CHURCH INFORMATION

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Executive Minister

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Rochelle Michael, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Rev. James Dawkins, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Min. Jasmin Taylor, Pastoral Intern EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Business Mgr. Daryle Brown, Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Ebony Only, Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Mark Smith, Comptroller Daryl Walker, Min. of Worship & Arts OFFICE OF THE SR. PASTOR Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Joan Harrell, Dir. of Public Comm. Rev. Aaron McLeod, Dir. of Special Projects

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

PROGRAM STAFF Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Bryan Johnson, Exec. Dir. of Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. of Christian Education Weekly Praise/Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 p.m. - Praise and Worship Service Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m. CFABS Bible Study 773-966-1507 For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org LIVE Sunday Webcasts 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Television Broadcast Sundays, 1:30 p.m. (WJYS, Check local listings) Prayer Line: 866-962-5650 Radio Broadcast Sundays, 6:00 p.m. WVON 1690 AM

Sunday Worship Services 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior) Youth Church 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour 9:45 a.m.

Church Hours Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Fridays 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sundays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650

www.trinitychicago.org

There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. 1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)

Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................................2 Order of Worship (6:00 p.m.) ..........................................................................................................................3 Hymn of Praise Jesus, The Light of the World" ..............................................................................................4 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................5 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6 Advent Meditation ..........................................................................................................................................7 Christmas Day Worship Service. ......................................................................................................................8 Kwanzaa Worship Service ................................................................................................................................9 Wednesday @ the Well .................................................................................................................................10 Divine Imagination Call/Empowering Voices .................................................................................................11 Center For African Biblical Studies/Ebony Expressions .................................................................................12 AKIBA .............................................................................................................................................................14 Artists-in-Residence.......................................................................................................................................15 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................16 Events ............................................................................................................................................................17 Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................19 2012 Memory Verses.....................................................................................................................................20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Restart 4 Health and Zumba .......................................................................................................................13

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Rev. Joan Harrell, Director of Public Communications, at 773-962-5650. Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival. WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

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Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................................. Nobody Like Jesus Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .....................................................................Praise The Name Of Jesus Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ....................................................... Jesus, O What A Wonderful Child Hymn of Praise ............................................................................... Jesus, The Light Of The World Unison Scripture ........................................................................Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV; The Message) PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings School Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................................. Now Behold The Lamb Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ......................................................................................................... Selected Sermon ............................................................................................................ Prophetic Purpose Hymn of Invitation Benediction .............................................................................................. Well, The Savior Is Born

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Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song ............................................................................................. I Come To Lift Him Up Ministry of Music..........................................................." So Many Wonderful Things About Jesus " Sermon ............................................................................................................ Prophetic Purpose The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction [Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

Hymn of Praise
JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Hark the herald angels sing. Jesus, the light of the world. Glory to the newborn King, Jesus, the light of the world.

Verse 1

Christ, by highest heavn adored. Jesus, the light of the world. Christ, the everlasting Lord, Jesus, the light of the world.

Verse 3

Well walk in the light, Beautiful light, Come where the Dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Oh, shine All around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world.

Chorus

Hail, the heavn born Prince of Peace. Jesus, the light of the world. Hail, the Son of righteousness! Jesus, the light of the world.

Verse 4

Joyful, all ye nations rise. Jesus, the light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies. Jesus, the light of the world.

Verse 2

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Unison Scriptures
LUKE 1:46-55 (NRSV) And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; 53he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.
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LUKE 1:46-55 (The Message) And Mary said, Im bursting with God-news; Im dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me, and look what happenedIm the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others. His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him. He bared his arm and showed his strength, scattered the bluffing braggarts. He knocked tyrants off their high horses, pulled victims out of the mud. The starving poor sat down to a banquet; the callous rich were left out in the cold. He embraced his chosen child, Israel; he remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high. Its exactly what he promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now.
46-55

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UNISON SCRIPTURES

Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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Advent Meditation
WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? A RENEWAL OF EXPECTATION
Does a feeling of expectation have to be found only in tiny tots with their eyes all aglow or can it be found in all of us? Advent is a time of receiving good news and God wants us to find some newness. It is not that Gods love was absent from human life before the time of Jesus coming. The ancient Psalm writer spoke again and again about Gods steadfast love. Jesus brought it in a new way with personal power. What would it take to rediscover this newness? Actually, that is what expectation is all about: an awareness that a loving God wants to come to each of us in a new way. Several artists have painted pictures of Jesus, Knocking at the Door. In Advent, that knocking is particularly loud. How do we open the door? Probably, we should begin by realizing that we already have many blessings from God. Living within our homes, or our world, we take a lot of things for granted: shelter from the cold, food to eat, friends and family. We have abilities to cope with most of the problems that arise. Realizing this and enjoying what we already have enables us to discover and appreciate new things. The secret of this feeling is thankfulness. It is a coincidence, but noteworthy, that Thanksgiving Day comes before Christmas. With a thankful spirit, we welcome Gods new gift. When we remember that life, itself, is Gods gift, we are open to expect and receive more. Perhaps, this season will help you to see people around you in a new and more loving way. Perhaps your vocation and your daily tasks will open up new ways of being creative. Art or music, hobbies or exercise may provide energizing renewal. Fresh spiritual gifts come down the chimney and are scattered around the Christmas tree. How we need to be open to Gods spirit, looking up expectantly! As Jesus said, Ask and it will be given you; seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7)
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ADVENT MEDITATION

Announcements

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KWANZAA WORSHIP SERVICE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012

7:00 p.m. Sanctuary

A worship experience filled with powerful words, African dancing, drumming and more!

-----------Join us for a night of fun, food and more, for children, youth and teens.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Atrium *We invite the village and community to wear African attire

PRE-KWANZAA CELEBRATION!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements

Jesus answered, Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life. John 4:13-14 NIV
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Beginning January 9, 2013, you are invited each Wednesday evening to Experience the Outpouring at Trinity United Church of Christ as we celebrate our Lord and Savior with Wednesday@The Well Praise and Worship. We will set the atmosphere for worship in Wright Chapel at 6:00 p.m. with powerful prayer and praise, and continue in the Sanctuary at 7:14 p.m. with purposeful praise, an inspiring Word, and awesome worship. Wednesdays at Trinity UCC will never be the same!

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DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message at 11:55 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012; January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12, 2013 Dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key

Announcements
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV

SAVE THE DATE!

REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER BIBLE STUDY SESSION BEGINS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30TH! BIBLE STUDY CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JANUARY 14th! For information, email the Center for African Biblical Studies, cfabs@trinitychicago.org

SAVE THE DATE!

EBONY EXPRESSIONS OUR LEGACY For Grades 1-12 Sunday, February 24, 2013 Registration begins Sunday, January 13, 2013 New poems and original works wanted! Cash Prizes!

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Announcements

START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT! DR. TERRY MASON AND RESTART 4 HEALTH RETURN JANUARY 8TH! Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and February 5, 12 7:00 p.m. Atrium
Take control of your health, one plate at a time. Anyone can do it and everyone should for yourself, your family and the ones you love. Join Dr. Mason as he shares information on why eating more fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight and fight against illness.

And ZUMBA RETURNS EVERY SATURDAY! Beginning Saturday, January 12, 2013 8:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m. in the Atrium!

Zumba is a fun, Latin-inspired, calorie burning, dance fitness program, taught by certified Zumba instructors. This class is for people in all levels of fitness, whether this is your first time trying out Zumba, or if you are a long-time Zumba pro!

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Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

MERCH ANDISE MORE M ARKDO WNS!!!

THE S CONTINALE UES!! SELEC30-50% OFF T

More than forty stunning etchings depict scenes from the Bible from an African perspective in this collection of inspiring passages from the Old and New Testaments.

In His Image

Now 40% OFF!! SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, January 27, 2013
Book signing with Trinity UCC's own charter member, Shelby Grant and his brother, Carl Grant, authors of The Moment: Barack Obama, Jeremiah Wright, and the Firestorm at Trinity United Church of Christ
Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., CLOSED FRIDAYS Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 www.akibabookstore.org

AKIBA STORE HOURS

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DO YOU HAVE A YOUNG ARTIST BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9 AND 18 IN YOUR MIDST? ENROLL YOUR CHILD (AGES 9 - 18)
IN OUR WINTER ARTS WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 5, 2013 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. This year, were teaching our youth to create vivid, dynamic GRAPHIC NOVELS!! The workshop is free and all materials will be provided. During this workshop, students will: Be introduced to the fascinating history of graphic novels, and their importance as artistic and social expression Learn about notable African American graphic artists Learn how to start with a concept and outline, and develop a storyboard and Final Project BONUS THIS YEAR! Attendees will have an opportunity to complete the pieces done by Hebru Brantley and Max Sansing during our Street Images Master Class! RSVP to 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2306, with your childs name and age, along with Parent/Guardian contact information, by MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012.

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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
12/18-12/25 Church Closed 12/25 Christmas Day Worship Service 12/26 12/231 Kwanzaa Celebration Worship Service New Year's Eve Watch Service

TODAY 12/23
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 9:30 a.m. Bible Teaching Moment - 203 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 12/24

Church Closed
TUESDAY 12/25
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service - SA

CHURCH CLOSED FOLLOWING WORSHIP SERVICE

WEDNESDAY 12/26
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Prayer and Fasting 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration for Youth/Teens - A 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m Prayer Service - WC Kwanzaa Celebration Service - SA Drama Mimes - W301

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

THURSDAY 12/27
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

7:00 p.m. Prison Ministry - W302 Tangeni Rehearsal - W301

400 W. 95th Street 400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - Narthex II 9:30 a.m. Saturday Bible Class - Adults - WC MAAFA Planning Meeting - BR

FRIDAY 12/28

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

SATURDAY 12/29
11:00 a.m. Children's Church - Teachers - 207 Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling - 202

11:00 a.m. Big Momma's House Story Telling and Reading - LI

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Events
CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
CHURCH CLOSINGS: The church and Credit
Union be CLOSED for vacation from Tuesday, December 18 through Tuesday, December 25, The church will re-open during regular business hours on Wednesday, December 26, During this vacation time, the Credit Union will be open for business on Sunday, December 23 only, The church and Credit Union will also be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is

dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community, Domestic Violence is not just a womans problem, it is a COMMUNITY problem, Please join us in our fight for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317

FREE-IN-ONE For anyone suffering from drug and

alcohol abuse, Every Friday, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Tough Love meetings for family members of drug and alcohol abusers, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2319

BLACK AND CHRISTIAN NEW MEMBER CLASS Saturday, January 5, 2013,

Adults and Teens, Registration, 9:30 a.m., Class, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Children, ages 12 and under, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Room 102, To RSVP, Call Member/Ministry Services, 773-962-5650

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Have you moved?

Any children left the nest? Newly employed or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553

TRINITY INSIGHTS is a new digital platform

designed to allow our cyber community a look/see of whats going on around Trinity, If your ministry is doing something special to assist people in need for the holidays and interact with the community, please send us photos, along with a description of your ministrys Acts of Kindness via e-mail to Min. Jasmin Taylor, JETaylor@TrinityChicago.org

TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC providing direct

MINISTRY EVENTS
BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners
invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, For December: Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury, by James Canfield; All Is Calm, All Is Bright: True Stories of Christmas, by Cheryl Kirking; A Different Kind of Christmas, by Alex Haley; Christmas Gif, by Charlemae Rollins; Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters, by Patricia McKissack, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Monday-Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

legal advice, mediation services and representation to the congregation and community, For legal clinic hours Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Village Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always in need of legal professionals (especially attorneys) interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or participating in our legal referral directory, To contact us call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to Legal@trinitychicago.org

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COMMUNITY EVENTS
HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI Club of Chicago hosts recruitment, Meet & Greet bowling event,
Saturday, December 29, 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Seven Ten Lanes, 1055 E. 55th St., For prospective high school seniors with an ACT score of at least 26, SAT of at least 1700, and 3.0 GPA, or has ranked #1 or #2 in their class, Meet alumni and current Howard University Students, Current HU students invited to attend, Information, email huaccbison@gmail.com or call Tiffany Watkins, 773-568-7074

NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK 2013 Presidential Inauguration bus trip, Friday, January 18 Tuesday,
January 22, 2013, Package includes hotel accommodations, continental breakfast, Politics chat, Attending public ceremony of the inauguration, and more, Reservations and information, call Karen Forte, 773-835-2736 or Maureen Forte, 708-653-6545

Seasons Greetings

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Service & Support Groups

Akiba Sales
(773) 966 - 1504 MON - THURS: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAYS SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY After each Service

Counseling Ministry Credit Union

(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 (773) 966 - 1505 (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) TUES & THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Immabasi Health & Wellness Ministry Immabasi Support Groups:

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

Amani Trinity United Community Health Corporation

(773) 966 - 1506 MON - FRI: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 MON - TUES - THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

Tough Love / Free N One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Math Tutorial

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Endowment Committee/ Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Prison Ministry

Endowment@trinitychicago.org

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309

careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org

Financial Counseling Consortium Healing Ministry

Trinity Community Development Corp.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

Trinity Higher Education Corporation

(773) 966 - 1508 TUES & THURS: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAYS & MONDAYS CLOSED

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377 MON - THURS: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

tcdc@trinitychicago.org

HIV/AIDS Support Ministry Housing Ministry

Trinity Computer Learning Center

(312) 409 - AIDS (2437) (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

Synergy Counseling Center

1947 West 95th Street 773-966-1592

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SERVICE AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Blaine DeNye Library

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline

Community Mental Health Council (773) 734 - 4033 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 Diabetes (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 Family Caregivers (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376 Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

Kujichagulia Special Citizens Support Ministry

2012 Trinity UCC Theme Walking, Talking and Living Our Faith, Ephesians 4 (NLT)
January Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. February Ephesians 4:2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love. March Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. April Ephesians 4:4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. May Ephesians 4:5-6 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all. June Ephesians 4:7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. July Ephesians 4:11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. August Ephesians 4:12 Their responsibility is to equip Gods people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. September Ephesians 4:13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of Gods Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. October Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We wont be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. November Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. December Ephesians 31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

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A community-driven initiative to support arts and culture, in collaboration with Trinity United Church of Christ. Sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust.

Thursday, December 13th Sunday, December 23rd Kennedy-King College Theatre

740 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL
The Nativity, written by McKinley Johnson, is inspired by Langston Hughes' holiday classic. This seasons classic telling of the journey of Mary and Joseph through the birth of Christ promises to inspire and elate audiences. ~Congo Square Theatre

By McKinley Johnson, directed by Chicagos own Ilesa Duncan

With appearances by Trinitys own Halona Jackson and Justin Graves!

Tickets available at Congo Square Theatre

www.congosquaretheatre.org

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 www.trinitychicago.org Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture