Anglican Church of the Trinity
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - First Sunday of Advent
6:30 p.m. - Refreshments and Fellowship for All!
This week's Lectionary readings:
Isaiah 2:1-5 - Psalm 122 - Romans 13:11-14 - Matthew 24:36-44
Rev. Don Swanson began his service to the Episcopal Church as a Lay Minister. Later, he was
ordained as a Deacon, and then as a Priest, serving churches in the Twin Cities and Hudson.
He received his Bachelor's in Music Education at the University of Minnesota, his M.Div and
PhD in Theology & Liturgy at St. Alcuin House Seminary, and an Honorary Doctor of Letters
also from St. Alcuin's. Although now retired, "Fr. Don" continues to be very active as a
Chaplain in the US Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol), as a Military Chaplain to seven
veterans' groups, and as a Chaplain at local retirement homes including Augustana Home and
Presbyterian Homes. He is affiliated with the Convocation of Anglicans in North America
(CANA), which is a founding member of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
5:30 p.m. - Eucharist - in the Sanctuary
Rev. Dr. Don Swanson, Preacher and Celebrant - "The Lord will Come to His Temple" (Malachi 3:1-2)
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