Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on May 22

6:00pm - Choral Evensong

6:15pm - Dinner ($7.00)

7:00pm - Classes 

Bible and Book of Common Prayer Challenge 

The goal is to read one chapter in the New Testament, one Psalm, and one of the prayers in the Book of Common Prayer each day for one year to anchor each day in scripture, and to become familiar with the beauty of the prayers in the Prayer Book.  Rhonda Canby is the facilitator for this TNAC class.

The Resurrection of Jesus

We will gather to explore the meaning and the implications of the Resurrection of Jesus.  In this text, two of today's most important and popular New Testament scholars--John Dominic Crossan and N.T. Wright--air their very different understandings of the many historical realities and theological meanings of this singular event that separates Christianity from other faith traditions.  The Rev. Canon Tina Campbell and The Rev. Canon Lynell Walker, are the co-facilitators of this class.

The Life of Muhammad

If you have an interest in learning about Muhammad and how Islam began, please join us for a five-week class on the life of Muhammad.  We will view parts of the PBS documentary each week and discuss what we have learned---and there is much to learn. Susan Hotchkiss is the facilitator for this class.

The Laws of the Spirit by Dan Millman

The Laws of Spirit opens with the story of Dan Millman's encounter with a sage in the wooded hills near his home. Through stories, tests, and experiences in the wild, the sage challenges Millman to examine 12 core principles that underlie human existence: balance, choice, process, presence, compassion, faith, expectation, integrity, action, cycles, surrender, and unity. The book shows how these keys - at the heart of every religion, culture, and moral system - can lead to a deeper sense of meaning, connection, and harmony with the world. It also shows readers how these principles can transform relationships, careers, finance, and health. Vaughn Wolff is the facilitator for this class.

The Art of Hosting Conversations That Matter

Learn how to host meaningful conversations that range from personal to large groups, and recognize the Spirit's presence in our midst. Discover and explore practices that enable courageous leadership in the midst of uncertainty and complex challenges. Empower the reality that everyone is a leader to facilitate change. The Rev. Megan Anderson and The Rev. Kathy Hopner are the co-facilitators of this class. 

Blessing of the Bicycles

Friday, May 23 at noon

On the north side of the Capitol

Sacramento's second annual Blessing of the Bicycles will take place Friday, May 23, at noon, on the north side of the Capitol. We'll be on the lawn near L Street between 11th and 12th. Good Shepherd Independent Catholic Church and the Ecumenical Order of Saints Francis and Clare are co-sponsors and hosts. Father Tony Prandini of Good Shepherd and Dean Brian Baker of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral will co-preside. There will be a short program and general blessing, followed by individual blessings for bicycles and bikefolk. People of all faiths, including Holy Bicyclism, are welcome. For more information, contact Cindy Haug-West at chaugwest@comcast.net.

A Conversation with Pastor Florence Kaweesa

Sunday, May 25 at 10:15am in Room A

Pastor Florence Kaweesa, a Presbyterian minister for the Harvest Time Church in Uganda, Africa, recently hosted The Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson for their Mega Women's Conference. Pastor Florence is here visiting Pamela and attending a preaching conference that Pamela is hosting.

This Sunday at 10:15am, Pastor Florence will share her insights regarding her ministry with her congregation and the hundreds of orphans that she and her husband are looking after. They are in the midst of building a school which will house and educate 1000 orphans. It is a challenging task and a challenging ministry when there are limited resources, labor and funds and little support from their Ugandan government. Come learn about the history of Uganda, the political wars during the 60's-80's and how this country is trying to heal and how Florence and her husband are doing their part to bring healing and ministry to their hurting part of the world. This will be a fascinating conversation that you won't want to miss! 

The Lord's Prayer for Study, Discussion and Practice: An Emmet Fox Tract

Emmet Fox

May 25 in the Assembly Area

Vaughn Wolff, Facilitator

Emmet Fox wrote A Sermon On The Mount which is still a bestseller today. This book helps to bring reason and practicality to spiritual principles that when applied to life's situations help us to solve our daily problems. Join us for a deeper experience of the one prayer that unites all Christians and that brings us into harmony with the entire creation of God. 

Newcomers' Group

Meets at 10:15 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.

Communion Sunday

June 1 at the 9:00am service

What's your favorite memory of a meal? Is it a picnic with a friend or a holiday meal with all of your family present? Is is a childhood memory or a recent experience?

Eating is such a basic part of being human; it's necessary for life. It can be a simple act of grabbing a breakfast bar on your way out the door each morning.

Eating together is different. It binds us together. It forms us. The act of eating together wires us for relationships from infancy. We know that babies who are fed without human engagement may never be able to bond with others. Think of all the skills we learn around the table: we learn language, we develop motor skills, we learn to take turns, to be mindful of others, to be patient.

When we gather on Sunday to share communion, we learn to eat together in the presence of God. We learn that we are all welcome, we learn that all of us will be fed. This, too, is a simple act - bread and wine shared together. But in this simple act of eating we experience love, compassion, justice. We practice the Kingdom of God, and, over time, we discover and interpret, and rediscover and reinterpret what that means in our own lives.

The children in second through fifth grades have been exploring this lifelong process that forms us and reforms us. On June 1st we'll celebrate Communion Sunday at the 9:00 service. They'll have the opportunity to share communion together; some of them will also be our Eucharistic ministers.   

~~ The Rev. Kathy Hopner

Director of Youth and Family Ministry

You are Invited to a Surprise Gathering!

Sunday, June 1st, 1pm to 3pm-ish

in the Great Hall

On Behalf of the Sunday night worship community visioning group, I would like to invite you to a surprise gathering. While I cannot divulge the surprise activity, I can guarantee that there will be lots of food and lots of fun. Invite friends and family too. We hope you can join us for this special gathering!

Blessings,

Megan +

Trinity's Women's Retreat 

A Time to Heal

Body - Mind - Spirit

Mercy Center Auburn

June 13-15, 2014

The theme of this year's Women's Retreat is "A Time to Heal". Many of

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us struggle to find balance in our lives. Our bodies, minds and spirits suffer as

the pace and chaos of life pulls us away from being centered in Christ. The purpose of this retreat is to help us re-find our heartbeat and to catch some peace! You may register at the Cathedral Bookshop. The cost is $165.00 and is due at the time of registration. Registrations are non-refundable.

Contact Canon Walker if you have further questions at 916-446-2513 ext 25 or lwalker259@aol.com 

Take Me Out To the Ballgame

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 28th for Trinity Night at the Rivercats. The Cats will be playing the Las Vegas 51's (NY Mets AAA). In addition our own youth choir along with choirs conducted my Kami Davis will open the game by singing the National Anthem. Our seats, located behind third base, are $20. We are reserving tickets NOW so please pay in advance by making your checks out to Trinity Cathedral with "Rivercats" on the memo line.

Deanery Summer Retreat

August 22-24 at the Mercy Center in Auburn

The theme is Come to the Water using materials from Living Compass. The cost is $135 for two nights and six meals. Space for the retreat is limited. Reserve your spot by contacting: Laura Simkins-ldsimkins@comcast.net; 916-944-3426

Co-Leaders are The Rev. Anne McKeever, Susan Wahlstrom, RN, and The Very Rev. Ray Hess.

Toiletries for St. Matthew's

It has happened more than once...in I come with a large bag of toiletries from Trinity, and then "wow!  Thanks so much, we had nothing left to give people....you came just in time."

Yes, it is a little thing, but all those little soaps, toothbrushes and shampoo matter a great deal to those who come to St. Matthew's for such basic supplies.  Thanks to all of you who bring them to give.  It is a joyful thing to bring them for their use.

In giving we receive.

~~ Carol Savoie

Floyd School

As your children change from cool weather clothing to summer clothing, please send any clothing they have outgrown to the Clothes Closet at Floyd School. Families there are eager to give a second life to those donations! We take all children's sizes - infant to size 16. Bring your donations to the tubs labeled "Floyd School" at the top of the stairs.

The Back Snack Program is in need of both peanut butter and tuna so that our supplies can last until the end of the school year. Please drop these off in the same tubs labeled "Floyd School". 

Trinity-ACT thanks all those who came out to the forum on Monday, May 19 to hear Bob Erlenbusch (Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness) share the Homeless Death Report for Sacramento County, recently presented to the Sacramento Board of Supervisors, and the recommendations contained in the report. Tamie Dramer (Sacramento Housing Alliance) provided attendees with an update on affordable housing initiatives moving through the City and County, and described ACT's contribution to the effort to preserve inclusionary housing. We had a good turn-out and a lively discussion of some of the complex issues surrounding the needs of county residents for whom the safety net has been insufficient to allow them to live lives of safety and dignity.

We thank Joel Richter for loaning us his thought-provoking display of panhandling signs. We especially thank our incredible kitchen crew, led by Kevin Donohue, Jerry Daszko, Tom Robbins and Vaughn Wolfe.

If you were unable to attend, but would like more information on affordable housing and the Episcopal Church's response to homelessness, check out Housing: A Basic Human Right, a document produced by Boston's Episcopal City Mission.

From the report:  "Access to decent, affordable housing is not a luxury. It is a necessity upon which access to other necessities and the development of healthy, productive families and communities most often depend. Nothing is more essential to the welfare of men, women and children. Nothing is tied more directly to the recognition of the dignity, worth and value of persons. Because it is so closely related to the welfare of persons and to recognition of their value as persons, nothing is more a basic right than the opportunity, regardless of income or class, to live in that kind of housing which supports the welfare of the family and community, and is consistent with the value of persons."

June is LGBT Pride Month!

Deacon Declares:

This says it all! If you like to sing, this is going to be a rollicking good time. I'd love to see some Trinity faces singing. If you can't sing, come to the concert!

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Dean Baker at the 2013 Gay Pride "Street" Eucharist.

 On Saturday, June 14th, we have the opportunity to affirm our LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) sisters and brothers by participating in the annual Sacramento Pride Parade and Festival. Our ministry of presence makes a powerful statement that we are a congregation that welcomes all as we celebrate the rich diversity of God's glorious creation. We will have a "street" Eucharist, march in the parade and have an informational booth at the festival held on Capital Mall. Watch for details about assembly areas and times as well as parade routes.

For more information, contact Deacon Steve at deaconskiff@gmail.com or Kathleen Montgomery at ladyiris49@gmail.com.

Dust off your rainbow regalia and mark June 14th on your calendar now as you do not want to miss this FABULOUS day!

Hosting International Students

by Carolyn Conrad

I would like to introduce myself. I am a 69 year old female that hosted 2 international students this past year. I have had a fabulous experience and would like to share it with you. One of my students was from China and th

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e other from Brazil.

Julia