Walt Gray Ride

Walt Gray and the Rev. Pamela Anderson

On the weekend of August 16, Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson, had the honor of giving the opening prayer for the Walt Gray motorcycle ride for the Make-a-Wish charity.  There were over 1000 bikers and over $35,000 was raised.  Pastor Pamela even became an honorary Buffalo Rider member!

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on August 28

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.

Newcomers' Group

Meets in the Cathedral at 10:15am

The group will Tour the Cathedral.  ALL are welcome to join us!!

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.

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. 

Family Service Change

Our monthly family service is moving - it will now be on the first Sunday of every month!

We invite you to our First Sunday Family Service

Sunday, September 7th

at 9:00 am in the Great Hall.

After the service join us for arts and crafts, and a simple brunch. At the same time our annual Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Fair will help you to find out much more about these programs at Trinity: Children's Chapel, Sunday School, Episcopal Youth Fellowship, Acolytes, Confirmation, Parenting Matters, and Moms, Pops and Tots.

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Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, September 7

As we celebrate the beginning of a new school year, all students from preschool on up are invited to bring their backpack, lunch bag, etc. for a special blessing at the 9:00 Family Service in the Great Hall, and the 11:15 service in the Cathedral.

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!

Welcome back to Sunday School!

Sunday School begins September 14!

We are so excited to begin a new program year! Sunday School is offered to all children and youth ages 4 through 12th grade from 10:15 to 11:15 during the school year. We cannot claim to be faith filled people without knowing the stories and practices of our faith. Theologian Jerome Berryman said, "To carry stories is to become wisdom-bearers, God-bearers, like Mary herself." Our Sunday School program works in conjunction with our worship services, Children's Chapel, Acolyte program, and youth group to help children and youth claim their identity as faith filled and faithful people. Our Sunday School program includes:

Preschool: Our preschool program, Heart Shaper, is designed to engage young children in Bible stories through multisensory activities, crafts, songs, and games.

Godly Play: For kindergarten and first graders, Godly Play is a Montessori approach to faith formation, which helps children explore their faith using a spiral curriculum including Bible stories, our sacraments, and the seasons of the church year through wonder and play.

Faith Builders: Our second and third graders will explore a new program this year! As Faith Builders, they will explore and reflect on our faith and the stories that form us through Legos!

Explorers: Fourth and fifth grades use a variety of materials, including the Episcopal Children's Curriculum and Godly Play at the intermediate levels, to explore in greater depth our sacraments, liturgy, and the Bible.

Junior High: Junior high youth in grades sixth through eighth use a lectionary based curriculum, Faith Lens, and a Bible based program called re:form. They discuss, explore and reflect on the Sunday gospel reading or a Bible story, and its implications for our daily lives.

Senior High: Senior high uses a variety of materials to explore foundational aspects of our faith and contemporary issues to ask what it means to be faithful in the world we live in today.

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Youth group members in Bend, Oregon on their way to the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Idaho on their 2014 summer mission trip.

Episcopal Youth Fellowship - EYF

 Welcoming all youth in grades 6th through 12th!

We meet at Trinity on Sunday afternoons during the school year from 12:30 to 2:30 on the second and fourth Sundays of the month in the Assembly Area for lunch, program and activities. On the third Sunday of the month, we work at River City Food Bank. We also participate in other service projects, activities and social events throughout the year.

First EYF meeting of the new program year: 

Sunday, September 14th

It's a new program year! Time to dream and plan...We have some exciting plans for this year, and would love to hear your dreams and ideas!   Please join us at 12:30 for a potluck lunch and meeting for all youth and their parents in grades 6th - 12th in the Assembly Area. Please bring a salad to share.

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 

Clothes Closet

The children's clothes closet will be open on Friday, September 5. We are in desperate need of boys pants size 4 to 8 and children's clothing in general from infant to size 16 children's.

Please bring any donations to the bins on the second floor next to the stairs. We appreciate your help.

Canon Nancy Tennyson

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.

The teachers will be back to school September 2.

Thank You for your support of the teachers and staff at 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! 

Homeless and Low Income Voter Engagement Training 

Thursday, September 4, 10 am

Habitat for Humanity office, 819 N. 10th St., Sacramento

The Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness is providing a voter registration training for homeless and low-income voters. This training will aid those who are unable to register to vote have their voices be heard on local ballots.

 To Register or for more information, follow this link.

~~Submitted by Shireen Miles

for Trinity-Area Congregations Together (T-ACT)

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.

~~Submitted by Shireen Miles

for Trinity-Area Congregations Together (T-ACT)