Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on November 13

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. 

Beginning November 20

A Christmas Carol

Facilitator: Susan Hotchkiss

"A Christmas Carol" has been a holiday favorite for over 150 years. Written as a novella by English author Charles Dickens in 1843, it has been produced for stage and screen a multitude of times. During Advent here at Trinity, we will have the opportunity to view the movie, hear about the work's historical significance and discuss how the themes are still important in our spiritual lives today.  

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

The group will view and discuss the video Welcome to the Episcopal Church. 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 The Church's Mission (Chapter 7 of Welcome to the Episcopal Church). 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

Floyd School

New Principal, Mr. Eric  Chapman will be with us on Sunday, November 16 at 10:15 am  in the Great Hall 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. 

Alzheimer's/Dementia Family

Caregiver Support Group

Next meeting: 

Wednesday, November 19, 10:30am

in the Conference Room

If you are caring for a family member or friend who has Alzheimer's or another dementia, you are at increased risk for stress and health problems. Taking care of yourself through learning about and taking advantage of services that can provide you support and respite is essential. Attending a caregiver support group is one way family caregivers can care for themselves.

Trinity is now hosting a support group on the third Wednesday of every month, from 10:30-12:00, in the upstairs conference room. The group will use materials provided by the Alzheimer's Association and will be facilitated by Jackie McGrath, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association and a former caregiver for her parents who had dementia. For more information contact Jackie (jackiewmcgrath@gmail.com, 712-6561).

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.

4th Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal

Thursday, November 27, meal served noon to 2pm

Helping to serve at the 2013 Thanksgiving dinner

This is Trinity's 4th year offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal to all who are within our community and within our church - it is created by donations of food from our Trinity members to feed our guests who attend. In the past 3 years there have been 80+ coming to be in community of our gratitude for all we have.

The sign up sheet is in the Great Hall - outside of the Bookshop. The need is for prepared basic Thanksgiving food to be brought to the church the day prior or on Thanksgiving.

Give. Donate. Serve.

Offer Gratitude - Thanks and Communion.

Contact is Tracy at teambob@att.net or 916.765.8185

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.

TREE Tip

TREE Tip

by Ann Rothschild

Trinity's Christmas Fair is coming!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14th, when TREE will be putting on its annual Christmas Fair in the Great Hall from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm.

Find gifts local and global which support artists, craftspeople, and non-profit groups. As a teaser, think about musical crafts, jewelry, and scarves from Africa, jewelry from various artisans, pottery from a famous local potter, and pottery from Nicaragua and Guatemala, quilt items, reusable product bags, beautiful notecards and much more. Never mind all those other craft fairs-ours is the best. Reject shopping mall madness!   Bring your friends and family.

Some Good News

Richmond, California, voters stood up to Chevron's massive, money-soaked campaign to put Chevron-friendly candidates in the municipal elections. You see, after the bad fire in the refinery a few years ago, the city of Richmond sued to recover the costs of the damage. Before any outcome in the courts, Chevron put up and supported ($3 million) their friendly candidates with huge media coverage. The citizens of Richmond were not swayed and voted for their own candidates over the Chevron ones. (Source: The Daily Kos)   Yeah-good for you, Richmond.

And this news from the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT): Composting rangeland!

"Last month, the American Carbon Registry, a group that certifies carbon offsets, used results from the Marin Carbon Project to approve a protocol for adding compost to rangeland. Through the new protocol, ranchers who spread compost on their pastures can now claim carbon offset credits and sell them through California's cap-and-trade program. The Marin Carbon Project -a consortium of ranchers, scientists and non-profits, including MALT -has shown that a one-time addition of compost to rangeland improves soil health and water retention, nurturing pasture grasses. This boosts the pasture's ability to pull carbon from the atmosphere, where it contributes to global warming, and fix it instead in the soil as a nutrient."   Thank you, Marin people.