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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 Read more here! This Sunday is our Annual Meeting.  This is our opportunity to vote on officers, budget, and to review and celebrate the past year.  Members and non members are welcome, but only voting members may vote.  The meeting will begin shortly after worship on Sunday.   Last week, Will Tanzman announced the Reclaim Chicago Launch Event.  It is this Saturday (tomorrow) 9:30 - 11:00 am followed by door-to-door canvassing for endorsed candidates.  National Association of Letter Carriers Hall, 3850 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope—word, water, bread and wine—eager to welcome the good news of Christ's coming among us. Readings: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 Happy Birthday this week to Ben H., Judy, and Eliot! Bible Study - Tuesdays at 7 Explore the story of two young women from the early church, who became martyrs and saints of the faith. Co-lead by Katie Jacob and Pr. Tom Gaulke. 11/11, 11/18, 11/25

Voter's Meeting - November 16

It's that time of year! We'll be electing new officers, voting on a budget, and generally discussing the business of the church.

For questions about voter eligibility please email welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com or see our constitution here!

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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!