Kirk Bone, Sr. Warden

Senior Warden's Report

The Vestry meeting on June 19th was thought provoking in that we discussed three topics which will affect our future.

As is our custom, we spent the first 30 minutes of our meeting in prayer and Bible study. Mary Hustler offered the Opening Prayer. It was a beautiful "summer" prayer from her work in the youth ministry. I gave the prayer report which was based on my conversations with many of you. Dean Baker led us in our Bible Study.

I updated the Vestry on the Capital Campaign to acquire the two vacant lots on 27th Street from the Diocese. The acquisition of these two lots along with the adjacent building we own is an important part of our future. More on this in July.

The B Street Theatre executive Director, Bill Blake, shared his plans with us. The B Street Theatre plans to relocate from their current location (26th and B Streets) to the southeast corner of 27th and Capital, directly across the 27th Street from Trinity Cathedral. Annual attendance at their new facility will be about 92,000, many of whom will be in our neighborhood on Saturday evening and late in the morning and in the early afternoon on Sunday. Bill and his team will be working with the City of Sacramento this summer and fall to secure approval to build their facility-let's offer them a great big "Trinity" welcome to the neighborhood. It is exciting to see another part of our neighborhood transformation occurring - the Sutter Hospital expansion and now the B Street Theatre. For more information about the B Street Theatre's plans go to: http://www.bstreettheatre.org/next-stage/

We received a thorough briefing on the result of the Listening Campaign. The work of the Listening Campaign, the summary of which is available online, will enable your Vestry and Cathedral staff to better understand the thoughts of the Congregation. The Vestry heard that one of issues that the Congregation is concerned about is Homelessness. This concern was expressed in two ways:

1. How does Trinity participate in the broader community wide issue? How can we affect the lives of the homeless in our community? Let's call this the External Issue. The Listening Campaign Committee will work on this issue and return with their thoughts to the Vestry on how to proceed in the future.
2. What can we do to make the Congregation feel more comfortable with our onsite ministry? Let's call this the Internal Issue. The Vestry and Cathedral staff will work on this issue.

Please thank Sally Smith, Laura Jestes and Loren Weatherly, Sacramento ACT and everyone who participated in the Congregation, both as Listeners and interviewees. This is important work and will affect our future.

Our Future is bright and, while change is sometimes scary and challenging, I am encouraged and strengthened by the commitment of our Congregation to make "disciples who love and serve Christ and his world".

Kirk Bone

Senior Warden

Summer Sunday School

Meets at 10:15 in the Assembly Area

K-5th Graders are welcome. Sixth-12th graders serve as co-leaders.

Introduction to the Old Testament

Meets in Room A at 10:15am

This is a basic introduction and assumes no knowledge of the Old Testament. If you have some, don't feel shut out; bring your insights! Either way, come and be introduced to the Scriptures Jesus and the other Jews of his time knew. They influence us greatly! Contact is Jerry Paré jpare@trinitycathedral.org or 446-2513 

30/40s and Beyond Adult Study Group 

Meets at 10:15am in the Conference Room

We continue the Uppity Women of the Bible DVD series. 

ALL are welcome to join us.

Newcomers' Group

Today the current group will be recognized. A new group begins next Sunday, July 15 at 10:15am in Room C.

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.

This Forum has been postponed until a later date.

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

RESUMES on JULY 12!

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

Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance

 Thursdays beginning

July 12 in Room A

7 to 8:30pm

Are you looking to experience a unique form of low-impact exercise designed specifically for women? "Danse Orientale," or belly dance, is for every woman, regardless of age, shape or style!

In this introductory course you will learn and experience this beautiful dance form in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Your instructor, Victoria Beck, is an experienced teacher and performer, and has been practicing belly dance for over six years. No dance experience required! Wear comfortable clothes you would exercise in, and comfortable flat shoes.

Questions? email teachertori@sbcglobal.net.

 V o i c e s  o f  F a i t h

Begins July 12

through August 30

in the Assembly Area,

7 to 8:30pm

July 12 - Bob Dylan

Presented by Morey Lloyd, MDiv

Life, Death and Resurrection in Bob Dylan's poetry, music and asides. A CD length observation of faith messages from the Bard of Minnesota. A 70 year review of the ego of the most multifaceted Truth-searcher of our time.

July 19 - Martin Luther: His Music, His Life

Presented by Loren Weatherly

In addition to being a theologian, a reformer, and an author, Martin Luther was an artist, a musician, and a composer. He wrote songs that for hundreds of years have been sung by worshippers in their congregations. Composers have used his melodies in countless ways. He said, "I truly desire that all Christians would love and regard as worthy the lovely gift of music, which is a precious, worthy, and costly treasure given to mankind by God." Come and hear his words on music, and hear some of his music!

July 26 - Teresa of Avila

Presented by Teresa Sewell

Come walk with me back to the Spanish Renaissance, and together we'll get acquainted with mystic and beloved founder of the Discalced Carmelites, Teresa of Avila.  This evening we'll examine the life and literature of this godly woman whose writings still confound people.  Will you dare to enter The Interior Castle?

Follow this link for a complete listing.

Family Promise Week

August 12-19

The theme for the season of Pentecost is "Come Alive with the Holy Spirit"!! It is exciting that Trinity will be hosting Family Promise week during this joyful time - August 12-19. I invite you to come and be a part of reviving/comforting the spirits of our families, and my guess is that your spirits will be revived and thriving in the process!!

As the coordinator for our Family Promise ministry I was delighted that so many of you stepped forward to help make our last hostessing week a wonderful success. There were many new faces added to our group of dedicated volunteers. That's what it is all about - being in community with one another, laughing, sharing meals and companionship with our Family Promise families. Come and share some time with us. I promise you will not be disappointed. The sign-up sheet is in the hallway outside of the bookshop.

I am available for any and all questions you might have about how you can help make a contribution.

Blessings, Lyle Gramling

lylegramling@comcast.net

916-752-4376.

Save the date for...

Register Now in the Bookshop for Trinity's Women's One-Day Retreat August 18th.

We'll gather Saturday, August 18th, at the Mercy Center in Auburn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of Faith and Wellness, using the Living Compass program.  Please check out the program's website at www.livingcompass.org to learn about this gentle way to discover what you need to cherish in your life as you love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.  $40 includes lunch and program materials.  Friends and loved ones may purchase gift certificates to offer women  Please register in the Cathedral Bookshop before July 22nd.

Contact is Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616.

 Deacons at General Convention

Submitted by The Rev. Tina Campbell, Deacon Retired

[Article is from the July 2, 2012 issue of "Deacon Update" a publication of AED - Association for Episcopal Deacons]

ENGAGING THE DIAKONIA OF ALL BELIEVERS

 General Convention 2012, Indianapolis

This week as we meet for our triennial General Convention, deacons in the Episcopal Church will be living out our ministry to "speak to the church about the needs concerns and hopes of the world". We will urge the church to adopt a resolution that will require us to remember our relationship with people living in poverty in an ongoing way.   At our booth, we will invite all who visit us to look at the world through a diaconal lens. Since our last convention, The Association for Episcopal Deacons has taken on a new name and a greater role as leaders in the diaconal ministry of the Episcopal Church.

Resolution B008 "Focusing on Those Living in Poverty" was proposed by Bishop Michael Garrison who is a member of the board of AED and has also been endorsed by the board and staff of the Association for Episcopal Deacons.   It contains a simple and radical proposal: that in the year 2013, all church meetings on the parish, diocesan or national level and for whatever purpose, will begin with a discussion of how what we do here will affect or involve those living in poverty. The purpose of this practice is to bring people living in poverty into our day-to-day life as the church. The exact wording of the resolution in English and Spanish can be found below.

Looking Through a Diaconal Lens is the theme of the AED booth this year.   We can be found under the giant View-Master! For those of you who do not remember what a View-Master is, it is a toy that looks like binoculars with a ring of pictures that can be viewed by clicking a switch. Very low tech. We will have View-Masters available to help us reflect on the world around us, from seeing the people who make our stay in Indianapolis so comfortable by cleaning our hotel rooms, to seeing the violence that makes our cities so dangerous for some of those who live there. Everyone is invited to come visit us, check out our View-Masters, talk with us about what we mean by looking through a diaconal lens and share their thoughts about the diaconal ministry of the church.

Deacons in liturgy - as in previous years, we are writing the prayers of the people, reading the gospel, setting the table and overseeing the distribution of the bread and wine.   We will be visible symbols of the servant ministry of Jesus Christ in the liturgy.

Please follow us on Facebook and Anglo-deacons as we report events from convention as seen through our diaconal lens.   Please pray for the diaconal ministry of the church as we gather to make decisions that impact the lives of all of us and particularly the most vulnerable among us.

Pam Nesbit, AED President

[From the July 2, 2012 issue of "Deacon Update" a publication of AED - Association for Episcopal  Deacons]