What Trinity Means To Me

A few weeks ago Jean Wu discussed how she found Trinity Cathedral. She said she attended a concert at Trinity, came back for the music, and found her Church. I remember my first visit in 1984. I came for personal reasons but found a home and have come faithfully ever since. Not only was the music great but I made new friends who invited me into their home and asked me to join the co-ed softball team. I also played on the Trinity volleyball team, helped in the kitchen, attended and led numerous classes and taught Sunday school as well. I was part of many, many groups such as Cursillo and Christcare. Trinity has so many activities and programs. It has grown physically as well as spiritually and so have I (in fact, my wife says I should watch what I eat!) Over the years Trinity has led the way on many issues: LGBT rights, protecting the environment and helping those in need, just to name a few. Trinity has become part of the greater community. I am proud to say I attend Trinity. Today as a vestry member I see the side of Trinity few see, the struggle to grow and pay for all the things we do. I would like to hear from you. What brought you to Trinity and why do you keep coming? Are there things we can improve or do? Let me know by sending me an e-mail at rcheek1947@att.net.

Yours in Christ,

Randy Cheek

General Convention

June 25 - July3, 2015

in Salt Lake City

Stay up to date on everything General Convention with these links:

• Legislative updates and progress: http://www.generalconvention.org/ 
• Live stream of sessions and worship:http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/gc/.
• Diocese of Northern California Deputation: http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/generalconvention.

Trinity has a tradition of having a special Mass and serving pie and ice cream on July 4th.  This year we are planning on July 4th on July 5th!  So...if able, please bring a small pie to share at the coffee hours this Sunday.  Just drop it off at the kitchen on your way to the morning service you attend, and then stop back in the Great Hall afterwards for pie and ice cream!  (12:45'ers can join in, too - just come a bit early for the post-11:15 service pie time!)  Happy 4th!

We also need extra help in the kitchen to cut and serve the pies and scoop the ice cream.   If you can help slice or scoop, please head for the kitchen a few minutes before your service ends, grab some gloves, and join the fun!

Thank you and Happy Fourth!

Lost & Found Items

Please check the table in the Great Hall for your lost or 'left-behind' items. All unclaimed items will be donated.

The Library is Open in the Elevator Alcove

Library hours are 8:30-11:30. 

Garry Wills - historian, author, Roman Catholic, and college professor - writes What Paul Meant, describing how Saint Paul wrote in the heat of the moment, managing controversy, contradicting himself, preaching tirelessly. (225.9 W on the shelf)

Veterans Swapping Stories

Meets at 10:15am in the Assembly Area

Attention all Veterans! We meet the first Sunday of the month. We will be getting to know one another, swapping stories and planning upcoming events, so bring your coffee and munchies and join us!

Newcomers' Group

The group will NOT meet this Sunday, July 5.

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

Will NOT meet this Sunday, July 5.

Next Sunday we will review the short but mighty history of the Kingdom of Israel.  Go, King David!  Help us with your wisdom, O King Solomon!  All are welcome.  Bring you Bible. 

Lunch Bunch Resumes

With the Rev. Canon Tina Campbell

Thursday, July 9 at noon in the Conference Room

It is not success so much that matters anymore, as becoming more deeply human--that is kinder, truer, more to be relied on and less automatic in response.

~ Damaris Parker-Rhodes, Quaker writer and activist

Join Deacon Campbell as she facilitates a conversation on Aging for six sessions of the Thursday Lunch Bunch. Drawing on articles from the journal, Weavings, we will explore spirituality as we age, what it means to let go, claiming the role of Elder in our community, living life fully as we befriend our own mortality, and sharing the wisdom that comes with maturity.  

Voices of Faith

begins on

Thursday, July 9

July 9 -- Facilitated by Susan Hotchkiss.

Utilizing the new medium of radio, Aimee Semple McPherson was able to reach thousands with her sermons given at the Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. She had tens of thousands of testimonies from those who had been healed during her services and was a major influence in revitalizing American Evangelical Christianity in the 20th century. But there was another side to this woman which included a reported kidnapping and extramarital affairs. Come and hear about this very interesting woman.

July 16 -- Dennis Hock is a poet who explores matters of the heart and soul in his creative work.

July 23 -- The Art of Life presented by Kiho Cho, D.V.M., Ph.D. Cho brings a unique blend of science and art as he shares a gallery of images discovered as part of his scientific studies.

July 30 -- Ray Leonardini is the Director of Prison Contemplative Fellowship, an association of current and former prison inmates, chaplains, and volunteers committed to sharing the practice of centering prayer with the prison population.

August 6 -- Robert L. Litchfield, Jr., is both an author and an advocate for the homeless in Auburn, CA, having written Until they have faces: 110 interviews with the homeless people of Auburn, California, which he is selling as a fundraiser for homeless services in his town.

August 13 -- Facilitated by Loren Weatherly.

Sir Michael Tippett was an adventurous composer - some of his symphonies are haunting and some are beautiful and some are obscure and derivative.  

On Sunday, July 12, 12:30-2:00pm in the Bookshop, the Rev. Diana Turner will present a line of natural products that will improve your life inside and out.