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June 27, 2013 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings! 
I remember when same-sex marriage became legal in California in 2008. We had just hosted Bishop Robinson. We became know by many in Sacramento as a place of welcome for people who were gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender. Our ability to welcome was muted, however, because we were not authorized to host same-sex weddings in the Cathedral and our clergy were not permitted to officiate at same-sex weddings. Personally I found it very frustrating to advocate for same-sex marriage in the wider community, but not be able to practice it in my own church. I am happy to report that things have changed significantly in the past five years. Last summer our General Convention authorized a rite for blessing same sex unions. I used the rite at a recent service and it is beautiful.
In anticipation of the Supreme Court's decision, I have been talking with Bishop Beisner about the possibility of hosting same-sex weddings at the Cathedral. Yesterday he released a statement in which he stated we would be able to bless same-sex marriages and sign wedding licenses. This is very good news for our gay and lesbian couples who would like to be married at the Cathedral.
I think a wedding ministry can be an important witness of welcome to LGBT people in Sacramento. For too many years, churches have not only excluded, but have actively persecuted LGBT folks. I think it is important that we be as open, as welcoming as our facility and clergy's schedules allow. It's time for the church to become known as a place of radical welcome rather than harmful exclusion.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
916.446.2513
http://blogs.deanbaker.org/
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Trinity takes...
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Weekly reading list...
Day 172: Nehemiah 10-12, Psalm 140, I Corinthians 15
Thu, June 27, 2013
Day 173: Nehemiah 13, Psalm 141, I Corinthians 16
Fri, June 28, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, June 30, 2013
Day 176: Esther 4-6, Psalm 143, II Corinthians 2
Mon, July 1, 2013
Day 177: Esther 7-8, Psalm 144, II Corinthians 3
Tue, July 2, 2013
Day 178: Esther 9-10, Psalm 145, II Corinthians 4
Wed, July 3, 2013
Day 179: Job 1-3, Psalm 146, II Corinthians 5
Thu, July 4, 2013
Day 180: Job 4-6, Psalm 147, II Corinthians 6
Fri, July 5, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
Come and see our new supply of crystal bowls and serving pieces for weddings and summer events We'd be happy to order any other items you might want.
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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Walk the Labyrinth
Third Friday of the Month,
6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth is
Friday, July 19
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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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:
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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
We will meet from June 27th through August 29th on Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Conference Room. We will not meet July 4th.
Newcomers are always welcome. We write to a prompt and then share what we choose to share with the other participants.
Contact facilitator Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you have questions.
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 Noyes Fludde is coming!
But there's no need to don the life-jackets. Benjamin Britten's church opera will be performed by Trinity Cathedral's Choristers, with guest soloists, in the dry comfort of St Paul's Episcopal Church at 15th & J Streets.
Based on a fifteenth-century mystery play, it was adapted for Britten's opera in 1957, and has been performed around the world thousands of time. The music is highly original, and very challenging for the performers. The choristers have been working on it for nearly a year! It is especially appropriate to perform it this year, as 2013 is the centennial of Britten's birth.
There will be two performances of Noyes Fludde at St Paul's: Friday, June 28th at 7:00 pm, and a matinee on Saturday, June 29th at 2:00 pm. Please join us!! |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Thursday, June 27
Candlelight Compline at 6:00pm
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Bible Challenge Discussion Group
Meets on Thursday Evenings at 6:15pm
in the Assembly Area.
Rhonda Canby and Randy Knutson facilitate the group. Bring your Bible and discuss the readings for the week. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Newcomers' Group
Meets in Room C at 10:15am
This Sunday the group will Tour the Cathedral.
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
The group will continue watching the History Channel's The Bible series.
Questions? Amy Dierlam: 601-1699 or dnarock@pacbell.net
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You are invited to sing with our summer choirs!
The Summer Celebration Choir practices in the Assembly Area at 8:20 am and sings for the 9:00 am Eucharist.
The Summer Cathedral Choir practices in the Cathedral Choir Stalls at 10:40 am and sings for the 11:15 Eucharist
No audition or sign-up required. Just come and join your voice with ours when you can!
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 Trinity Softball...
Playoff Date Change!
The Trinity Spirits Softball team finished in first place (6-2 overall) in the league.
The Playoffs are next week on Tuesday, July 2nd starting at 6:30 PM. Come out and root your Trinity team on to victory in this one-night, single elimination tournament. We play at Roosevelt Park at 10th and P in downtown Sacramento. There is a wonderful BBQ/potluck hosted by Paradise Baptist Church, so bring a side dish and join in the fun! For more information, go to Greater Sacramento InterFaith Softball League homepage at: http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/index.php?OrgDir=gsisl |
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 Independence Day
Thursday, July 4
The Cathedral office will be closed.
10:00am Holy Eucharist followed by a pie and ice cream reception.
There is NO 6pm Compline.
The e-News will be published earlier in the week.
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 Make and Pray the Anglican Rosary Trinity Women's Retreat August 10 Trinity women and their friends are invited to join us at the lovely Mercy Center in Auburn for our summer retreat Saturday, August 10th, from 9 to 3:30. Participants will learn to make an Anglican Rosary that includes a small wooden cross hand-crafted by our own beloved Harry Katzakian. Then we'll learn several ways to pray with the rosary, seeking peace and a closer relationship with God. The cost of $40 includes a delicious lunch and all materials to make your own rosary. Sign-ups will be available in the Cathedral Bookshop beginning June 26th. Facilitators will be Rev. Anne and Tori Beck. Contact Rev. Anne McKeever (amckeever@wavecable.com) for more information. |
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 Family Promise
August 11-18, 2013
Opportunities to volunteer for Family Promise at Trinity are coming in August. The sign up sheet will is up on the bulletin board outside the bookstore. Come by and see how you might serve this very worthwhile ministry at Trinity!! The week that we will have families here at Trinity is August 11-18th. There will be more information soon as to how many families we will house that week.
Blessings,
Lyle Gramling
lylegramling@gmail.com
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 TREE Tip
Flea Control
by Ann Rothschild
Yes, that is a euphemism for killing fleas, and yes, I have been eagerly doing that for the last three weeks. When my husband Michael found bites up his legs and ankles, he was ready for the house "bombs" and the first spray company in the Yellow Pages. Begging for his patience, and hastily researching the web, I found master gardener and permaculture expert Paul Wheaton's article, "Die Fleas! Die! Die! Die! Freaky Cheap Flea Control," a humorous, exhaustive description of the flea life cycle, the hazards of most toxic sprays, and hints for ecological control of fleas (http://www.richsoil.com/flea-control.jsp). So with diatomaceous earth powder sprinkled on floors and carpets, followed by repeated vacuuming and washed bedding, we eventually killed the house fleas. Michael found an ecological pest control company for the garden-where the fleas originated. We have no animals. Ecotech Pest Management Inc. advertises "environmentally conscious pest solutions" and sprayed our whole outside area (and we are large on the corner) twice, with two weeks in between, with a mix of rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and thyme oil. This kills fleas and other insects, but does not poison gardens. Cost $195.00 for two visits.
Another company, Fleabusters, Inc. (1-800-765-3532) uses non-toxic nematodes, microscopic worms that eat fleas in all stages of their development, without harming gardens or other insects. Once fleas are gone, nematodes die off. Good solution if you notice fleas outside early on.
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