eNews 1.5.2011

Attendance Last Sunday
10:30 - 153

Epiphany Eve Eucharist Tonight - January 5, 7:00 p.m.

Family Potluck

Sunday, January 9 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the next family potluck.The atmosphere is casual, food hearty, and the kids love finding new playmates of ALL ages. This event will include a discussion of the VOICES program at Holy Trinity. Childcare will be provided during the conversation so parents can discuss the direction and focus of Holy Trinity's ministry to and with children and families. Set-up and play time from 4:30-5:30, dinner at 5:30, discussion at 6:00.

Second Wednesday Event - January 12, 7:30 p.m.

Tibetan Bowl Relaxation Session - Terri Drummond
The resonate sound of a Tibetan bowl brings healing, relaxation, a sense of well-being, and a connection to the earth. Participants will be lying down for about 45 minutes; please bring a sleeping bag, yoga mat, comforter and pillows and/or a blanket. Terri Drummond, Cardiac Yoga® instructor and Reiki practitioner, will lead the session. The relaxation state that is created by the bowls activates the "internal physician" within each person and helps to heal and balance as needed. Please register in advance as there will be a limited number of spots available. Suggested donation: $10-20.

food4thought: Conversation around Tables -
Come get to know some of Holy Trinity's wonderful people!

Sunday, January 16 - 11:45 a.m.
Holy Trinity is a wonderful, diverse and interesting congregation! Come and meet some new people, and share conversation about our church. Why is Holy Trinity important to you? Where is God calling our congregation and where should we put our effort and energy? What are the gifts and needs of our community? We want to hear your voices, and the results will be gathered and used at a "Voices" leadership retreat.
MENU: Baked Sustainably Harvested Midwest Whitefish; Tarragon Beurre Blanc; Roasted Local Radishes and Potatoes; Wilted Greens with Garlic; Homemade Bread and Desserts from HTLC Members
CAN YOU HELP? We need three people to bring homemade bread, three to bring dessert, and help with clean-up. Let the office know your availability.

Voices Online Survey

There are only a couple weeks to let your voice be heard! If you have not taken the Holy Trinity online survey, click here. All the responses will be used at a leadership retreat on January 22 (see below).

Voices: Culminating Retreat
Saturday, January 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
After several months of listening together, interviewing members of Holy Trinity and our neighbors and community members, we are ready to gather the responses and develop an umbrella strategy for the next phase of our ministry. Council members, staff, and other leaders who attended the retreat in October will be encouraged to attend; others are welcome as well! To sign-up please e-mail the church office.

New Member Orientation

Maybe you've attended Holy Trinity a few times or many. Maybe you are looking for a church home. Maybe you have mixed feelings about church and whether it is for you. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Holy Trinity! Here is a special invitation to learn more about Holy Trinity, what makes Lutheranism unique, meet some other folks, and find out more about our mission and ministry. Orientation sessions are held four times a year. The next session is Sunday, January 30. We will meet from 9:00 - 10:20 a.m., followed by the 10:30 a.m. worship service. We continue upstairs in Passavant Hall over a light lunch, concluding before 1:00 p.m. Sign-up at office@htchicago.org or on the yellow slip in the pew rack.