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September 5, 2013
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 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!
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Anyone who has raised children will tell you it really does take a village to do it
well. Children need all kinds of people in their lives: people who support and encourage them, people who challenge and push them, people who listen, people who share their dreams, their lives, their experiences. They need people who tell them "Yes!", and people who tell them "No!" Teenagers need this village most of all; people who become the bridge between childhood and adulthood for them. As members of the Youth Ministry team here at Trinity, we are excited and privileged to be a part of that village. Many of you have met Rev. Megan Anderson and me, Rev. Kathy Hopner; we're excited to now introduce you to the newest member of our team, Julia Boudrye. Julia is a LEVN volunteer, (Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network), and will be working part time with us, and part time with the Belfry at UC Davis. Julia graduated this year from Roanoke College in Virginia with an emphasis in youth ministry and neuroscience - a valuable combination for working with teens! She also has wonderful experience working with both middle and high school students. She is looking forward to new experiences on the West Coast. Our youth program, Episcopal Youth Fellowship (EYF) will begin with a pot luck lunch in the Great Hall on Sunday, September 15th, from 12:30 - 2:30 for all youth in grades 6th - 12th and their parents. Please come say hello to Julia, and join us as we dream and plan for the new program year.
Kathy+
The Rev. Kathy Hopner
Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
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Room to Rent or Roommate
Amanda Rodman, a member of Trinity Cathedral and the 30/40s and Beyond group is looking for a roommate or room to rent soon! Amanda is an older college student at American River. She can be contacted at: rodman_amanda@yahoo.com. |
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The Trinity Cathedral Choirs want you!
Trinity Cathedral's active music program involves over seventy volunteers and part-time paid staff. With an emphasis on high quality and diversity, Trinity's
music ministry speaks in many musical languages to worshipers who come to the Cathedral.
With four choirs and a handbell ensemble, everything from plainchant to world and gospel music makes up the dynamic worship music at Trinity Cathedral. Truly there is "something for everybody" here!
Music is a vital part of our life at Trinity, and helps us to fulfill our vision "to make disciples who love and serve Christ and His world."
Would you like to be a part of this dynamic ministry at Trinity Cathedral??
446-2513, ext 224.
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Office Front Desk
- Good telephone and customer relation skills
- Knowledge of MS Word
- Knowledge of MS Excel (table use; not numbers and formulae)
- Manage the Front Desk for a 4 hour period (9 - 1; 1 - 5) at least 1 day/week
Hospitality Special Events Coordinators
- A member of Trinity's Hospitality Team
- At least 2 people to divide the responsibilities
- Recruit volunteers to coordinate the social aspect of various special events at Trinity (e.g. Ordination receptions; Parish Picnic; Pumpkin Night)
- Ability to delegate - these ministers do not need to do all of the "work" on an event; they need to recruit others to share the responsibilities
Contact Jerry Paré (jpare111452@gmail.com) for more information on either ministry.
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Trinity takes...
If you'd like to learn more about the Bible Challenge, please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com.
Follow this link for a list of
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Weekly reading list...
Day 242: Jeremiah 4-6, Psalm 48, Hebrews 4
Thu, September 5, 2013
Day 243: Jeremiah 7-9, Psalm 49, Hebrews 5
Fri, September 6, 2013
Day 244: Jeremiah 10-12, Psalm 50, Hebrews 6
Sat, September 7, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, September 8, 2013
Day 246: Jeremiah 13-15, Psalm 51, Hebrews 7
Mon, September 9, 2013
Day 247: Jeremiah 16-18, Psalm 52, Hebrews 8
Tue, September 10, 2013
Day 248: Jeremiah 19-21, Psalm 53, Hebrews 9
Wed, September 11, 2013
Day 249: Jeremiah 22-24, Psalm 54, Hebrews 10
Thu, September 12, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
- Three authors will be signing their books on September 22: Beatrice Bailey, Dennis Spock and Victoria Lousalat
- Visit our expanded "Free Books" section and take home some good reading!
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
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm 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. This group will NOT meet on September 19.
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, September 20
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Dean Baker presents the...
OLD TESTAMENT
TONIGHT in the Assembly Area
Dean Baker teaches about the Old Testament books of the Bible we're reading for the Bible Challenge. Come even if you're not part of the Bible Challenge to get a sense of: Who is God? What is God doing and why? What can we learn for our own lives today from ancient Hebrew Scripture?
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Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Fair
Please join us this Sunday for our annual Children, Youth and Family Ministry Fair from 10:15 - 11:15 in the Great Hall. Find out about Sunday School, Episcopal Youth Fellowship, Acolytes, Children's Choir, the nursery and our many special events!
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Blessing of the Backpacks
This Sunday, all children, youth, teachers - all those off to preschool, daycare, school or college - are invited to bring their backpacks, lunch pails, briefcases, etc... for a special blessing during our 9:00 and 11:15 services. Please join us in praying for a wonderful, safe year for all the students in our community!
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Newcomers' Group
In Room C at 10:15am
A new group begins this Sunday with Introductions.
If you have questions contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916-446-2513.
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Dean Baker presents the...
OLD TESTAMENT on Sunday Mornings
September 8th, October 6th, November 10, December 8th
Dean Baker will offer a shorter version of his Old Testament class from 10:40 to 11:10 a.m. in the Assembly Area.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
New Series of Classes Begin September 12.
6:00pm - Candlelight Compline
6:15pm - TNAC Dinner ($7:00)
7:00pm - TNAC Classes
The Bible Challenge: Facilitators - Randy Knutson and Rhonda Canby, in the Conference Room.
It's never too late to start reading the Bible-a little bit every day, with Sundays off - and then to discuss the readings with a group of cheery, open-minded folks on Thursday evenings. Pick up a list of the Bible Readings in the Trinity Bookshop and bring the list and a Bible of your choice to learn the benefits of regular Bible reading and sharing.
 The Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox: Facilitated by Vaughn Wolff, in the Trinity Bookshop
Vaughn will be continuing the New Thought class. For those who are not familiar with Fox's writings you may begin with his essay on the Lord's Prayer in this book. Last year's class was inspiring and motivating. Everyone participated in the discussions and experienced incredible insights.
 THE BIBLE: An Eight Hour DVD Series produced by the History Channel is facilitated by the Rev. Anne McKeever in the Assembly Area.
We will read together short passages of Holy Scripture and then view and discuss how the History Channel makes scripture come to life-from Creation to Revelation. Are the depictions enlightening and/or distorting? Visually dramatic and often times entertaining, what can these stories teach us about our lives today? This class will NOT meet on September 19.
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Family and Youth Ministry Corner
Sunday School Teachers Meeting
All Sunday School teachers are invited to a meeting on
Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the assembly area as we prepare for a new program year. If you are interested in assisting with Sunday School, please contact Rev. Kathy Hopner at 930-8027.
Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Interested in EYF? Rev. Megan Anderson and Rev. Kathy Hopner invite all youth in grades 6th - 12th and their parents to join us for a potluck lunch and meeting on
Sunday, September 15th from 12:30 - 2:30 in the Great Hall! Please bring a dish to share!
If you have any questions please call Rev. Kathy Hopner at 930-8027.
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30/40s and Beyond
The group will resume meeting on Sunday, September 15th in the Assembly Area from 10:15am-11:10am.
We will reconnect and discuss what we would like to do this Fall for our Sunday morning gatherings.
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Introduction to the Old Testament
Sunday Mornings -September 15 - October 27
This class will be on Sunday mornings between the 9 & 11:15 services in Room A. Besides the Bible, Donald Griggs' The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners is the main resource for the class. It is available in the Cathedral Bookshop. Jerry Paré will lead the class. Please let Jerry (jpare111452@gmail.com; 916-930-8032) know by September 9 if you plan to participate. That way we can make sure we have enough books available for all participants. However, if you feel a last minute calling to attend, please join us, with or without the book!
This class is a good opportunity to get some of your basic questions about the Old Testament answered. It will also provide a broad overview of the Old Testament as we enter the 3rd Quarter of The Bible Challenge. No need to be participating in the Bible Challenge to benefit from this class, however.
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Recovery Weekend is Coming to Trinity
September 14 and 15 at All Services
 Recovery is an active, life-long journey. Recovery is not just avoiding alcohol, drugs or harmful behaviors. Recovery involves daily, conscious contact with God. Those in recovery choose to lead new lives grounded in honesty and self-improvement. They dedicate their lives to serving others seeking and maintaining sobriety.
Very few people can say "I have never been affected by alcohol or drug addiction-either my own or that of a person I love."
How do we know that we or the people we love, need help?
How is it possible to lead a full and happy life without using drugs or alcohol?
How has the transformative power of God's healing love enabled millions of people to experience resurrection, finding new life in recovery?
Come hear our preachers, all Trinity parishioners in recovery, share their perspectives on recovery and sobriety at all five services: 5:10 m on September 14, and 7:30, 9, 11:15 am and 12:45 pm on September 15.
You are encouraged to bring with you to Trinity September 14 or 15 a friend or relative who could benefit from hearing the Holy Spirit's message of hope and healing.
Resources from Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church and from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous will be available between services.
For more information or to volunteer to be part of one of the services, please contact Rev. Anne McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616.
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Trinity Women's Fall Retreat:
Relax, Reflect and Rejuvenate
Saturday, October 5, 9 am to 3 pm in the Assembly Area
Trinity women and their friends will gather to relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
Rev. Anne's beloved Yoga instructor, Karen Klussendorf of Woodland, will lead us in gentle yoga, mediations, writing and music.
Cost to be determined. The retreat will include a delicious lunch with vegetarian and meat options.
If you'd like to join the planning committee for this divine event, please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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 Floyd School Ministries
BACKSNACKS
Have a free Friday afternoon once a month? We can use a few reliable volunteers to put together backpacks of food for 15-20 families at Floyd School.
CLOTHES CLOSET VOLUNTEER NEEDED...
...on the last Friday of the month between 3:00 and 4:00pm. Help the team when parents come in to shop.
Call Ann Hall at 457-4844 or Josephine Hein at 451-4426.
If you can't help, we can always use donations of children's clothes and food for the backpacks--tuna, peanut butter, top ramen, fruit cups, power bars. Drop off your donations in the barrel under the stairs.
If you would like to know more, contact Deacons Steve Skiffington (deaconskiff@gmail.com) or Virginia McNeely (virginiamcneely@msn.com) .
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 Secret Pals
We are looking for Secret Pals for the teachers and staff at Leataata Floyd School. Each teacher and staff person fills out an information form about their job, and some of their favorite things such as authors, cookies/snacks, items they may need for their classroom or the school, and their birthdate. During the school year you can send notes of encouragement to let them know someone is thinking of them; send them a little gift reflecting what they wrote on their information sheets for them or their class or the school; remember their birthday and holidays.
A sign-up sheet will be available at the Welcome Center or you can call me at 916-501-9148 or email me at maryhustler@msn.com and I will send you the information sheet of your person. If you have any questions please call or I will be in the Great Hall this Sunday, September 8th.
Thank You for your support of the teachers and staff Floyd School. ~~Mary Hustler
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Pilgrimage to City Hall
On Tuesday, September 3rd
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Participants walked to Sacramento City Hall to attend and speak at the City Council meeting that was addressing the updating of the City of Sacramento General Plans and their Housing Elements, which affect the affordability and accessibility of housing in our region. These ordinances function to ensure that new housing developments reserve affordable units for low-income and keep housing mixed among ALL incomes.
Follow this link to view a CBS-13 video.
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It's time for Harvest for Hunger, River City Food Bank's fall fundraiser! The food trucks will be lining the streets, and we'll be celebrating the season with music, wine, beer and great food. If you haven't had a chance to see our Choice Food Distribution Model, you can join the tours of the food bank and see how we serve over 6,000 people a month. Make plans to bring some friends and join us on October 10th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm!
Click here to purchase tickets or support this event with a sponsorship.
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Capital Region Connect:
Employment Connect and Homeless Connect
Friday, October 25
This year marks the first annual Capital Region Connect, an event aimed to improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness by connecting individuals with needed employment and supportive services. Capital Region Connect is comprised of two events: Employment Connect and Homeless Connect.
Employment Connect is a unique job-fair designed to link ready-to-hire participants with employers who are ready and willing to hire. This job fair is built upon collaboration, support, and the understanding that in order to end homelessness, the community must address systemic causes, one of which is unemployment.
Homeless Connect is modeled after Project Homeless Connect, originating in San Francisco in 2004. Homeless Connect is a distinctive event, as it provides a myriad of services to individuals experiencing homelessness in a "one-stop shop" fashion. Homeless Connect emphasizes hospitality and creates an environment where individuals feel comfortable accessing services on their path toward stability.
Capital Region Connect will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013. For more information about this event and how to get involved, please contact Anira Khlok, Information and Program Coordinator at akhlok@sacstepsforward.org.
~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles
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