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CHURCH INFORMATION

PASTORAL STAFF

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

Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations

Daryle Brown, Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm.

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,Exec. Min. of Community Engagement and Transformation

Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources

Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship

Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects

PROGRAM STAFFDeacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor Rev. Dr. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence

execuTive LeAdeRShiP OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Sunday Worship Services7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

(Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior)

Youth church7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Bible discovery hour9:45 a.m.

Weekly Praise/Prayer Service11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service

7:14 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well

Saturday church School9:00 a.m.

cFABS Bible Study773-966-1507

For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org

Live Sunday Webcasts7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

www.trinitychicago.org

Television BroadcastSundays, 1:30 p.m.

(WJYS, Check local listings)Prayer Line: 866-962-5650

Radio BroadcastSundays, 6:00 p.m.WVON 1690 AM

church hoursMonday – CLOSED

Tuesday through Friday11:00 a.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) 962-5650www.trinitychicago.org @TrinityChicago

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2Hymn of Praise "Lead Me Guide Me" ..............................................................................................................3Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................3Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................4Litany for Stewarship .......................................................................................................................................5Musical Guests ................................................................................................................................................6Lenten Meditation ...........................................................................................................................................7Lenten Fast ......................................................................................................................................................8Today's Menu/Bookmark Design Contest .......................................................................................................9Colon Cancer Awareness Blue Hat Bow Tie Sunday/Credit Union Meeting ..................................................10R.E.S.E.T. Martial Arts Class/R.E.S.E.T. Entrepreneur Program .......................................................................11Women's Conference Upcoming Events ........................................................................................................12Women's Conference 2015 ...........................................................................................................................13I Am My Brother's Keeper Support Group/Easter Egg Hunt ..........................................................................14Prison Ministry Worship Service ....................................................................................................................15Green Page/Hurston-Hughes 1st Poetry Slam ...............................................................................................16Freedom School Gospel Run .........................................................................................................................17Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................18Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................20Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................21Events ............................................................................................................................................................22Farewell to Rev. Willie T. Barrow ...................................................................................................................23(In)Justice For All Film Festival .......................................................................................................................24

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 Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.

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 ..................................................................................................................... “Every Praise”Ministry of Music.................................................................................................................... “Trust You”Sermon ............................................................................................................“Overcoming My Anxiety” Hymn of InvitationThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings

Altar CallBenediction

[once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................“Give Me A Clean Heart”Opening Song (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................... “Search Me Lord”Hymn of Praise .......................................................................................................“Lead Me, Guide Me”Unison Scripture ....................................................................................................Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

PLeASe ReMAin STAnDinG FoR The ReADinG oF The WoRDInvocationParish Concerns

Visitor Recognition/Passing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word Baby Dedication

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes/Offerings/Scholarship

Altar Call ............................................................................................................................. “I’ll Trust You”Sermon ............................................................................................................“Overcoming My Anxiety”Hymn of Invitation Benediction

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

LeAD Me, GUiDe Me

Verse 1 I am weak and I need Thy strength

And power, To help me over My weakest hour. Let me through

The darkness Thy face to see, Lead me, oh Lord lead me.

Chorus Lead me, guide me along the way, For if You lead me I cannot stray.

Lord, let me walk each day with Thee. Lead me, oh Lord lead me.

Verse 2 Help me tread in the

Paths of righteousness. Be my aid When Satan and sin oppress.

I am putting all my trust in Thee: Lead me, oh Lord lead me.

Verse 3 I am lost if You take Your hand from me,

I am blind without Thy light to see. Lord just always let me Thy servant be,

Lead me, oh Lord lead me.

PSALM 139:23-24 (niV)23Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.


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Litany for StewardshipMINISTER: The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (Ps. 24:1).

PeoPLe: We possess nothing, not even ourselves. We are but stewards for our Creator, and all that we have is a gift from God.

MINISTER: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” (Mal. 3:10).

PeoPLe: Lord, forgive us for our selfishness. We think that our security lies in our own hands, but that is only an illusion. Help us to seek You and Your Kingdom.

MINISTER: “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked” (Luke 12:48).

PeoPLe: Gracious God, enable us to be good stewards of all Your blessings. Help us to use our time, talents, and treasure wisely and to Your glory.

MINISTER: Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions” (Luke 12:15).

PeoPLe: Lord, help us not be consumed with material gain.

MINISTER: Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine (Prov. 3:9-10).

PeoPLe: Money is not evil unless it leads us away from You, Lord. May we honor You with our wealth and use it for good.

MINISTER: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies (1 Cor. 6:19-20).

PeoPLe: Our lives are not our own. We cannot save ourselves. We need You to rescue us from death. We have been bought with Your precious blood; may we live not for ourselves but for You, Jesus.

MINISTER: The Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).

PeoPLe: Lord, change our orientation from being getters to being givers, so that we might know the joy of Your blessed life.

ALL: We pray for wisdom and courage to make good stewardship a way of life. The life that you give us is filled with love, mercy and grace!


hoWARD GoSPeL ChoiR oF hoWARD UniVeRSiTy, founded in the fall of 1968 by Melanie Russell (Lee) and Rosalind Thompkins (Lynch), the Howard Gospel Choir (HGC) of Howard University is the first collegiate choir of its kind in the world. The choir is currently under the musical direction of Howard alumni, Reginald Golden; Darrell Brown, also a Howard alumni, serves as the choir’s assistant musical director.

Exceptional musicians have always been instrumental in shaping HGC’s unique sound to embrace both contemporary and traditional gospel, church hymns, Negro spirituals and classically arranged anthems. For over two decades, the late Arphelius Paul Gatling, III, largely responsible for crafting the unique sound of the choir, served as the Musical Director.

HGC has pioneered an international legacy in gospel music ministry. With an active roster of seventy-plus persons, the choir is one of the largest religious life organizations on campus, operating under the historic Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. The Dean of the Chapel, Rev. Dr. Bernard Richardson, serves as the choir’s advisor.

In addition to distinguished professionals in every imaginable discipline, past members of this award- winning ensemble include Grammy award winners Richard Smallwood, Coré Cotton (member of Sounds of Blackness), Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark of the legendary Clark Sisters, and R&B star, Angela Winbush.

The choir has been blessed to receive national exposure, having appeared from coast to coast within the continental United States, and international exposure, having served as cultural ambassadors to countries such as Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Italy, Montenegro, Sweden and the Caribbean island of Barbados, and have participated in other cultural exchange activities and conducted a number of master classes discussing various vocal exercises and the history of Gospel Music.

Notwithstanding the legacy of excellence and the vast accomplishments since its inception, HGC ’s main objective remains the same: to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. Our purpose and passion is to serve Christ with our musical gifts bringing peace, restoration, healing and inspiration to all who will lend their ears and hearts. It’s more than just singing; this is ministry.

Musical Guests

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“WhiCh RoAD ShALL i TAke?”

In the Sermon on the Mount, central to Jesus’ teaching, he speaks of many good, essential things in life, but then adds, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) This is a great promise, but don’t we wish he had been a little more specific? How many times in life it would be helpful if we could ask Jesus for help with our specific priorities! Prayer can help with this, but choosing also takes a lot of hard work.

What road do we take to reach the “Kingdom of God”? We need to think of this as both a long-term and a day-to-day question. If we tried to project what we want our life to look like when completed, we probably would look more at the kind of person we were than at any specific things we accomplished. If so, this is true also for daily decisions. If there are goals we want to reach, what can we do today that will move us toward them? As we look back at the end of a day did we gain some new insight, resist some unworthy impulse, or show love to someone in need? Did we contribute an upward force in our surroundings? If so, then today’s road is worth trying again tomorrow.

After choosing our road, now we need to keep looking up, concentrating on our highest hopes, rather than our greatest fears! Can we look at even small gains that were satisfying and worth pursuing again? David Livingstone said, “I will go anywhere, provided it be forward.”

One time, after teaching five thousand people, Jesus realized there was another priority. People needed to be fed. His disciples offered no solution. Jesus, though, knew that people have more inner resources than we might expect. With the help of a little boy, he fed them all. You and I need to share who we are and what we have. Step by step, with God’s help, we can find nourishment for both the world and ourselves.

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Lenten Fast

Fasting for the Lenten SeasonFor 2015, as a church, we are being called to – Renew, Reclaim, Restore, Reconnect – Renewing our relationship with God, Reclaiming our African heritage, Restoring justice and mercy, and Reconnecting to our community. During this Lenten season, as we are called to a church-wide fast, we should also be sure to take advantage of our Reset cards each Sunday for scriptural nuggets and a unifying prayer. Fasting is a spiritual discipline designed to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. We do not fast to lose weight; we fast to be empowered by Jesus Christ. In 2015, as we seek to Renew our relationship with God, God will reveal God’s purpose and plan in your life if you dare fast, pray, study and learn the power of quiet time. Jesus had to steal away from the crowd and spend time with his Father in the mountains, to pray, study, reflect, meditate, and center his spirit. If fasting and prayer were the disciplines of Jesus, should not this be followed by us? Join with us this season and witness a breakthrough as we fast, pray, study, reflect, meditate and learn the power of quiet time.

Question: i have never fasted before?Answer: Consult your doctor first!* Fasting is not the removal of all food from your diet. Fasting is learning to discipline your mind, body and spirit to remove “something” you know hinders your ability to function at your highest capacity, from your life or diet.

Question: is fasting biblical?Answer: Fasting is biblical. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, fasting was used by the people of God to prepare for a spiritual challenge, hear God’s voice before making a major decision, and for removing destructive forces in your life.

Fast #1 - Fasting to confront destructive forces • February 18 – February 24

Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m. • February 25 – March 3

Eat only two meals before 6:00 p.m. • March 4 – March 10 - Eat only one meal a

day before 6:00 p.m.• March 11 – March 17

Drink only juices, water and/or tea

• March 18 – March 24Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.

• March 25 – April 4Slowly begin to add meat to your diet

Fast #2 – The Daniel Fast (Taken from the book of Daniel). When Daniel was captured by the Babylonians, he asked of the Babylonians if he, along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, could fast eating only fruits and vegetables so they would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king.

• February 18 – February 24 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m.

• February 25 –March 3Eat only two meals a day before 6:00 p.m.

• March 4 – March 10Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.

• March 11 – March 17Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added.

• March 18 – March 24Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added

• March 25 – April 4Eat three meals a day before 6:00 p.m.

Fast #3 - Removing certain foods or items from your diet or life. One type of fasting is to remove certain foods from your diet, such as fried foods, sweets, sodas or refined sugar and/or flour.

*Please seek the advice of your primary care provider/doctor before beginning a fast that involves restricting food/calories and/or medication. Your doctor can help you design a fasting plan that protects your health and well-being. This is extremely important if you are pregnant or have a medical condition. Medical condition examples include, but are not limited to those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, recent surgery, etc.


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Today’s MenuionA’S on The BLU

12454 S. Western Avenue • Blue Island, IL 60406 (708) 577-4441

BReAkFAST#1 Grilled or fried Salmon Croquettes w/Eggs, Rice or Smothered Potatoes, Biscuit - $9

#2 Pancakes w/Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Smothered Potatoes - $9

#3 Corned Beef Hash w/Scrambled Eggs and Biscuit - $8

#4 Fried Chicken and Waffle w/Eggs and Smothered Potatoes - $10

Sides sold SeparatelySmothered Potatoes - $3

Grits - $2Bacon/Sausage - $3

Corned Beef Hash - $3Pancakes - $3

LUnCh#1 ½ Baked Chicken, 3 sides and bread, Unlimited drink - $10

#2 3 Pc. Smothered Chicken over Rice and Gravy 2 sides, Unlimited drink - $10

#3 Fried Catfish filet with 3 sides, Cornbread, Unlimited drink - $12

#5 Salmon Croquette over Rice, 3 sides, Unlimited drink - $12

#6 Blackened Tilapia with 3 sides, Cornbread, Unlimited Drink - $12

#7 Fried Wing Basket - $8

#8 Jerk Wing Basket - $8

Announcements

The BLAine Denye LiBRARy MiniSTRy PARTneRS

inViTe ALL STUDenTS AGeS 10-16To PARTiCiPATe in A

Bookmark Design Contest

heLP US CeLeBRATe oUR APRiL 26Th LiBRARy oPen hoUSe

WiTh A CReATiVe BookMARk

Bookmark design should include:• COLORS: Red, Black, and Green• SIZE: Bookmark dimensions must be

no larger than legal size paper (11 x 14) and no smaller than 8 ½ x 11

• WORDS – TRINITY UCC BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY

Requirements:• All work must be original and not

material protected by copyright • All entries will become the property

of Trinity United Church of Christ• Contestants can use any creative

medium (i.e., photography, sketching, hand drawing, painting)

Entries can be dropped off at the Mailroom Contest deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2015

If you are a business owner or service provider, we are seeking Prize donations for

the winner of the bookmark contest.

For more Information, please contact Ms. Eleanor Smith at (773) 962-5650 or

[email protected].


Announcements

TRiniTy UniTeD ChURCh oF ChRiST

CReDiT UnionMeMBeRS

Friday, March 20, 20157:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

AtriumPlease attend, as we celebrate 36 years of serving our members and obtain information about your credit union. Light refreshments will be served.

For information and to RSVP, call 773-966-1505, or stop by the Credit Union.

TRINITY UCC’S 5TH ANNUAL

Blue Hat/Blue Bow Tie Sunday

Sunday, March 22, 2015All Worship Services

We are asking members to wear their blue Sunday hats, bowties, or anything blue, to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer.

Have you lost a loved one to this disease? If so, please submit their name by Tuesday, March 17th to Deacon Donna Hammond, [email protected].

Our community partners:Advocate Christ Hospital

Gilda’s Club – Cancer support groupImerman Angels – Cancer support group

United Ostomy

March is Colon Cancer

Awareness Month


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R.e.S.e.T. MARTiAL ARTS CLASSeSBeginning Thursday, April 2, 2015

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

This class is for anyone over the age of 13 years old, boys and girls, interested in learning the Word of God along with Taekwondo/Hapkido, Kempo, and Pagoda Martial Arts. Classes led by certified black belt instructors who love the Lord and are also trained in peaceful conflict resolution. Members and non-members invited. To register, Call Rev. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1564

ATTenTion ALL enTRePReneURS!AnnoUnCinG The

R.e.S.e.T. enTRePReneURS PRoGRAMSaturday, March 28, 2015

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Join successful entrepreneur, Warren Lawson, as he shares years of experience as a Christ-centered business man in the field of entrepreneurship. Whether you are looking for financial backing of a product, or searching for successful marketing strategies, we invite you to participate in this ongoing class. For information, Call Rev. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1564.

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Announcements

AN EVENING OF FITNESS AND FUN!Friday, April 17, 2015

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Atrium

Special Guest: Ian Buchanan II, Fitness CoachZumba® • Piloxing • Yoga, and more!

*Donations welcome(Don’t forget to register for the Women’s Conference!)

2015 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

UPCOMING EVENTSTEEN FITNESS PARTY (ages 13-18)Saturday, March 21, 2015 • 11:00 a.m.

FeaturingZumba® • Piloxing • Nutrition

“Healthy attitudes equate to healthy diet and exercise”

ARE YOU A TEEN, AGES 13-18 REGISTERED FORTHE 2015 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE?

Join us for TEEN “BLING”!Friday, April 17, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.

We have been created by God's infinite design. Join us, as we create our very own INFINITY scarves and "bling" them out! To register, stop by the Women's Conference table following all worship services.


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Announcements2015 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Friday, May 15 – Saturday, May 16, 2015Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center • 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Registration Fee (Adults): $100/person • Registration Fee (Teens): $60/personREGISTER TODAY!

Stop by the Women’s Conference registration table following all worship services! Or, register online, at http://tinyurl.com/TUCC2015WConf. Spread the word! Invite your mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends!

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE HOTEL RESERVATIONSCall 847-303-4100 (Mention Trinity UCC Group)

Or reserve online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/TrinityUnitedChurchofChrist

CONFERENCE ROOM RATES:Standard Room: Single $107; Double $123; Triple $141; Quad $158

Suites: Single $182; Double $199; Triple $216; Quad $233Hotel room/suite rates exclude tax. Breakfast included for hotel guests only.

***CONFERENCE VENDORS NEEDED!

Vendor fee: $200For information on becoming a vendor at the Women’s Conference, stop by the Women’s Conference table following all worship services, or send an email to [email protected]. Vendor application deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2015

CONFERENCE PROGRAM AD SALESFor information, stop by the Conference Registration table following worship services

or send an email to [email protected].


Announcements

ATTenTion Men oF TRiniTy!

“I AM MY BROTHER’S

KEEPER”Saturday, March 21, 2015

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Lowden Homes Activity Center

95th and Wentworth

Please join us, as we hold a special session of our men’s support group, I am My Brother’s Keeper. We will begin a series of ongoing dialogues centered on the statement, “Why Black Lives Matter.” with our neighbors in the Lowden community. Questions? Call Rev. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1564

The SinGLeS CoMMUniTy MiniSTRy

AnD The ChiCAGo PARk DiSTRiCT, RoBiChAUX PARk

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 4th, 20151:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Robichaux Park 9247 S. Eggleston

Fun for ages 3-12 years old

Enjoy Food, Games, and Fellowship Volunteers needed to assist

with games and food

Parents are asked to donate one bag of candy please! Candy and prize donations needed from the Congregation as well. Please bring unopened, wrapped bags of candy and Easter baskets to be used as prizes for games to the mailroom by Friday, April 3.

For more information and to volunteer, contact the Singles Ministry at [email protected] or 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2357.


Announcements

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTPRISON MINISTRY

35th ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP SERVICE

35 YearsAnd God Isn’t Finished With Us Yet!!

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 20157:00 p.m. ● SANCTUARY

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.Preacher

“…I was in Prison and Ye Visited Me.” Matthew 25:36 (NIV)

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Announcements Go GReen - SAVe MoTheR eARTh!Join The 7-DAy

GReen ChALLenGe Sunday, March 22, 2015 - Saturday, March 28, 2015

Participate in the 7-day Green Challenge. The goal is for you to challenge yourself daily to be “GReen” Below describes what to do for each day. each day will be different.

Leave all paper behind Sunday Make it a goal to eliminate your use of paper for just one day! Recycle bulletins in the green containers around the church. Don’t take a bulletin, use the bulletin you can find on the Trinity App. Don’t take an envelope for giving, do it electronically.

Meatless Monday Dine without eating meat for one day. Meat processing plants pollute our environment. Minimize the need for such processing by choosing not to partake in meat for just one day.

Transportation Tuesday Minimize transportation needs: car pool, take public transportation, walk where you can, plan your routes to minimize extra driving, clean your vehicle trunk to improve on gas mileage, etc.

Waste not Wednesday Turn off and unplug items in your household that might produce phantom electricity. Do this before you leave the home.

no plastic on purpose Thursday Try not to use any plastic on this day. For example, drink water from re-usable containers, use a stainless coffee mug for your coffee instead of buying it from the store, etc.

Reassigned the recyclables Friday On this day, create a recycling solution in your home. Make it simple for you to use going forward. Find a container for recycling glass, plastic, paper.

Lights out Saturday Turn off lights for one hour, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., as a symbol of your commitment to Mother Earth.

Document your experience, we want to hear from you! Send an email to [email protected], or share on Facebook and Twitter the good news, the ups and downs, and/or the challenges you may have faced. Send us a picture of you engaging in this activity. Challenge your family and friends to do the same. It only takes small steps to start the green journey!

Join The GReen ReVoLUTion!By the way, we can ReCyCLe the challenge every 7 days to help this become a habit!

hURSTon-hUGheS WRiTeRS MiniSTRy

1ST POETRY SLAM

Sunday, April 12, 20152:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wright Chapel

Join the Hurston-Hughes Writers Ministry for its first Poetry slam! Poets can compete in the elementary, high school, or adult categories. Come show off your poetry skills and talents.

Prizes will be awarded.

Poetry Slam rules will be forwarded to you upon mandatory registration for event. To register, send an email to [email protected]. Include your name, category (elementary, high school or adult), and telephone number, or leave information at 773.966-1500 mailbox 2330.

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NEW AKIBA STORE HOURSTuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, after each Worship Service

(773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org

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

PACKAGES and SETS

CD/DVD SETS$20.00 CD SET

$30.00 DVD SET Each set includes each Thursday worship

service in March! (March 5, 12, and 26)

Service of Remembrance

CD/DVD PACKAGE$30.00 CD SET

$45.00 DVD SETThe set includes all 11:00 a.m. worship services in February, plus a bonus DVD!

(February 1, 8, 15 and 22)


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TODAY, March 15, 2015 is the last day to submit applications for the HBCU College Tours.

In February, forty-seven students were accepted to HBCUs on-site at our Black College Fair.

These tours avail the very same opportunities.

To submit your application and make payments, please stop by The Endeleo Institute table in the Atrium today,after the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

•Endeleo is Progress, Growth and Development•

Don’t miss the bus!

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CalendarToday 3/15

400 W. 95th Street7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA9:30 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour - WC S.A.L.T. - Serving and Learning Together - 20311:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA

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TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street12:00 p.m. Immabasi Diabetes Support Group - W-3016:30 p.m. Music Theory and Vocal Class - W3077:00 p.m. Adult Ushers Meeting - W307

TUESday 3/17400 W. 95th Street

5:45 p.m. Women Chorus - 1166:00 p.m. Boot Camp - Robichaux Park6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Meeting - 1207:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus - WC Immabasi: Mental Health Support Group - 102 Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR Singles Ministry Committee Meeting - Bal Women’s Chorus - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Quilting Class - W30111:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Luncheon - W3076:00 p.m. REACH Meeting - W307 Career Development Ministry - W301

WEdnESday 3/18400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - SA5:00 p.m. Immabasi/Memory Loss - BR6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH Membership Clerks Meeting - 1207:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

THUrSday 3/19400 W. 95th Street

1:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 2026:00 p.m. Christian Martial Arts - FH Green Committee - 102 Scholarship Committee - BR6:30 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - A7:00 p.m. Black Heirlooms Documentary - SA

8:15 p.m. Green Committee - 116

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 a.m. AARP Driver Safety - W3076:30 p.m. Tangeni Rehearsal - W3017:00 p.m. Prison Ministry - W307

FrIday 3/20400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free N One - 2026:00 p.m. Raising our Village with Love and Logic - 203 Credit Union Annual Meeting - A6:30 p.m. Hurston Hughes Writers Ministry Meeting - 202 Tangeni Executive Board Meeting - 1207:00 p.m. Africa Ministry - BR Healing Ministry - 207

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 a.m. AARP Driver Safety - W307

SaTUrday 3/21400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - NII8:00 a.m. Piloxing - A9:00 a.m. S.A.L.T. Teen Class - 203 Saturday Bible School: Adult Class - WC Saturday Bible School: 1st -2nd Grade - 120 Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - FH Saturday Bible School: Pre K-Kindergarten - 116 Saturday Bible School: 3rd-6th Grade - 2029:30 a.m. Village Keepers - 10210:00 a.m. Tangeni Executive Board Meeting - 20710:45 a.m. Little Warriors for Christ/Imani Ya Watume’ - WC11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 202 Teen Zumba Fitness Class - A Big Mama's House Food & Nutrition Demonstration - FH Can-Cer-Vive - 207 Youth Ministry Coordinating Council - BR11:30 a.m. The Next Movement TNM Committee Breakouts - 11612:00 a.m. Chicago Mass Choir - SA12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Intonjane-Raise the Roof Meeting - FH1:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Business Meeting - 2021:30 p.m. Big Mama's House Meeting - 202 Christian Education Ministry - BR2:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Revival Committee - NII SGL Ministry Meeting - 116 Radical Peace Making Meeting - 207 Voices of Trinity - WC


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ChURChWiDe eVenTSBLAine Denye LiBRARy Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The theme for the month of March is Women’s History Month: Sorrow’s Kitchen: Life and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston, by Mary Lyons; Michelle Obama, Meet the First Lady, by David Bergen; Women at the Well: Meditations of Healing and Wholeness, by Mary Mild, ed.; And Still I Rise Poems, by Maya Angelou; Sister to Sister, Vol. 2: Devotions for and From African American Women, by Suzan Cook; All the Women of the Bible, by Herbert Lockyer, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

DiVine iMAGinATion CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, April 8, Dial 605-562-3102 and enter passcode 206047; press the “#” key

MiniSTRy eVenTSChURCh in SoCieTy WTTW Channel 11 Mayoral Debate Watch, Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. –

8:30 p.m., followed by discussion with guest commentator, Laura Washington, Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times, ABC7 Political Analyst and Fellow, Institute of Politics, University of Chicago, Light refreshments

GiRL SCoUT Cookie SeASon is here! Cookies available for purchase through Sunday, March 29, Stop by our table, Atrium, All money raised helps support Trinity UCC Girl Scouts year-end trips

CoMMUniTy eVenTS20th AnnUAL PRoJeCT AWAReneSS Thursday, March 19, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Chicago State University, Jacoby Dickens Center, 9501 S. King Dr., Hosted by the Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce’s Technical Assistance Committee, Workshop topics include Business Development Strategies and Access to Bonding, Information Call 312-499-0611 or email [email protected], Register, www.planetreg.com/PA20

MCCoRMiCk TheoLoGiCAL SeMinARy Presents “Engaging Easter for Such a Time as This,” Thursday, March 26, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 5460 S. University Ave., Rev. Claudio Carvalhaes, Guest Speaker, Dinner provided, RSVP, 773-947-6322 or [email protected]

eMMAnUeL BAPTiST ChURCh honoring the music of Dr. Willetta Green-Johnson, and the music of African American Women Composers of Sacred Music, Sunday, March 22, 4:00 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 8301 S. Damen, Free, Information, Call 773-255-1768

kWAMe nkRUMAh ACADeMy 2015-16 applications now being accepted for K-8th Grades, Applications available at the school, 314 W. 108th

St., or online at www.kwamenkrumahacademy.

EventsSaTUrday 3/21 cont.

400 W. 95th Street2:30 p.m. Women Guild Ministry Meeting - 203

Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East3:00 p.m. Prison Ministry C Men Skit Reading - A3:30 p.m. Adult Ushers Meeting - FH4:00 p.m. Lupus Support Group - 102

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 a.m. ACT Test Prep - W301

Legal Clinic Hours - Legal Clinic Room1:00 p.m. HBCU Tour Orientation - W301


Eventsorg, Tier 1 good academic standing, African-centered focus, Village concept, Rigorous CCSS-based curriculum, Before and after school care available, Application deadline, Friday, April 3, Information, Call 773-568-8000

MARDi GRAS SChoLARShiP FUnDRAiSeR hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Omega chapter, Saturday, March 21, 7:00 p.m., Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St., Live performances by the GIII trio and special guest vocalist, All musically-inclined persons are encouraged to bring instruments for the Second Line and to “sit in” with the Trio, Louisiana style cuisine, raffle, and more, semi-formal with a mask or full costume, Proceeds benefit the Sigma Omega Chapter Scholarship Fund, Information and tickets, visit www.omegamardigras.com or call Dana, 773-398-5084

nATionAL WoMen VeTeRAnS UniTeD (NWVU) 10th Year Anniversary, “Continuing Our Legacy of Service,” Luncheon, conference and evening awards gala, Saturday, March 21, Luncheon, Women Veterans only, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; evening awards gala, 6:00 p.m. – midnight, Chicago Marriot Hotel-Midway, 6520 S. Cicero Ave., Information and tickets, Call Ms Gutierrez, 312-447-1139 or email [email protected]

oAk PARk DiSTRiCT 97 Elementary School Board Candidate Forums: March 18, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Meet Your Candidates Forum hosted by Village Manager Association of Oak Park, Trattoria 225; March 25, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., League of Women Voters OP/RF, Oak Park Main Library; March 26, 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Southeast Oak Park Community Organization Forum, Irving Elementary School - Early Voting: Monday, March 23 - Saturday, April 4; Election Day: Tuesday, April 7

SheeR eLeGAnCe: Fashion Under the Umbrella, Sunday, March 22, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Double Tree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, IL, Hosted by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Mu Chapter, Chicago, Information, Contact Mamie Bailey, 773-233-5679

TiGeR ShARkS Chicago Swim Club for ages 4-18, 2015 Swim Season, through July 31, 2015, Practice schedule Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturdays, 2:00 pm. – 5:00 p.m., Chicago State University, Jacoby Dickens Center, 9501 S. King Dr., Information, Call 312-409-3376

WoRLD MiSSion inSTiTUTe 2015 “Prisons: New Realities, New Mission,” Thursday, April 16, 7:00 p.m., Dr. James Logan, Keynote speaker, Workshops, Friday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1100 E. 55th St., Information, Contact Ken Sawyer, 773-947-6304 or [email protected]

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Farewell to civil rights icon and activist

Rev. Willie T. Barrow

Rev. Willie T. Barrow, a longtime civil rights leader and freedom fighter who marched alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Selma march, died on Thursday, March 12th, at the age of 90.

Known as “The Little Warrior,” Rev. Barrow helped found the Chicago chapter of Operation Breadbasket with Rev. Jesse Jackson (which ultimately merged with People United to Save Humanity – PUSH – to form Rainbow/PUSH.) She was the first woman to serve as national vice-president of Operation PUSH, and became its president in 1986.

Rev. Barrow spent a life of activism, at the forefront of women’s and gay/lesbian issues. She also designed and created one of the first AIDS quilts.

We thank God for a life well lived in service to God and humanity.


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SAVe The DATeS!The Next Movement committee of the

Trinity United Church of Christ Prison Ministrypresents the

2nd Annual

Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere. - MLK

April 9 – April 18, 201535 Films. 15 Venues. 10 Days.

Plus, an Opening Night ReceptionPlus, panelists and filmmaker dialog

Plus, a special Young Filmmakers for Justice eventPlus, Closing Night Awards

For more details and to RSVP, visitwww.injusticeforallff.com

The (In)Justice for All Film Festival is an exciting and groundbreaking event designed to raise awareness about the magnitude of the harm caused by mass incarceration by harnessing the creative energies of dedicated, socially conscious filmmakers. See these films, expand your mind, grow your heart, and join the movement for justice.

- Michelle Alexander

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

400 West 95th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120Telephone (773) 962-5650 • www.trinitychicago.org

Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture

March 19

Black Heirlooms™ is a documentary about intergenerational wealth from a millennial perspective.

Panel Discussion Following Film:Director/Producer Amanda Brown,Trinity UCC Financial Counseling Consortium &Trinity UCC Endowment Committee

Christ Missionary Baptist ChurchMemphis, TN

March 26

Rev. DR. Gina M. StewaRt

7:00 p.m. Nightly

church information · conducted a number of master classes discussing various vocal exercises and...

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