Trinity Cathedral Welcomes
Elica Health Centers
to Safe Ground Pilgrimage 

by Deacon Steve

Last Wednesday, June 10th, Elica Health Centers brought their mobile van to the cathedral for the first time.   Elica had visited once before, but the van was not available on that night, so this was its official debut.  Dave Coburn of Safe Ground has arranged for Elica to be present at all future Safe Ground Pilgrimage nights at the cathedral.

Elica Health Care Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which provides comprehensive primary care and preventative care services to persons of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay. They use a sliding scale based on patients' family size and income which is available to eligible patients for many of their services.

Elica is open to all, and that includes members of the cathedral.  In addition to the mobile service unit, there are two clinics:  

•  3701 J Street, Sacramento (454-2345)
•  155 15th Street, West Sacramento (375-8981)

Both locations are open: 8am to 8pm Monday through Friday and  8am-5pm on Saturdays.

Crochet / Knitting Group

Meets in the Elevator Alcove at 10:15am

We meet on the 3rd Sunday in the elevator alcove. Join us today 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

The group will discuss Worship and Stewardship.

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

Old Testament

Meets at 10:15am in Room A

This course is meant to provide a basic understanding of the Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures. These are the scriptures Jesus was always quoting.  NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE IS REQUIRED OR ASSUMED. We will start with the basics: What is the Bible? Where is the Old Testament located in the Bible? What is a "good" translation? What makes it "good"? and move on to study the Law (1st 5 Books of the Hebrew Scriptures); the Prophets (there are more than Isaiah & Jeremiah) - these are the 2 parts Jesus often refers to when he refers to "the Scriptures say..."; or "according to the Law and the Prophets" And we will spend time on the historical books and the "Writings." Come and check it out! The class is in Room A after the 9:00 service and runs until 11:05...leaving time to attend the 11:15 service. Required text: The Bible; Recommended text: Donald Grigg's The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners. (Copies are available in the Bookshop.)

Jerry Paré will teach this course. He has a Master of Arts in Scripture from the Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California and knows how to make those dry bones talk!  

Family Promise Returns to Trinity

June 21 - June 28

We still need folks to provide a dinner each evening; evening hosts who can serve, clean up, and make sure the families' needs are provided for; and overnight hosts who ensure their security and comfort while they spend the night in the Great Hall. Please sign up on the Family Promise poster in the office hallway, or email Eleanor Taniguchi at ehtaniguchi@gmail.com, or phone 916-708-4295.                           

Prayer Night at the Cathedral

Wednesday, June 24 at 7pm, Conference Room

Join us for an evening where participants have a chance to experience different approaches to prayer and ask questions.

Get Ready........

Thanksgiving for the LGBT Community and Solidarity for Equal Rights

The United States Supreme Court will soon announce a landmark ruling regarding marriage equality and most specifically the rights of lesbian and gay couples to marry in all fifty states. This ruling will be announced during the month of June.

Trinity Cathedral is working with a coalition of faith community members to actively support our LGBT sisters and brothers with participation in two events. 

Follow this link to read more...

Walk for a JUST Affordable Housing Ordinance

Thursday, June 25th

Join the faith community and other low-income housing advocates in walking to City Hall to take a stand for a JUST Affordable Housing Ordinance to create desperately-needed housing for low-income individuals and families, seniors and the disabled. Meet in front of Trinity at 4:30pm to walk, or at City Hall at 9th & I Streets by 5:30 pm to attend the hearing before city council. For more information: contact Shireen Miles at (916) 203-5595 or shireenmiles@comcast.net 

Follow this link for more information.

~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles

and the Rev. Steve Skiffington