February 11, 2016

 

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL 

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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
Brian Baker                                
 
Welcome to Lent!  This is my favorite season in the church year.  I appreciate the invitation to do something different for forty days -- to take on a new spiritual practice.  I have done lots of different things over the years.  Usually I commit to a meditation or prayer practice.  I fasted from watching or listening to the news one Lent. I realized I was using the news as a way to avoid silence, so I turned it off.  My first winter in Sun Valley Idaho my Lenten practice was to ski every day. It was important that I become a good skier in short order if I was to be respected in that small town of expert skiers -- at least that's what I told myself. There were days when the skiing was miserable, or I couldn't go when the lifts were open so I cross country skied at dawn instead. More than learning how to ski, however, this was a way to immerse myself deeply in my new community.

I invite you to a holy Lent. In last Sunday's sermon I taught about prayer and mentioned the site I use for Morning Prayer: dailyoffice.org. They offer a new morning and evening prayer service each day. A parishioner messaged me yesterday to tell me she found a Daily Office app for her phone! 

I also want to mention our successful Ashes to Go yesterday.  For three hours in the middle of the day, teams of clergy and lay persons were at four different locations around Sacramento, offering ashes and prayers. They served over 150 people! You can see some of my pictures by clicking here.

Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker, Dean
Trinity Cathedral
In this edition....
Volunteers Needed...
Growing in Faith Creeds...
Small Groups...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Traveling Bible Study...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
Trips for Kids Thank You...
Organ Restoration Project...
February 11 TNAC...
Trinity Men's Breakfast...
This Sunday...
Office Closed...
Annual Dinner and Meeting...
25th Anniversary Celebration...
National Reading Day...
Trinity Hiking Guild...
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Volunteers Needed... 
Two Early Birds Needed
 
Pilgrimage Sac (formerly Safe Ground Pilgrimage) needs two early risers to serve breakfast to our overnight guests on the 4th Thursday of every month. Duties include making coffee and a simple breakfast (usually oatmeal). We need two people that are available from 6:30am to 8:00am to serve breakfast and clean the kitchen. If you are available and interested, please contact co-coordinator Jessie Orgambide at jorgambide@gmail.com
Creeds from the Growing in Faith Candidates... 
During a retreat focused on the Apostles' Creed, we ask our catechumens and candidates to write their own creed. We do this because these candidates, and all of us, will proclaim our Baptismal Covenant at the Easter Vigil and on Easter Sunday. During Lent we will share with you the creeds that the candidates composed during the retreat.
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MY ORIGINAL CREED
(As I sat alone in the sanctuary with the first rays of sunset silently illuminating the windows and filling the pews and beams with luminous rays of light, I felt the Spirit fill me and come upon me, and the words flowed effortlessly upon the page.)

I believe in God the father -- my Abba father Creator, protector, provider, teacher, authority, and bearer of unconditional love -- no matter my past transgressions. He created me in His likeness -- a beautiful child of God and I will abide by His word and strive to be His faithful servant.

I believe in Jesus Christ, the only son of God. The acceptor of all who believe in Him and walk in his ways. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and the sins of all mankind so that we may all be forgiven, and so that I too, can forgive others, His love fills my heart to overflowing.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, who speaks through all of us. The fire of the Holy Spirit ignites the flames of my drive and passion for my church, my family, and my community.

I believe in the divine church -- a widely diverse and all-encompassing, unified community in Christ, whose duty it is to spread the word of the Lord throughout the world. I am the face of Christianity in the eyes of all the nations of the earth.

I believe that every person who proclaims themselves to be Christian, and who abides by the messages and teachings of the scriptures, is a saint of our Lord. I believe that it is in the unification of these saints that the church comes together as one body in Christ.

I believe in the resurrection of the Spirit -- the uplifting of the mind, heart, and soul unto a greater and pure, holy communion with God.
groupsLenten
Small Groups
Sacred Conversations
for Racial Justice:
Listen for a Change
  • Sunday 10:15-11:10am Amy Dierlam-Conference Room
  • Sunday 10:15-11:10am Dean Baker-Assembly Area
  • Monday 1:00-2:30pm Eileen Harvey-Conference Room
  • Tuesday 10:00-11:30am Susan Hotchkiss-Conference Room
  • Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm Davis Community Church-Fireside Room
  • Thursday 8:30-10am Gayann White-Conference Room
  • Thursday 12:00-1:30pm Pamela Anderson-Conference Room
  • Thursday 7:00-8:30pm Bud Swank-Room A
  • Thursday 7:00-8:30pm Kevin Sanders-Room J
  • Thursday 7:00-8:30pm Steve Skiffington-Conference Room
  • Thursday 7:00-8:30pm Susan Hotchkiss-Book Shop
Cathedral Bookshop 
 
Bookshop Hours: 
Tue, Wed, Thu:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
  
Phone: 916-442-9194 

Ongoing... 

Traveling Bible Study and 
 Spirituality Group
Every Sunday at 5pm young adults gather at restaurants, coffee shops, and other fun locations around Sacramento for fellowship and conversation on the Bible and spirituality. If you would like to be added to the email list contact Rev. Megan at megan@trinitycathedral.org
Lunch Bunch
meets Thursdays at Noon
in the Conference Room
If you have any questions, contact the Rev. Pamela Anderson at pamela@trinitycathedral.org
 
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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. 
Centering Prayer 
Centering Prayer
 
Tuesday's, 6-7pm,
Thursday's, Noon-1:00pm,
Cathedral East Transept
and
Friday's, 5:15pm,
St. Paul's - 15th and J
(Please don't come later than 5:20 because doors close to provide for a quieter experience.)
Contact the Rev. Anne Slakey at
  
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:
Shelley Mydans: smydans@gmail.com
 
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Contemplative Eucharist
at St. Paul's
1430 J Street
4:30 pm on Saturday,
February 20,
March 19,
April 16,
May 21,
June 18
Contact Sally Smith at sally0236@comcast.net for more information.
Thank You Trips for Kids
Benefit Auction and Dinner

I want to thank everyone who attended the event. We had a great time. While I don't have a final accounting of our total of what we made I think we are very close to the needed $10,000.

Special thanks to Ed Hollingshead's band "Quiet". They added a special touch to the evening.

Special thanks also to The Men's Group, headed by chef Rob Stoinoff, who cooked for us and did a spectacular job with the lasagna dinner.

Please patronize the following businesses  and thank them for their donations to our auction: Vic's Ice Cream, The Water Boy, Il Fornaio, The River Cats, Trader Joe's, Rio Del Oro Racquet Club, Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op, Incredible Pets, Disneyland, Puddles Children's Shop, Shasta Linens, Carolyn's Custom Quilts, and East-West Hydraulics. Thank you to all the individuals who helped by donating items to the auction. There were lots of you!

Thank you to the staff at Trinity for helping with this event, Thomas Bush, Mike Platz, Chris Platz, Tracy Bieberly and Ken Hearne, Jerry Pare, Pat Underwood and Wendy Mustain.

Thank you to the wonderful  committee that help put on the auction and dinner: Candace Taylor, Dale Reinhard, Josephine Hein, Mary Hustler, Anne Hall, Elizabeth Monasa, Tania Perera, Rob Stoinoff, Kara Williams, Catherine Moyer, Abby Stoll, Kene Green, Katie Suttle, plus husbands and friends.

Thank you all for helping Trips for Kids Succeed!
~~ Canon Nancy Tennyson

Cathedral Organ Restoration Project

on the home stretch! 

 

 

The Cathedral organ restoration is nearing completion! The Canon Grant Carey antiphonal "Processional" organ will arrive in a truck from the Schoenstein factory on Monday, March 28th, the day after Easter. Installation will take a full week, and the voicing and tuning crew will return for final voicing and tuning the first week of April. A formal dedication ceremony will take place sometime in the Fall, after Bishop Beisner returns from his sabbatical.

Pictured above, is one of the two new organ cases which have been assembled in the factory. The wood will of course, be stained to match the Cathedral furnishings, and the copper façade pipes are colored to match the existing trumpet pipes.

If you have not made a pledge or contribution in honor of  Canon Emeritus, the Reverend Dr Grant S. Carey, we invite you to do so now! Just click here to download a pledge form, or pick one up at the Welcome Center at any time.

And again, a huge Thank You to everyone who has supported this project. Our organ looks and sounds better than ever, and will continue to serve us for decades to come!

~~ Canon David Link
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
 on February 11

Compline - 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:15pm
 Small Groups - 7:00pm
 
Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice:
Listen for a Change
 
During the series participants will watch six keynote speakers via the Internet, followed by facilitated discussions in small groups. There is no charge for this series. Small groups are available throughout the week (click here for a listing of groups).
 
Speakers in the series include Nicholas Kristof, Emilie Townes, Victor Rios, Kelly Brown Douglas, and Anna Deavere Smith.
 
Thursday night group locations and facilitators:
  •  Room A - Bud Swank
  •  Room J - Kevin Sanders
  •  Conference Room - Deacon Steve Skiffington
  •  Bookshop - Susan Hotchkiss
 
Questions? Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson (pamela@trinitycathedral.org) or
Rev. Steve Skiffington (deaconskiff@gmail.com) 
Trinity Men's Breakfast
Saturday, February 13, in the Great Hall at 9:00am
  
All men of Trinity are invited to join us for a delicious breakfast and a short meeting.
This Sunday - February 14
Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice
Two opportunities on Sunday mornings at 10:15am to
Listen for a Change
  • 30/40's and Beyond will watch a speaker via the internet in the Assembly Area and then move to the Conference Room for discussion.
     
  • Dean Baker will facilitate a group in the Assembly Area.
30/40's & Beyond contact is Amy Dierlam - dnarock@pacbell.net

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

 

The group will discuss Living with Change.

 

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.

Crochet / Knitting Group
Great Hall at 10:15am
 
Please join us for a crochet/knitting gathering. They will help people who want to learn to crochet and/or knit.
Show a Little Love!
Family Promise
Family Promise Returns to Trinity
February 14-20, 2016
 
Our Family Promise families return to the Cathedral on Sunday, February 14, Valentine's Day, for a one-week stay in the Great Hall. We need volunteers to provide a dinner each day at 6 p.m.; 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. We also could use folks who can help set up the cots at the beginning of the week and at the end, load them back into the trailer, and/or launder the bedding.
 
If you can help email Eleanor Taniguchi at ehtaniguchi@gmail.com, or phone 916-708-4295

Next Week and Beyond... 
The Office will be closed on
Monday, February 15
in observance of the 
President's Day Holiday
Annual Dinner and Annual Meeting
 
This year's annual dinner is Sunday February 21 at 5:00PM. Signups start this Sunday. The vestry members and staff hosts some of the tables. But we usually need additional hosts. If you want to host a table, contact Jerry Paré (jpare@trinitycathedral.org; 916-930-8032)
 
2015 Annual Meeting
The dinner is followed by the Annual Meeting at 7:00PM. The annual meeting is where the budget for 2016 is presented, the Dean gives a "State of the Cathedral" presentation, we elect new vestry members and delegates to the diocesan convention, and...DEAN'S AWARDS are presented. Put both events on your calendar now!

2015 Dean's Award recipients with Dean Baker (l to r) Vaughn Wolff, Susan Wilson and Nelson Lucas

 
Nomination forms for convention delegates are available on line by following this link and at the Welcome Center. If you want to nominate someone, please consult with that person first. Thank you!
25th Anniversary Celebration
The Rev. Tina Campbell on her ordination day with Bishop John Thompson.
 
On February 23, the feast of St. Polycarp of Smyrna, in 1991 Tina Campbell was ordained to the Diaconate.
 
Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tina's ordination
 
Open House
Tuesday, February 23
in the Cathedral Bookshop
11:00am - 1:30pm
 
Join us for some refreshments and conversation.

National Reading Day,

 or Dr. Seuss Birthday 

Wednesday, March 2! 

 

Do you like to read to Kids? We have three time slots - 9:15am, 9:45am and 10:30am - on March 2 that we can read to the children at Leatatta Floyd School. We will be visiting the second through sixth grade classes. On Sunday, February 21 I will have a sign up sheet for those who would like to read to the children. You can choose the grade and book that you would like to read. The school is at 401 McClatchy Way, behind Channel 10 at Fifth and Broadway. It's a fun opportunity!


Blessings,
Canon Nancy Tennyson 

Hiking  
Hiking Guild Special Hike: SUTTER BUTTES
Saturday, March 19, 2016 
 
Ridge Hike - East Shaeffer Ranch
 
This is a special hike in a deeply spiritual place that has touched the hearts of all in our group. It was the last time that we had the pleasure of the company of Alan Meyer on one of our outings. There are many hikes throughout the Buttes, rated from 1 boot to 6 boots [1 being easiest: 3-4 miles, less that 600 feet elevation].   The beauty of this area is difficult to express. You will return to Sacramento with a renewed sense of wonder.
 
You have to make advance reservations for this hike, as the landowners who allow us to go on their properties try to limit the impact on their ranches. Also, there is a cost of $35.00 per person, which must be paid as indicated below to secure your reservation.   Money goes to pay for the docents who lead the hikes; help the landowner defray administrative cost [insurance]; and support the Middle Mountain Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to keep the Buttes from being developed commercially.
 
Because of the drive to the Buttes, the time for gathering at the cathedral and departure are changed. Make sure your alarm clock is adjusted accordingly.
 
Otherwise, same Rules:
  • 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month:
  • Meet on Cathedral steps at 6:45am for a 7:00am departure:
  • Bring plenty of water, snacks and a sack lunch.
  • Prepare to have good fellowship and a good walkin God's Great Outdoors.
This is a special hike for members of our group of hikers.
 
Send your check for $35 per person made out to:
         Middle Mountain Foundation
         PO Box 3613, Yuba City, CA 95992
         March 19, 2016
 
I am having Middle Mountain hold open 18 spaces for this hike out of a total of 23 allowed. When those spaces are gone, you will have to wait until next year to see the buttes.   So please, if you want to go one this hike, sign up ASAP. Your check should Memo Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Group.  Please e-mail me and let me know you are signed up so I can keep track.

George Johnston

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