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On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the gospel of Christ—the good news—that makes us free! Though we give thanks for the events of the sixteenth-century Reformation that brought renewal to the church of that time, we pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to unite the church today in its proclamation and witness to the world. In the waters of baptism we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Christians will also be one at the Lord's table.  And we celebrate Reformation Sunday!  Color of the day is Red!

Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

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In preparation for the upcoming voter's meeting on November 16, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the First Trinity Constitution and Bylaws. 

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This week's Bible Study, Tuesday 7 pm - Katie is teaching!  Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness'/Justice's sake:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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So Many Thank Yous!

Thank you to all who donated blood and volunteered to help run the blood drive.

Thank you to all who helped on our volunteer day to winterize the community center.

Than you to all who have been part of our mission and ministry at First Trinity!

Ben's Movie Night! 

Saturday at 7

Young Frankenstein

Free Popcorn and coffee

Bring a snack or beverage to share

The Lutheran Discussion 

Group meets this Sunday, 9 am in the kitchen.  All are welcome!

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