Trinity 27th Street Community Garden: Let's get growing!

by Anita Williams

While Trinity's long-range vision is to construct a new multi-purpose building on the vacant parcels on 27th Street, the fundraising, design and permitting efforts for this endeavor are expected to take at least five to seven years. This led to a movement from within the Cathedral congregation to beautify the 27th Street parcels by establishing a community garden until the new building can be constructed.  

To achieve this, the Trinity Community Garden Team was established. The Garden Team is now hard at work to start a temporary garden on the vacant 27th Street parcels. The vision for the garden is to provide a space for Trinity ministry teams and Trinity members to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in plots they plant and maintain until Trinity has raised enough funds to construct a new building on the land. In the meantime, the garden

In October, a team of AmeriCorps workers provided some of the labor to remove weeds, trench and install the major irrigation lines as well as perform general site cleanup at the garden site. Facilities Director Dana Chamness coordinated with the City of Sacramento to re-establish water service to the site. Thanks to a very generous donation by Senior Gleaners, the garden now has several used agricultural bins which will be placed throughout the garden site in small groups and serve as raised bed planters in the garden plots.

But, there is still work to do and resources needed to get our temporary garden growing. Materials such as large quantities of garden soil for the raised beds, decomposed granite for accessible pathways, wood chips for other paths, hoses and spray nozzles. The Garden Team plans to have these items installed by the end of February.

To learn about how to become a gardener or to donate, speak with any of the Trinity Community Garden Team members: Paul Brosio, Dana Chamness, Donna Clark, Randy Cheek, Amy Dierlam, Charis Hill, Ruth Fitch, Georgianna Pfost, Kevin Sanders, Melissa Crowley, William Jaeger, Per Ostlund, Kevin Donohue, or Anita Williams.

Thanks for in advance for supporting your Trinity Community Garden.

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on January 16 

6:00pm - Candlelight Compline

6:15pm - Dinner ($7.00)

7:00pm - Classes 

CLASSES FOR EPIPHANY 1

Through February 6

from 7 to 8:30 pm on

First Peter

Presented by the Rev. Dr. Peter Rodgers and four Fuller seminarians.

The First Epistle of Peter is a short and beautiful letter that outlines the heart of Christian faith and life. It is written to Christians in Asia Minor in the first century who are experiencing "suffering for the name of Christ." Peter writes to encourage them to stand fast and live Christ-like lives in the midst of these trials. Rich in Old testament quotations and allusions to the words of Jesus, and their application to God's people, the letter is as relevant today as it was in the days f earliest Christianity. For five weeks we will study together this remarkable letter.

The Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan

Presented by Susan Hotchkiss and Andre Jensen.

Come join us as we explore Jesus as we've never experienced him before.

"In Zealot, Reza Aslan doesn't just synthesize research and reimagine a lost world, though he does those things very well. Aslan rips Jesus out of all the contexts we thought he belonged in and holds him forth as someone entirely new. This is Jesus as a passionate Jew, a violent revolutionary, a fanatical ideologue, an odd and scary and extraordinarily interesting man." - Judith Shulevitz

Embracing an Adult Faith: Marcus Borg on What It Means to Be Christian

Presented by Rev. Anne McKeever

This is a five-session series for those seeking a richer understanding of issues in contemporary Christian practice and theology: Who was Jesus? Who is God? What is salvation? How do we practice our faith? How do we live in community? Each week we'll view and then discuss a short DVD segment of a lecture and discussion led by Marcus Borg, retired Hundere Chair of Religion and Culture in the Philosophy Department of Oregon State University and the author of nineteen books.

A Pizza Making Team

Pre-Order Your Super Bowl Pizza!

The next two Sundays only! Don't Miss Out! Look for Youth Group members and order your delicious pizza that will be ready for pick up on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2nd! Prices are great! Please help support the EYF Group here at Trinity. Thanks! 

New Sunday Morning Class

January 19 - 10:15 to 11:15

Facilitator: Morey Lloyd in Room A

In the Beginning, In the End and In the Now of Eternity

Creative Chaos & Chaotic Creation

Psalm 40

Newcomers' Group

Meets at 10:15am in Room C.

A new group begins with Introductions. 

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.

Growing in Faith

Meets in the East Transept of the Cathedral at 3:00pm

For those who want to be baptized and confirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church or reaffirm your faith. Growing in Faith is for all of us. It is an opportunity to explore your journey of faith and become more aware of where God is calling you. All are welcome! Contact Jerry Paré (930-8032 or jpare111452@gmail.com)

Sunday Service Visioning Meetings

The worship visioning team will not be meeting on Sunday, January 19 or Sunday, January 26th. The next meeting will be Sunday, February 2nd at 7pm.

The office will be closed

Monday, January 20,

for Martin Luther King Day.

There will be no 5:45pm service.

Ordination Reception

Trinity Cathedral will be hosting the reception for Megan and Anne. If you are able, please bring refreshments to share. Thank you!

Recognizing Informal Ministry by Members of Trinity Cathedral

by The Rev. Deacon Steve Skiffington

Last week I told you of the launch of this new occasional format for recognizing the Ministry Heart of parishioners. This week I'd like to share a ministry by Gail Brown and her daughter, Alyssa. You probably know them as an usher team you've seen on a Sunday morning. Alyssa has grown up before our eyes and this story is a shining example of what two concerned people, in this case a mother and daughter, can do with a Ministry Heart.