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January 23, 2014
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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!
 Forum on Church Finances I put that in bold so people who are always wishing they had more information on the finances of the church would see this. This Sunday we will be having a forum on church finances between the 9:00 and 11:15 services. The forum will be in the Cathedral and will be run by Chris Tzimenatos, our vestry representative to the Finance Team, and Susan Wilson, our treasurer. Copies of financial statements will be available. For the really curious, we post our monthly financial reports on the bulletin board across from the Bookstore entrance, so you can keep abreast of our financial situation throughout the year. For the not-so-curious, there will be a summary financial report at the evening annual meeting, but there won't be time to answer questions in any detail. The annual dinner is at 5:30. There are a few seats still available. If you want to attend, call the church office at 446-2513. We will be electing members of the vestry and delegates to the diocesan convention on November 14-15. Information on nominees is available in this edition of the e-news (click here to view vestry nominees; click here to view convention delegate nominees). I hope you can join us this Sunday for the dinner (5:30pm) and meeting (7:00pm.) Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
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2014 Congregational Leadership Conferences
Online registration for 2014 Congregational Leadership Conferences (CLC) is now open! Although there is no cost to attend this event, online registration is required to assist host congregations prepare accordingly for space, meals, etc. Follow this link for dates, locations and to register.
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Trinity Women's Retreat
SAVE THE DATES for Trinity's Women's Retreat: June 13-15
We will gather at the beautiful Mercy Center in Auburn for a weekend of prayer, meditation, music, and fun. Stay tuned for details. Canon Lynell Walker and Rev. Anne McKeever will serve as co-facilitators. The Trinity Women's Retreat Committee will plan the program. If you'd like to be part of the planning process, or you'd like to volunteer to help at the retreat, please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com |
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Cathedral Bookshop
Available:
Chinese New Year and Valentine stamps
Ordination Gifts
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, Noon-1:00pm, 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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 Lunch Bunch
Trinity's Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Assembly Area. While we eat the lunches we bring, we discuss books, films and current events.
Continuing through February 6th, we'll be viewing and discussing a five-part series, Embracing an Adult Faith: Marcus Borg and What It Means to Be Christian. Come join us as we explore what adult faith means by discussing what we learn from Marcus Borg about God, Jesus, Salvation, Faith and Community. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome.
Facilitator: Rev. Anne McKeever
amckeever@wavecable.com
Writing Group
Do you like to write? Do you like giving and receiving purely positive feedback? Then come join us in the Conference Room every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Using a quotation or short piece of writing as a springboard, we write quietly for about twenty minutes and then, if we choose, share all or part of our writing with the group. Our feedback uplifts and encourages writers to try new forms of expression. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome.
Facilitator: Rev. Anne McKeever
amckeever@wavecable.com
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Walk the Labyrinth
Third Friday of the Month,
6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth is
Friday, February 21
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
on January 23
6:00pm - Chorale Evensong
6:15pm - Dinner ($7.00)
7:00pm - Classes |
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Choral Evensong for Epiphany-tide
Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 pm
The Cathedral Choir sings music by A. Herbert Brewer and Leo Sowerby. Join us for this lovely service of music and prayer, which is a excellent way to end a busy day. |
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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.
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 The Twenty-Seventh Annual Diocesan Choir Festival Choral Evensong.
Saturday, January 25 at 3:00pm
The Festival Choir consists of singers from all around the Diocese of Northern California, and included will be music by Felix Mendelssohn, A.Herbert Brewer, and Iain Quinn. The festival will be conducted by Canon David Link, and the organist will be Dr. David Deffner, with Dean Brian Baker officiating. Please join us as we finish up a exciting day of music making! |
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Pre-Order Your Super Bowl Pizza!
Don't Miss Out! This is the last Sunday to order your pizza. 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! |
30/40s and Beyond
Meets in the Conference Room at 10:20am
30/40s will watch and discuss The Bible through Feb. 2nd.
Starting Feb. 9th through March 2nd: Spiritual Gifts Discovery Workshop Series led by Dolores Curry. Ever wonder what your gifts, skills or calling is? How to use them in the workplace? at home? in your church community? Through a series of inventories, discussion and reflections you will learn more about yourself, how you relate to others and how to use your gifts in everyday life. Join us for this 4 week series. There is a limit of 10 people and we ask that you commit to all four Sundays in the conference room. Questions? contact Dolores Curry at sodcurry@yahoo.com.
Facilitator: Amy Dierlam dnarock@pacbell.net
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C.
The group will view and discuss the video Welcome to the Episcopal Church.
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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 Growing in Faith
Due to the Annual Meeting the Growing in Faith group will not meet this Sunday.
Contact Jerry Paré (930-8032 or jpare111452@gmail.com) |
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Sunday Service Visioning Meetings
The worship visioning team will not be meeting this Sunday, January 26. The next meeting will be Sunday, February 2nd at 7pm. |
| Annual Dinner and Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 26
Dinner: 5:30pm
Meeting: 7:00pm
The dinner starts at 5:30. Limited spaces available, call the office (446-2513) for current availability. Your host will contact you regarding the table theme and what to bring.
The Meeting begins at 7:00 in the Cathedral. We elect new Vestry members and Diocesan Convention delegates; this year's Senior Warden is announced; the Dean comments on the state of the parish and presents the 2014 budget and...to much suspense...he announces Dean's Award Recipients. Plan on a fun and informative evening.
Follow this link for a list of Vestry Nominees
Follow this link for a list of Diocesan Convention Delegates
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By the grace of God
The Right Reverend Barry L. Beisner
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California
will ordain
Megan Elizabeth Anderson
and
Anne Tilley Arthur
to the Sacred Order of Priests
at Trinity Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, California 95816
7:00 p.m.
February 8, 2014
Your prayers and presence are requested
Reception to follow
Clergy: Red Stoles
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Ordination Reception
Trinity Cathedral will be hosting the reception for Megan and Anne. If you are able, please bring refreshments to share. Thank you!
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Upcoming musical event at Trinity Cathedral
Friday, February 21 at 7: 30 pm: The Cathedral Music  Series presents the Sacramento Baroque Soloists in concert. Artistic director Lisa Lawson has teamed up with Trinity Cathedral's "Resurrexit" to perform the motet "Lobet den Herren, alle Heiden" by Johann Sebastian Bach. Also included will be music by Vivaldi, Geminiani, and others. Tickets at the door: $25 general, $15 students & seniors (65+). |
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 Inclusionary Housing Policy
Do we want to roll back the clock on years of equitable housing policy?
Thanks to all Trinity members who have been speaking up to protect and expand affordable housing in the City and County, but we are not done yet!! If you possibly can, please attend the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors hearing at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 28th in the Sacramento County Supervisors' Chambers at 700 H Street. Our Sacramento ACT (Area Congregations Together) group is also planning an action just before the meeting.
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If you can't be there, please write to our supervisors.
SUGGESTED MESSAGE:
"PLEASE DO NOT JETTISON SACRAMENTO COUNTY'S INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE. AS A PERSON OF FAITH, I URGE YOU NOT TO IGNORE THE NEEDS OF OUR COUNTY'S LOW, VERY LOW AND EXTREMELY LOW INCOME RESIDENTS."
This website will give you the name of your supervisor and their contact information: http://www.bos.saccounty.net/Pages/default.aspx
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SO WHAT'S THE STATUS?
Based on their meeting on January 16, it appears likely that our Supervisors will gut the existing inclusionary housing ordinance, removing the current mandate for the construction of a small percentage of low-income housing in larger housing developments. The proposal which seems to have majority support is a "fee-out" option for developers, with a fee so low that simple math shows it would fail to create the funds needed to build the new units desperately needed just to keep up with the growing need for low-income housing. In other words, our Supervisors are poised to give developers a pass, once more penalizing those at the bottom who have suffered the most during the economic downturn. And worst of all, because there is no longer a requirement to create mixed income developments, any low-income housing developments built from the trust fund would invariably create clusters of poverty, simply adding to the problems we currently face.
Low Income Housing Advocates don't have to guess at the outcome; if enacted, this disastrous public policy decision will result in more economic segregation, not less. Any short-term economic benefits for developers will be outweighed by the serious long-term consequences to the quality of life in our community.
We believe Sacramento County is turning a blind eye to poverty and missing out on the opportunity to create vibrant mixed neighborhoods where all income levels live, work and attend school.
When will we learn that we are our brothers' and sisters' keepers?
~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles
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 Got Soup? 
Empty Bowls is River City Food Bank's signature event that raises funds, friends and awareness for our ongoing fight against hunger in Sacramento County.
I know you just boxed up and put away your Christmas decorations, but it is not too early to mark your calendar for Empty Bowls 2014. The Steering Committee has been hard at work, and our potters have been preparing bowls since early fall. Please note our dates for this year's event:
Soup Supper: Monday, March 10th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ($60 includes Wine, hors d'oeurvres, soups and desserts by Classique Catering.)
Soup Luncheon: Tuesday, March 11th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm ($30 traditional soup lunch and desserts)
We are pleased to once again hold the event in the spacious Sacramento Convention Center and serve an assortment of impressive soups from Sacramento's finest restaurants.
Follow this link to purchase tickets or a sponsorship.
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Canon Link and the Red Baron ride again!
For the last three years, I have been a part of NorCal AIDS Cycle, a three-hundred and thirty mile bike ride, which raises funds for agencies in our area serving those with HIV/AIDS. The non-profit agencies provide important services to those in our community who still suffer from this terrible disease. And though we are closer than ever to finding a cure, those who already have the virus are badly in need of the services these good agencies provide.
On this ten year anniversary of NorCal AIDS Cycle, I am again asking for your support. No contribution is too small (or too large!), and each will help continue badly needed services to someone right here on our community.
The Baron and I ride these long miles May 15-18, are counting on your support. Just click the link below to make a quick and easy contribution to NorCal AIDS Cycle! (NorCal AIDS Cycle is a 501(c)(3) corporation) |
 Episcopal Urban Caucus Ministries of Reconciliation, Social Justice and PeaceEach year the Episcopal Urban Caucus (EUC) is invited by a diocese to meet and hold seminars on social justice issues. This year EUC has been invited by the diocese of New York. Due to the expense of NYC hotels the caucus will be held 15 minutes from the heart of Manhattan at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Newark, New Jersey, February 19 - 22 of this year. Online registration is available at the EUC website. The Keynote speaker will be Byron Rushing, Vice-President of the House of Deputies and Majority Whip of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives. All are invited to attend. ~~Submitted by Rosemary Braxton
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