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August 1, 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,
It seems hard to believe that I am already finishing up my first month of ministry at Trinity. I am in awe of how much has happened in just five weeks. It has been such a gift getting to know many of you and the great wealth of ministry that this community is involved in. With worship, Vestry and Ministry Council, Stephen Ministry Meetings, Voices of Faith Programs, Community Dinners, and Newcomer's Gatherings, there always seems to be great opportunity for engagement in this community. Even with such a calendar, people often note what a slow time the summer season is around the Cathedral. With many away for vacation, programming tends to be on the lighter end. While I have definitely been keeping busy in my first month on the job, I look forward to the additional opportunities for relationship and ministry engagement that will come in the new fall season.
As I begin my second month ministry here, I am excited to welcome a new colleague. The Rev. Kathy Hopner begins her ministry as Director of Family Ministries at the Cathedral today. I am looking forward to partnering with her in organizing and leading the Youth Ministry program for the coming year. While we will begin brainstorming this month, connecting with youth and parents is essential for long term planning. Kathy and I are eager to host a gathering for parents and youth entering grades 6-12 to hear about past programs, current activities, and hopes for the future. We hope to meet for a potluck lunch meeting following the 11:15am service one Sunday in September. Look for the details and date of this event in the next issue of the Cathedral Cross Newsletter. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments about the Youth Ministry program.
I am hopeful that our work and visioning together will lead to a rich year of fellowship, faith, and fun in Youth Ministry.
Blessings,
Megan
The Rev. Megan Anderson
Trinity Cathedral
916.446.2513
megan@trinitycathedral.org
Schedule a meeting with me here:
http://doodle.com/meanderson
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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 207: Ecclesiastes 1-3; Psalm 19; Philippians 4
Thu, August 1, 2013
Day 208: Ecclesiastes 4-6; Psalm 20; Colossians 1
Fri, August 2, 2013
Day 209: Ecclesiastes 7-9, Psalm 21, Colossians 2
Sat, August 3, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, August 4, 2013
Day 211: Ecclesiastes 10-12, Psalm 22, Colossians 3
Mon, August 5, 2013
Day 212: Song of Songs 1-3, Psalm 23, Colossians 4
Tue, August 6, 2013
Day 213: Song of Songs 4-6, Psalm 24, 1 Thessalonians 1
Wed, August 7, 2013
Day 214: Psalm 25, Song of Songs 7-8 , 1 Thessalonians 2
Thu, August 8, 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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 Senior Warden's Report
by Loren Weatherly, Senior Warden
The summer has been filled with opportunities for Trinity Cathedral and its vestry. Are you keeping up? Vestry minutes are available in 2 locations. They are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway between the Great Hall and the Bookshop, and they are available on the cathedral website at Vestry Documents.
At the June 18 vestry meeting, architects presented revised architectural concepts for the Cathedral Campus Master Plan. Please see the minutes from that meeting at June Vestry Minutes.
The vestry and the dean met in retreat on June 22 for Trinity Cathedral's first Mutual Ministry Review (MMR). Britt Olson, Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, facilitated the review. The MMR is a way for a parish to celebrate annually what has been done well and to understand what might be done better. We asked "What is God calling us to do here at Trinity Cathedral? How can we accomplish it?" We identified several opportunities, selected 4, formed teams, and began to develop goals and action plans. These are those teams, and a short overview of team goals. Teams report on their progress each month to the full vestry. Please contact team members if you want additional information.
Budget, Income, and Expenses: Develop, refine, and distribute policies procedures and guidelines so that the vestry, congregation, staff and ministries have a clear understanding of our finances, and know the details about how we support our mission and ministries. Members are Sue Clark, Mary Hustler, Chris Sanft, Chris Tzimenatos.
Episcopal Foundation Implementation Plan Committee: Develop implementation plan for Episcopal Foundation report. Create and manage Pledge Team. Members are Brian Baker, Kelly Boutwell, Randy Cheek, Burt Douglass, Kevin Sanders.
Increase Financial Sustainability: Establish a planned giving program, and promote an endowment program. Members are Pat Hill and Loren Weatherly.
Building Program: Build out the new campus program within 20 years. Focus first on completing the 27th Street building in 5-7 years, the Capitol Street building in 10-15 years, and the new Cathedral in 15-20 years. Members are Kevin Donohue, Ruth Fitch, Sally Smith, Anita Williams.
The MMR is a vital tool to help us plan, manage, and evaluate our ministry. Ask any vestry member about the MMR process, and about the progress of these teams. Please pray for us all as we all listen to hear what God is calling us to do, and how best to accomplish it, here at Trinity Cathedral.
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Education for Ministry Scholarship Fund...
...is GROWING!
Thanks to many generous donors, Trinity's EfM Scholarship grew to $1,000 in just one week! This means several Trinity parishioners will benefit from partial scholarships, making it possible for them to enroll in another year of this challenging class about the Bible, theology and ethics. Tuition is $350 a year. Please write a check in any amount payable to Trinity Cathedral with EfM Scholarship Fund in the memo line. Thank you so much.
Here's another testimonial full of good reasons to support the EfM Scholarship Fund, this week presented by Loren Weatherly:
The EfM program provides theological education to those of us who have come to that time in life when we are asking "What does life mean in relationship to God and my neighbor?"
Our EfM mentors helped the group's participants feel safe and secure. This freedom to express myself was a big deal for me. I had been raised in a conservative and dogma-focused denomination. That experience had left me frustrated and disillusioned as a young adult - fearful, and unwilling to express my own understanding of scripture and the holy.
At EfM, I became fearless about describing my personal encounters with the lessons and with the scripture and with God. At EfM, I could say pretty much whatever I was feeling or thinking, and my feelings and thoughts were valued. I was learning so much also from my classmates' experiences, from our mentors' encouragement, experience and support, and from our group discussions.
I graduated in June after four years of EfM. Please join me in supporting this enriching program for other Trinity parishioners seeking a closer relationship with God and our neighbors.
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Choral Scholar Positions Available
The Trinity Cathedral Choir seeks Soprano and Alto Choral Scholars and Section Leaders for the Fall 2013 season. These are paid positions under the supervision of the Canon for Music. Potential candidates will have excellent musicianship, and strong leadership and sight-reading skills. A full job description can be found here.
For more information or to schedule an interview and audition, contact Canon David Link at link@trinitycathedral.org or (916) 446-2513, ext 224.
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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 - 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. This evening we will examine the biography of this renown German Lutheran theologian and experience some of his literature related to the Sermon on the Mount and life in community, even as a prisoner in a concentration camp. What price would you pay for your faith?
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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 LOST & FOUND
It's time to rummage through Trinity's lost and found collection once again. Items will be on a table in the Great Hall this Sunday and next. Please stop by and see if anything of yours is here.
Items left at the end of the two Sundays will be donated to service organizations, if possible. Thank you!
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will discuss Ministry Opportunities.
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
Mercy Center in Auburn
Saturday, August 10, 9 to 3:30
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. 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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 The Blessing of
Canon Carey's Corner
Sunday, August 11 at 10:30am in the Cathedral Bookshop
Come and celebrate with Canon Grant Carey as the new Canon Carey's Corner is opened in the Bookshop -- champagne will be served! Copies of Stump the Canon will be available for purchase.
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 Family Promise!!
Trinity Hosting Week is August 11-18, 2013
Support Family Promise by attending the 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!!
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 Three
by the Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever
OK. I admit it. I'm a shamelessly exuberant fan of Edwina Gateley: poet, prophet, mystic, activist. So I'm downright giddy as the day of Edwina's appearance at Trinity Cathedral approaches on Friday, August 23rd, from 7-8:30 in the Cathedral, followed by a reception and book-signing in the Great Hall. Donation is $20 and tickets may be purchased at the Cathedral Bookshop or at the door. A few comp tickets are available. Contact me at amckeever@wavecable.com.
 This week I want to share another one of Edwina's books that I love: Christ in the Margins. Inspired by the illustrations of award-winning artist, Robert Lentz, Edwina reveals the face of Christ that shines in the most unlikely places. This book features forty stunning Robert Lentz icons and biographies of Christ-figures who confound the status quo. Edwina shares stories of men and women, the poor and the broken, mystics and visionaries, martyrs, artists, children and fools. They've all lived in the margins, and each one wears the face of Christ in a unique way: Black Elk, Harry Milk, Saint Rose of Lima, Albert Einstein, Dame Julian of Norwich, Christ the Good Shepherd, J.S. Bach, Saints Perpetua and Felicity, J.R.R. Tolkien.
Please join me in welcoming Edwina Gateley and her son Niall to Trinity Cathedral August 23rd. It will be an evening you will never forget.
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Come Alive With the Holy Spirit!
Join in on the fun of
Trinity's ANNUAL YOUTH TALENT SHOW!
Sunday, August 25th
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Great Hall
Rehearsal in the Great Hall:
Saturday, August 24th, 1-3 p.m.
Calling all singers, musicians, dancers, martial artists, magicians, artists and joke and story-tellers:
We need you to entertain the most loving and appreciative audience you'll ever find: Trinity Cathedral parishioners.
Start now to work on your act. Check the dates and times with your parents.
Parents: Please let Rev. Anne McKeever know if your son or daughter wants to participate or if you can volunteer to help by e-mailing her at amckeever@wavecable.com or calling 530-908-3616.
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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 Cathedral's Recovery Weekend
Coming September 14 and 15
All five services of Holy Eucharist that weekend will include readings, intercessory prayers, homilies and music promoting God's grace in transforming the lives of people with addictions and those who love them from hopelessness to wholeness, from shame to joy.
If you would like to join our planning committee, please contact Rev. Anne McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com.
 Resources from the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church will be available.
Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church is an independent, nationwide network of Episcopal laity and clergy, dioceses and parishes-all with a common commitment to address the effects of addiction in relation to the church's mission.
RMEC network serves as a voice of conscience to Episcopalians throughout the world, building awareness of pastoral and spiritual ministry to those addicted. The original concept for Recovery Ministries' mission dates from the landmark 1979 General Convention resolution on alcohol.
Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church is an organization with a mission to those who, through, alcoholism or addiction, have lost their health and freedom.
Our ministry seeks to:
- Help the addicted and those who love them connect with spiritual resources and lasting recovery.
- Witness to Christ's unfailing mercy by welcoming members of 12-Step programs into our faith community.
- Raise the awareness of bishops, other clergy, and church leaders about alcoholism, drug addiction and the redemption and grace found in recovery.
- Strengthen recovering Episcopalians in the work of their recovery, helping them to proclaim the Gospel to others and to carry their recovery into the Church.
Recovery Services at Trinity Cathedral,
2620 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816
September 14 at 5:10 p.m. and
September 15 at 7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Free parking on the street and in the Sutter Garage entrances on 27th and 28th Streets.
Nursery care provided for infants and toddlers
at Sunday services.
Handicap accessible through the alley entrance
on Cathedral Lane.
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 Crocker Art Museum Exhibit
Through October 13
Lorna Griess, former Trinity parishioner and Cathedral Bookshop manager, is part of The Perspective of Color exhibit now at the Crocker. A reception celebrating the show will be held on Sunday, September 15, 1-3pm. Visit the Crocker website for more information.
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