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We pray for our brothers and sisters at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., as they mourn the tragic deaths of nine of their community members, including the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C. We pray for all those who grieve and that our houses of worship be places of peace and refuge. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

This Sunday Come help us celebrate the good work of our students as they complete another year of school. They have worked hard to get good grades, and now get a much needed break!  10:30 am worship followed by water ballon fight! Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him and are called to believe in the power of God's word in him, a power greater than all that we fear. Readings: Acts 9:1-19, Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41   #MoralMondaysIL Our next action will take place on Monday, June 29at 4:00pm.  Details coming! Community Meal at SLCM On Sunday, June 28, volunteers from First Trinity will be joining our friends at South Loop Campus Ministry to help serve their monthly community meal. Those interested in volunteering or donating food are encouraged to contact rene@firstrinitychicago.com. This is a very worthwhile experience that consists of preparing and serving a meal, and then joining in eating the meal with our guests. After clean up we gather to discuss the experience and what it means. If you can make it, you don’t want to miss this. Current and future college students are especially encouraged to come.   Mary, Rene, Christine H, Tara, Pr. Ben, Zarana, Tom G, Gerald and Pr. Tom at the LSTC Distinguished Alumni Awards Reception.  Pr. Tom was the recipient of the 2015 Emerging Voice in Ministryaward.

Yami, Alicia, Rene, (not pictured: Pr. Tom, Pr. Ben, Mary) presented at a workshop at LSTC's 2015 Leadership Conference.  The workshop was titled "Community over Charity". ELCA Clergy and Leaders pictured with Bishop Miller at last Mondays #MoralMondaysIL action.

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This Sunday A house divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus makes this observation in light of charges that he is possessed. He is possessed, not by a demon, but by the Holy Spirit. We who have received the Holy Spirit through baptism have been joined to Christ's death and resurrection and knit together in the body of Christ. Those with whom we sing and pray this day are sisters and brothers of the Lord. With them we go forth in peace to do the will of God. Readings: Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1, Mark 3:20-35 The Art Bowl Next week is The Art Bowl.  If you are planning to donate soup or bread, please see Dan Pugh or Rene for delivery instructions.  This promises to be a great time!  Details in the flier below. Bible Study From Pr. Tom - Great times reading Athanasius of Alexandria tonight. Seriously. Completely awesome conversation around ancient texts. We've got an awesome group! Join us Tuesdays, 7 pm.   School to Summer Service + Worship and Celebration Sunday, June 21at 10:30am - Come help us celebrate the good work of our students as they complete another year of school. They have worked hard to get good grades, and now get a much needed break!   #MoralMondayIL Monday, June 15, Lutheran Bishop Wayne Miller will be joining faith leaders, people of faith, and all people of good will as we stand on the side of the poor, the downtrodden, the vulnerable, the 99%. Join us as the #MoralMondaysIL movement moves.    Monday, June 15at 10:30am - 12:00pm James R. Thompson Center 100 W Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60601