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Trinity Sunday

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This Sunday When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul's words today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him. It's going to be a great day! 9:15 - The Lutheran Magazine Study Group - Bring your copy of The Lutheran, or use one of ours. Read and discuss articles over coffee and pastry! 10:30 - Worship with guest preacher Connie Leininger After worship - Potluck Cookout and Celebration of May Birthdays!  Bring a dish to pass if you are able.   Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17   Facebook Oops! For a really long time we've gotten away with having a Facebook Profile (for people) rather than a page (for organizations).  Facebook caught us!  So we are in the process of moving all of our old profile stuff to our page.  Follow us!  And tell your friends! The Art Bowl On Thursday, June 11, hundreds of hand-made, ceramic bowls, created and donated by local artist and children, will be on offer to the public for a $20 (or 2/$30) contribution. After selecting a bowl people are invited to share a meal of soups and chili made by local chefs and foodies. There will even be vegetarian and vegan options! 100 percent of all contributions will go directly to the First Trinity Kid’s Activity Fund. Order tickets ahead of time for a 10% discount. Contact the church office at welcome@firsttrintiychicago if you would like to purchase raffle tickets ahead of the event or if you are interested in donating soup or bread for the event. This summer, the kids are raising money to attend Lutherdale Bible Camp, in Wisconsin. Tri-Sox I have the tickets! If you have paid for a ticket you may pick it up from Rene in the office at any time. If you have not paid for a ticket, but signed up, you may pay for it and pick it up at any time. If you have not signed up, or paid for a ticket but want one, talk to Rene in the office... there may be a couple of extras. Thanks!

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Come Holy Spirit! Pentecost!

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This Sunday Join us Pentecost Sunday! Celebrate the church of all languages, the arrival of the Spirit, and the installation (officially, even if for a very long time, in our hearts) of Kevin and Kate,, Sonia's granddaughter, Jayla, is getting baptized! As if that's not enough: We will also have a couple of sweet guests from Germany, friends of Klaus-Peter Adam! And... we will be saying farewell to Joe and Kacie.   Readings: Acts 2:1-21     Filled with the Spirit to tell God's deeds Psalm 104:24-34, 35b     Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30) Romans 8:22-27     Praying with the Spirit John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15     Christ sends the Spirit of truth Facebook Oops! For a really long time we've gotten away with having a Facebook Profile (for people) rather than a page (for organizations).  Facebook caught us!  So we are in the process of moving all of our old profile stuff to our page.  Follow us!  And tell your friends! Saturday First Trinity Field Trip to the Cemetery! Meet at First Trinity to join us on a trip to Concordia Cemetery for Memorial Day worship and a tour led by our own Richard.  Carpools will be leaving at 10:15 am. Next Sunday Trinity Sunday is just over a week away, and it's going to be a great day. 9:15 - The Lutheran Magazine Study Group - Bring your copy of The Lutheran, or use one of ours. Read and discuss articles over coffee and pastry. 10:30 - Worship with guest preacher Connie Leininger After worship - Potluck Cookout and Celebration of May Birthdays. The Art Bowl On Thursday, June 11, hundreds of hand-made, ceramic bowls, created and donated by local artist and children, will be on offer to the public for a $20 (or 2/$30) contribution. After selecting a bowl people are invited to share a meal of soups and chili made by local chefs and foodies. There will even be vegetarian and vegan options! 100 percent of all contributions will go directly to the First Trinity Kid’s Activity Fund. Order tickets ahead of time for a 10% discount. Contact the church office at welcome@firsttrintiychicago if you would like to purchase raffle tickets ahead of the event or if you are interested in donating soup or bread for the event. This summer, the kids are raising money to attend Lutherdale Bible Camp, in Wisconsin. Tri-Sox I have the tickets! If you have paid for a ticket you may pick it up from Rene in the office at any time. If you have not paid for a ticket, but signed up, you may pay for it and pick it up at any time. If you have not signed up, or paid for a ticket but want one, talk to Rene in the office... there may be a couple of extras. Thanks!

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He Is Risen!  Alleluia!   Sixth Sunday of Easter

This Sunday The gospel for Easter's seventh Sunday is always taken from the long prayer Jesus prays for his followers in John's gospel on the night before his death, and always includes Jesus' desire that his followers will be one as he and the Father are one. This oneness is not mere doctrinal agreement or institutional unity, but mutual abiding, interpenetrating life, mutual love and joy. This oneness is the work of the Spirit whom we have received but also await. Come, Holy Spirit! Readings Acts 1:15-17, 21-26     Matthias added to the apostles Psalm 1     The LORD knows the way of the righteous. (Ps. 1:6) 1 John 5:9-13     Life in the Son of God John 17:6-19     Christ's prayer for his disciples Bible Study starts May 12   Jesus disguises himself as "bait" to "catch" the Devil on ahook??? Jesus is a triumphant victor, demolishing the gates of hell??? Jesus is a sacrifice, a lamb slain to atone for our sin? Jesus is a high priest, a mediator between the Christian community and God? The Bible and Christian tradition offer a variety of possibilities for how we might think and speak of Christ--and what Christ does.  Come. Learn about different ways different folks have thought about the wonderfully loaded word "salvation" and its relatives in the Bible and in the Christian tradition. We'll focus mostly on the New Testament and then move into the Early Church Patriarchs. As always, we'll read right from the Bible or from other ancient texts as we explore this topic (a.k.a "Soteriology"). And we'll chat. And pray. It'll be nice. Full list of what-we're-gonna-read COMING SOON! Raffle! As part of the fundraising efforts for the kid's trip to Lutherdale, we are assembling prizes for a basket raffle.  The prizes that we have so far can be seen here.  We could use a couple more prizes.  If you would like to donate or purchase tickets($3 each or 4 for $10) contact welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com, 312-842-7390  Winners will be drawn at random at The Art Bowl on June 11.  Tri-Sox I have the tickets! If you have paid for a ticket you may pick it up from Rene in the office at any time. If you have not paid for a ticket, but signed up, you may pay for it and pick it up at any time. If you have not signed up, or paid for a ticket but want one, talk to Rene in the office... there may be a couple of extras! Thanks!

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He Is Risen!  Alleluia!   Sixth Sunday of Easter

Last Saturday was the God's Closet Spring Yard "Sale"  We had a great time, and gave away a whole lotta clothes!  Thanks to all of the volunteers, shoppers and donors.  Especially Girl Scout Troop 20186 for the clothing donation and all of your help!

This Sunday This Sunday's image of the life the risen Christ shares with us is the image of friendship. We are called to serve others as Jesus came to serve; but for John's gospel, the image of servanthood is too hierarchical, too distant, to capture the essence of life with Christ. Friendship captures the love, the joy, the deep mutuality of the relationship into which Christ invites us. The Greeks believed that true friends are willing to die for each other. This is the mutual love of Christian community commanded by Christ and enabled by the Spirit. Readings: Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17 Sunday is also Mother's Day.  Thanks to Fasan Florist for providing flowers for all of the mothers and those women who care for children even if they are not their own.  Bible Study starts May 12   Jesus disguises himself as "bait" to "catch" the Devil on ahook??? Jesus is a triumphant victor, demolishing the gates of hell??? Jesus is a sacrifice, a lamb slain to atone for our sin? Jesus is a high priest, a mediator between the Christian community and God? The Bible and Christian tradition offer a variety of possibilities for how we might think and speak of Christ--and what Christ does.  Come. Learn about different ways different folks have thought about the wonderfully loaded word "salvation" and its relatives in the Bible and in the Christian tradition. We'll focus mostly on the New Testament and then move into the Early Church Patriarchs. As always, we'll read right from the Bible or from other ancient texts as we explore this topic (a.k.a "Soteriology"). And we'll chat. And pray. It'll be nice. Full list of what-we're-gonna-read COMING SOON! Raffle! As part of the fundraising efforts for the kid's trip to Lutherdale, we are assembling prizes for a basket raffle.  The prizes that we have so far can be seen here.  We could use a couple more prizes.  If you would like to donate or purchase tickets($3 each or 4 for $10) contact welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com, 312-842-7390  Winners will be drawn at random at The Art Bowl on June 11.  Tri-Sox I have the tickets! If you have paid for a ticket you may pick it up from Rene in the office at any time. If you have not paid for a ticket, but signed up, you may pay for it and pick it up at any time. If you have not signed up, or paid for a ticket but want one, talk to Rene in the office... there may be a couple of extras! Thanks!

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He Is Risen!  Alleluia!   Fourth Sunday of Easter

This Saturday the amazing Pastor Liz Munoz is coming to First Trinity to do a Godly Play training for us! If you haven't heard of Godly Play it's a wonderful program that has gained a lot of popularity recently and is a whole new way to engage kids. It's a fun and interactive teaching method that will be a great asset for First Trinity as we move forward in developing a youth program! If you have not signed up but are interested, contact Katie right away!

This Sunday The image of the Good Shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd's willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his love. First John illustrates what it means to lay down our lives for one another by the example of sharing our wealth with a ny sister or brother in need. Readings Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18 Other News First Trinity Celebrates - Christine, Katie and Bob! What a year it's been for Christine Doidge and Katie Jacob at First Lutheran Church of The Trinity! On Sunday, May 3, come to celebrate their last day here, and wish them well. Christine will be graduating on May 17, and Katie will be going on her internship in Rochester, MN. Gifts are appropriate, but not expected :) And what about Bob!? Bob Leone will be celebrating his 10 year anniversary as the minister of music here at First Trinity! After church we will celebrate with a taco party. Please contact Rene or Marge if you would like to help with food. There will be a $5 suggested donation to Midwest Books to Prisoners for lunch. Want to know who's going to be interning at First Trinity next year?  Check it out!   1st Trinity Clay Day! With Eugene Barnett & Associates Saturday, April 25 - 10:30am - 1:30pm First Trinity Community Center - 643 W 31st Street This Saturday join local ceramic designer Daniel Pugh, of Eugene Barnett & Associates, as he teaches folks of all ages how to make clay pinch pots and bowls. All bowls produced will be glazed & fired in EB&A's kiln in time for the Trinity Art Bowl Fundraiser on Thursday, June 11th.* All proceeds from the Art Bowl go toward sending the kids of 1st Trinity’s to Lutherdale Summer Camp. No previous clay experience is necessary and all clay and tools will be provided by Eugene Barnett & Associates. *Children under 12 years of age who participate may ask to keep the finished bowls for themselves or donate theirs to the fundraiser. For more information about Lutherdale please visit -  http://www.lutherdale.org/

Tri-Sox!

We had a great time at the park. 41 members and friends of First Lutheran Church of The Trinity all in matching grey from Hardscrabble Gifts.  Oh, yeah, and the Sox Won!  More photos here.