Once again, we will be giving away tomato plants. Representatives from SMUD, Sierra Club, Mountain Lion Foundation, and many more will be here to offer information and inspiration. Learn about GMOs and Electrical Sensitivity, buy yourself a solar cooker for the summer and save gas, and

browse the latest green books and films.

And if you want more good news, here is an encouraging report from Paris:

In their mission to reduce greenhouse gas and boost green energy, the city of Paris has installed wind turbines and solar panels on their 125 year old Eiffel Tower. These improvements offset the commercial activity on the tower's first floor and service two panoramic pavilions. They also have put in a rainwater recovery system that provides flushing water for the toilets. Some interesting info on how they installed the wind turbines at care2.com

Hey, if Paris can do it, why can't we?

Good Job, Ethan!

Commendation and thanks to Ethan for his great contribution of boxes of books to River City Food Bank on Friday, April 10. Ethan and his mom, Sandy, also helped on the food line handing out food after stocking the empty book shelves with amazing books for children and adults.

Great job Ethan, and thanks Sandy.

Marion Welch

Trinity Cathedral Coordinator for CROP Walk

Call to Witness

How many times have you heard about a community meeting, rally or demonstration regarding an issue of concern that took place "yesterday" and thought to yourself "If I'd only known. I would have been there." We are pleased to announce Call to Witness, a new ministry to keep you in the loop!

There are times when people of faith and our values need to be seen and heard. Community meetings, sessions of elected officials, vigils, rallies and marches can offer us the opportunity to publicly respond as caring, Christian people to issues that affect our sisters and brothers, the larger community and society as a whole. Call to Witness is intended to let you know about those times.

Call to Witness is not a system to send out information about regular meetings and events in the community or here at Trinity Cathedral. Rather, Call to Witness is designed to inform you of specific events where your presence is needed to make a strong statement.

To sign up for the Call to Witness list, please click HERE
Notifications will be sent via email with the subject line: Call to Witness
When a notice is sent, it will give the date, time and location of the event along with a very brief explanation of the issue.
Notifications for an event will be sent only once. You will not receive multiple notifications of the same event.
The number of notices you might receive are dictated by events in the community. You might receive one or two a month. It's possible there might not be any notices at all for a stretch of time. The Holy Spirit moves as She will!
If you will be in attendance at an event, please respond 'yes' to the e-mail so we can have general idea of the number of people we can expect.
If you are not able to attend an event, you need do nothing with the notice. Simply "delete".
You are not expected to respond with your presence at every event.
You may "opt out" of Call to Witness at any time.

Ministry takes many forms, and one of the strongest can be our presence. Thank you for considering this very important and public ministry of witness.

Deacon Steve
deaconskiff@gmail.com
916-204-4955

Cathedral Bookshop

Bookshop Hours:

Tue, Wed, Thu:

11:00am - 5:00pm

Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Phone: 916-442-9194

E-mail: bookshop3@gmail.com

Ongoing...

Centering Prayer

Tuesday's, 6-7pm,

Thursday's, Noon-1:00pm, Cathedral East Transept

and

Thursday's, 5:10 - 6:00pm,

St. Paul's - 15th and J

Contact Anne Slakey at

anneslakey@gmail.com

Centering Prayer is a method of meditation that helps quiet the mind and participate in God's presence. It is a receptive form of prayer - a kind of resting in God.

Learn to just be...in the midst of God's love. All are welcome.

Cathedral Contacts are:

Nancy Earl: nancy.c.earl@gmail.com

Shelley Mydans: smydans@gmail.com

Lunch Bunch

Thursdays at Noon in the Conference Room

If you have any questions, contact the Rev. Pamela Anderson at pamela@trinitycathedral.org.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Writing

Writing Group

Meets on Thursdays at

4:30pm in the

Conference Room

Anyone who would like to write in an informal setting is welcome to drop in. Writing prompts are offered, we write for 20 minutes, then share what emerges or not, as the spirit moves. For information, please contact June Gillam at jgillam@wavecable.com.

Stewardship Update

2015 Total Pledges: $999,680
2015 Goal: $995,000
Variance: $ 4,680 +
Percent of Goal: 100.5%

5% Campaign

Total Increase: $46,810
Number Increasing: 60
Average % Increase: 21%
Average $ Increase: $780

Holy Week musical gratitude

There are so many people who made the music for Holy Week at the Cathedral special. All of the members of the Cathedral Choir, Celebration Choir, Cathedral Choristers, and Resurrexit. And especially our talented choral scholars: Taylor Haines, Chris Miller, Derek Keller, Patrick F. Rick Kenealey, and Mary Wiley Smith. Thanks to Kamilyn Henry Davis, Director of our Cathedral Choristers, who also popped in to do some accompanying on Easter Day.

And to all of our dedicated clergy and lay staff, who are such a pleasure to work with. Mentioning especially Pat Underwood, who spent so many hours producing our service booklets for the week. A huge thank you to all of you for everything you bring to this work!

Canon David Link, Director of Music

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

on April 16

6:00pm - Compline

6:15pm - Dinner ($7)

7:00pm - Small Groups

There are several small groups that meet on Thursday evening. If you would like to see the full list of groups that are offered follow this link.

This Sunday - April 19

Earth Day

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, an oceanographer prior to ordination, offered the Keynote address at the The Climate Change Crisis forum. Her address kicked off 30 Days of Action - activities, advocacy and education that will culminate on Earth Day, April 22, 2015.

As Trinity Cathedral celebrates Earth Day this Sunday we invite you to read Bp. Schori's remarks. They are available at this link, then join us on Sunday to learn more about caring for God's creation.

The Rev. Canon Tina Campbell, Deacon
TREE (Trinity Respecting Earth and Environment)

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

We will discuss Ministry Opportunities.

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 will continue our four week series on the Sightings of Jesus. ALL ages welcome! Contact: Amy Dierlam at dnarock@pacbell.net

Instructional Eucharist

This Sunday, April 19, at 3:00 PM in the Cathedral.

Do you sometimes wonder what we are doing during the Mass? Why do we kneel or stand at certain times? Why the number of readings we have and who chooses them? What is happening when the priest raises the bread and the wine? We will examine these and numerous other questions about "what we do" when we celebrate the Eucharist this Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM. The instruction will be an actual Eucharist. The Rev Bob Phillippi will preside and Jerry Pare' will provide the commentary. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Jerry Pare' (916-930-8032 or jpare111452@gmail.com). All are welcome!

Next Week & Beyond

The Rev. Randy Knutson...

...will be ordained to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Cathedral. Help celebrate the occasion by bringing refreshments (any finger food, desserts) for the reception that immediately follows. Please bring your contribution to the kitchen before the service begins (and stay a few minutes to help plate if you can).

Vocal Art Ensemble "Mostly Madrigals"

Friday, May 1st at 7:30 pm

The Trinity Cathedral Music Series presents the Vocal Art Ensemble in concert. This concert traces the heritage of this faire art form, toasting the charm that made it beloved among monarchs and peasants alike. This hour long musical feast nourishes a finer appreciation of early music, and gifes a taste of its influence both across the globe and through the generations.

VAE will be joined by the "Baroque and Beyond" recorder ensemble for this unique program. Suggested donation at the door $10-25. Please join us for this musical feast!

Bishop Yvette Flunder

To speak at Trinity Cathedral
Friday, May 8, 2015

Gospel Choir: 6:30pm

Bishop Flunder: 7pm

Tickets: $12

Bishop Yvette Flunder is one of the top five preachers I have ever heard. Watch this video and you will see why.

Beyond the Either/Or God -- Yvette Flunder

Bishop Flunder is the senior pastor of the City of Refuge Church in Oakland. The Adult Ministries team is pleased to announce that she will be the next speaker in our series. She will speak about her diverse ministry in the inner city and how her congregation reaches for the "fringe" in society and pulls them to the center. Jesus hung out with those who were cast out by society and brought them to the center of his ministry. We are called to do the same.

Bishop Flunder's book entitled, "Where the Edge Gathers" speaks directly to this in a profound and moving way. It's an easy read which will touch your heart.

Additionally, we will have a huge gift! Bishop Flunder's choir is coming to sing!!! If you want to hear some great rockin', gospel music, you will NOT want to miss this.

Music begins at 6:30pm and Bishop Flunder will speak from 7-9pm with a reception and book signing to follow in the Great Hall. Tickets are $12 and available in the bookshop. See you all then!

Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson
Adult Ministries Director

Family Promise

Family Promise Week is Coming May 10-17, 2015

The Family Promise families return to Trinity on Sunday, May 10, 2015! We are looking for volunteers who can fix a dinner (you can leave it in the kitchen and we'll heat it up if you like), welcome the families at 5:30 p.m. and help set and clean up the dining area, or ensure their safety and comfort overnight in the Great Hall. We're also looking for people to fix breakfast for them on Saturday morning the 16th, and wash the bedding on Sunday the 17th after they leave.

You only have to do one task, one time during the hosting week. Many hands make light work, and this is a very rewarding ministry. Sacramento Family Promise found homes and jobs for 30 families last year, making it the most successful of all the FP branches in the country. They owe this to the network of churches who host the families at night. Trinity is one of the founding members of this network, and we are proud to share in this success.

Please sign up on the Family Promise poster hanging in the office hallway by the door leading to the Great Hall, or email Eleanor Taniguchi at ehtaniguchi@gmail.com, or call/text 916-708-4295. There is also a paper FAQ on Family Promise available at the office if you wish to know more about this ministry.

Education for Ministry Graduation

Friday, May 15 at 7pm

All are invited to join in celebrating this year's Education for Ministry (EfM) graduation (including our own Jean Alford), in the Cathedral, with a reception following. If you've ever wondered what EfM is, it's a great way to learn more, and if you're an EfM alumni, it's a great way to reconnect. Hope to see you there!

For more info on Trinity's EfM program, contact Carol Savoie at 1mecanuk@gmail.com or Loren Weatherly at loren.weatherly@gmail.com. Registration for next year's program begins in June, and some scholarship aid is available. For general program info see http://efm.sewanee.edu/

McAllister Keller Guitar Duo

Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm

The Trinity Cathedral Music series welcomes a return appearance by the McAllister-Keller Guitar Duo, "Old and New for Classical Guitars and voice." After their stunning first appearance at the Cathedral last season, we have been looking forward to their being here again.

The program will include music from the Renaissance to the Present day, including music from around the world. Keller is the tenor choral scholar at Trinity Cathedral, and his vocal talents will be included in the program.

The suggested donation at the door is $15 general, $10 for students & seniors (65+), and children ten and under are free. Please join us for an evening for exceptional music!

Women's Retreat

June 12-14 at the Mercy Center in Auburn

Mercy Center, Auburn

Register now for the

June Women's Retreat.

Emmaus Journey will be the theme of this year's retreat led by the Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson and Rev. Diana Turner. The retreat will again be held at the beautiful Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday and end at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Early registration by May 10^th is $175; after May 10^th the cost will be $185. Please contact Pastor Pamela at pamela@trinitycathedral.org, if you are in need of partial financial assistance.

Registration forms are available in the Bookshop. Accommodations are limited to 40, so sign up early to ensure a space.

Camp Noel Porter

Summer at Camp Noel Porter

If you are planning your summer be sure to plan a week or two at Camp Noel Porter. The registration forms and schedule are out and I hope you received one. Camp Noel Porter is the Diocese of Northern California's camp nestled in the beautiful trees of Lake Tahoe near Tahoe City. There are camp sessions for Beginner Camp entering grades 2, 3 and 4; Junior Camp grades 4, 5 and 6; Middle Camp grades 5, 6, 7 and 8; Junior High Camp grades 6, 7, 8 and 9; Senior High Camp grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Noel Porter is a week filled with fun including fellowship, worship, spiritual teaching, camping under the stars, camp fires, games, music, hiking, arts and crafts and dancing. Be sure to get your registration in before April 30 to get the early bird discount. Scholarships are available. Registration forms are available on our website. For more information about our summer camp activities, dates and rates, please visit www.campnoelporter.org or contact us at info@campnoelporter.org / (530) 583-3014.

Submit Button To Submit an Article to the e-News

e-mail articles to punderwoodtrinity@gmail.com

Images should NOT be embedded in articles. Please send images as e-mail attachments in .jpg format.

The deadline for the Thursday e-News is noon on Wednesday, the day before publication.