Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on September 11

6:00pm - Compline

6:15pm - Dinner ($7)

7:00pm - Classes

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. 

Bible and Book of Common Prayer Challenge 

Facilitators: Rhonda Canby and the Rev. Randy Knutson

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. 

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

A new series starts with Introductions.  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 Church

Meets in Room A at 10:15am

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.

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

Cathedral Organ Restoration Project Demonstration

Sunday, September 14, 10:15am in the Cathedral

As mentioned in the e-Cross last week, Trinity has begun a campaign to restore and enhance its 1983 Reuter pipe organ. Like any other fine instrument, it needs care and maintenance, as parts age and wear out. Some of that needed TLC has been put off for a number of reasons, principally financial. With that in mind, the ad hoc Organ Restoration Committee, with the support of the Clergy and Vestry, has developed a two-phase plan to bring the organ back to its full stature.

You can be part of this exciting project. This coming Sunday, September 14, between the 9:00 and 11:15 services, Canon Link will present a live demonstration of the organ as it is, and will offer the Committee's vision for the plans to restore and upgrade it. Please plan to attend the demonstration and please prayerfully consider joining other parishioners and friends in financially supporting this important and exciting project. 

Follow this link to read the whole article.

For questions contact Canon David Link sierracanon@gmail.com or Committee Chair David Lindgren davidlindgren@surewest.net 

30/40s and Beyond

Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am

We will be watching the movie The Peaceful Warrior which is loosely based on the book The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. The Peaceful Warrior chronicles his life as a college gymnast who had everything he could ever want, until an injury changed his life forever. During his recovery, fate presents Dan with a wife and a stranger named Socrates, who unlocks a world of wisdom and spiritual understanding.

The book and movie have led to a movement in peaceful warrior thinking and living. For more information see www.peacefulwarrior.com.

Questions? contact Amy Dierlam - dnarock@pacbell.net

Adult Ministry Information Table

In the Great Hall at 10:15am

Immediately following the 9am service, there will be an Adult Ministries table in the Great Hall where folks can explore which classes/programs they would be interested in attending, as well as a tutorial on Trinity's website on how they can obtain further information on what Adult Ministries has to offer.

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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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.

Canon Britt Olson Farewell

Sunday September 14

Social Hour: 5-6pm

Followed by a Potluck Supper

at St. John's Roseville

 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville

Click here for potluck information.

Men's Retreat at Lake Tahoe

September 19th-21st at the Presbyterian Conference Center at Zephyr Point. Cost ranges from $159-$299, depending on accommodations, includes Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. Contact is the Rev. Pamela Anderson-Pamela@trinitycathedral.org

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.

Follow this link to read more.

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.

Camp Noel Porter Annual Fall Gala

Saturday, October 11

Doors Open 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

2140 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA

Find the light within! Join us for our Light up the Night Gala. The evening includes a Live and Silent Auction, catered dinner, the latest from Camp Noel Porter and fun, lot's of fun! RSVP for Child Care - Space is Limited.

Tickets, table sponsor, gold, silver and bronze donors, please visit www.cnphappenings.com/LightUpTheNight or call 530- 583-3014.

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 

TREE Tip

by Ann Rothschild. 

Food Fair, Film, and Bags

Celebrate Food Literacy Month by attending the Food Fair at Southside Park, between T and W Streets, and 6th and 8th Streets, on Sunday September 14, from 9 am to 1 pm. There will be children's games and crafts, farm animal petting, live music, and of course, food. After seeing the film Fed Up last month (you did see it, didn't you?), this can be a positive food experience.

Bitter Seeds

A documentary film showing how the rise of genetically modified agriculture is killing the viability of small farms in India -- and sparking a wave of suicides resulting in the deaths of more than a quarter of a million despairing farmers. This film is available on Netflix and is at the Folsom public library - a must in educating yourself on how genetic modification is affecting the world.

TREE's Second Harvest table has been groaning (nay, cheering) with produce lately - thank you to all who share their riches. Other freebies include calendars and Christmas cards.  

Check the table, too, for an alternative to those horrible single-use plastic bags we all use, which pollute the oceans world-wide. Hopefully, our governor will sign the ban on them. The alternative is a package of 3 reusable bags with drawstrings, which can bring home your fruits and veggies from the farmers' market and store in your fridge. They can be washed out and reused again and again..... Info and order from 3bbags.com $7.00 a set.

10th Annual Mustard Seed Spin

Sunday, September 28

Trinity parishioner, Victoria Akins created "Mustard Seed Spin" in 2005. Please support her efforts on this 10th Anniversary of the Spin.

This great charity bike ride has become a Sacramento tradition for kids and families. All proceeds are donated to the Mustard Seed School for homeless kids.

The Mustard Seed Spin starts and ends at William Pond Park, at the south end of Arden Way, and offers 3 routes along the beautiful American River for riders of all ages.  Cost is $35/person or $30 per person for a family of 3. At the end of the ride: Dos Coyotes burritos, Hagen's freezes, bike raffle and silent auction.  T-shirts, live music, safety instruction, helmet checks and Steve Buzzard as MC make this one event you don't want to miss!   Follow this link for more details.

Tour de Pink for Breast Cancer

by Michelle Barry

October will bring the 2 year anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. You may have heard me speak about what an incredible healing experience riding in the Young Survival Coalition's Tour de Pink was last year on my 1st anniversary, and Jorge and I are excited to be riding again this year! On October 17-19, starting in Paso Robles, CA, we will ride our bikes over 200 miles with other young survivors, co-survivors, and others to raise money for the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and increase awareness that young women can and do get breast cancer.

While 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their life, less than 7% of diagnoses are made in women under 40. A breast cancer diagnosis can be especially shocking and challenging for young women. At a time in life most often reserved for family and career, issues of treatment, recovery and survivorship suddenly take top priority. With treatment, the chances of survival for young women diagnosed with early breast cancer (like me!) are good. However, breast cancers in younger women tend to be more aggressive and more likely to require chemotherapy. The YSC is providing an important source of information and support for young survivors and those who love them!

We are asking for your support-all donations big or small are appreciated! The YSC is a 501( c )(3) not-for-profit organization. To make a donation, please visit my Tour de Pink page at

http://www.ysctourdepink.org/goto/michelledbarry

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Roundtable
 

Join us for an opportunity to discuss the new Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. Housing Policy Advocates Julie Snyder from Housing California and Megan Kirkeby from California Housing Partnership will share emerging updates about the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. This is a chance for affordable housing advocates and developers to discuss emerging information about their program, provide feedback and identify points of consensus. Heather Hood from Enterprise and Craig Adelman from LIIF will also lead a discussion where participants can share lessons learned based experiences from HCD's TOD Housing and Infill infrastructure Grant Programs

Retreat:

What Our Bones Know:

The Ancient Way of the Eightfold Path

Saturday, September 20,

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

at Trinity Cathedral

Sponsored by Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group

Dr. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, founder of Still Breathing Meditation Center in Oakland, presents a retreat workshop for transforming and ending suffering.  Dr. Manuel will draw on her rich background as a Christian from Creole Louisiana, her ancestral Yoruba spirituality, and the path of compassion as a Zen Buddhist priest. Through meditation, chanting, and mining our stories of suffering, we will develop our capacity for liberating insight, compassion, and action.  All welcome!

Please bring a bag lunch. Chairs, cushions, tea provided. Please refrain from using scented products that may affect others. Register in advance at http://sbmg.org/rc.htm, or at the door; sliding scale $60 - $25.  A free-will donation will be requested at the retreat for the teacher. More info: helen.sbmg@gmail.com, 916-212-4612, and  FB "What Our Bones Know".

Follow this link for more information.