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May 23, 2013 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings!
This Sunday is our patronal feast, Trinity Sunday. It seems a little odd to not have a person as our patron saint, but I guess you can't get any better than having God as the patron of the Cathedral. 
The doctrine of the Trinity that we use to talk about God has always puzzled me. Seminary didn't help. I learned about the debates that led to the doctrine and the Greek terms that shaped the debate, but it all felt so abstract.
But after years of worship and prayer as a Christian, I have grown to really appreciate "trinity" as the way we talk about God. The doctrine of the Trinity states that we have one God that exists in three distinct persons.
There are three things I appreciate about this way of talking about God.
First, it makes no sense. I can't understand it. I think that is very important. I don't want a model for God that fits in my brain.
Second, it is primarily a statement of monotheism. There is only one God and that one God created all that is. There is nothing that is that isn't God's creation.
Third, there is something communal about the essence of God. God is communion. God is love. There is an eternal dance of love between the three persons of the Trinity. If we are created in God's image, then there is something communal in our essence. We are created to be in communion. I believe that all of creation bears the fingerprints of the Trinity, and that all of creation was created to be in communion. This is a beautiful way of understanding our interdependence.
I can't say I understand the Trinity. I just accept the trinitarian language of our prayers, and after praying this language for years, insights have developed and deepened.
I hope you can join us this weekend as we worship in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
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Trinity takes the...
Read One Bible Story
a Week in MAY
What do leprosy, a viper, a raven, constantly replenishing oil and flour, donkeys hauling dirt, three days of blindness and a shipwreck have in common? They all appear in this month's Bible stories.
Print a copy by clicking here or pick up a FREE copy of the May Edition of Read One Bible Story a Week in the Welcome Center and the Bookshop. Read just one story a week in the privacy of your own home, ponder or discuss a question or two, and see how your life changes for the better. Money back guarantee! See Rev. Anne McKeever for details. |
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Weekly reading list...
Day 137: II Kings 25, Psalm 114, Romans 1
Thu, May 23, 2013
Day 138: I Chronicles 1-3, Psalm 115, Romans 2
Fri, May 24, 2013
Day 139: I Chronicles 4-6, Psalm 116, Romans 3
Sat, May 25, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, May 26, 2013
Day 141: I Chronicles 7 - 9; Psalm 117; Romans 4
Mon, May 27, 2013
Day 142: 1 Chronicles 10 - 12; Psalm 118; Romans 5
Tue, May 28, 2013
Day 143: 1 Chronicles 13 - 15; Psalm 119; Romans 6
Wed, May 29, 2013
Day 144: I Chronicles 16-18, Psalm 119:33-72, Romans 7
Thu, May 30, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
The Cathedral Bookstore has received a copy of the Anchor Bible Dictionary. This six volume set is in like new condition.
Would you like to know about a Biblical person, place, or custom? Do you have a question about Biblical history? Biblical source material? Are you interested in the cultural background of a biblical passage? Perhaps your interest is biblical archeology? All of this and much more is answered in this remarkable set.
Vintage postage stamps
from 1960's thru 1990's arriving weekly.
Prices rounded up to
nearest 50 cents to
reflect collectible value.
Bookshop Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thur:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 10:00am - 2:00pm;
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Phone: 916-442-9194 |
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Centering Prayer
Tuesday's, 6-7pm,
Cathedral East Transept and
Thursday's, 1:00-2:00pm, Cathedral East Transept
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplation that helps quiet the mind and participate in God's presence. It is a receptive form of prayer - a kind of resting in God.
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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Thursday
Lunch Bunch
Thursdays, noon -1:30pm in the Assembly Area
Please bring your Bible for our discussion of the Bible Challenge readings.
Contact is Rev. Anne-amckeever@wavecable.com
Thursday
Writing Group
Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to join us on in the Conference Room. We will write to a prompt and share what we choose of our writing with the group.
Contact facilitator Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you have questions. |
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Walk the Labyrinth
Third Friday of the Month,
6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth is
Friday, June 21st
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Save the Date...
Trinity Women's Retreat
August 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Trinity women at the peaceful Mercy Center in Auburn for a Saturday of prayer, crafts, laughter, lunch, Holy Eucharist, dance and spiritual surprises. Cost of $40 includes lunch. Watch for details to be revealed. Facilitators: Rev. Anne McKeever and Victoria Beck. |
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Renovating the Church Nursery
"A wonderful way to say farewell to Nancy Tennyson"
Canon Nancy Tennyson has spent much of her church life at Trinity Cathedral promoting Christian education and encouragement from toddlers to college-bound young adults. As she retires from her position as Director of Christian Education, it would be a thoughtful and needed gift for the congregation to provide a remembrance of Nancy's leadership. To that end a proposal was made to renovate the church nursery to spruce it up for the next generation of children coming to Trinity.
We are asking that each member of Trinity Cathedral make a donation to this project. Ruth Fitch our Junior Warden, will be in charge of the renovation project and has designed plans for new floors, cabinetry and wall designs, depending on the funds raised.
Please be generous and make checks payable to Trinity Cathedral, with a notation: Nursery Renovation. For further questions, contact Rob Stoinoff at 916 372-3563 or see him during the coffee hour on Sundays. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Thursday, May 23
Candlelight Compline at 6:00pm
Dinner at 6:15pm |
TNAC Spring Classes 2013
Classes Meet on Thursday Evenings
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
May 23
 The Episcopal Church Welcomes You: The Rev. Anne McKeever in the Conference Room
Everyone interested in the Episcopal Church is invited to learn about our history, faith, traditions and quirks. Recommended books: Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church by Jenifer Gambler and Bill Lewellis, and The Episcopal Handbook from Morehouse Publishing, both available in the Cathedral Bookshop. A few copies of each book will be available to borrow from Rev. Anne. Please contact her at amckeever@wavecable.com to reserve a book.
 Emmet Fox and New Thought: Vaughn Wolff in the Trinity Bookshop
Continuing with the writings of Emmet Fox, we will now explore scripture as a guide to heal the soul using prayer as treatment along with our ability to choose and create new thoughts. Understanding the underlying spiritual principles on our journey brings us to practical and effective demonstrations of God's great goodness to ourselves and the environment we live in. When we finish with Fox's Power of Constructive Thinking, we will take up his book, The Sermon on the Mount. These books are available for sale in the Cathedral Bookshop. Newcomers are welcome.
 Understanding How We Worship: Canon Lynell Walker in Classroom I
Continuing our discussions of Liturgical Life Principles: How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living by Dr. Ian S. Markham, we will explore connections between Episcopal liturgy and our lives. The book is available in the Cathedral Bookshop. Newcomers are welcome.
The Bible Challenge TNAC Discussion Group: Rhonda Canby and Randy Knutson in the Assembly Area. Bring your Bible and discuss the readings for the week. Newcomers are always welcome.
Dean Baker Presents the Old Testament: Assembly Area, first Thursday of each month: June 6, July 11. Come learn about the books of the Old Testament we're reading for the Bible Challenge as we ponder: Who is God? All are welcome. Most Thursday evening classes attend this presentation once a month. |
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Vocal Art Ensemble in Concert
Friday, May 24th at 7:30 pm
Earth. Water. Fire. Wind. Void.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary season, VAE summons a musical invocation of the Japanese Godai -- the "Five Great" elements that create our world. Transcendent a capella singing, instrumentals, and dance unleash one by one the solid and the fluid, the passionate and the wise, and the intangible energy that connects us all.
Welcoming back a rich roster of past guest artists, VAE forges powerhouse favorites with enticing new discoveries in a program shaped by characteristic depth of emotion and attention to detail. Step into the tide of elemental forces expressed in music, dance, and word!
Donation at the door: $6-20 |
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 St. John's Shelter Dinner
Saturday, May 25, 3:30-6:00pm
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join our youth group from 3:30 to 6 pm at St John's Shelter, 4410 Power Inn Road, on Saturday, May 25, as we cook and serve dinner to 100 women and children. Workers get to eat a delicious dinner, too. Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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Jim Martinez |
Jazz Mass
Sunday, May 26 at 9:00am Only
Join the Celebration Choir for our annual Jazz Mass on Sunday, May 26th at the 9:00 am service. We welcome Jim Martinez and his Jazz Praise group for music by Paul Halley, John Rutter, Carl Haywood and others. Please join us as we celebrate Trinity Sunday with some swinging sounds! |
The Blessing of the Gloves and Mitts
This Sunday, May 26th, Trinity will once again bless the gloves and mitts of all our Trinity ballplayers. So if you hit from a tee, swat for a senior league or take swings for a team anywhere in between, bring your gloves and mitts to church this Sunday at the 9:00 and 11:15 services where they will receive a special blessing written by Canon Carey. |
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Please follow "The Way"
Please stop by the graphic display in the fellowship hall after this Sunday's services. Sign greetings, prayers and best wishes on Canon Lynell Walker's backpack that she will carry on her walk of the Camino de Santiago during her sabbatical beginning in June. Look for the scallop shell, symbolic of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Northwestern Spain, the burial site of Saint James.
Any questions or suggestions can be directed to Bruce Roy at cell/text (916)230-9495 or email to barinsac@comcast.net |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets in Room C at 10:15am
This Sunday the group will view and discuss the video Welcome to the Episcopal Church.
If you have questions contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916-446-2513. |
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30/40s and Beyond
Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am
The group will continue the viewing of the History Channel's The Bible DVD series. ALL are welcome!
Questions? Amy Dierlam: 601-1699 or dnarock@pacbell.net |
Traffic Restrictions
Streets around Trinity will be affected on June 2 between 7:45am and 9:00am with street closures because of the Kaiser Permanente Women's Fitness Festival. Follow this link for a map of the event with traffic restrictions or pick one up at the Welcome Center. The Sutter Garage will be accessible from the 28th Street entrance. |
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Trinity's 2013 Graduating Seniors
with Dean Baker, Rev. Anne and Bishop Beisner |
Come Celebrate!
June 2 at the 9 am service we will honor our graduating high school seniors. Come celebrate with them in the Great Hall with cake during coffee hour.
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 Integrity Meeting
Sunday, June 2, Noon - 2 pm
Trinity Cathedral Assembly Area
Lunch will be served.
Please RSVP to shireenmiles@comcast.net
ALL ARE WELCOME
Dean Baker will be present at this meeting. It will be a good chance to get an informal update on Integrity's local and national projects, get any feedback from you on some of our next steps, and just socialize! Topics will include an update on the status of blessings in our diocese, transgender issues and community outreach.
Integrity's mission: To inspire and equip the Episcopal Church, its dioceses, congregations and members to proclaim and embody God's all-inclusive love for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer (LGBTQ) persons and those who love them. All of Integrity's activities are open to all, including our much-appreciated straight allies. |
 The Trinity Cathedral Choir in Concert Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 pm
Please join the Trinity Cathedral Choir, Canon David Link, conductor, as we finish out our spring season! The program includes many pieces heard in services during the past year. Alleluia (Lobet den Herren) - J.S. Bach O hilf Christe (Johannes Passion) - Heinrich Schutz Agnus Dei (Mass in b minor) - J. S. Bach Missa Brevis #7 "Sancti Joannes de Deo" - Franz Joseph Haydn Pilgrim's Hymn - Stephen Paulus A Hymn for Saint Cecilia - Herbert Howells The Cathedral Choir is joined by guest organist Dr David Deffner, and a chamber ensemble. Donation: $15 general; $10 students/seniors (65+); children ten and under are free |
A Pilgrim's Progress
Friends of Canon Lynell . . . You are invited
to join us at St. Paul's Church in support of
Canon Lynell Walker in her coming sabbatical trip.
She'll be trekking the ancient pilgrimage along the
Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Come for a memorable event --
 * Rhine River Travelogue -- A luxurious cruise to castles and cathedrals along the beautiful rivers of Europe with Mark Kane and Doug Clay. Saturday, June 1, 6:30pm, St. Paul's.
Popcorn, home baked treats, "Walk a Mile with Lynell" pocket prayer stones - all for donations in support of Lynell's journey. Free on-street parking; parking garage at 15th & K Streets. |
An Invitation
to members and friends of Trinity Cathedral
Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons of
Steve Skiffington
Trinity Cathedral
Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 am
+Bishop Barry Beisner, Presiding
Ordination Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee encourages parishioners to bring finger foods for the reception after the Ordination.
Please drop off your treats in the kitchen before the service. Thank you for your support! |
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Farewell Celebration
Please sign up in the Welcome Center to help with the Farewell Canon Nancy Tennyson Carnival and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 16. We need lots of folks to help with games and prizes during two shifts between 9:30 and 11 am. Contact Rev.Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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Integrity Members at the 2012 Pride Parade |
Sacramento Pride Parade and Festival
Saturday, June 15, 10 - noon
Downtown Sacramento (assembly location TBD)
Please RSVP to shireenmiles@comcast.net
Please join Trinity Cathedral's delegation by marching with other members of our congregation in the 2013 Pride Parade, always a great way to let our community know that we are a warm and wonderful "Believe Out Loud" welcoming parish. If you want to have fun, and feel loved and appreciated, come out for this event. The LGBTQ community has often been received with hostility by Christian churches-our witness that Trinity welcomes ALL is a powerful and moving manifestation of God's love. ALL ARE WELCOME. Don't miss it!
Besides strong representation from Sacramento's faith community, other parade participants have included the Wells Fargo Bank Stagecoach, PG&E, Regional Transit, SMUD, Sacramento Police and Fire.
The festival follows the parade. Entrance is $10 per person, which is the major fundraiser for Sacramento's Gay & Lesbian Center, which offers many services to Sacramento's LGBTQ community, including educational projects and support groups for youth.
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 Education for Ministry Alumni Association
If you have graduated from Education for Ministry (EfM), you are invited to join the Alumni Association. The cost is $25 per year (July1-June 30), and all of the fees are deposited in the EfM Scholarship fund to provide scholarships and support EfM groups in prisons.
In addition to getting an attractive lapel pin, all members of the alumni association receive these benefits:
- EfM Alum News sent by e-mail twice a year.
- Subscriber's access to Oxford Biblical Studies Online
- Invitations to local, regional and Sewanee-area events.
- Opportunities for continuing education through webinars with Sewanee theologians
- Discounted subscription rate for The Sewanee Theological Review.
To enroll in the Alumni Association go to the EfM website: www.Sewanee.edu/EFM . |
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