February 25, 2016

 

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL 

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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
                               
 
 
Lent can be a wonderful season to take on new life and spiritual practices. It can also be a fruitful time to add new community worship experiences to your prayer life. It is in that spirit that I warmly invite you to the Lent Potluck Dinner Church. Potluck Dinner Church is a more casual encounter with community and communion around a shared meal and theme. Everyone contributes to the experience by bringing food or liturgical pieces.
 
This gathering will be an artist Compline service themed around reconciliation and healing. Come for music, prayers, art, reflection, a shared meal, and wonderful community. This gathering will take place on Sunday March 6th at 5:30pm in the Assembly Area.
 
Potluck Dinner Church has been holding monthly themed dinner church worship services for almost 2 years now. I host a weekly leadership circle made up of creative individuals that plan and lead these collaborative services. If you are interested in being a part of this vibrant planning community, we would love to have you!
 
Peace,
Megan +
The Rev. Megan Anderson
Missioner of Fresh Expressions
Trinity Cathedral
In this edition....
Small Groups...
Volunteers Needed...
Growing in Faith Creeds...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Traveling Bible Study...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
TNAC on February 25...
This Sunday...
National Reading Day...
Choral Evensong...
Potluck Dinner Church...
Co-ed Softball Team forming...
Trinity Hiking Guild...
NorCal AIDS Cycle...
e-News Submission Guildlines...
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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 Pamela Anderson-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
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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I believe in God, the Father Almighty.
 
I believe that God initiated the "Big Bang' and thereby created the universe and the natural laws that govern its operations.
 
I believe that God loved humanity so completely that he became man to deliver us from sin.
 
I believe that sin means "missing the mark".
 
I believe in forgiveness of sins as one of the central tenants of faith: both forgiveness of self and of others.
 
I believe that the Archangel Gabriel delivered the message of the Incarnation to the Virgin Mary that she was going to receive the Holy Spirit and give birth to the son of God.
 
I believe that Christ was crucified and three days later was raised from the dead, ascended into heaven and now sits on the right hand of God.
 
I believe in the power of prayer and the prayers can be answered.
 
I believe that Jesus performed miracles during his time on earth and that this should help inspire out faith.
 
I believe in Jesus' teaching as a guide for behavior.
 
I believe in the communion of saints and their power as guardian angels in our lives.
 
I believe in eternity, heaven, and life everlasting.
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.
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
 on February 25

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 - Pamela Anderson
  •  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) 
This Sunday - February 28

Recognizing 25 years of Ministry

 

Trinity Cathedral has long been blessed by the ministry of

Tina+ and Bishop Thompson on her ordination day.

The Rev. Canon Tina R. Campbell, Deacon. On Tuesday,

February 23, she celebrated 25 years of ordained ministry.

 

Trinity would like to recognize her ministry by inviting parishioners to

make a gift to the School for

Deacons in Berkeley in honor of Tina's years of service among us.  

 

Please make checks payable to Trinity Cathedral (Memo:  School for Deacons) and place in the envelope in the pew rack or mail to the Cathedral.  

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 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.

Next Week and Beyond... 

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 28 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 

Choral Evensong for Lent
Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 pm

Please join the Trinity Cathedral Choir for our Lenten service of Choral Evensong. Music will include:

Introit: The duteous day now closeth - J. S. Bach
Preces & Responses - John Sanders
Psalm 22 - Anglican chant by Samuel Wesley
Canticles: plainsong with fauxbourdons by Thomas Morley
Anthem: Wondrous Love - Early American arranged Paul Christiansen

Choral Evensong is a lovely way to finish a busy and noise-filled day, with beautiful music, readings, and prayers. We hope to see you here!
The Potluck Dinner Church Ministry invites you to
A Lenten Compline service of Reconciliation and Healing
with potluck to follow
Sunday March 6, 2016   5:30 pm
in the Assembly area of
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, California 95816

Trinity's 2013 team sharing prayer with their opponents.

 

Trinity Co-ed Softball:

Team forming for Spring Church League!

 

Like to play softball? Enjoy some social camaraderie in a fun Christian environment?  We are looking to see if there is any interest in putting a team together for the season:
  • Greater Sac Interfaith Softball League,
  • Games will be held in midtown at Grant Park,  
  • Tuesday nights (start times generally between 6 - 9),
  • One hour games,
  • First game is April 12,
  • Season will run for ten weeks and wrap up with playoffs sometime late in June,
  • Cost will be approx. $40/player,
  • Fairly competitive. 
We will try to put together one or two practices to play some catch and take some swings.   If interested, contact parishioner Doug Dierlam at 467-6044 by March 6th.
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 walk in 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

NorCal AIDS Cycle still "on track"

 

The Red Baron and I have been training hard for NorCal AIDS Cycle, which begins in just about eleven weeks! Unfortunately, there was a little setback, when we crashed on some railroad tracks just outside the town of Franklin on a recent ride. I was off the bike for two weeks, but have started training once again! With the ride coming up fast, there's no time to lose!

I am deeply appreciative of everyone who has supported me in this endeavor for the last six years. Your contributions have helped agencies in our community serving those with HIV/AIDS, and to help in stopping this entirely preventable disease. So I am asking you to join me again to raise funds for this important work. And I promise to ride all three-hundred miles of NCAC in exchange. Just click this link to make a tax deductible contribution!  http://tinyurl.com/l6ezaq7

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