gun Violence Prevention Activism, led by Alice Check, Kathie, and Diane Bender. We will be exploring during 4 sessions the role of guns in America today. We’ll look at the language and interpretations of the Second Amendment. Do guns help or hurt the situation of living in a sometimes-violent society? Are Americans really that different than people in other countries where the number of guns doesn’t outnumber the people? Can you be “free” if you don’t have access to firearms? This will not be a topic where only one side of the debate will be discussed so be prepared to be challenged. In the past, we have been able to respectively discuss topics where people hold strong opinions and we know that this will not be an exception to our past behavior.


October 13th - November 3rd: Faithful Resistance Book Study, led by Dan Rasmussen


November 10th: JSOR Reflections, led by John Shuck. As we have over the last several years we will be discussing the topics of the Jesus Seminar. You don’t have to attend the Jesus’ Seminar in order to learn and join the debate, however, if you do plan to attend this can serve as great background information to help you get even more out of the seminar.


November 17th – December 1st: Immigration, led by Janet Cruz. With immigration seemingly always in the news, we are going to zig while everybody else zags and spend 3 weeks discussing immigration.


December 9th – 27th: Many faces of Mary. When the calendar allows, we try to do a lighter topic that focuses on the Christmas holiday. In the past, we have discussed the soldier’s truce on Christmas Eve during the first year of World War I, to the traditions of Christmas hymns and songs; to who exactly was good King Wenceslas. This year we’ll discuss the many faces of Mary.


December 29th: No Sunday Starter

January 5th – January 26th: Progressive Christianity, led by John Shuck. In what is starting to be a tradition to start the calendar year, we ask Pastor John Shuck to discuss interesting topics in progressive Christianity. Now in its 4th year, it is always one of the best-attended sessions of the year!

February 2nd – February 23rd: Women’s Rights, Led by Linda Ingala


March 1st – 29th: Traditions: Their Meanings & Importance, led by Ross Miller


March 8th: Art Show, No Sunday Starter


April 5th – 26th: Climate and Environment, led by Wayne Potter

April 12th: Easter, No Sunday Starter


May 3rd: Women’s Retreat, No Sunday Starter

May 10th – 31st: Elections Issues (e.g., security, fairness, etc.)


June 7: Wrap Up

Viva Village meets in Room 7

Sing Here Now is a community choir that provides an opportunity for people in the early stages of memory loss, as well as their care partners, to enjoy music and socialize with other people living with Alzheimer’s. To register or for more information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. There is no cost for the program.

Visit https://alz.org/orswwa/helping_you/early-stage_programs/sing_here_now

Building & Grounds Committee meets every month on the second Wednesday at 10 am in the conference room.

Super Wednesdays are an inclusive group who gather for discussion and friendship. As we are finding through research, friendships and socialization are imperative for maintaining a strong mind as we age. However, it's never too early to start! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in regardless of age. The broader the span, the healthier the perspective. The group atmosphere is warm and accepting and embraces sharing. There is time for serious thought as well as time for laughter and joy. Come have a cup of coffee or tea and join the camaraderie. You'll be glad you did. There is no commitment, just drop in Room 7 at 10am on Wednesdays.

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us at Nimble Fingers on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30pm to 3pm in the Conference Room.

Sunday Starter Schedule
The Adult Education Committee is excited to release this year’s schedule for Sunday Starter. We believe that we have selected topics that will educate, energize and encourage debate. As always, we try to select a cross current of topics that cover both religion and social justice topics. We hope that you are as excited by the topics as we are and that you can join us in Room 7 on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.


September 15th – October 6th: Gun Violence Prevention Activism, led by Alice Check, Kathie, and Diane Bender. We will be exploring during 4 sessions the role of guns in America today. We’ll look at the language and interpretations of the Second Amendment. Do guns help or hurt the situation of living in a sometimes-violent society? Are Americans really that different than people in other countries where the number of guns doesn’t outnumber the people? Can you be “free” if you don’t have access to firearms? This will not be a topic where only one side of the debate will be discussed so be prepared to be challenged. In the past, we have been able to respectively discuss topics where people hold strong opinions and we know that this will not be an exception to our past behavior.


October 13th - November 3rd: Faithful Resistance Book Study, led by Dan Rasmussen


November 10th: JSOR Reflections, led by John Shuck. As we have over the last several years we will be discussing the topics of the Jesus Seminar. You don’t have to attend the Jesus’ Seminar in order to learn and join the debate, however, if you do plan to attend this can serve as great background information to help you get even more out of the seminar.


November 17th – December 1st: Immigration, led by Janet Cruz. With immigration seemingly always in the news, we are going to zig while everybody else zags and spend 3 weeks discussing immigration.


December 9th – 27th: Many faces of Mary. When the calendar allows, we try to do a lighter topic that focuses on the Christmas holiday. In the past, we have discussed the soldier’s truce on Christmas Eve during the first year of World War I, to the traditions of Christmas hymns and songs; to who exactly was good King Wenceslas. This year we’ll discuss the many faces of Mary.


December 29th: No Sunday Starter

January 5th – January 26th: Progressive Christianity, led by John Shuck. In what is starting to be a tradition to start the calendar year, we ask Pastor John Shuck to discuss interesting topics in progressive Christianity. Now in its 4th year, it is always one of the best-attended sessions of the year!

February 2nd – February 23rd: Women’s Rights, Led by Linda Ingala


March 1st – 29th: Traditions: Their Meanings & Importance, led by Ross Miller


March 8th: Art Show, No Sunday Starter


April 5th – 26th: Climate and Environment, led by Wayne Potter

April 12th: Easter, No Sunday Starter


May 3rd: Women’s Retreat, No Sunday Starter

May 10th – 31st: Elections Issues (e.g., security, fairness, etc.)


June 7: Wrap Up

Sing Here Now is a community choir that provides an opportunity for people in the early stages of memory loss, as well as their care partners, to enjoy music and socialize with other people living with Alzheimer’s. To register or for more information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900. There is no cost for the program.

Visit https://alz.org/orswwa/helping_you/early-stage_programs/sing_here_now

Super Wednesdays are an inclusive group who gather for discussion and friendship. As we are finding through research, friendships and socialization are imperative for maintaining a strong mind as we age. However, it's never too early to start! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in regardless of age. The broader the span, the healthier the perspective. The group atmosphere is warm and accepting and embraces sharing. There is time for serious thought as well as time for laughter and joy. Come have a cup of coffee or tea and join the camaraderie. You'll be glad you did. There is no commitment, just drop in Room 7 at 10am on Wednesdays.