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This Sunday - Advent 2 - A Prayer for Peace Forerunners and messengers advance the advent of our God. While John the Baptizer’s voice in the wilderness may be the principal focus of the day, Malachi’s prophesy could as easily herald the coming Lord Jesus as forerunner of the Lord of hosts. Finally all the baptized are called to participate in the sharing of the gospel. In so doing we prepare the way for the coming of the Lord and assist all flesh in capturing a vision of the “salvation of God.” Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6   Bring Peace to the Earth Again This year, our Advent hymn is Bring Peace to Earth Again. Read more about this tradition on our blog. November 29 - Advent 1 + A Prayer for Deliverance December 6 - Advent 2 + A Prayer for Peace  December 13 - Advent 3 + A Prayer for Sanctuary   December 20 - Advent 4 + A Prayer for Redemption    Annual Meeting Click here to learn everything you need to know about Sunday's meeting. First Lutheran Church of the Trinity 643 W 31st Street Chicago, IL 60616 312-842-7390 welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com FirstTrinityChicago.com All Are Welcome! There is so much going on in December, we thought a calendar would help!

Prayers of Thanksgiving for everyone who contributed to our ‪#GivingTuesday‬ campaign, especially the three folks who signed up for new reoccurring donations. Reoccurring online donations helps friends and members live generously, without having to think about it much, and it allows those of us working on the budget to have a good idea what to expect! Thank you all! To sign up for online giving visit firsttrinitychicago.com and click on donate!

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First Trinity E-News Click to read more Thank you to all who attended our annual meeting on Sunday.  We passed the budget, acknowledge the extraordinary leadership of the outgoing church council members, discussed the coming year and voted in a council for next year.  Minutes from the meeting will be available soon.  We have a new newsletter for autumn/advent.  You don't want to miss two great stories (by Roxy and Barbara) about growing up at First Trinity!  Read it here. On this final Sunday of the church year our gospel is Jesus' great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering to those who are poor, hungry, naked, sick, or estranged. In the first reading God is the shepherd who seeks the lost, weak, and injured and feeds them with justice. We gather this day to celebrate the reign of Christ and his victory over death, yet awaiting the consummation of all things yet to come. Acknowledging Christ as our merciful ruler, we go forth that his reign may be known in our loving words and deeds. Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95:1-7a, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 Happy Birthday this week to Claudia!  Since we've had so many birthdays in November, we'll be celebrating with Cake after worship this Sunday.

Can you believe it's Thanksgiving already!? Give Thanks and share a meal with friends, family and community members at First Trinity. We are shooting for dinner at 5:00 but will be at the community center for cooking and fellowship from 11-7, so come by anytime! Click here or contact Rene in the office for details.