July 7, 2016

 

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SummerFest 2016 promises to be bigger and better than last year's!
Save the date: AUGUST 28th 10 AM - 2 PM

SummerFest 2015 was a great success. We had the Dean in the dunk tank, games and demonstrations in the garden, the Dean in the dunk tank, wonderful musical entertainment, (did I mention the Dean in the dunk tank??), hamburgers and hot dogs, games for the children, and
Bean bag toss
magnificent sidewalk chalk art that lasted for weeks after the event.

This year the Fest will be even more fun. Besides the dunk tank, we will have a bounce house and numerous games for the kids. Yes, the Men's Group will once again serve wonderful hot dogs and hamburgers (including veggie burgers).   The chili cook off, ice cream, chalk art and "center stage" for entertainment will be back. We are adding a dessert auction, art walk and a water melon eating contest.
Kami Davis taking the plunge

And we want YOU to help us make this a true Fest! Initial signups will be at the Welcome Center this Sunday. We are looking for entertainers (musicians, comedians, jugglers,....What is your talent?)  We will also have sign-ups for dessert bakers and for cooks in the chili cook-off.   And, yes, we need help with set up, clean up and all of the work that is needed to make this another successful SummerFest!

Your Hospitality Team created SummerFest as a way of combinin
Jerry Paré taking the plunge
g two former summer events: the Beach Party for the kids and the Trinity Picnic. The Beach Party, while fun for all who took advantage of the sand and water, led to clogged drains and is no longer feasible in our drought environment. We found it difficult to find suitable venues for the Picnic. The solution: bring the picnic to Trinity and include entertainment, food, games and a lot of fun. The goal: involve as many Trinity groups as possible in providing the food, games and fun.

If you miss the sign ups but can help, contact Jerry at jpare@trinitycathedral.org or 916-930-8032.

In this edition....
My name is Rosie...
My name is Bryan...
Your Contact Information...
The Reading Corner...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Ongoing...
TNAC on July 7...
Trinity Men's Group...
This Sunday...
Trinity Landscape Cleanup...
Trinity Night at the Rivercats...
Voices of Faith...
Amazon Smile...
Cathedral Cooling Center...
e-News Submission Guildlines...
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My name is Rosie.
I am currently working part-time at Trinity Cathedral within the Operations Department reporting to Jerry Paré. I would like to find an additional opportunity to work for a dynamic employer where I can utilize skills and experience I've obtained within the non-profit and private/public sectors. I bring 15 + years working experience in Business Administration, Education, and Healthcare as C-Level Support and Project Management. If you are looking to hire a top-notch professional to help take your company to the next level, please contact me. Rosie Lauborough, Email: RosieL07@gmail.com.
 
Excellent References upon request.

My name is Bryan Oczkus.
I am currently a volunteer for LEVN or Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network. I am interning at the Cathedral through July. In August I will be starting City Year Sacramento. This eleven month program works with designated low income schools, including Leataata Floyd and Rosa Park. I'm currently looking for a place to stay. I'm willing to help with chores. I can be reached at  (925) 878-1803 or booabel@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance for whatever help you can give.
  
Sincerely,
Bryan

Your Contact Information

If you have moved or changed your phone number or email address please contact the church office at 916-446-2513 to update your contact information in the church database.  We don't want to lose you.

If you have questions about an update or want to talk with someone please contact Randie Strike at 916-446-2513 or on her cell phone 916-203-7586.    Thank you.

The Reading Corner...

There's always something new in our library, which you can check out on the SECOND Sunday of the month.     ~~Phyllis Ehlert
 
 
Can we never escape politics? Christians and the Common Good is subtitled How Faith Intersects with Public Life. Methodist preacher Charles Gutenson asserts that Christians have soured on religious involvement in politics. But the kingdom of God is concerned with justice and communal well-being. He wants us to concentrate on the nature of God so that we can form a reasonable framework for engaging in healthy discussions about how to best serve the common good.
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
is on hiatus until
September 8.
 
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 
2:30pm 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 July 7

Compline - 6:00pm
 
Voices of Faith
Susan Hotchkiss presenting
Ann Lee and the Shakers
Why was the young republic of America so popular with Europeans searching for utopias, religious and otherwise?  And how do you grow a religious utopia when sex among its residents is not allowed?  Learn all about the Shakers and their leader Ann Lee.  
 

Trinity Men's Group

Darrell Steinberg

 

The Men's Group is hosting Mayor-elect Darrell Steinberg at the Men's Breakfast on Saturday, July 9 at 9:00am.  All are invited.  There is a signup sheet at the welcome center.  Breakfast is $5
This Sunday - July 10
Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in the Cathedral

The group will Tour the Cathedral.  ALL are welcome to join us.
 
If you have questions about the Newcomers' Group contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com
The Abrahamic Religions
Meets at 10:15am in the Assembly Area

Gather for an exploration of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam with Professor Andre Jensen. Sessions will introduce core tenets and practices of these faiths, and participants will be encouraged to identify areas of comparison and contrast between them, with the aim of understanding and appreciating Christianity's sibling religions. Andre has been teaching philosophy at Sacramento City College for over twenty years and has been teaching World Religions for seven years.  This will be an exciting class and we hope that you will be able to attend!
Crochet / Knitting Group
Meets in the 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
Small Group Bible Study
Meets from 3-5pm in Room C
 
We will focus on one of the Sunday readings, usually the Gospel.  Our intention is to let God's Word speak to us through a study method called Lectio Divina.  Contact Kelly Mieske at 916-719-8149 for more information.

Next Week and Beyond... 

Trinity Landscape Cleanup!
 
Please join us on Saturday, July 16, 8:00-10:00am to weed and mulch the Trinity garden areas. Bring shovels, gloves and a wheelbarrow if you have one.
 
Coffee and donuts served! Bring a friend! Questions? Contact Eileen Harvey at 916-502-0633
River Cats logo
Trinity Night at the Rivercats

Watch our hometown Rivercats take on the Salt Lake Bees Sunday July 31st. Trinity's own Youth Choir will not only open the game with the National Anthem but will also perform God Bless America during the 7th inning break.  Game begins at 5:00 pm with the gates opening at 4:00 pm.  Tickets are $20 each and are located behind the Rivercats dugout. 
Sign up at the welcome center or contact rcheek1947@att.net for best seats. Play ball.

TNAC
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
 
Voices of Faith
 
 
JULY 14 - Tynya Beverly
Introduced by Loren Weatherly
Tynya Beverly has over 25 years experience as a Transformational Speaker/Coach in the areas of personal change and leadership development. You will love meeting Tynya and learning about her work as Spiritual Practitioner, transformational speaker and workshop leader, and how she came to it!
 
JULY 21 - Vimala Rodgers
Introduced by Bruce Roy
A zealous pioneer in mind/hand research and author of the bestseller, Your Handwriting Can Change Your Life, Vimala Rodgers is an educator, handwriting expert, and Master Alphabetician, whose focus is the inherent spirituality of the letters of the alphabet and their effect upon the psyche.  Come July 21 and see how changing your handwriting can change your life.
 
July 28th - Echoes of an Angel
Introduced by Phyllis Ehlert
Echoes of an Angel is the true story of a child who seemed destined for a world of darkness when he became blind at the age of two. But due to his mother's encouragement, he went on to master echolocation - the ability to detect the size and shape of objects through the reflection of sound waves by clicking his tongue.  Ben could ride his bike and even shoot baskets. Sacramento Bee writer Chris Macias and Ben Underwood's mother, Aquanetta Gordon, tell us about the family's unshakable faith in God and each other.
 
AUGUST 4 - Theology of Young Adult Fiction
Presented by Kelly Mieske
Imagine yourself when you were in 7th grade.  What was your favorite reading spot?  Did you curl up on your bed in your room, decorated somewhere   between childhood and adulthood? When you look down at your hands, what treasure are you holding? Three of my favorite series were: Madeline L'Engle's Wrinkle in Time series; C.S. Lewis's  Narnia Chronicles; Lois Lowry's The Giver Quartet. I have revisited these classics as an adult and they are still good reads.  They also have pretty interesting theological themes that we can explore together.   
 
AUGUST 11 - Prince
Presented by Derek Murray
"When Doves Cry: A brief look at the music and spiritual journey of Prince."
 
 
 
TREE Logo AUGUST 18, 25, and SEPTEMBER 1 - T.R.E.E. (Trinity Respecting Earth and Environment)

TREE invites you to a film series on environmental action and progress.

On August 18, we will show The Last Mountain.
On August 25, Disc 2 of Planet in Peril (1 hr.)
On September 1, Dirt! The Movie (1 hr. 20 mins.).
  
Please come and bring your friends and family. The films are informative and engaging-not all gloom and doom, we promise! Let's have some lively discussion after the showings.
 
For more information about Adult Spiritual Formation
at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral,
please contact:
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson:
Pamela@trinitycathedral.org or 916/446-2513
 

Donation Opportunity...

 
Donate to Trinity Through Amazon Smile!
 
If you "shop by Amazon," try "Amazon Smile" (smile.amazon.com). Trinity Cathedral is one of the charitable organizations eligible for Amazon Smile contributions. From one of the information sites regarding Amazon Smile:
 

No Cost to Customers or Charitable Organizations There is no cost to charitable organizations or to AmazonSmile customers. Customers will have access to the same products, features, services, and great low prices as on Amazon.com. The shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com with the added benefit that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from eligible AmazonSmile purchases to charitable organizations selected by customers.

 

Please make sure that you name "Trinity Cathedral; Sacramento CA" as your charitable organization of choice. (There are numerous Trinity Cathedrals listed.) Check it out at smile.amazon.com and and sign up. You will be helping Trinity! Thank you.
Cathedral Cooling Center a Success:
One-Hundred Thirty Five found relief from the heat last week.
by Rev. Steve Skiffington, Cathedral Deacon
 
The History
Last year the Cathedral was designated as an official Cooling Center by the City and County of Sacramento, and we remain the only church to be so diesignated in the City of Sacramento. That means that whenever the 211 system deems a weather emergency (be it heat or cold) the Cathedral has the option of declaring itself open to give relief to those suffering from the heat or cold.

What Happened Last Week
The Great Hall was open Monday thru Wednesday as a designated Cooling Center from noon till 6pm. Five volunteers responded to the appeal that went out on the E-Blast, allowing us to open: Dee Cary, Amanda Rodman, Eileen Harvey, MeriAngel Enriquez and Jim Reese. On Monday we had 24 guests, Tuesday 43 and Wednesday 68. Those who were here on Wednesday then stayed to join in the Community Dinner, which was overseen by Lyle Gramling.
 
The Future
Under the oversight of the Deacon, the Cathedral will continue to serve the public during severe weather conditions as determined the Offices of Emergency Services and as space allows.

 

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