THANK YOU for Fulfilling Your 2014 Pledge

Thank you for your pledge and payments for 2014!

Unfortunately the IRS does not let us post any further contributions to our 2014 statements.  Of course, we will always take contributions!  Further contributions given in 2015 will be reflected in your 2015 donation statements.  If you want a particular donation put towards your 2014 pledge, we can do that but, for IRS purposes, it will be considered a 2015 contribution.

Thank you for your continuing support of Trinity Cathedral! 

Stewardship Campaign 2015 has begun!

As a Vestry member, I would like to share a secret with you. One which I bet many of you did not know.

People often think that Stewardship is just about collecting money to pay expenses (which is necessary, of course, but not very interesting. We all have expenses).  Here is the secret: Stewardship is really about laying the foundation which allows all of us to become closer to God!  Really?  (you are probably thinking). Yes, really and here are the details of what that means.

For every dollar Trinity collects in pledges:

31 cents goes to Worship - or how we connect with the Holy

29 cents goes to Learning - finding ways for us to know God

better

15 cents goes to Care - those ways we connect with the

needs of others (so we can be like Jesus!)

11 cents goes to opportunities to Serve - how we

participate in Good works (again like Jesus)

14 cents goes to Connecting - building relationships

with others at Trinity

All of those activities bring us closer to God!

Every $1 has big impact!  So, no pledge is too small.

The good news is that Trinity already has 241 pledges (as of 1/5/14), totaling $742,718!  We are well on our way to our goal of $995,000!

Thanks to all of those who have already pledged.  If you haven't pledged yet, please consider doing so.  (Now that you know the secret of specifically what your pledge is doing, that brings us all closer to God.)

~~ Mayer, Curry

Vestry Nominations

It is time for the members of Trinity Cathedral to select Vestry representatives, who discern the mission of the Cathedral today and in the future, and set goals and priorities to support its mission. The Vestry also is responsible for the Cathedral having the necessary funds, and necessary and appropriate physical assets, to accomplish its mission. Please consider this opportunity to serve.

Follow this link for the Cathedral's job description for a Vestry representative, and this link for the format to apply.

Contact Senior Warden Kevin Donohue at KFDSAC@att.net or Loren Weatherly at loren.weatherly@gmail.com if you have questions. Completed applications must be submitted to the Cathedral Office by January 19. 

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on January 8

6:00pm - Compline

6:15pm - Dinner ($7)

7:00pm - Classes

Jesus, Galilee, Palestine 

Facilitator: The Rev. Randy Knutson

Drawing from experiences, photographs and video from his January 2014 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Bishop Beisner and members of our Diocese, Rev. Randy Knutson will present a class focusing on Jesus' time in Galilee and a book by one of the speakers they heard on the Pilgrimage.

The first half of the class will be timely, covering sites mentioned in the Gospel texts for the Sundays in Epiphany of 2015. The second half of the class will focus on a new book by Mitri Raheb, Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible Through Palestinian Eyes; whose ministry in Bethlehem they visited last year.

Spirit Flow Yoga or Soul Fired Yoga

Offered by Solfire Yoga teacher/owner Ellen Moe

Join in a yoga practice that provides you the opportunity to connect with your mind, body, spirit, and heart. Through breath, movement and music discover how yoga can be a tool to help you pray and be present with God and your Holy Spirit within. This yoga class may allow you to let go of things that trouble you, to release physical and emotional tension in the body, and to embrace a sense of peace, serenity and connection to your best self...the person God wants you to be. Please bring a mat and water and avoid eating anything other than a light snack before participating

Trans 101 

Bring your honest questions and your open mind and heart to this series of six facilitated presentations, addressing various aspects of the transgender experience in a spiritual setting.  We will explain terms, share stories, and together, come to an even deeper understanding of what it means for an institution, church, or group to be radically inclusive. The following topics are scheduled (but are subject to change) for the class: Let's start at the very beginning, The Episcopal Church's Response to transgender individuals, Parents and Friends, Gender Identity and Youth, Schools and Transgender Youth, Transgender Military life. Guest speakers and facilitators will change each week. Check the website (trinitycathedral.org/learn/thursday-night-cathedral) for updates on topics and/or presenters. 

E-Squared              Facilitator: Vaughn Wolff

"E-squared could best be described as a lab manual with simple experiments that prove reality is malleable, consciousness trumps matter, and you shape your life with your mind. Yes, you read that right. It says prove." From the back cover of E-squared, by Pam Grout, available in the Cathedral Bookshop. Drop-ins are welcome! 

Growing in Faith: The Rite of Commitment

By Jerry Paré

2014 Rite of Commitment

During the 9:00 service this Sunday we will celebrate "The Rite of Commitment." This rite celebrates the first public statement of commitment that those participating in the Growing in Faith meetings make when they want to be baptized, confirmed or reaffirm their faith. It is their statement that they want to travel a path towards celebration of baptism, confirmation or reaffirmation of faith.   The candidates have sponsors who commit to journeying with them. And, equally important, we, the congregation, pledge our support for both candidates and sponsors as they make this Christian faith journey.

At Trinity the catechumenate (we call it "Growing in Faith") meets every week. The meetings are simple but powerful. We reflect on the Gospel passage that is proclaimed on Sunday and how the message in that passage impacts our lives. Because of the level of sharing that occurs, we ask for a commitment to the process from those seeking baptism, confirmation or reaffirmation of faith. If not committed now, then when? This is a real and serious question that candidates reflect on prior to standing before us for the Rite. It is a question that Jesus' disciples reflected on when they first decided to join him on his path to Jerusalem.

Growing in Faith is not always easy. In fact, all of us find ourselves called to seek answers to the questions faith puts before us. We are called to sacrifice. We are called to service. But we are also called to new life and celebration. This is what "Growing in Faith" is about. This is what candidates commit themselves to. This is what we invite each of you to participate in not only during the Rite of Commitment but throughout the coming months by praying for our candidates, sponsors and the leadership team.

Newcomers' Group

Meets in the Cathedral at 10:15am

Everyone is welcome to Tour the Cathedral with us. 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.

30/40s and Beyond

Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am

We have embarked upon a discipline for the new year - Complaint Free Living! We will watch a DVD documentary, A Complaint Free World, on this amazing program by Will Bowen and then begin a 21 day commitment to complaint free living. ALL ages welcome! Contact: Amy Dierlam at dnarock@pacbell.net 

Lessons in Christian Metaphysics

Meets in Room A at 10:15am

Vaughn Wolff will facilitate this group using The Basic Principles of the Science of Mind by Dr. Frederick Bailes to guide us. We will read from the book and discuss personal experiences with prayer and healing.

ONE-DAY RETREAT

On Mindful Eating

Saturday, January 17th

9:30 am to 3 pm

FREE!!!!

St. Francis Episcopal Church

11430 Fair Oaks Boulevard

Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Come learn about

MINDFUL EATING via

Prayer, Meditation, Discussion,

and FREE Healthy Snacks

The Capital Deanery of the

Episcopal Diocese of Northern California

and Diocesan Partners in Ministries of Health

INVITE YOU to sample a taste of the

Living Compass Health and Wellness Program.

Living Compass, created by Scott Stoner + and Holly Stoner, an Episcopal priest/therapist and therapist/teacher couple, has helped thousands of people to improve their health and wellness.

To learn more, go to www.livingcompass.org

At this ONE-DAY Retreat you will be encouraged to:

Invite God to Help With Your Goals

to "Eat Better" or to "Eat Healthily"

Learn to Savor the Flavors Without Guilt!

Please bring your own lunch. We'll provide snacks and water. FREE!! Please bring a friend!

Co-Leaders:

 Susan Wahlstrom, RN, 

Deacon Aileen Aidnik, RN, and

the Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever

Questions? Contact Rev. Anne at 530-908-3616 amckeever@wavecable.com

Small Group Leaders Training

Saturday, January 24, 8:30am to noon

We have some very exciting news! During the season of Lent, we will give you the opportunity to join a small group for six weeks. In a recent survey at the Cathedral, there was a high priority for small groups and for building relationships in our church community and here is your chance to participate. We will kick off our small groups with Matthew Fox who will speak at the cathedral on Friday, February 20 at 7pm and then you can sign up for a small group which is most convenient to your schedule. As we prepare for this time together we are asking for small group leaders to participate in a required training day on Saturday, January 24th from 8:30am-noon. The training is free and we will gather in the Assembly Area. Our trainers will be the Rev. Megan Anderson and the Rev. Kathy Hopner. If you are interested in signing up, please RSVP with the office. If you have further questions about the program, please contact Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson at pamela@trinitycathedral.org and she would be happy to speak with you. We look forward to our time together as we strengthen our relationships and faith. 

Matthew Fox to Speak at Trinity

Matthew Fox, author of Original Blessings will come to Trinity Cathedral to speak on Friday, February 20th at 7pm.  Tickets are available in the book store for $12.  To learn more about Matthew Fox please visit his website.

Rare Fine Art Bible

Sunday, February 22 at 10:15

Trinity Cathedral is pleased to announce a program featuring The Saint John's Bible Heritage Edition. Brad Neary, Heritage Program Director, will provide a presentation on The Saint John's Bible project. One of the seven Heritage Edition volumes, Gospels and Acts, will be on display during the session. Mr. Neary will also host a more informal "open house" following the 11:15am service in the Great Hall during which the volume will be on display. Follow this link to read more...

by Ann Rothschild

Christmas Fair a Resounding Success

Trinity's Christmas Fair, organized by TREE, was a great success this year-vendors said it was the best year ever, so thank you to all who attended and bought beautiful, hand made gifts for your families and friends. Charities and non-profits all did well, and all said they enjoyed coming to Trinity because we are friendly, helpful, and reliable. Quite a few people came from outside the church, too, having seen the banner and our publicity.

Matthew Fox coming to town!

TREE is delighted that Matthew Fox is coming and we hope everyone will buy tickets to his talk on February 20th. Tickets are for sale in the bookshop and his books are there. Kay Kosinski-Duren has bequeathed her collection of his magazine Creation Spirituality, which will be in the book shop on the free trolley. Good reading, still pertinent after many years, by various excellent writers. Take a few home with you and browse.

Reminder: our water shortage is not over - see photos of Folsom Lake - bare and dry. Please continue to conserve water in your homes and businesses.