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April 19, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Last week I was in Chicago for a meeting of the Chicago Consultation, which is a group that provides theological resources and sets up gatherings of Anglicans to help the Church consider its level of inclusion of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender in the context of relationships and solid theology. While most of our work is done via conference calls, with our next triennial General Convention (the legislative body of the Episcopal Church) meeting this July in Indianapolis, we decided to meet face-to-face to prepare for this important gathering. I am a deputy to Convention from our diocese, so I will be writing more in the coming months about Convention and what issues we may be facing.
Because I was in Chicago, I was unable to write last week about how amazing I thought Easter and Holy Week were at Trinity Cathedral. My regular participation with the remarkable and faithful people at Trinity has deeply enriched my own faith. This was particularly true this year during Holy Week and Easter. I don't know if it was because this was my seventh Holy Week at Trinity and I was able to relax into the week without fretting too much about the details, or if we are getting better at prayer and liturgy (I suspect it is the former,) but I was deeply moved by my experience of the week. The music at Tenebrae was breathtaking. On Maundy Thursday I saw several people weeping while washing someone's feet or having their feet washed. Good Friday was quiet and quite holy. The drama of the Vigil and then the Easter services was gripping. I preach often about the power of faithfully participating in the ritual of the church; it is nice when I actually experience that which I preach. I am very grateful for the many people who worked very hard to make not only the services, but the many activities that surround Easter such a remarkable success.
Alleluia Christ is Risen!
Brian Baker +
Dean of the Cathedral
Visit my blog at http://blogs.deanbaker.org/
e-Mail me at tvrbaker@trinitycathedral.org |
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Readings
April 22, 2012
Third Sunday of Easter
7:30am: Canon Lynell Walker
9:00am: Kelsie Schroer-Echandia (Youth)
11:15am & 12:45pm: Rachel Lopez (Youth)
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 Women Who Love Too Much
Tuesday nights, 6:30 - 8:00pm
at Trinity Cathedral
Cost: $65 for four meetings - first meeting is free.
This private, FUN, confidential support group is based on Robin Norwood's book Women Who Love Too Much.
Facilitated by Nancy Kilgore, M.S., national author and presenter on women's issues.
To reserve space or for more information, please call (916) 498-8494. To find out more about Nancy visit her website at www.thethrivingwoman.org |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1pm
In the Assembly Area
Uppity Women of the Bible
Uppity Women of the Bible is a four volume DVD-based series featuring Hebrew Bible professor Dr. Lisa Wolfe. Combining careful scholarship with humor and fresh insights, Dr. Wolfe presents just what your group needs for lively, thoughtful discussion of The Song of Songs, Esther and Judith. This series is designed for adult study, each session ending with discussion questions so that participants can understand, debate, and explore the issues raised by the stories of these often misunderstood Biblical women.
Drop-ins are always welcome. Rev. Anne McKeever, Facilitator |
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Creative Writing Class
Thursdays at 4:30pm
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a Creative Writing Class. Come join others as together we paint with words, texture, plot, and emotion. Come discover the joyful play of working with language. The class guidelines are that all write, all may/may not share what they have written, and all must keep confident that which is shared in the class. Each afternoon is a unit in itself. Drop-in participants are always welcome.
Rev. Anne McKeever, Facilitator |
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 Centering Prayer
Every Tuesday evening, 6-7pm in the East Transept of the Cathedral
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplation that helps to quiet the mind and participate in God's presence. It is a receptive form of prayer - a kind of resting in God.Come. Learn to just be...in the midst of God's love. All are welcome.
Contacts are:
Nancy Earl:
nancy.c.earl@gmail.com
Shelley Mydans:
smydans@gmail.com
Sally Smith:
sally1369@comcast.net |
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The Labyrinth
Third Friday of each month in the
Trinity Cathedral
Great Hall
6:00 - 8:00pm
Join together for a peaceful, quiet evening of prayer and meditation. Walking the labyrinth may provide clarity, vision, focus, healing, discernment, peace, or spiritual insight. It is a spiritual tool and there is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. Newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to come! |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
5:45pm: Holy Communion
Lay-Led Liturgy every 3rd Thursday
Contact for Liturgy: Canon Walker
lwalker259@aol.com
6:15pm: Dinner (Donation)
Contact for dinners: Tracy Tschanz
rbpteambob@hotmail.com
7:00pm: Classes
Contact for Classes: Rev. Anne McKeever
amckeever@wavecable.com
TNAC Classes
Easter Season classes begin April 19 at 7:00pm
Books are available in the Cathedral Bookshop
 Early Church History with Dean Baker, a continuing class in Classroom A. New participants are welcome!
Text: Early Christianity: A Brief History by Joseph Lynch.
 Jesus was an Episcopalian presented by Randy Knutson, MDiv and Canon Lynell Walker in the Assembly Area.
Text: Jesus Was an Episcopalian (And You Can Be One, Too!): A Newcomers Guide to the Episcopal Church by the Reverend Chris Yaw.
 An Introduction to the New Testament with Jerry Pare' in Classroom I.
Text: The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners by Don Griggs.
 Living Compass: A Faith and Wellness Program for Heart, Strength, Soul and Mind with Rev. Anne McKeever in the Conference Room.
This Living Compass self-help group is limited to the first 12 people who commit to attending all six sessions. You are encouraged to explore the website to see if Living Compass is right for you: livingcompass.org.
Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com to reserve your space at the table. The book for the course will be available at the first class for a donation of $5-10.
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Walk the Labyrinth
on
Friday, April 20
Trinity Cathedral
Great Hall
6:00 - 8:00pm
Join together for a peaceful, quiet evening of prayer and meditation. Walking the labyrinth may provide clarity, vision, focus, healing, discernment, peace, or spiritual insight. It is a spiritual tool and there is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. Newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to come! |
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 Anonymous 4 Concert
Friday, April 20 at 7:30pm
at Trinity Cathedral
Tickets are now on sale for the Gala Concert by Anonymous 4. With twenty-one best-selling recordings on the Harmonia-Mundi label, and numerous awards and sold-out concert tours, Anonymous 4 has made a significant mark in the classical music world during their twenty-five year tenure together.
Anonymous 4 cd's will be available to purchase at the concert, and the artists will be available to autograph them following the concert if you wish.
Their "Anthology 25" concert will present a retrospect of the music which has shaped them during their twenty-five years together, and you will not want to miss this concert! Tickets: $30 general, $20 seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased in the Cathedral Bookshop, as we expect a sold-out concert! http://www.anonymous4.com/
Renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, the four women of Anonymous 4 combine musical, literary, and historical scholarship with contemporary performance intuition as they create ingeniously designed programs, interweaving music with poetry and narrative.
In addition to their unmatched medieval repertoire, Anonymous 4 has often reached out into the realm of contemporary music, and has premiered works by Peter Maxwell Davies, John Tavener, Steve Reich, Richard Einhorn and David Lang. The group has also expanded their repertoire to include traditional music of the British Isles and America.
Anonymous 4 has performed in major venues and festivals throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. The ensemble has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," "CBS Sunday Morning," A&E's "Breakfast With the Arts," and NPR's "Weekend Edition." Anonymous 4's award-winning recordings have attained unprecedented popularity, rising to the top of Billboard's classical chart, and selling almost 2 million copies worldwide.
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April 22 is  Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is a special day set aside for the youth of the Cathedral to give service to the worship activities that adults usually do. We will have youth preachers (9:00, 11:15 and 12:45), ushers, readers, intercessors and oblation bearers at the 9:00 and 11:15 services. The fourth and fifth Graders will present a Gospel skit. The fifth graders will receive their Bibles as has been a tradition for many years at Trinity. We have many young people who do a wonderful job in their chosen roles on Youth Sunday. Be sure to be at church that day to be a part of this wonderful time. |
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Trinity's 6th Annual Earth Day Fair
Earth Day is Sunday April 22nd
Throughout the morning in the Courtyard.
A famous frog once proclaimed that it's not easy being green ... And we couldn't agree more. But we also know that the need to be good stewards of our environment is more critical now than ever.
This year, celebrating Earth Day is as easy as going to church on Sunday, April 22nd at Trinity Cathedral, as TREE hosts our 6th Annual Earth Day Fair. TREE means Trinity Respecting Earth & Environment. Our mission is to raise the consciousness of Trinity Cathedral members about the need to care for God's creation and the earth's environment. In our own small way, we work to protect the earth's ecosystems, safeguard public health, and ensure sustainability in harvesting the earth's resources.
The Earth Day Fair will feature displays of environmentally friendly offerings from local companies such as Farm Fresh To You, Hall's Windows, and Solar Cookers International. Tomato plant starts grown by Green Acres Nursery are available. We only ask that if you take a baby plant, that you grow it, care for it, and enjoy the harvest from it. You can also check in on the learning corner to watch topical videos of issues facing our planet today. And, you can forget those wasteful and expensive disposable plastic water bottles after you treat yourself to a stylish and eco-friendly aluminum TREE Sports Bottle! All available at this year's Earth Day Fair!
Show your gratitude for the beauty of God's creation and join us on April 22nd. |
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 Check Out the Trinity Library!
Today the Library is open in support of Earth Day with numerous books about caring for our planet. This is a cost-free way to acquire information. |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
This Sunday we will discuss Worship and Stewardship.
New to Trinity Cathedral? We hope you can be a part of this Newcomers' Group. The sessions allow you to connect with others and learn more about offerings for you here at Trinity Cathedral. Come and learn about life at the Cathedral and opportunities for ministry. Contact Randi Strike: randiestrike@gmail.com. |
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30/40's & Beyond
Meets at 10:15am in the Conference Room.
On April 22 we will begin watching/discussing the Uppity Women of the Bible DVD series - another great reflection series developed by Living the Questions. |
Sunday with Morey
Meets at 10:15am in Room A.
The AX of the Apostles - In 40 Whacks with Morey Lloyd, MDiv. The Kingdom of God is Story-Telling. Drop-ins are always welcome.
40 days of the Risen Lord's teachings, 40 years of the Lord's presence with the Apostles and 40 decades of the Beginning of the Coming of the Kingdom of God. A reflection of what went on and what went wrong and how to repair the past. How to Not Be Embarrassed for Christ's Sake.
April 22: What Jesus Wanted from the Apostles - Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth. |
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Jed Smith Elementary School Event
Saturday, April 21, 8am -noon
at Jed Smith School
Letter from Billy Aydlett, Principal:
April 2012
Dear Parents, Family Members, and Interested Community Partners:
Jed Smith's Gardening Group has decided to sponsor a Earth Day/Spring Service Day at Jed Smith Elementary School. It will be held on Saturday April 21st from 8:00am to 12:00am... Click here to continue reading... |
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Diocesan Baccalaureate Service
for Graduating High School Seniors
Sunday, May 6 at 4:00pm at Trinity Cathedral
The strains of Pomp and Circumstance will be heard as the procession of graduates from the class of 2012 enter the Cathedral on May 6. Senior High graduates from around the diocese are invited to worship and celebrate their graduation from high school. Bishop Barry Beisner, Dean Brian Baker and clergy from the graduate's churches will also process. The order of evening worship will included a reflection from Bishop Beisner and an introduction of each graduate.
 After blessings and the procession out, the graduates will be treated to a festive graduation reception which will include the "Church" chocolate fountain. Please come and be a part of a very important milestone in these young people's lives. Each senior's picture and a short biography are included in the Baccalaureate program. We need by May 1 a picture and a biography of each graduating senior to put in the Baccalaureate Program. Please send a paragraph or two biography of the student with activities he or she has participated in high school, in church and in the community and their goals and future plans. We would also like a wallet size electronic senior picture to accompany the biography. Please send the pictures and biography by May 1 to Pat Underwood, punderwoodtrinity@gmail.com.
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Springtime Tea: Celebrating the glory in our lives!
Saturday, May 12 at 2:00pm in the Great Hall.
 All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Celebrate a mother, a sibling, a friend or the love of your life in the most exciting way!
Tickets are on sale in the Great Hall after the 9:00 and 11:15 services. |
Join us for a gala evening of gourmet food and wine tasting from some of Sacramento's finest restaurants and wineries. Live and Silent auctions will feature everything from wonderful gift baskets to exclusive vacation get-a-ways.
Francis House Center is a community-based organization providing some of the most basic services and resources to those living on the edge. 100% of net proceeds from this event will directly serve those who suffer homeless and poverty.
Click here to make a donation or buy tickets to the Feast. Follow this link to the Francis House Center web site. |
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Shalom - Salaam - Peace
Standing on Common Ground
Sunday, May 20, 3pm or 5pm, at Congregation B'nai Israel,
3600 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento
Two concerts by the Sacramento Youth Symphony, benefiting Congregation B'nai Israel's music programs, will be performed. Participating religious leaders include Dean Baker.
Follow this link for more information or contact Sharon Gerber at 916.448.2881 / sharongerber@sixdegreez.net.
Follow this link to purchase tickets. |
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