In This Issue...

Annual Meeting

Rector's Discussion Group

Shrove Tuesday

Upcoming Music Events

Winter Clothing Drive

Children Youth and Family

Taize

Staff Vacations

Prayer List

The 9:30 am service will not be filmed this Sunday.

The Annual Meeting will be filmed and will be available upon request beginning Thursday, February 2nd.

Rector's Discussion Group

Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times

By Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

In his book, Bishop Curry offers a message of hope in the redemptive power of love and offers a roadmap for living the way of love, illuminated with stories from his own life’s journey. Through the prism of his faith, ancestry, and personal journey, Love Is the Way shows us how we have come this far by faith, and it shines a light the long way that lies ahead of us in addressing the deep divisions in the world today.

This winter please join the Rector’s Discussion Group for a study of Bishop Curry’s book. Gatherings occur via zoom at 12pm on Wednesdays. Please contact Judi Fuller in the office if you need assistance obtaining the book. The schedule is as follows:

February 15^th, Session 1

Read Intro, Chapter 1: What is This Thing Called Love?, and Chapter 2: Looking for God.

March 1, Session 2

Read Chapter 3: Making Do and Making New, and Chapter 4: What Desmond Tutu and Dolly Parton Have in Common.

March 8, Session 3

Read Chapter 5: Love’s Call – and Love’s Calling, and Chapter 6: It’s Not Easy.

March 15, Session 4

Read Chapter 7: Leave No One Behind, and Chapter 8: When the Spirit Reworks You.

March 22, Session 5

Read Chapter 9: The Real E Pluribus Unum, and Chapter 10: The Great Relationship Revival.

March 29, Session 6

Read Chapter 11: The Still More Excellent Way, and Chapter 12: Hope, Help, and Healing.

Save the Date:

Shrove Tuesday

5:30 pm Pancake Supper

6:30 pm Talent Show

Upcoming Music Events

Joel Bejot

Feb 5, 5:30 p.m. Brava Piano Duo



What started as two pianists sight-reading duets has gradually transformed into an established piano duo. Sue Miller and Allison Bangerter have been playing as the Brava Piano Duo for 10 years. They have performed yearly as part of the Stage Door Series and Piano Celebration Series in Twin Falls, with the Magic Philharmonic in Burley, and the Magic Valley Symphony in Twin Falls, and in recitals in Boise, Pocatello and Sun Valley. This past summer, they studied at the Orford Music Academy in Orford, Quebec, Canada with Greg Anderson, Concert Pianist and Duo Piano artist. Along the way they discovered that they just love playing together! Come see them February 5!

Feb 26, 5:30 p.m. Arwen Myers, soprano, "Heaven and Earth"

 Praised for her “crystalline tone and delicate passagework” (San Francisco Chronicle), soprano Arwen Myers captivates audiences with her timeless artistry and exquisite interpretations. Transmitting a warmth and “deep poignancy” (Palm Beach Arts Paper) onstage, Arwen shines in solo performance across the US and beyond. With outstanding technique and mastery of a wide range of vocal colors, Arwen’s dazzling oratorio and solo appearances feature repertoire from the baroque to modern day, and everything in between. Her history includes appearances with Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Vancouver, Pacific MusicWorks, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra & Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. In 2019, Arwen was also nominated for a JUNO award, the Canadian version of the GRAMMYs.

Winter Clothing Drive

The Outreach Team will be collecting winter clothes New or Partially Used in good condition for Ernest Hemingway Steam School.

A list will be posted in the Narthex Jan. 15-Feb. 5th. Look for a poster and large plastic bins. Please bring all items by Feb. 5th.

There are about 30-40 new families that have come to this school and this is a great way to continue to support and help all families in need.

Thank you all for your continued support of people in need!

For Questions call Dydy Cleven: 208-720-6219 or email: dydycleven@hotmail.com

Children, Youth and Family

Questions? Contact sgorby@stthomassv.org

YOUTH CHURCH SLEEPOVER



6th-12th Grade



Saturday, January 28, 4:30 pm-Sunday, January 29,

through 9:30 am church service

Sleep under welcome, 9:30 pm pick up

CHILI FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY!

We have a dedicated group of five young people preparing to go on a Pilgrimage trip Spring of 2024.

In preparation for the trip, we will be fundraising over the next year to make this dream a reality.

Our first fundraiser is Famous Church Chili (served at Wagon Days)

for your Super Bowl Party

Reserve your chili now during coffee hour.

Just find our table downstairs and our Pilgrims will take your order.

Sunday, February 12th ~ Chili will be available for pick up at

coffee hour

Taize services continue on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm through February 14!

Staff Vacations

Brett Moellenberg - January 27-30

Prayer List

Amanda, Loring, Betty, Tara, Bob, Tyler, Patrick, Laurie, Dick, Patty, Terry, Eric, Aly, Annie, Joan, Lisa, Marcia, Evelyn, Lexi, Mike, Stephen, Tayt, Marilyn, Peter, Sandra, Midge, Cindy, Anita, Judy, Sarah, Sam, Luella, Janet, Holden, Elsa, Abbot, Dani, Priscilla, Kris, Lois, Nick, Molly, Blake, Myrna, Margery, Heather, Mary, Nils, Sally, Robert, Tricia, Jasper, Reuben, Sandie, Mike, Dawn, Brendan, Janice, Carolyn, Sandra, Whitney, Linda, Rachel, Sarah, Fiona, Greet, Rebecca, Diana and Charlie.