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Membership Class
Starts Sunday, April 14th | 4 - 6 pm | Bishops Lounge, Downtown Campus
If you are interested in membership or learning more about what it means to be a member of the United Methodist Church, we encourage you attend these classes taught by Pastor Duane.
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Volunteer Options for Contemporary Service
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer to be a part of the service in our 10 am Contemporary Worship Service. Aside from singing or playing an instrument, there are also opportunities to be the host (welcome, sharing announcements, and leading the call to connection) or the liturgist (leading the prayers of the people and the prayer that Jesus taught us).
If you’re interested in volunteering in any of these roles, please email Naki at nwhittaker@boiseumc.org.
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Grief Support Group
Wednesdays, starting April 17th | 4 - 5:30 pm | Bishop's Lounge, Downtown
Following a loss you may experience confusing feelings; some of which might be shock, numbness, sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, or fear. You may also experience moments of relief, peace, or happiness. Sometimes these feelings are hard to understand and deal with on your own.
A grief support group is often very helpful in providing a safe place to talk about your loss with others who are also experiencing similar feelings. You don’t have to suffer alone. Join a small, caring group of individuals who, like you, want to be free to enjoy life anew, having worked through the feelings of loss.
The course is limited to 8 participants per cycle. Class will continue with future cycles if the course fills. Register for the class by contacting Marcia or Terri:
Marcia Lynn | marciallynn@earthlink.net
Terri Rosenthal | terrirosenthal2@gmail.com
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Mysticism – A Seven Week Class
Tuesdays, beginning April 16th | 6 - 7:15 pm | Worship Center, Amity Campus
What is Mysticism? Who are the mystics? What do they have to add to our spiritual life? If you have ever wondered about this, then this is the class for you!
Mystics appear across all religions; this will be, by definition, an interreligious study, but with a heavier focus on Christian mystics. We will greatly rely on the book, Mysticism: A Study and Anthology by F. C. Happold. This is designed to be a somewhat demanding class, requiring about 30 minutes of reading a day for class discussions to be intelligible and valuable. Please have the book purchased and bring it to the first class.
The class will be led by Pastor Brian Thie. Email him at bthie@boisefumc.org to sign-up for the class.
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IdaHope Christian Writers Conference
IdaHope Christian Writers is a local Christian writing group hosting a conference on April 27, 2024.The goal of the conference is to bring together story tellers in the valley who have common grounding in faith and a desire to grow in their ability to write and tell stories.
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NLI 2024 Registration is Open!
Are you wondering if NLI is for you as a member of Cathedral? It is! NLI isn't just for formal leadership, clergy, or lay ministry members. NLI is intended to bring hope, inspiration, and relevant, actionable lessons and ideas to anyone who wants to learn and make a difference in any setting. This year our speakers will talk about leveraging the momentum of hope in crisis, in encountering new territory, and making safer places for those who enter our church and home spaces. There will also be talks that directly address being a good leader in any setting. There is something for everyone here.
You can learn more about NLI 2024 at nli.cathedraloftherockies.org.
Questions? Email nli2024@boisefumc.org.
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Vacation Bible Camp
Our Vacation Bible Camp registration is open for the Downtown campus (July 8-10) and the Amity campus (July 16-18) from 6 - 8 pm each night.
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Habitat for Humanity Build
Saturday, June 1st | 8 am | Amity Campus
This year our annual Habitat for Humanity frame build will be for a home not too far from our Amity Campus. We are partnering again with CrossRoads Missions, as we have for the past dozen years or so. As always, we need lots of volunteers!
Take a look at the sign-up link below and sign up for one of the needed jobs. No construction experience necessary and kids are welcome. Come experience something near to a miracle on earth – ALL are welcome!
Email pschroeder@boisefumc.org with any questions.
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A Message from the Legacy Committee | |
Columbarium update in Cana Chapel
The Legacy Committee has continued to enhance the preservation of remains in the Columbarium in Cana Chapel. We have recently added a beautiful stand made by one of our members. It holds books with the obituaries of those who have been inturned. There are still niches available for others to reserve.
For more information visit cathedraloftherockies.org/columbarium/.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of:
Evadna (Eve) DeKerchove
Born on October 19, 1955
Passed on March 20, 2024
A memorial service is being held on:
April 19, 2024 at 10 am
at Cathedral of the Rockies
717 N 11th St.
Boise, Idaho 83702
in the Emmaus Center
Please keep the family in your prayers during the difficult time of loss.
Condolences can be sent to:
Norb DeKerchove
1125 N. Balsam St.
Boise, Idaho 83706
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of:
Ruth Garrison
Born on November 29, 1927
Passed on March 24, 2024
A memorial service is being held on:
April 26, 2024 at 11 am
at Cathedral of the Rockies
717 N 11th St.
Boise, Idaho 83702
in the Sanctuary
Please keep the family in your prayers during the difficult time of loss.
Condolences can be sent to:
Carol Garrison
6319 S. Universal Way
Boise, Idaho 83709
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“Healing is a response to crisis in the life of another person. And whenever the world Crisis is used in the Greek New Testament, it is translated in English as judgment. That’s right, judgement. Healing is a response that I make to a decisive moment in the life of a brother or sister; whether I respond or not, I have made a judgement.”
- Brennan Manning
“If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
John 20:23 (NLT)
Bishop Tutu writes, “Forgiveness is the way that will heal the world.” There is no one that is irredeemable. There is no crime that cannot be forgiven. Forgiveness is a journey. There is a Gallic proverb that says, "Nothing is easy for the unwilling." Are we willing? What if forgiveness is like a muscle that grows. After breaking my left arm, the healing took time; seven weeks in a sling. Now physical therapy and soon strength training. How quickly we loose our ability with muscles that we do not use.
Over the next few weeks, we will be working to grow and live our ability to forgive. We pray and God forgives us our sins as we forgive others. I hope that you are willing to take the journey.
Also, Sunday is Native American Ministries Sunday. This is a special opportunity to give through the United Methodist Church. Through this offering you support local ministries such as one that supports Native Americans attending seminaries.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Dr. Duane A. Anders (He, Him, His)
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