New Directory

Please contact the office (916-446-2513) or Randie Strike (916-203-7586) to make sure we have your current street address, phone number and email address for the New Directory.   We will be unable to correct information in the directory after November 16th.

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on November 6

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.

Mystics Then and Now 

Presenter: Susan Van Dyke

This session will focus on offerings from psalms, poetry and prayer.  Individuals highlighted may include Hildegard of Bingen, Rumi, Hafiz, W.B. Yeats. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, David Whyte and Mary Oliver.  This will be an experiential adventure for all.  Three books will provide background, but no purchase of any is required.  We may spend some time with the book given at this year's women's' retreat, Strength for the Journey.  All are invited to come "taste and see." 

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. 

Friday, November 7, 6:30-8:30pm in the Great Hall

Mark your calendars! It's almost Board Game Night again! Everyone is invited to join in and have some fun! The games have been great fun and we are all looking forward to November 7th to have another go! We've played a lot of different games, 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.

Veteran's Day Display

Sunday, November 9th in the Great Hall

Candace Carter Miller in VietNam in 1971

Let's celebrate our Trinity veterans and honor service members with a display in the Great Hall on Sunday, November 9th. We will set up tables (early Sunday morning) to display your pictures, memorabilia, uniforms, etc. Better yet, wear your uniform! Drop off your items, labeled with your name and phone number, at the cathedral office no later than Friday, November 7th. Also write up a short statement about your service and describe your contribution to the display. Let us share our stories of service with all of Trinity's congregation! Email me at candaceCmiller@comcast.net for questions or help.                      -- Candace Miller

Crochet / Knitting Group

Meets in the Great Hall at 10:15am

Please join us for a crochet/knitting gathering. They will help people who want to learn to crochet and/or knit.

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

A new group begins today with Introductions. All are invited 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 Episcopal Church

Meets in Room A at 10:15am 

This week's topic is Episcopal Ministry and Organization (Chapter 6 of Welcome to the Episcopal Church).  Next week our diocese holds its annual convention on Nov 14 - 15.  This coming summer, The Episcopal Church hold it's triennial General Convention.  Come and find out more about how these and the rest of the structure and governance of the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion help us in our ministries.  Yes there is some organization in what may seem unorganized.  Join us in Room A after the 9:00 Service, whether you have come to the class previously or not.  Contact Jerry Pare' if you have questions (930-8032 or jpare@trinitycathedral.org).

30/40s and Beyond

Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am

We continue to watch the movie The Peaceful Warrior which is loosely based on the book The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman.

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

The office will be closed on

Veteran's Day  

Tuesday, November 11.

There will be no Centering Prayer or

12:10 Eucharist

Floyd School

New Principal, Mr. Eric  Chapman will be with us on Sunday, November 16 at 10:15 am  in the assembly area to talk about his plans for Floyd School. He would like help in the areas of field trips, building up the collection in the school library and volunteers to help children with their reading.

I hope you will  come hear about his plans for the school. He is excited to come speak to us and wants to meet the people of Trinity Cathedral. 

Multi-faith Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday November 16, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

at Capital Christian Center,

9470 Micron Ave., Sacramento

Capital Christian Center will host this event as Jewish, Christian and Muslim community members join in celebration. The evening's activities will include a guest speaker/panel discussion/worship songs.

Each single guest / couple / family is asked to contribute to the potluck by bringing enough food for 8 people.

Last name A - F  Salad -Green, fruit, pasta, etc.

Last name G - L  Side dish- Potato, rice, vegetable, etc.

Last name M - S  Main Dish- Any Vegetarian dish or fish,

or Meat (if Kosher or Halal, please bring own utensils)

Last name T - Z   Dessert

Special ethnic or regional dishes are encouraged. Labels will be available at the buffet table to identify Kosher/Halal foods.

For questions or to RSVP contact 

Susan Hotchkiss (susan_hotchkiss1@hotmail.com) or

Linda Jensen (jensen_linda@sbcglobal.net)

by November 8th. Mark your calendars today.

Space is limited to 25 Trinity participants. So RSVP ASAP.

Dress is casual, modest attire in keeping with the spirt of an interfaith celebration.

At the parent(s) discretion, mature young adults (teenagers) are encouraged to attend although it is possible they may not be seated near their family member as we are striving for a mix of faiths at each table.

Choral Evensong

Thursday, November 20 at 6:00pm

Please join the Trinity Cathedral Choir for Choral Evensong, on Thursday, November 20th at 6pm, as we commemorate the Feast of St Edmund of East Anglia, King and Martyr. 

Introit: Before the ending of the day - plainsong
Preces & Responses - Gabriel Jackson 
Psalm 21: 1-7 Anglican chant by Ray Urwin 
Canticles: "Truro" Evening Service - Gabriel Jackson 
Anthem: O How Glorious - Healey Willan
Organ Voluntary: Elegy & Fugue - Healey Willan

Choral Evensong is a lovely way to finish a busy and noise-filled day... with music, readings, and prayers. We hope you'll join us!

Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 6:30 pm

at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

• Nick Gorton, MD, Lyon-Martin Health Services 
• Sage Fox, Capt. US Army Reserve, Transgender Rights Activist 
• Devon Marchant, Transgender Community Advocate

The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorializes those killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The first memorial was a candlelight vigil in Boston in November 1999 to honor Rita Hester, murdered in 1998. Since then, annual memorials on this day have been observed around the world. This vigil will be dedicated to the memories of Carina Holleran, Carol Byers and Ruby Molina among our many brothers and sisters who have fallen to ignorance and intolerance.

Sunday, November 23 at 4:00pm

Growing in Faith leaders meeting.

"Growing in Faith" is a program in which members of Trinity gather in small groups to explore issues of faith. Find out more by attending a potluck on November 23 at 4:00pm.  Sign-up at the Welcome Center. 

For more information or to RSVP, contact Jerry Pare' (916-930-8032 or jpare111452@gmail.com).

2013 Thanksgiving dinner guests.

Feed the Community!

4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 27

Helping to serve at the 2013 Thanksgiving dinner

Looking for Thanksgiving food-meal donations and volunteers to help on Thanksgiving to prepare and serve a Thanksgiving meal to all who enter through the doors of the Great Hall...

This will be our 4th annual community Thanksgiving meal.

Contact Tracy at teambob@att.net or phone or text at 1.916.765.8185 

Sign-up poster will be in the hallway outside the Great Hall next to the Bookshop on Sunday the 9th!

Holiday Craft and Boutique Fair

Sunday, November 30, 10am - 3pm

The Chateau on Capitol Avenue (2701 Capitol, Sacramento)

You are invited to the Chateaux 5th annual fair.  You'll find unique gifts from more than 25 vendors including home décor, jewelry, accessories, clothing, artwork, specialty food items and more.