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January 2025

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28th Emmaus Talk!


Dear brothers and sisters


In the final few months of 2024, I gathered a group of amazing teachers, thinkers, and theologians from around the Diocese to teach diocesan-wide classes on spiritual topics of interest throughout the year. It is exciting that we have an excellent team of people interested and willing to offer mini-hour-long retreats, book study, and more on various topics to help us grow spiritually. ‌

We will begin our first session in Lent. To avoid conflict with our local parishes' offerings, I want to offer the diocesan-wide Christian formation program on Monday evenings. The exact date and time are still being determined. But I want to give you a heads-up so you can at least plan your calendar accordingly. We will publish the study topics in the February Epistle and on the Diocesan Website.

Some topics may require you to buy a book, and others may not. But all the details will be announced in February. Please take advantage of this great opportunity brought to you by the Diocese.


Your brother in Christ

+Jos | XIV Bishop of Idaho


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Heavenly Father, be with us as we march through this new year to new new dreams and destinations. You are our guide and our light. When we are in darkness, help us see through your eyes and when we are lost, hold our hands and walk with us, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.

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Schedules, Meetings, Events & Calendar

Bishop's Calendar

  • February 2: Holy Nativity, Meridian
  • February 16: St David's, Caldwell
  • February 23: Holy Trinity, Buhl
  • March 2: Emmanuel, Hailey
  • March 9: St Andrew's, McCall

Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • January 20: Office Closed
  • January 23: Paradise Point Committee Meeting on Zoom
  • January 28: RMLT on Zoom
  • January 28: Dean's Meet on Zoom
  • February 1: Mary Van Donsel's Ordination to the Priesthood
  • February 7-8: DC & SC in person Retreat at Ascension, Twin Falls
  • February 11: Clergy Meet on Zoom
  • February 12: Sr Wardens Meet on Zoom
  • February 18: Finance Committee Meet on Zoom

Paradise Point Announcements

Click Here for 2025 Camp Dates!


Refer a Friend

Invite your friends to Paradise Point! Returning campers can refer a new camper to join for just $200. Plus, you'll score a free 2025 hoodie! Offer ends February 2025 and does not include any add-ons (such as bus transportation, extra activities like horseback riding and rafting, or money for Brown Bear). Email registrar@episcopalidaho.org for details and to claim your discount!


T-Shirt Design Contest

Paradise Point is seeking designers for the 2025 shirt! Winner gets a free Hoodie!

Designs must be:

Single sided

One color

Able to fit on a shirt

Include the words “Paradise Point”

Submitted by February 5th, 2025


Finalists will be shared on Social media and the design with the most likes wins. Come to our Kegs 4 Kause event on February 10th to get an extra vote in person! Email Registrar@episcopalidaho.org for more information.


Kegs 4 Kause

Join our new directors, Scott & Tammie Webb at Kegs 4 Kause on Monday, February 10th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. We are excited to be selected as a beneficiary of Payette Brewing’s Kegs 4 Kause program! We will be featured in their Tap Room AND half of the proceeds from the Draft Beer sales goes directly to us! Raise a glass for Paradise Point Camp!

Parish Events, Retreats, and More

SEWANEE Lunch & Learn - Paul's Anxious Letter to Rome

Feb. 6, 12:00 p.m. CST - Register Here


Each month the faculty at SEWANEE University share their knowledge in this lunch & learn series. In February join Dr. Paul Holloway as he discusses Paul's letter to the Romans. Paul wrote his now famous letter to Rome in Corinth in the wake of a sustained and brutal challenge to his continuing authority in the Corinthian assembly. This challenge was not based on a theological disagreement—as it would be in Galatia—but on the question of status: the Corinthians were Paul's social and cultural betters. Paul worried that he would face a similar and even more robust challenge in Rome, an anxiety that materially shaped what was to be his magnum opus.

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