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July 25, 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!
 From Zero to Four in One Year: Deacons at Trinity
When our much beloved the Rev. Canon Tina Campbell stepped away from parish based ministry to take a leading role in the Association for Episcopal Deacons (www.episcopaldeacons.org), where she now serves as its President, Trinity found itself without a deacon on staff. There was then a period of time when we had visiting deacons, and that was good, but we had no deacon that Trinity could call their own, now we've got four. The Rev. Virginia McNeely was ordained in June of 2012, I was ordained this June, and a few weeks later we were joined by the Rev. Anne Arthur and the Rev. Megan Anderson, both of whom are Transitional Deacons and thus will be ordained priests within the year. So the question naturally arises, "What are we going to do with all of them?" Good question! I will let my fellow deacons speak for themselves in future articles, but for now I want to bring you up to speed on what is happening with me.
Rev. Virginia and I have set-up a shared office in the Rev. Winnie's old digs and will be working with Outreach Ministry in all its forms, one of which are those of you who minister at Floyd School, and I need your help right now. I don't think our list of Floyd volunteers is complete, so if you're reading this, please send a 'hello' to my e-mail so I can start a database. We're hoping to schedule a meeting with you in early August, so please send that contact information along, and with that let me know your area of ministry at Floyd.
Another item we're planning is to establish a group we're calling 'Witness'. There will be an article in detail about that idea in the upcoming fall Cathedral Cross, but the basic concept is to develop a notification system when we need Trinity members to 'Witness' by their presence at certain events on short notice. Think of it as Trinity's version of the Minutemen, and Minutewomen.
I began this article with the term One Year in the title and I'd like to close with a comment on time and the words we use to describe it. In the church year, we call this Ordinary Time, but the term itself may be misleading. In the context of the liturgical year the term "ordinary" does not mean "usual or average", it means "not seasonal", but even that seems odd to me, as there is no such thing as 'no season'. So what season are we in now? We're in a season of adventure and growth. We have opened Trinity to serving the homeless and we are now marrying same-gender couples, that's adventure for sure, but it's not unplanned or un-thought out. It is prayerful and purposeful as we seek to build the Kingdom of God. Our numbers tell us Trinity is growing, and it is growing precisely because people see what we do, who we are, and who we follow. In the words of the great old hymn, "Ride on, King Jesus!"
Blessings,
Steve+
The Rev. Deacon Steve Skiffington
deaconskiff@gmail.com
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 It's a Girl!
Lauren Audrey Stillmaker was born on July 10th at 4:27pm to Aaron and Kimberly Stillmaker. Mother and father are thrilled and everyone is doing well.
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Room Rental wanted...
... for female Trinity parishioner.
Please contact Nancy at 916-420-8476 if you know of a room for rent.
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Nanny Wanted
Nanny wanted for day care at baby's home. Five days a week from 9 AM - 5 PM.
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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...
After a brief hiatus, the July-August edition of Trinity's Read One Bible Story a Week is available in the Bookshop and at the Welcome Center. Thank you, Jean Wu, for encouraging Rev. Anne to keep cranking these out.
Follow this link for a list of
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Weekly reading list...
Day 200: Proverbs 13-15, Psalm 14, Ephesians
Thu, July 25, 2013
Day 201: Proverbs 16-19, Psalm 15, Ephesians 5
Fri, July 26, 2013
Day 202: Proverbs 20-22, Psalm 16, Ephesians 6
Sat, July 27, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, July 28, 2013
Day 204: Proverbs 23-25, Psalm 17, Philippians 1
Mon, July 29, 2013
Day 205: Proverbs 26-28, Psalm 18:1-20, Philippians 2
Tue, July 30, 2013
Day 206: Proverbs 29-31, Psalm 18:21-50, Philippians 3
Wed, July 31, 2013
Day 207: Ecclesiastes 1-3; Psalm 19; Philippians 4
Thu, August 1, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
Do you have estate items taking up room in your home? Give them to the Bookshop! We will get them appraised and document your donation.
Three authors will have book signings in the Bookshop this Fall. Victoria Loustalot's "This is How you say Goodbye", Beatrice Bailey, a local television personality has written "Farewell My Friend", and the Rev. Peter Rodger's "Exploring the Old Testament in the New".
Bookshop Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thu:
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:
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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.
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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Walk the Labyrinth
Third Friday of the Month,
6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth is
Friday, August 16
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Calling All EfM Grads and
Supporters of our Baptismal Vows:
Please Contribute to Trinity's
Education for Ministry Scholarship Fund
by Susan Loomis, EfM Student
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program for lay people who want to learn more about scripture, Christian history and theology in order to prepare themselves for ministry in the church and in the world. EfM challenges commitment, intellect and belief.
After one year I've learned a different approach to scripture, but more importantly, I've found a gentler understanding of God and myself. With other students, I've struggled with Job and the prophets, wondered about God, and have been amazed by grace.
Now, with another session of EfM approaching, I'm dismayed by the knowledge that some of my fellow students won't be able to continue because of the $350 it costs to enroll in this program each year.
We promise to support fellow Trinity members in their Christian journey after Baptism, when new members join the church, and when people accept ministries in the church. One way to make good on those promises is to contribute to Trinity's EfM Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund will help students who can't afford to continue the program.
You may support one student by donating $350., but we will cheerfully accept contributions of any amount.. Please support the fund by placing in the offering plate at any worship service, a check made out to Trinity Cathedral with "EfM Scholarship Fund" on the memo line.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Voices of Faith
6:00pm: Candlelight Compline in the Cathedral
6:15pm: Bible Challenge Discussion Group
7:00pm: Voices of Faith in the Assembly Area
TONIGHT - July 25: Susan VanDyke presents
Andrew Young
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Andrew Young had no desire to become a civil rights leader when he was first called to march with Martin Luther King, Jr. In fact, he describes his life as a "leaf in a divine wind." From reluctant march leader, Young became a top aide to King and was present with King at the Memphis motel where he was assassinated April 14, 1968. Young became an ambassador to the United Nations, Mayor of Atlanta and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Come and explore together this American hero.
 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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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will discuss Living with Change.
If you have questions contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916-446-2513.
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 Jerry Paré Presents
Introduction to Worship and Prayer
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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 Make and Pray the Anglican Rosary Trinity Women's Retreat August 10 Sign-up in the Cathedral Bookshop 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. Facilitators will be Rev. Anne and Tori Beck. Contact Rev. Anne McKeever (amckeever@wavecable.com) for more information. |
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 Lots of Joy going on at Family Promise!!
Trinity Hosting Week is August 11-18, 2013
1) Last week I attended the Open House for the new home for Family Promise in the Loaves and Fishes complex. It was a joyful event with many in attendance exploring and celebrating the new, spacious and welcoming home for our families. I invite you to go see it!!
2) An opportunity to support Family Promise as they will be the beneficiaries of a performance by Franc D'Ambrosio's Hollywood, Songs from the Silver Screen. The performance will be August 20 at 7:00pm at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive, Sacramento. Tickets are $30.00 and you can contact me for tickets. Come and support Family Promise that night!!
3) Trinity will house the families of Family Promise the week of August 11-18. The sign up sheet is up in the hallway outside the Bookshop and in need of more volunteers. I invite you to come participate in this enriching week. I assure you that YOU will be enriched as you share in the varied opportunities that await serving our families that week!! Questions? Contact Lyle Gramling at
lylegramling@gmail.com or 916-481-5031
Blessings,
Lyle Gramling
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Why I Love Edwina Gateley--Part Two
by the Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever
In anticipation of Edwina Gateley's upcoming appearance at Trinity Cathedral with her son, Niall, on August 23rd at 7 p.m., I've been rereading my collection of books by this amazing author, poet, lay missioner and religious educator.
 This week I'd like to share with you why I love Edwina's In God's Womb: A Spiritual Memoir. In this book, published in 2009, Edwina shares the story of her life, from childhood to missionary work in Africa to responding to God's call to minister to prostitutes in Chicago.
Edwina shares why she chose to become a mother at age 50 by adopting the newborn baby of a woman dying of HIV and drug addiction. She explains why she now dedicates her life to Sophia Circle (Sophia being the ancient Greek word for Wisdom/Spirit of God), her foundation for women of the streets to get out of the city and attend her retreats.
Edwina is a special messenger of grace, resurrection, new life and abundant opportunities thanks to God's love.
Here's what others have to say about Edwina:
"Hildegard of Bingen and Julian of Norwich, make room for Edwina of Erie, a modern mystic whose loving fidelity speaks volumes to us!"
-Sister Miriam Therese Winter
"Look, this lady takes Jesus seriously. She hangs out with prostitutes and criminals. Be warned. She's a prophet and mystic who can get you into real trouble. Don't read her amazing story unless you're bloody well, spiritually ready!" - Sister Helen Prejean
"Every now and every then, God and circumstances create larger-than-life people who change the world for the better. Edwina is one of these people. If you doubt it, read this!" -Father Richard Rohr
Tickets for Edwina's talk in the Cathedral with a festive reception and book signing to follow in the Great Hall are available in the Cathedral Bookshop, at the door, and from the Rev. Anne McKeever. The cost is $20. Thanks to few generous benefactors, some comp tickets are available. Please contact Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616 if you would a ticket, if you would like to contribute food to the reception or if you would like to help in any way.
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New Thought Class resumes...
on September 12
 Vaughn Wolff will be continuing the New Thought class studying Emmet Fox's book on The Sermon on the Mount. The first meeting is on September 12. The book is available in the Cathedral Bookshop, so please pick up a copy and begin reading. For those who are not familiar with his writings, you may begin with his essay on the Lord's Prayer in this book as well as Power Through Constructive Thinking. Last year's class was inspiring and motivating. Everyone participated in the discussions and experienced incredible insights.
Contact: Vaughn Wolff - vewolff@yahoo.com
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Trinity Recovery Weekend
"I Once Was Lost and Now I'm Found"
Coming September 14 and 15
Why are many people in recovery so happy? We experience daily the transformative power of God's healing love. We see and feel resurrection.
Our honesty allows us to overcome shame and blame of the past to become free and whole. September 14 and 15, at all services, Trinity Cathedral will host a Recovery Weekend with readings, intercessory prayers and homilies presented by Trinity parishioners actively working programs of recovery. Free resources from the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church will be available. If you would like to join our planning committee, please contact Rev. Anne McKeever at 530-908-3616 or amckeever@wavecable.com.
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Informational Meeting on the State of Homelessness in Sacramento
July 22, 2103
If you weren't able to attend this gathering, you missed a very informative evening, a wonderful gathering of our congregation and a great spaghetti dinner, thanks to a team of Trinity's best cooks! (Thank you, Loren, Carol and Kevin, and to the Outreach Ministry team for covering the cost.)
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Sponsored by T-ACT (Trinity - Area Congregations Together), the event drew an audience which filled the Great Hall. Attendees listened attentively to presentations by Ben Burton, Executive Director of Sacramento Steps Forward, and a panel of homeless activists, including Shireen Miles from Trinity, Howard Lawrence from St. Mark's Methodist, Paula Lomazzi from the Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee (SHOC), and Steve Watters, from Safeground, followed by a brief time for questions. Follow this link to read more...
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Would your home welcome a student from overseas?
International Student Exchange, a non-profit from Babylon, New York, regulated by the United States State Department to provide J-1 visas for visiting kids attending American high schools in our region, has existed for more than 30 years and works, by mandate, to deepen understanding of language, culture, and development. The experience is rewarding for us and for our community, helping us establish lifelong friendships with America and the world.
To become a host family before August 12th contact local area representative Carolyn Conrad, Trinity Cathedral member, at (916) 500 HOST.
For further information:
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. on Youtube.
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) leads and develops initiatives to bring international students to the United States and to send U.S. students overseas.
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