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July 3, 2013
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 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings! 
Greetings!
I write to you at the end of my second full day on the job here at Trinity. It seems hard to believe that I was ordained to the transitional diaconate in this very cathedral just 3 days ago. Thank you for hosting such a welcoming and beautiful celebration. I will treasure the day always. I am just thrilled to be joining the clergy staff here.
I just relocated to Sacramento from New Haven Connecticut where I attended seminary at Yale Divinity School. While I am new to Sacramento, I have always called California home. I grew up in Fairfield and attended college at UC Davis. Born and raised in the Episcopal Church, I first sensed a call to ordained ministry in my early teens through spiritual experiences in church community and leadership involvement in youth programs. Deeper discernment after college led me to Boston to serve in the Episcopal Service Corps before seminary.
During my Master of Divinity studies, I ministered to parish and campus ministry communities in New Haven and served on a number of wider Episcopal Church bodies including the Episcopal Evangelism Network and the Standing Commission on Mission and Evangelism. I am deeply passionate about faith community formation in the church, and creatively engaging the riches of Episcopal faith in new contexts and communities outside of church walls.
My primary responsibilities at Trinity include serving as pastor to the young adults in the congregation, and developing ways to connect Christ's love to people outside the church. Highlights of this ministry include engagement with the Holyasana meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening at the Zuda Yoga Studio, and gathering leaders to explore possibilities connected to the current Saturday evening service. Additionally I will be responsible for the youth ministry program and will participate in the liturgical and pastoral life of the church.
While this is only the beginning of my ministry at Trinity, I have already met an abundance of amazing people and I have learned so much about the rich community life at the Cathedral. I look forward to getting to know more of you soon. If you would like to have a conversation about this ministry, or would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!
With gratitude,
Megan
The Rev. Megan Anderson
Trinity Cathedral
meanderson25@gmail.com
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Walking the Camino
with Lynell
If you don't have, or don't want to setup a Facebook page you can go to this blog
[thewayofsaintjames2013.wordpress.com]
created and maintained by parishioner Barb Chandler, to follow Lynell's progress along the Camino de Santiago.
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Trinity takes...
Follow this link for a list of
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Weekly reading list...
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
Day 181: Job 7-9, Psalm 148, II Corinthians 7
Sat, July 6, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, July 7, 2013
Day 183: Job 10-12, Psalm 149, II Corinthians 8
Mon, July 8, 2013
Day 184: Job 13-15, Psalm 150, II Corinthians 9
Tue, July 9, 2013
Day 185: Job 16-18, Psalm 1, II Corinthians 10
Wed, July 10, 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 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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Trinity Opens Cooling Center
A Note From Deacon Steve
With local temperatures hitting upwards of 110 degrees this week we have opened the Great Hall from Monday through Thursday this week during the hours of 2 to 7pm as a Cooling Center for anyone who needs it.
Trinity has long served many communities in need, and when the weather reports came out we knew how to respond. We opened on Monday with very short notice and so our friends from the Safe Ground community stepped up and helped us with staffing. The Sacramento Office of Emergency services responded to my requests for assistance by recruiting volunteers from the wider community to help with staffing for Tuesday through Thursday. I was grateful for their assistance and even more pleased that Trinity has built yet another bridge to local agencies.
This all leads me to another subject. My fellow Deacon, Virginia, and I have been thinking of developing a method of sending out notices for events and situations that require an immediate response. This current heat wave is a good example of that, but it could also be used to turn out folks for meetings with public officials, demonstrations of 'silent witness', response to emergencies and other such public evidence of the values we feel called to by our faith. We'll be letting you know more on that idea in the near future, but for now we want to again thank you again for all your ministries that make Trinity such a strong witness to the love and compassion shown to us by God and taught to us by His son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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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.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Thursday, July 4
No Candlelight Compline or
Bible Challenge Discussion Group
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Trinity Library is open today
in the Elevator Alcove
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| Dean Baker's Old Testament Class this Sunday
Meets at 10:15 in Room A
Dean Baker will not be teaching his monthly Old Testament class on Thursday night. The only class this month will be this Sunday, July 7 at 10:15. The class will cover II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther.
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Newcomers' Group
A new group begins next Sunday, July 14.
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 at 10:15am in the Conference Room
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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Old Testament Class
Dean Baker will present his monthly Old Testament class just once in July on Sunday, July 7, from 10:15 to 11:05am in Classroom A. There will be NO Old Testament class the evening of July 11th. Instead, Voices of Faith begins Thursday, July 11, with Karl Greene presenting Archbishop Oscar Romero from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Area.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Voices of Faith
6:00pm: Candlelight Compline in the Cathedral
Classes begins July 11, 7:00pm in the Assembly Area
 July 11: Karl Greene presents Oscar Romero: Archbishop of El Salvador who brought "liberation theology" to the attention of all Christians. He was assassinated on March 24, 1980 while celebrating Eucharist.
July 18: Morey Lloyd presents Queen Califia: A saint in Her Own Rite - Mother of both Northern & Southern California.
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July 25: Susan VanDyke presents Andrew Young
Civil Rights Leader, Pastor, Ambassador, Mayor, Son, Father, God-Father, American Citizen
 August 1: Teresa Sewell presents Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Author of The Cost of Discipleship and Life Together, Bonhoeffer lived in Nazi Germany and involved himself in espionage as part of the plot to assassinate Hitler.
August 8: Dean Baker presents the Old Testament: Learn about the books of the Old Testament we're reading for the Bible Challenge.
August 15: Jerry Paré presents Martin Buber
A Jewish philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue centered on the distinction between the "I-Thou" relationship and the "I-It" relationship.
August 22: Randy Knutson presents Marty Haugen
Marty Haugen is a liturgical composer, workshop presenter, performing and recording artist and author
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August 29: Canon David Link presents Thomas Tallis and William Byrd - Thomas Tallis and William Byrd were the two most prominent of Elizabethan composers.
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 Jerry Paré Presents
Introduction to Worship and Prayer
Beginning Sunday, July 14 at 10:30am in Room A
Learn the dynamics of the Mass (Holy Eucharist) -- the significance of various parts of the rite; when to stand, kneel, genuflect, bow and sit; the duties of the acolytes, vergers, and eucharistic ministers; the vestments, chalice, paten, bread and wine -- so that you may enrich your experience of participating in Holy Communion. Learn about the Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer and Compline in our Book of Common Prayer so that you may create your own daily prayer practice.
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 HOW DO WE END HOMELESSNESS IN OUR REGION??
T-ACT, TRINITY'S local organizing committee and our partners at St. Mark's Methodist Church are inviting you to attend a free spaghetti dinner and informational meeting. Our goal is to bring Trinity Cathedral members up to speed on our work to end homelessness. WHETHER OR NOT YOU'VE BEEN INVOLVED TO DATE, all Trinity members and friends are encouraged to attend!
DATE: Monday, July 22nd
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Trinity Cathedral, in the Great Hall.
RSVP: Shireen Miles at 203-5595 or shireenmiles@comcast.net or Deacon Steve Skiffington at deaconskiff@gmail.com
- Learn about the major initiatives led by government agencies, service providers and homeless advocates to address the issue in our region
- Find about the gaps in service identified by T-ACT members through our research
- Get information on the next steps that the faith community can take to help end homelessness in our region.
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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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