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This Sunday Someone is casting out demons in Jesus’ name who isn’t part of Jesus’ own circle, and the disciples want him stopped. They appeal to Jesus, as Joshua did to Moses about the elders who prophesied without official authorization. Like Moses, Jesus refuses to see this as a threat. Jesus welcomes good being done in his name, even when it is not under his control. The circle we form around Jesus’ word must be able to value good being done in ways we wouldn’t do it, by people we can’t keep tabs on. Readings: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50  God's Closet named Bridgeport's Best Closet by Southside Weekly! The Bridge will have a couple of guests in our community center for the next couple months. Their names are Dao Nguyen and Elise Cowin. They are recent graduates of the MFA performance program at SAIC, and are on internships related to the IN TIME>16 Performance festival. Be sure to say hi! If you have any questions ask Rene or Kestutis! The flier for the anniversary celebration is below.  There are three things we currently need for the event: 1 - If you know a business or organization who would want to sponsor the event or donate a raffle prize, please contact welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com or share this link. 2 - We also need volunteers to help the day of the event and for tasks such as distributing fliers, picking up donations, and decorating. There is a sign up sheet in the kitchen. 3 - We need to know where to send the invites!  If you know former members, friends, or students we would like to have their address or email to invite them to the anniversary.

St Francis Sunday! October 4, the Blessing of the Pets, Baptism of Louisa Wind Holmes, and guest preacher, Rachel Wind.  Worship at 10:30.

A new Bible Study, Luther's Greatest Hits, starts October 26. Leading up to Reformation Day, and our 150th Anniversary, join us for the month of October as we read from works by Martin Luther. "Martin Luther's Greatest Hits." Tuesdays 7-8:30 in October. You know you'll love it.

Cool Community Event Alert: (I've seen it... it's really good!) The Bridge Opens Fall Season with Mac Wellman's The Hyacinth Macaw, Sept.18-Oct. 4 Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30pm - The Bridge, 643 W. 31st Street

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In honor of St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment, we will again be blessing pets at the end of worship on October 5. All Are Welcome!

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Bible Study is going great - Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Potluck dinner! A study! On the Beatitudes! From Matthew and Luke! Next week - Blessed are you who hunger now for you will be satisfied.

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God's Closet, the free, volunteer run clothing pantry at First Lutheran Church of the Trinity is in need of winter clothes. Coats, Socks, Gloves and Hats are needed most. We accept new and used items and a donation receipt can be acquired on site or here.

God's Closet is open Tuesdays 5-7 and Fridays 10-noon. Drop offs can also be made at other times; just bring items to the community center door and ring the bell. God's Closet/First Trinity is located at 643 W 31st Street.

Pet Blessing October 5

A favorite tradition at First Trinity!

Sunday, October 5at 10:30am

In honor of St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment, we will again be blessing pets at the end of worship on October 5. 

All Are Welcome!

Blessing of the Animals / St. Francis Day at First Trinity

Join us (and bring your pets) for St. Francis Day, Sunday October 7, 10:30am at First Lutheran Church of the Trinity. A special blessing of the pets will occur during the worship service. If your pet is not inside-friendly, we are happy to give a blessing after worship. First Trinity worships every Sunday at 10:30AM, all are welcome to worship and Holy Communion.