Southminster believes that we are better together! We have plenty of opportunities to connect with one another, with our greater community, and with God.
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Faith Exploration
From our youngest friends to our wisest elders, we offer opportunities for faith exploration and education with others.
Registration Open for Children’s MASK Camp (June 2025)
Join Southminster for our Music, Acting, Singing, and Konnection Camp June 2 – 6, 2025. We welcome rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders for a week of art, music, including performing a musical on the last day, and of course, lots of fun. MASK Camp is taught by amazing lifelong educators, including a music educator.
This camp meets June 2 – 6, in the mornings, and is free for any child to attend.
For more information and to register your child, click here.
Children
Children’s Sunday school meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30am where kids can learn about the Christian faith through art projects, Bible lessons, and mission projects. During the 11am service, we have an opportunity for children ages 3 – 5 to participate in an interactive message before heading out to Godly play for an age-appropriate Bible story. Nursery care is available for the youngest members of our community from 9:30am – 12:00pm.
We have a number of other children’s ministry activities including ReBELLion, a children’s handbell ensemble, and MASK, a summer music camp. Children in grades four, five, and six are also invited to participate in “Club 456” which meets on Sunday evenings every other week. For more information about how your child’s faith can be nurtured at Southminster, please contact the Rev. Caroline Barnett.
Youth
Youth Sunday school meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am where students can learn about their Christian faith and the world around them.
On Sunday evenings, our youth group meets for dinner, service projects, discussion, and fun. During the summer, the youth group participates in a mission trip where they serve and learn about a new city. For more information about our youth program, please contact Director of Youth Ministry, David Shoemaker.
Adults
Adults meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the eastern room of Fellowship Hall. Our Sunday school content ranges from guest speakers about local and global social justice issues to theological discussions. Every so often we join forces with the children and youth classes for a fun intergenerational event. Recent Sunday School topics include: A guest speaker from Churches for Middle Eastern Peace, a devotional study on artwork and scripture, a discussion about our global mission partners.
Fellowship
Southminster enjoys one another’s company, both at our church building and out and about. Here are some of our regularly occurring events:
Holy Happy Hour
Join Southminster the third Friday of every month for Holy Happy Hour! The Engagement Committee picks restaurants around the Kansas City area for a casual, relaxed fellowship event. Stop by for a drink, dinner, or just to say hello! Children are always welcome, but we offer childcare for some Holy Happy Hours, if desired.
Gentle Yoga
Join yoga instructor Emmi Scott for a yoga class at 10am on Mondays at the church. This class uses a chair for balance and support and is perfect for those who are new to yoga, want a gentler practice, or have limited mobility. Cost is $5/class.
Dine In / Dine Out
Each quarter people gather in small groups for a meal in someone’s home or at a local restaurant. These groups change each quarter so different people host and there is an opportunity for fellowship with different church members. Contact Susan Fiser from the Family Life Committee if you are interested in joining a group.
Coffee Hour
On Sunday mornings from 9:15 – 11am stop by for coffee and light snacks before and after worship.
Connectional Groups
Southminster Presbyterian Women
Southminster Presbyterian Women is a ministry with and for the women of the church. Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves- to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study,
- to support the mission of the church worldwide,
- to work for justice and peace, and
- to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.
- Mission support to Presbyterian Women Churchwide (PW Mission Fund)
- Special Offerings including the Thank Offering and Birthday Offering
- Ecumenical Giving including Fellowship of the Least Coin
- And support of PCUSA giving initiatives including Cents-ibility
Men’s Group
A group of men meet every Wednesday morning at 7am at the Village Inn in Mission, KS for a fellowship breakfast.
In December, the Men’s Group hosts a special Christmas breakfast with a guest speaker.
For more information, contact Larry Tice.