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Sunday, we welcome the delegation from Brazil.  This is going to be a very interesting day! If you are interested in helping with hospitality by bringing a dish to pass, helping to set up or clean up, please let us know.Click for more info.

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It is also time to welcome our new Ministry-in-Context Students!  Learn about Christine and Katie here.  

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Following a successful "Back to School Clearance" of God's Closet, Roxy Mendez took some time to interview some of the volunteers. Read about it here

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Also, this week, Bob is Back!

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Bible Study starts back up Tuesday, September 9. 7:00 pm. Potluck dinner and theology! 

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Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus' words in this week's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.

Readings:  Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20

The Mutual Ministry team visited Dolores, Lois and Chloe, who all celebrated Birthdays this month!

E-News - August 31

Join us for Worship Sunday at 10:30

The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the incurable wound of his suffering, yet finds in God's words the delight of his heart. When Peter doesn't grasp Jesus' words about suffering, Jesus tells the disciples they will find their lives in losing them. Such sacrificial love is described by Paul when he urges us to associate with the lowly and not repay evil with evil. In worship we gather as a community that we might offer ourselves for the sake of our suffering world.

 Readings: Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28

Next Sunday, September 7 - We are excited to welcome several guests, from Brazil, including Rev. Marcia Blasi, Felipe Gustavo Koch Buttelli, Dr. Roger Wanke, and our long-time friend of First Trinity, Dr. Vitor Westhelle (USA & Brazil)! We will have lunch after worship. Bring something yummy to share?

Happening This Week

Monday:

LGBT Neighbors in Bridgeport

Tuesday: 

Lectio Divina - 9 am sanctuary

God's Closet - 5-7

Books to Prisoners - 5 pm

Friday: 

God's Closet - 10-Noon

AA 8 pm

Saturday:

Church Council 10:30

Sunday: 

10:30 AM Worship! 

Coming Up

Sunday, September 7 - Brazilian Representatives to the Lutheran World Federation visiting
Sunday, September 21- Theology: What's The Point? Discussion and Book Release Party! Special Guest, Rev. Robert Saler, Ph.D.
Sunday, September 28 – Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 5 - St. Francis Day/Pet Blessing