Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on July 31

6:00pm - Compline

 Bring a sack dinner and eat in the Great Hall

while waiting for the Voices of Faith to begin.

or

Beginning after Compline

in the Conference Room is the...

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.

7:00pm - Voices of Faith

July 31 Bruce Springsteen's Theology

From Ashbury Park's "Lost in the Flood" (1973) through High Hope's "This is Your Sword" (2014) Bruce Springsteen's music is full of biblical references and depictions of our struggle with evil and our search for the Good. This presentation and discussion of theological themes in Springsteen's music is a chance to explore and enjoy the Boss' music in our common and continuing search for the Divine.　Or just come because, along with Bruce, you "believe in the LOVE that you gave me, you believe in the HOPE that can save me, you believe in the FAITH and you pray, that someday it may raise me..." ("Badlands", circa 1978).  Click here for a YouTube recording of "The Rising" (scroll down and click "Show More" to see the lyrics).

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Game Night

Friday, August 1, 6:30pm in the Great Hall

Bring your favorite game or find a table starting a new game; we don't all have to play the same one. If you wish, bring a snack or beverage to share; we can make coffee. For more information, please contact Wendy Mustain via email: wmustain.trinitycathedral@gmail.com.

Newcomers' Group

Meets 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.

Introduction to the New Testament

Meets in Room A at 10:15am

This Sunday's topic is the Gospel according to Luke and Acts. If you wonder who Theophilus is, come and find out.   Bring your Bible. All are welcome!  For more information on the course contact Jerry Pare' (jpare111452@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

Follow this link for more information and a printable brochure.

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

CROP Pre-Walk Rally

Sunday, August 24, 4-5 p.m. in the Assembly Area

2013 Trinity Cathedral Walkers will receive a certificate for second place.

Walkers, recruiters and all interested in the ministry are encouraged to attend.

This year's CROP Walk is on Sunday, October 12. CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.

More details to follow. Contact Marion Welch at
49steelerway@gmail.com for more information on CROP Walk.

TREE Tip

by Ann Rothschild

Putting your money where your heart is: Divest from Fossil Fuels, Invest in Solar or Wind.

Faith communities recently have taken a stand against climate change and the fossil fuels that largely contribute to greenhouse gases. New York's Union Theological Seminary had $108.4 million invested in fossil-fuel companies, and voted to divest in June.

The World Council of Churches, the Unitarian Universalists, and the United Church of Christ have also divested from fossil-fuels. The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, the Shalom Center, and the Oregon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have approved divestment in fossil-fuels. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has voted to study the possibility (Lauren Markoe. "Some U.S. faith groups unload fossil-fuel investments." Washington Post 7.18.14).

Good, good-movement is afoot. Now these entities need to reinvest in good renewable energy-and that's not fracking for natural gas, which has horrible environmental side effects. Much safer to invest in solar and wind energy-it's also a growing business market.

Do you have investments in fossil-fuel companies? Have you checked your portfolio lately?

Green investment advice is offered by greenamerica.org  in their annual Green Pages-lots of socially and environmentally responsible ideas. Look for a copy of their National Green Pages on the Second Harvest Table on Sundays. 

Going back to school is quickly approaching for the children at Floyd School and they will be needing school supplies.

Our Back Snack program needs BORING back packs. Please get plain colors, dark green, blue or black if possible. We have a better return rate if they are not so pretty or cool.

Our Clothes Closet needs gently used children's clothing for infants to size children's 16. We especially need pants and shorts for boys size 5 to 8.

Your donations will help a great deal. The barrels for Floyd School donations are on the second floor next to the steps.  

The St. Francis of Assisi

10th Annual Film Festival

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church at 1066 26th Street have begun their 10th Annual Film Festival entitled Create in Me a Clean Heart, Oh God: The Journey of Transformation.

For more information visit stfrancisparish.com/adult_formation 

Make a Difference in the Life of a

Cancer Patient!

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a person is helped by a traveler, cancer patients in our community also sometimes find themselves in need of transportation to their lifesaving treatments! If you would like to make a difference in the life of a cancer patient, consider becoming an American Cancer Society volunteer driver.  For more information on how to help get a patient on the road to recovery, please call 1-800-227-2345.

Hosting an International Student

Call or email Carolyn Conrad for an exceptional experience hosting an International Student. Carolyn would love to share her experience with you, so please contact her for more information at 916-359-3016 or carolynconrad1@yahoo.com.