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September 19, 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! Last weekend was a special weekend at Trinity. We had our first annual recovery Sunday organized by The Rev. Anne McKeever. It was a great opportunity to witness some of the ways people's lives have been saved as they overcame addictions through the grace of God and the hard work of sponsors, churches and programs such as AA or NA. You may not realize that one of the significant ministries you support in your giving at Trinity is our hosting of 12-step groups. We have multiple groups meeting in our facility six days a week. One of my favorite is the noon NA meeting where everybody is greeted with a hug, "We love them until they can love themselves." Lives are saved here. I am grateful for the courage of our preachers, Kelly Boutwell, Jay Leach and Ric Burwell who were willing to tell their own stories. You can click on their names to watch their remarks. I missed the services because Andrea, Mark and I were at my 30th West Point reunion - Andrea's is next year. I had the honor of officiating and speaking at the class memorial service, where we remember our fallen classmates. The service is the first official event at the reunion and it is designed to help set the tone for the weekend. It was my first time getting to speak to the class and was a remarkable blessing that I don't think I will ever forget. I've posted the video of my remarks if you are interested in hearing what I said-- https://vimeo.com/74691724 Blessings, Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
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Computer needed
Our youth program is in need of a fairly recent laptop with wireless capability and Microsoft Office (no older than 2007) for Julia, our LEVN (Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network) volunteer who will be assisting as we develop our programs. If you know of anyone who is upgrading to a newer model, and would like to make a donation to the church, please contact Rev. Kathy Hopner at 930-8027.
Thank you!
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Calling All Bread Bakers
We bake homemade bread for Communion/Eucharist at Trinity Cathedral. Currently, we are looking for more Bread Bakers. If you would like to join this ministry sign up at the Welcome Center any Sunday Morning or call the church office at 916-446-2513.
There are special instructions regarding the size and shape of the bread and there are several recipes. We will make sure you have the instructions and the recipes. Depending on the number of bakers we sometimes only bake bread every 3 months or so. Thank you.
~~ Phyllis Hummingbird, Bread Baking Coordinator.
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Trinity takes...
The next edition of Read One Bible Story a Week is available in the Cathedral Bookshop and in the Welcome Center or by clicking here. This free publication covers selected chapters from the Bible Challenge scripture assigned from August 30 through October 3rd. Read just a little and then ponder some fascinating questions each week.
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 256: Jeremiah 39-41, Psalm 60, James 3
Thu, September 19, 2013
Day 257: Jeremiah 42-43, Psalm 61, James 4
Fri, September 20, 2013
Day 258: Jeremiah 44-45, Psalm 62, James 5
Sat, September 21, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, September 22, 2013
Day 260 - Jeremiah 46-47, Psalm 63, I Peter 1
Mon, September 23, 2013
Day 261 - Jeremiah 48-49, Psalm 64, I Peter 2
Tue, September 24, 2013
Day 262 - Jeremiah 50-51, Psalm 65, I Peter 3
Wed, September 25, 2013
Day 263 - Jeremiah 52, Psalm 66, I Peter 4
Thu, September 26, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
- Two authors, Beatrice Bailey and Victoria Loustalot, will be signing their books on September 22 between 10am and 1pm.
- 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:
sally1369@comcast.net |
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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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 RECOVERY WEEKEND
at Trinity Cathedral
Rev. Anne Gives Thanks
I hope never to recover from the joy I experienced at our first Recovery Weekend at Trinity last week. Our readers and preachers were excellent. Thank you all: Jay Leach, Ric Burwell, Kelly Boutwell, Denise Hedrick, Ruth Fitch, Franklin Munroe, Lynette Munroe, and Ron McCormack. Thanks, too, to Susan Wahlstrom, RN, director of our Diocesan Partners in Health Ministries, for her presence and financial support so we could offer so many brochures from 12-Step programs and the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church.
Follow this link to read the The Twelve Step Intercessions.
We hope to make our Recovery Weekend an annual event, so we seek your feedback. Which service did you attend last weekend? What went well? What could we do differently? Did you drink from the grape juice chalice? Would you like a grape juice chalice offered at every Sunday service? Would you like to become involved in Trinity's on-going Recovery Ministry? Please send your comments to amckeever@wavecable.com.or leave a message at 530-908-3616.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
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.
IS NOT MEETING TONIGHT!
Haven't seen a Bible movie since The Ten Commandments or Veggie Tales? Lots has changed in the way Holy Scripture can come alive in film.
Beginning September 12th from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Assembly Area, Rev. Anne McKeever will share the complete, ten-hour series through December 5th in the Assembly Area. We won't meet September 19th or October 6th.
Come join us as we read a little scripture, view an episode and then discuss what we've seen. This will be the easiest way you've ever learned anything about the Bible. No homework! No stress! Just pure entertainment, critical viewing and lively discussion.
Good with remote control devices? Rev. Anne would love to have an A/V volunteer to control the remotes Thursday evenings. Please contact her at amckeever@wavecable.com.
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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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Introduction to the Old Testament
Meets in Room A at 10:15am
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 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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Newcomers' Group
In Room C at 10:15am
The group will discuss Living with Change. Everyone is welcome to be with us, especially, Newcomers and visitors
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 in the Assembly Area at 10:15am
The group will be meeting this Sunday to begin the viewing of The Way, a movie about the pilgrimage that the Rev. Lynell Walker did this summer. We will watch the movie for several Sundays before Lynell and others will speak about their experience. Join us!
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 Jesus and the Gays
Tuesday, September 24, 7:00pm in the Cathedral
Dean Baker will talk about how the Bible is being misused to oppress people who are gay and lesbian. Learn how faithfulness to Jesus moves us to be more welcoming and open to all -- despite race, religion. creed, or sexual orientation. |
Choral Evensong in September 
The Cathedral Choir will sing our first Choral Evensong service for the season on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 pm. This short music-filled evening service consists of psalms, canticles, scripture readings, and prayers. Using the majestic language of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, it is a time to let go of the busy-ness of the day, and meet God in a meditative way. In the liturgical calendar, we will commemorate Lancelot Andrewes, a seventeenth century English Bishop, and the choir will sing music by Thomas Attwood Walmisely, John Goss, and John Sanders.
Please join us!
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Sharing our Treasures,
Building our Community in Christ
The Fall Stewardship Appeal
Dean Baker and the Vestry
of Trinity Cathedral
Invite you to an evening of THANK YOUs
For your past generosity
Saturday, October 12, 2013
5:30 to 7:00 pm
in the Great Hall
RSVP at the Welcome Center
by October 1, 2013
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Worship Committee Hosts Ministry Fair
Sunday, October 13th
8:30-11:30am in the Great Hall
Have you ever been interested in learning how you can participate in our worship? Are you interested in learning more about serving on the Altar Guild, Flower Committee, joining one of the Cathedral Choirs, or becoming an Usher or Greeter? Join us on Sunday, October 13th when the Worship Committee Ministry Team will host a Ministry Fair.
There will be representatives from each of these groups and they will be glad to answer any questions you may have about participating in any of these ministries. Worship is at the heart of our life together and we invite you to come and learn more by participating in the ministries that help shape our faith.
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 Wisdom of the Self: Trinity Women's Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Saturday, October 5, 9:30 am to 3 pm in the Assembly Area
Please sign up now in the Cathedral Bookshop for our Fall Women's Retreat led by Rev. Anne's beloved Yoga instructor, Karen Klussendorf. For just $25 you'll be treated to an introduction to Chakras, Yoga suitable for all levels, meditation and relaxation techniques, time for writing/sharing, luncheon and chocolate. Join us to rest, recharge and reflect. A few scholarships are available.
Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616 if you'd like to help and/or receive a scholarship.
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 Sacramento CROP Hunger Walk
Ending Hunger One Step at a Time!!
Join Trinity Cathedral Walking for Hunger Team and Help CROP STOP HUNGER.
- When: Sunday October 13, 2013
Registration: 1:00pm; Walk: 1:30pm - Where: West Steps of the State Capitol
- Registration Fee: Canned food donation
If you would like to be a walker please contact Marion Welch at (916) 923-5781 or 49steelerway@gmail.com or Shelley Mydans at (916) 443-2919 or smydans@gmail.com.
If you are unable to walk please sponsor a walker. You make a difference with your pledge. Our participation will benefit River City Food Bank.
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 Secret Pals
We are looking for 5 more Secret Pals for the teachers and staff at Leataata Floyd School. During the school year a Secret Pal sends notes of encouragement; small gifts reflecting what they wrote on their information sheets for them, their class or the school. A sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Center or call Mary Hustler at 916-501-9148 or email to maryhustler@msn.com.
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 The Back Snack Program...
...always needs donations of tuna, oatmeal in individual packets, small cans of fruit, top ramen, power bars, and macaroni and cheese. You can leave your donations in the barrel under the stairs near the office.
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 Sacramento Stand Down
Mather Field in Rancho Cordova
September 20, 21, & 22
The original Stand Down for the homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations.
At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, send mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment. Stand Down afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health, and overall sense of well-being.
Stand Down is an intervention that was conceived from the ground up specifically for veterans. It is designed to transform the despair and immobility of homeless into the momentum necessary to get into recovery, to resolve legal issues, to seek employment, to access health and benefits, to reconnect with the community and to get off the streets...A very tall order for a three-day event. Follow this link to read more...
For more information on homeless veterans click here...
(Submitted by Candace Miller)
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 An Evening Talk with
Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche
Tuesday, October 1, 6:30pm
Trinity Cathedral
This event is free and open to the public.
Co-hosted by Tibet House Sacramento and Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center.
Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche will often say he is happy to share what little he knows in order to "help ease our pain, relax our anxieties, reduce our anger and attachment, and build a little wisdom." With that in mind, we are delighted to bring to you this great master known for his compassionate wisdom and endearing wit. Don't be surprised to find yourself returning home with treasures for further reflection as well as tips to put to immediate use in your everyday world and relationships! The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a performance by the Creative Connections Arts Academy Choir as well as chanting of the Heart Sutra accompanied by the Veena. Rimpoche's talk will begin around 7pm.
Click here for a flyer.
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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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