Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on August 21

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 - Native American Dancers

August 21
 

They are here! 

The youth from Metlakatla, Alaska will perform at Trinity Cathedral tonight at 7 pm. 

Following the performance a cookie dessert reception for these young people will be held.  Please bring a plate of your favorite cookies or cookie bars to share.

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Native American Dancers coming from Alaska

to the Sacramento area!

Why churches? Our dances have a message! In the past missionaries told the Native Americans they had to give up their culture to become a Christian. They were forced, with the help of the US government who had an intentional policy of de-culturalizing Native Americans, to give up their native names, languages. and dancing. There has been a rediscovery of Native Culture among many native people in the past several years. It is now believed one can have their culture and Christianity too. We now know that you don't have to become white to become a Christian. But our group wants to take this a step further. We want to communicate Christianity through the culture. The Metlakatla Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Alaskan Native dancers will be bringing a Christian message through their dancing. This will be an artistically pleasing program as well as a form of Christian witness. Some of the native leaders here have called this program ground-breaking.

We want to communicate Christianity through the culture.

Larry Emery
Pastor at Metlakatla Presbyterian Church

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

The group will discuss Resources for Next Steps.

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.

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.

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

These Fall Classes Begin

September 4 at 7:00pm

Tool Pouch for Living

Presenter: Vaughn Wolff              

"Come explore Lessons in Christian Metaphysics for 12 evenings that will help us understand and adapt our habits of thinking so we can experience life with more joy, greater health and confidence in the ever present Christ. We will be using Dr. Frederick Bailes, Basic Principles of the Science of Mind, Twelve Lesson Home Study Course.

God In America - A PBS documentary

Presenter: Susan Hotchkiss  

We will watch this great history of the relationship between religion and the United States. Then on the alternate weeks we will discuss events and people involved in shaping who were are today as spiritual Americans. 

Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy: Richard Rohr on the Legacy of St. Francis

Presenter: Canon Lynell Walker    

Richard Rohr's exploration of what we hold to be the anchors of the Christian faith through the lens of the life and teachings of St. Francis.  Rohr is always teaching us to live beyond possibility yet does so by drawing on our rich tradition. All materials will be provided.

Ruth-less Religion

Presenter: Morey Lloyd                

This short three act play in the Book of Ruth reveals a reformation within the Scriptures to upset even the staunchest believer by demonstrating the true nature of the Eternal One. Here we find the redeeming inclusiveness of the promise of life lived to its fullness. Drama overshadows the Dogma of what it means to love the neighbor. Life becomes a witness to the Acts of God. 

New Introduction Class Starts

September 7! 

"Introduction to the Church" will start September 7 and run through November 23.  This course starts with a brief history of the whole church (Eastern & Western; Protestant & Roman Catholic) before moving on to the particular slant of the Episcopal church on church structure,  worship, Scripture, spirituality, mission and  doctrine.  Come for all classes or those that pique your interest but at least come to the first class to get the schedule.

Welcome to the Episcopal Church is the text for this course and is available in the Cathedral Bookshop.  Please contact Jerry Pare' if you plan to take the course or have questions (930-8032 or jpare@trinitycathedral.org).  See you there!

Family Promise is Coming

September 28th!

Trinity will once again host our homeless sisters and brothers the week of September 28th. There are many ways you can help and support this important outreach ministry. When our guests arrive, we need loving volunteers to welcome and spend quality time with the families, cook, serve and clean up after supper and stay the night. You decide the type and extent of your commitment. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Great Hall. Many hands make light and joyful work!

Family Promise Sacramento is the local representation of a nationwide program focusing on homeless families with children. They are supported in their efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by providing opportunities to develop skills to improve their lives. A number of Sacramento faith communities are involved in this program. Congregations open their doors for a week at a time to families who have been selected to participate.

During the day, the Family Promise Day Center (located in the Loaves & Fishes complex) provides a safe and secure haven for the families offering essential services such as showers, laundry facilities, a mailing address, computers and food. The center also provides access to telephones and computers. Adults receive assistance in preparing for and finding employment and permanent housing as well as improving literacy and life skills.

Every evening, Family Promise transports the families from the day center to the congregation that is hosting them for the week. Families receive dinner and each family is provided a private room with bedding at the church. Breakfast is served each morning.

For more information about Family Promise and how you can help, please contact our amazing Family Promise Coordinator, Eleanor Taniguchi at ehtaniguchi@gmail.com or Deacon Steve Skiffington at deaconskiff@gmail.com.

Join "Trinity Cathedral Walking For Hunger Team" for

Sacramento CROP Hunger Walk 2014

Sunday, October 12th

New this year: Starting at Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Parking Lot

(a few blocks down from the Capitol)

Registration is at 2.00 p.m. Walk begins at 2.30 p.m.

Admission to the Walk is a canned food donation.

The Very Reverend Dr. Brian Baker will lead the Invocation.

The pledges of Trinity walkers will benefit

River City Food Bank.

Interested walkers, please contact Marion Welch

(916) 923 5781 or 49steelerway@gmail.com 

Secret Pals                

We are looking for Secret Pals for the teachers and staff at Leataata Floyd School. Each teacher and staff person fills out an information sheet about themself and the work they do at the school. The Secret Pal (parishioner) is encouraged to send little notes of encouragement, to remember his or her birthday, special holidays, and help with supplies that might be needed.

A sign-up sheet will be available in The Great Hall or you can call me at 916-715-6942 or email me at mmhust@hotmail.com with any questions. I will be in the Great Hall this Sunday.

The teachers will not be back to school until September 2, 2014.

Thank You for your support of the teachers and staff Leataata Floyd School.   ~~Mary Hustler

Do you like to sew?

Are you good with craft projects?

Children and Family Ministries is looking for people to help us with some cutting and sewing projects. We need to add

2010 Christmas pageant cast.

to our Christmas pageant costumes. These are simple costumes - we have the patterns and some of the fabric. We will also soon begin work on a felt project. If you can cut out preprinted felt patterns and glue them together, we'd love your help - no sewing needed for these! Please contact Rev. Kathy Hopner at 930-8027 for more information. Thank you! 

Sacramento Housing Alliance

Participate in Sacramento Coalition for Shared Prosperity's (SCSP) Letter Writing Campaign to the Sacramento Mayor and City Council

Get involved! It is essential that the Mayor and City Council know just how much support we have for a comprehensive Community Benefits Agreement attached to the Arena. By joining our letter writing campaign, you can let our elected leaders know that you expect the Arena to be developed in responsible way that protects low-income residents from unfair impacts and enables all Sacramentans to enjoy the success of the Arena. Please personalize the SCSP's sample letter to reflect why community benefits are important to you or your organization. Together we can send a clear message to the Mayor and City Council that the Arena should be the smartest possible public venture for the benefit of all its citizens.

Sample Letter for Individuals                        

Sample Letter for Organizations

Please address letters to:

Sacramento Mayor & City Council
915 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

SCSP would love to see the letters you sent. Please additionally send your letters toSacramentoCSP@gmail.com.

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How to Design Healthy Communities

Tuesday, August 26, 11:30am-1:00pm

Cal/EPA Headquarters, 1001 I Street, Sacramento

Dr. Richard Jackson will discuss the latest issues and trends with regard to the connections between urban design, the built environment, air quality and public health, and how these issues pertain to Sacramento. There is no cost to attend. Dr. Jackson is a leading voice for better urban design for the sake of good health.

This is a free event that is open to the public. Do not miss out on the opportunity to listen to one of the leading professionals in designing healthy and sustainable communities.

For more information visit the Designing Healthy Communities Website.

~~Submitted by Shireen Miles

for Trinity-Area Congregations Together (T-ACT)