Anglican Church of the Trinity
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - Second Sunday of Advent
5:30 p.m. - Eucharist - in the Sanctuary
Rev. Dr. Don Swanson, Preacher and Celebrant - "The Holy Scriptures in the Life of the Church"
6:30 p.m. - Refreshments and Fellowship for All!
This week's Lectionary readings:
Isaiah 11:1-10 - Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 - Romans 15:4-13 - Matthew 3:1-12
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).
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