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This Week This Sunday’s texts paint startling pictures of the horrific—the demonic—nature of sin. The church’s repeated celebration of the holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus “until he comes.” It is a dramatic declaration of “how much God has done for you.” Readings: Isaiah 65:1-9, Psalm 22:19-28, Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 8:26-39  Tonight - We will ring our bells at 7 pm in memory of the victims of the Orlando shooting as well as victims of the shooting at Mother Immanuel AME Church (one year ago today) and all other hate crimes. Bishop Eaton's letter in response to Orlando shooting A Response from the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago to the Shootings in Orlando (Bishop Miller) Introducing our new MIC Students! Malina and Samantha will be joining us for the 2016-2017 school year as Ministry in Context students.  This is a class that students at LSTC take and is an opportunity for students to engage in ministry in a congregational context. Malina and Samantha will be with us on a very part time basis, but you will get to know them on Sunday mornings and through their projects.  Click to read their bios! Toby’s Last Day :( Join us as we say goodbye to Vicar Toby on Sunday, June 26. Worship will be followed by a potluck lunch and karaoke party. If you able to bring a dish to pass, please try to avoid corn, wheat, soy, eggs, yeast and meat.  Thanks! Bible Study! Tuesdays, at 7 pm in the sanctuary.  We are reading Acts. TriSox Tickets are here! If you signed up please see Rene to pay for and pick up your ticket. If you prepaid, just see Rene to get your ticket. Thanks all! June's Calendar with Birthdays and Commemorations available now! Rene here - if I miss your birthday please let me know.  I can only add them to the calendar if I know when they are!  Thanks!

Sunday: Worship 10:30 am Monday: Office Closed Tuesday: Lectio Divinia 9 am, God's Closet 5-7, Books to Prisoners 5-9, Bible Study 7 pm Friday - God's Closet 10-noon, Office Hours 10-Noon, AA 8:00 Last Saturday of Each Month - 7pm Ben's Movie Night Last Sunday of Each Month - 9:15am The Lutheran Magazine Discussion Group Check out some of the groups who meet or perform in our space: The Bridge, Bridgeport Alliance, The Glint, LGBT Neighbors in Bridgeport, Midwest Books to Prisoners, The Group Project, Windy City Opera, and more! Did you know, First Trinity is a member of Concordia Cemetery? If you have news for the benefit of the community, please send it to welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com