GOOD NEWS - THE 2015 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN IS COMING TO A CLOSE!

The Vestry is humbled by the generosity that abounds in our Cathedral.  One of the primary responsibilities of the Vestry is to ensure the financial viability of the Cathedral and to support the ongoing efforts of the many wonderful ministries that make Trinity Cathedral your home

To everyone who has already submitted their pledge, thank you!  The Vestry pledges to be prudent stewards of your generosity.  If you haven't been able to turn in your pledge card yet, you still have time.  If you lost your pledge form, don't despair. You can email or call in your pledge.  Email your pledge to bookeeper@trinitycathedral.org or call Jerry Paré  at 930-8032.  

Some may wonder why a formal pledge is important if you are continuing to make your regular offering.  It is essential for building a responsible budget.  Trinity has a wonderfully successful track record of receiving the vast majority of your pledges.  Your pledge allows the Vestry to intelligently allocate anticipated revenue to meet the Cathedral's current operating needs and to prepare for the future.

Others may wonder how their pledge dollars are spent. Here is how the Vestry currently allocates each pledge dollar.

31 cents supports Trinity's multifaceted WORSHIP

activities

29 cents funds Trinity's multidimensional LEARNING

activities

15 cents is used to CARE for the needs of others

11 cents directed to Trinity's SERVICE efforts

14 cents focuses on BUILDING RELATIONSHIP

within Trinity

As you can see, 100 cents of each pledge dollar is used to further Trinity's mission - A Growing Community Making Disciples Who Love and Serve Christ and His World!

Every pledge matters and brings us closer to Trinity's 2015 Pledge Goal of $995,000.00.

As of January 12, Trinity has received 303 pledges totaling $834,000.

Please prayerfully consider whether you are in a position to be a Trinity pledger in 2015.

Sincerely,

Kevin Donohue, Senior Warden

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. 

Cathedral Organ Restoration underway!

On Monday morning, phase one of the Cathedral organ restoration began. Technician Phil Browning began work installing the new electronics in the organ console. The new computer system will allow the organist to use one-hundred full levels of memory, which is a little bit of an upgrade from the current ONE level of memory!

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on January 15

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! 

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

Pizza Sales begin this Sunday...

It's that time of year again - Super Bowl Time! Here at Trinity that means it's also pizza time! The Episcopal Youth Fellowship (EYF) is raising money for our mission trip and outreach work. Come to the Great Hall after services on January 18th and 25th to order your pizza for pickup on Sunday, February 1st. We have all the great pizzas you enjoyed last year, but we have added a garlic appetizer pizza and a yummy cinnamon sugar dessert pizza. We are also offering a couple of specials, so come by our table in the Great Hall to check them out! We make them - you take and bake them!

• Garlic Appetizer pizza, cheese pizza, veggie pizza, and dessert pizza - $12.00
• Pepperoni pizza, garlic chicken pizza, meat lovers pizza, and combo pizza - $15.00    

Newcomers' Group

The current group will be recognized at the 11:15 service.

A new group begins next Sunday, January 25.

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.

A Walk on the Wild Side

Meets in the Assembly Area at 10:15am

Join Rev. Kathy Hopner for "A Walk on the Wild Side" - a three week conversation on adolescence for all adults with teens or tweens in their lives. Beginning this Sunday, January 18th, and continuing on the two following Sundays - January 25th and February 1st, we'll look at the joys, challenges, and risks of adolescence, explore some helpful strategies, and share our experiences.  

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. 

Dean's Forum

Sunday, January 25 at 10:15am in the Cathedral

Dean Baker will present a summary of the parish survey that was conducted this past summer.

2014 Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday Shindig

Tuesday, February 17, 5:30-7:00pm

Get your beads out and Mardi Gras hats on. Trinity Cathedral's Men's Group is sponsoring the Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Shindig on February 17.   Be prepared to have the best gourmet pancakes and New Orleans red beans and rice ya'll ever had. The whole family can eat for a paltry $12 or $5 per person (really??? YES really). Come on down. The party starts at 5:30 and ends at 7:00pm sharp in the Great Hall. Get there early before all the gators eat everything up. 

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 shop 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...