April 14, 2016

 

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL 

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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
Brian Baker                                
 
This weekend we have two memorial services.  A service for Alex Gunn will be tomorrow, Friday, night at 7:00 pm.  There will be a reception in the Great Hall following the service. On Saturday we will have a memorial service for Harry Katzakian at 11:00 am, with a reception in the Great Hall. Both of these men were beloved members of Trinity Cathedral and I hope you will be able to join us.

This Sunday we will have a guest preacher. The Rev. Will Scott, program director for Interfaith Power and Light, an organization that advocates for people of faith to respond to global warming, will be preaching at our 7:30am, 9:00am and 11:15am services.  The following Sunday TREE (Trinity Respecting Earth and Environment) will be holding its annual Earth Day Fair.

This past Tuesday a group of 16 of us attended the Sacramento ACT (Area Congregations Together) Member Assembly. It was held at Pentecostal church in South Sacramento and included rousing gospel singing as well as moving talks from people involved in racial and economic justice work in our region. It was an inspiring evening and I look forward to more invitations for us to be involved with this great organization.  Sacramento ACT provides a way for us to partner with a diverse group of congregations and combine efforts to improve our community. You can read about some of the work of Sacramento ACT here:http://www.sacact.org/what-we-are-doing

Blessings,
Brian

The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker, Dean
Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
In this edition....
Floyd School...
Attention SHARES cardholders...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Traveling Bible Study...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
TNAC on April 14...
Alex Gunn...
Harry Katzakian...
This Sunday...
Mama Dragon Story Project...
Family Promise Fundraiser...
Dinner Church...
Women's Retreat...
EfM Sign-Ups and Send-Off...
Family Promise...
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Floyd School
Leataata Floyd Community Garden Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 23rd.
9:00am to Noon

Michael Shapiro, Floyd School's expert volunteer gardener/teacher is asking for volunteers to come help with a spring clean up day.


Michael needs helpers to clear the fence area so they can grow fence climbing vegetables; moving leaf piles for composting; weeding around the raised garden beds;  turning soil in the raised garden beds and adding soil amendments. If there are enough volunteers  we will do some school landscaping as well.

Bring gloves and consider wearing long pants and sleeves. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes. There are some garden tools available but if you have favorite tools bring them but be sure to label them.


If you have questions contact Nancy Tennyson, nntennyson@gmail.com 

Attention S.H.A.R.E.S. Cardholders

 

The SHARES card is being discontinued as of April 1, 2016.  BUT your grocery purchases can still benefit River City Food Bank if you visit the savemart.com/shares website to re-register through e-Scrip using your phone number and selecting River City Food Bank from the list of organizations.

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
 
Lunch Bunch is focusing upon Abundant Living: A Book Study on The Soul of Money. We will look at this book and explore ways on how we can change our mindset from scarcity thinking to abundant thinking. Bring your lunch and bring a friend and we'll see you then!
 
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 the Third Saturday of the Month
Contact Sally Smith at sally0236@comcast.net for more information.
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
 on April 14

Compline - 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:15pm
 Classes - 7:00pm
Thursday Night at the Cathedral (TNAC)
Classes at 7:00pm

Dog Whistle Politics: As a congregation, we just finished a series of "Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice." This had a tremendous impact on our community. As a continuation of this conversation, Deacon Steve Skiffington and Deacon Tina Campbell will lead a book study on Ian Haney López' book entitled Dog Whistle Politics. Dog-whistle politics is political messaging employing coded language that appears to mean one thing to the general population but has a different meaning for a targeted subgroup. The analogy is to a dog whistle, whose high-frequency whistle is heard by dogs but inaudible to humans. This class will discuss racist policies in American through the lens of code words.
 
The Soul of Money The Soul of Money: Vaughn Wolff will lead this class. While we honor Lynn Twist's story by reading her book, The Soul of Money, the challenge is for each of us to affect our culture by making changes in our attitudes, beliefs, vocabulary and behavior. This can be less scary when we feel supported and then with each person discovering the Truth about our Source and our True Nature, the little changes we make become hallmarks, approved by no one else, but the Indwelling God. This will be an opportunity to dig deeper into our own beliefs and experiences, to break clouds of darkness of fear and lack, which ultimately mirrors how we act and react in our closest relationships. Come join Vaughn's class on Thursday nights at 7pm in the Cathedral Book Shop.
 
The Soul of Money: The Soul of Money is an enjoyable, inspiring book inviting us to live our lives with gratitude and a sense of sufficiency. We are constantly fed messages of scarcity and insufficiency. Lynn Twist uses moving stories from her life and her work to look at the power money has over our lives. While focusing on our relationship with money, this book is really inviting us to live all of our lives with more joy, gratitude and connection to one another. Pamela Anderson and team will be leading a book study on this in the Conference Room on Thursday evenings at 7pm.
 

Alex Gunn

 

Alex's memorial service will be held at Trinity Cathedral on 

Friday, April 15, at 7:00pm.

 Harry Katzakian

 

Harry's memorial service will be held at Trinity Cathedral on

Saturday, April 16, at 11:00am.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
15th and J St.

Contemplative Eucharist
and
Centering Prayer Service

Saturday, April 16th at 4:30pm
(Doors will be closed at 4:35)
All are welcome

Parking available on site 
Other options listed on website
This Sunday - April 17
null   April is
Earth Day Month!  
Celebrate with us!

On Sunday, April 17th, TREE is delighted to host the Rev. Will Scott, Program Director for California Interfaith Power and Light, who will preach at all three services.
30/40's and Beyond 
Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am

We will be watching a DVD series for the Easter Season-the Discovery Series: A Christian Journey put on by the Episcopal church and offered through Forward Movement. It is a 4 DVD series on different aspects of the Episcopal Faith, Church, History and worship. 
 
ALL ages welcome! Contact: Amy Dierlam at dnarock@pacbell.net
Newcomers' Group
Meets inn Room C at 10:15am

The group will discuss Living with Change.
 
If you have questions about the Newcomers' Group contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916-446-2513 or 916-203-7586
Book Study with Dean Baker 
Meets in the Assembly Area at 10:15am

The Soul of Money The Soul of Money is an enjoyable, inspiring book inviting us to live our lives with gratitude and a sense of sufficiency. We are constantly fed messages of scarcity and insufficiency. Lynn Twist uses moving stories from her life and her work to look at the power money has over our lives. I read this book last fall and was eager to share it with the congregation. While focusing on our relationship with money, this book is really inviting us to live all of our lives with more joy, gratitude and connection to one another. I will be leading a book study on Sunday mornings from April 10 to May 8.         - Dean Baker
David Link's
benefit organ concert for NorCal AIDS Cycle
Sunday, April 17th at 4:00 pm

Please join Canon David Link for the Fourth Annual NorCal AIDS Cycle benefit organ concert at Trinity Cathedral. NorCal AIDS Cycle is Northern California's premier fund-raising event for local agencies providing services to those in our community suffering from HIV/AIDS. To raise funds for NCAC, Canon Link will be working both the organ pedals and the bicycle pedals! The program will include (click here for a full program and bio):

  • Toccata & Fugue in d minor (BWV 565) - J. S. Bach
  • Three chorale settings for Eastertide - J. S. Bach
  • Two short pieces - Samuel Wesley
  • Tuba Tune in D - C. S. Lang
  • Cantilena (Sonata 11, opus 148) - Josef Rheinberger
  • Fantasia on "Tonus Peregrinus" (Sonata 4, opus 98) - Josef Rheinberger
  • Fidelis (Four pieces for organ) - Percy Whitlock
  • Pim's Toccata (1978) - Alan Wilson

The concert is played on the Cathedral's twenty-nine rank Reuter Pipe organ, which has recently undergone a thorough restoration and enlargement. The antiphonal "Processional" division has just been completed by Schoenstein and Co organ builders, and is stunning!

The suggested minimum donation is $10, but donations of any size, large or small will be gratefully accepted, and will make a big impact in our community.

Trinity Cathedral is located at 2620 Capitol Avenue at 27th Street in mid-town Sacramento. Parking is usually available on the street (FREE on Sunday), or in the Sutter Garage at 27th and N Streets ($5 flat rate on weekends).

Next Week and Beyond... 

Mama Dragon Story Project
Mormon mothers who love their LGBT children
Monday, April 18th, 7-8:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
27th & Capitol

The Mama Dragons are a newly formed group of mothers of LGBT children who have come together to share their stories in the hope of making the world a safer place for their children.  The stories are told via large photo boards, each bearing a portrait of the mother and her story. Jana's story can be read by following this link. 70 Mama Dragons, covering six western states, have shared their stories since January 2015.


The event begins with a tour of the exhibit and ends with several Mama Dragons telling their story. This will be a deeply moving evening and is offered in the hope that their story will lead to greater love and acceptance of LGBT children everywhere, especially among worshiping communities.
Family Promise Join Eleanor and Deacon Steve
 for a Family Promise Dinner
...and it's free!
Special Speaker: Darrell Steinberg
 

Where: Carmichael Presbyterian 
           5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
When:  Thursday April 21 at 5:30 pm
 
As you know, the cathedral has supported the Family Promise program for years. Several times a year we host homeless families for a week at a time, giving them a safe place to stay with good food as well. Eleanor Taniguchi and MeriAngel Enriquez are the cathedral's coordinators for the program.

Each year the cathedral purchases a table at the Family Promise Annual Dinner fundraiser. This year we've purchased a table for eight and have five places available if you would like to join us. It's a great way to find out more about the program and to meet people from other Sacramento congregations who are also part of the Family Promise network. 

If you'd like to attend, please contact Deacon Steve (text: 916-204-4955 or deaconskiff@gmail.com) and let him know how many seats you would like to reserve. The tickets are free to you and are on a first-come-first-served basis.
The Potluck Dinner Church Team
invites you to participate in
The Stations of the Light

Sunday April 24, 2016 at 4:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue Sacramento
Assembly Area
Food will be provided
Women's Retreat

The annual women's retreat will be held April 29-May 1, 2016 at Mercy Center Auburn.  This year's theme is "Finding Sanctuary:  Anytime, Any Place, Any Where."  We will look at ways that we can create mental headspace in the middle of chaos to create sanctuary so that we can reconnect with God and find deep peace.  The cost is $175.00. If you would like to come for the day on Saturday, the cost is $34.75 and that includes the lunch. If you need a scholarship, please speak with Pamela Anderson. There are only 25 slots and they are filling fast so be sure to sign up soon. For your convenience, you can register online through Eventbrite using this link. Or you can register with the front desk office volunteer Monday-Friday. If you write a check, please write "Women's Retreat" in the memo line.
 
Additionally, on select days, you can sign up on Sunday mornings in the Great Hall at the Women's Retreat table. If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Anderson at Pamela@trinitycathedral.org. Come join the fun!
EfM EfM Sign-Ups and Send-Off!  

All are invited to attend the diocesan Education for Ministry (EfM) graduation at Trinity, May 6 at 7 p.m., to give a cheerful send-off to this year's graduates (including four from Trinity) and learn more about the program.  And all are invited to support Trinity's EfM program by making a donation toward EfM scholarships (note "EfM Scholarship fund" on your check or contribution envelope).  

Anyone interested in participating in EfM in 2016-17 can find general info on the web, and contact any of the current mentors (Loren Weatherly, Carol Savoie, or Georgianna Pfost) on how to sign up. There will also be an informational meeting on Sunday, May 22 at 10:15 in the Assembly Area.
Family Promise Family Promise
Emergency Host Week
May 8-13, 2016
 
Due to a massive remodel and repair project, one of our sister churches in the Family Promise network was unable to take in the families during the week of May 8: so with our usual panache, Trinity Cathedral stepped up and agreed to host the families for six days. This is in addition to our scheduled four host weeks for 2016, so we are in a crunch for volunteers! We need folks to prepare or bring dinner at 6 p.m.; greet the families, serve them dinner and clean up the kitchen; and stay overnight to make sure they are safe and comfortable through the night. To sign up, look for the Family Promise poster for volunteers in the Great Hall. In addition, the Sunday the families arrive, May 8, is Mother's Day, so we'd love to do something special for the moms coming to stay with us. We need small items to fill three or four gift bags: sample-sized personal care item like hand and skin lotion, tissue packets, scented soaps, small notebooks with a pen, things your mother would enjoy! Please drop off donations at the cathedral office during regular hours, or contact Eleanor Taniguchi at EleanorT@trinitycathedral.org, text 916-708-4295.

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