Floyd School Volunteers Honored

Our adopted school, Leatatta Floyd Elementary honored community volunteers last Thursday at an assembly at the school. As the school year is ending we would like to thank all of the volunteers who help at the school as well. We have back snack helpers who pack up bags of food each Friday for the children to take home, those who organize and staff the clothes closet, classroom helpers, those who help with the Mothers Day gifts,  those who deliver mulch to the school garden, and secret pals.
 

A few Floyd School volunteers Pictured left to right: Suzanne Armer, Nancy Tennyson, Cheri Meadows, Dale Reinhard, Cleo Wipff, Doss Miller and Louise Agos.

Thank you to the following for all that they do: Jean Alford, Louise Agos, Marion Welch, Josephine Hein, Tina Campbell, Kathleen Montgomery, Nick Eversol, John Tennyson, Elizabeth Padula, Margo Hayes, Beverly Silva, Cleo Wipff, Sue Clark, Ann Hall, Katie Suttle, Brenda Lee, Joan Barsanti, Susan Bush, Jacqueline Irwin, Tania Perera, Lin Crane, Kim Hunter, Susan Wilson, Keely Bosler, Cindy Chisum, Cheri Meadows, Mary Hustler, Louise Pridham, Yvette Rincon, Charmaine Magale, Tina Hurley, Eleanor Taniguchi, Doss Miller, Georgianna Pfost, Kathy Twibell, Gladys Hustler, Rosemary Cook, Rob Stoinoff, Ruth and Matt Fitch, Gayann White, Hangaku Gozen, Joanna Chini, Suzanne Armer, Doey Peeler, Jean Gifford and Steve Skiffington.

Special thanks to David Warren who sponsored a trip to San Francisco for Mrs. Money's kindergarten and first grade class. They had a great time seeing San Francisco and visiting the Science Academy.

Thanks again to all of you who donated towards the Marin Headland trip they are on that trip this week.

Thanks to all who participated. You are all such a blessing.

 Dale Reinhard and Nancy Tennyson

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on May 29

6:00pm - Compline

6:15pm - Dinner ($7.00)

Chef Vaughan Wolff prepares

Pomegranate Chicken, Couscous and

Cucumber Yogurt Soup

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. 

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

kathrynhopner@gmail.com         

Newcomers' Group

Meets at 10:15 in Room C

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.

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 +

The Rev. Megan Anderson

megan@trinitycathedral.org

Election Day Is Just Around the Corner:

Tuesday, June 3rd

Trinity Cathedral is a designated polling place so many people who might not ordinarily visit us will be coming by to vote. This presents a great opportunity for us to demonstrate that "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You" is not simply a clever marketing phrase but an accurate description of the Trinity brand of hospitality. Let's show our visitors that we absolutely "walk the talk" by having a team of greeters providing cookies, coffee and lemonade at the polls. So break out your mixing bowls and aprons - or swing by the bakery! You may bring your cookie donations to church labeled "Election Day" anytime prior to the election. There will be a table in the Great Hall where you can leave your donation on Sunday, June 1st. You can also bring your donations on election day.    

If you can either help on election day or provide some goodies, please rsvp to: deaconskiff@gmail.com (or Steve's cell: 204-4955), so we will know we're ready.

A Conversation with Pastor Florence Kaweesa

Thursday, June 5 at 7:00pm in the Assembly Area

As part of Thursday Night at the Cathedral, Pastor Florence  Kaweesa, a Presbyterian minister for the Harvest Time Church in Uganda, Africa, 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! 

Friday, June 6, 6:30pm in the Great Hall

Mark your calendars, it's almost Game Night time again! Everyone is invited to join in and have some fun! Our inaugural meeting was great fun and we are all looking forward to June 6th to have another go! We played Apples to Apples and Loaded Questions, but didn't get around to a whole stack of others. Pick what you enjoy playing and start a game; we don't all have to play the same one. We can make coffee or you can bring your own beverages. Folks have brought snacks for themselves and to share - it's up to you! We meet in the Great Hall from 6:30-8:30 (and may stay later, if there's a hot game in the works!). For more information, please contact Wendy Mustain via email: wmustain.trinitycathedral@gmail.com.

Women's Fitness Run/Walk

Sunday, June 8

Trinity will be affected by road closures from 7:00am until 11:30am.

Follow this link for a course map or see http://www.womensfitnessfestival.com/ for more information.

Pentecost is approaching quickly!

On June 8th we will celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit given to the Apostles (and us!). This year we will continue the tradition of reading a verse from the Acts of the Apostles in different languages. If you are able to read in a language other than English and would like to share this, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Elizabeth Kenealey at superverger@yahoo.com. Let me know which language you would like to share and which service you will attend: 7:30, 9:00 or 11:15.

Crochet / Knitting Group

Sunday, June 8 

10:00-11:00am in the Great Hall

Please join Dorothy Malcolm and Tina Irby this Sunday for a crochet/knitting gathering. 

For more information contact either: Tina Irby @ (714) 267-5214 or Dorothy Malcolm @ (916) 441-5305  

Trinity's Women's Retreat 

A Time to Heal

Body - Mind - Spirit

Mercy Center Auburn

June 13-15, 2014

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

New Sunday morning class...

Introduction to the New Testament

This class starts June 15, 10:15 - 11:10, Room A. 

It covers the basics of what is in the New Testament and is a good foundation for further New Testament study. Jerry Pare', M.A. in Scripture from Claremont School of Theology, will teach the class. Two books are used in the class: The Bible and The Bible from Scratch; The New Testament for Beginners by Donald Griggs. Copies are available in the Bookshop.  Please get your copy soon or order through the Bookshop. Contact Jerry (jpare111452@gmail.com) for further information.

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.

Family Promise

Trinity will be hosting Family Promise the week of June 29-July6!!

The sign up poster is going up this week for numerous opportunities to serve!! Come and be a part of the week. Any questions: call me at 916-481-5031 or email at lylegramling@gmail.com  

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". 

The Trinity group in the 2012 Pride Parade

Sacramento Pride Festival

Saturday, June 14, on the Capitol Mall.

Trinity will be participating in both the parade and sponsoring an informational booth. A joint Eucharist service with St. Mark's United Methodist Church will be held prior to the parade. All are welcome to march in the parade which starts at 11:00 am. Entrance to the festival is $10, children 5 and under get in free. For further information on the festival go to http://www.sacramentopride.org/. Contact Rod Thomas on Trinity's participation or if you wish to help at 502-558-2497 or email rthomas0604@gmail.com.