Trinity Cathedral hosts many events throughout the year that are of interest to the greater Sacramento and Northern California community.
The Adult Spiritual Growth Ministry Team invites every person at Trinity to the classes offered January 25 through March 1.
Once again, A Taste of the Bible will be featured. This session will be hosted by the Shalom Group. You are invited to join the young folks at Trinity to share the experience of: Finding God (Jan. 25), Following God (Feb. 1), Wrestling with God (Feb. 8), Prayer (Feb. 15), the Eucharist (Feb. 22) and What It Means to Be a Christian (Mar. 1).
A new series will be offered on the same dates. This new class, A Taste of Prayer, will feature several facilitators. The first three weeks, January 25, February 1, and February 8, Marilyn Buehler will offer insights into Praying for Others, Guidelines for a Meditation Practice and Introduction t the Aquarian Rosary. On February 15, Janice Boyd will present insights into Centering Prayer. Susan Van Dyke will share some of the prayer opportunities in the Book of Common Prayer on February 22. The last class of this series on March 1st will feature an introduction to Benedictine Prayer by Canon Lynell Walker.
Each class will be presented following the 9:00 worship. Attend each class or drop in when you are able. Join in for a safe and comfortable place to explore your faith. You are all welcome! Questions? Contact Susan Van Dyke (dvandyke876@sbcglobal.net or 421-5878) or Canon Walker (lwalker259@aol.com or 446-2513).
March 14 at 7:30 pm - International Organ Virtuoso coming to Trinity
The Trinity Cathedral Music Series has been celebrating the Twenty-fifth anniversary of the installation of the Cathedral's fine Reuter Pipe Organ. The celebration culminates with a Gala organ concert by Internationally acclaimed organist Christopher Herrick, in concert on Saturday, March 14th at 7:30 pm. Mr Herrick is well known for his award winning recordings on the Hyperion recording label. His best-selling "Organ Fireworks" series now numbers fourteen volumes, and he has also recorded the complete organ works of J. S. Bach in a sixteen CD set. In 1998 he performed Bach's complete works in a series of fourteen recitals in fourteen consecutive days as part of the Lincoln Center Festival, an astonishing achievement. Mr Herrick was also the organ tutor at the Royal School of Church Music in England, where Canon Link studied with him.
Christopher Herrick has specially chosen a program to highlight Trinity Cathedral's organ. The program will include music by Alexandre Guilmant, Ralph Vaughan-Williams, and many others, and will conclude with the famous "Carillon de Westminster" by French composer Louis Vierne. This will be a program music lovers will NOT want to miss! Tickets for will be $18 general and $15 for students and seniors (65+). This concert is made possible by a grant from the American Guild of Organists, who will also host a reception following. Please plan to join us!!
March 20—22 - Women’s Spring Retreat - “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” –
This year’s women’s retreat is based on themes from the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. The retreat will not be a book study group, but rather a chance to examine the daily struggle to keep our lives in balance between the demands that pull us and the longing for intimacy with God and with each other. Registrations forms are accepted with a payment of $135.00 (based on double occupancy) at the Cathedral Bookshop. The retreat is at Springs of Living Water Conference Center, a beautifully restored hotel built in 1923, just outside Chico. Carpooling is available. The retreat begins Friday evening with dinner at 6pm and ends with Sunday lunch at noon.
March 22 at 7 pm - Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (SCSO) features Bach’s Magnificat, Mass in G at UC Davis' Mondavi Center - The March 22 program, featuring a large chorus, orchestra and 4 soloists, will include a timely performance of Bach’s jubilant Magnificat (Canticle of Mary and the Angel Gabriel) celebrating the feast of the Annunciation (March 25). The Mass in G Major and excerpts from the St. John Passion and the Ascension Cantata will also be performed. Join the SCSO for this celebration of Bach’s music, guaranteed to uplift your spirits and add value and meaning to your Lenten Journey. More information.
April 4: 7 pm to 8:30 pm - How to cope with the challenges and changes besieging us - A Christian-Buddhist dialogue on resilience in troubling times. More information.
May 21 at 5:45 pm – Traditional Choral Evensong - This is the Feast of the Ascension, when Jesus left earth, and the Cathedral Choir will offer a musical feast of chanted Psalms, Canticles and Anthems. This is a wonderfully meditative experience for worshippers and music-lovers to enjoy.
May 24: 10:15 am to 11:15 am – Fair About Spiritual Wholeness and Health - Trinity’s Prayer, Pastoral Care & Health Team will offer a fair all morning about resources available to those who seek greater wholeness and ways that you may volunteer to serve others.
May 24: 9 am and 11:15 am services – Jazz Masses - Trinity’s 9 and 11:15 am services will be accompanied by Jim Martinez and Friends with the Celebration Choir, offering Traditional Jazz in keeping with the sound of Sacramento for the weekend.
May 31 at 2 pm - Tally-Ho! - The Vocal Art Ensemble sings music of the British Isles. More information.
May 31 at 4 pm - Baccalaureate Service and Reception for all graduating high school seniors. Bishop Barry Beisner will preside at the service. We are inviting all graduating seniors to come with their families, friends and youth groups. More information.
June 7 at 7 pm – Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra – Choral Soundscapes features a series of choral orchestral chamber works spanning almost three centuries, from the Baroque to the early 21st century, with works by Bach, Handel, Michael Haydn, Beethoven, Daley and others. More information.
Thursday July 30 at 4 pm - Memorial Service - Yoko Appleby
Saturday August 1 at 11 am - Memorial Service - Mike Vercruyssen
Thursdays, July 9—September 10 at 7 pm - Voices of Faith Summer Series - In the Assembly Area. All are welcome! More information.
August 30 at 3 pm - Summer Celtic Concert and Dance Exhibition - Featuring acclaimed Scottish Singer Isla St. Clair, the City of Sacramento Pipe Band and Kyla Groeschel's School of Highland Dance. More information.
September 19 at 7:30 pm - Famed Cambridge Choir in concert at Trinity Cathedral - The choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, England, is simply one of the finest choirs in the world. And the Trinity Cathedral Music Series is proud to welcome them to open the 2009-2010 Cathedral Music Series.
The first choir at Trinity College was founded by Mary Tudor in 1553, and in the Twentieth Century has developed into one of England's finest mixed voice choirs. The choir has toured every corner of the globe, and is one of the most frequently recorded choirs in the world, having released over fifty cd's in the last twenty years. Under the leadership of Director of Music Stephen Layton, their recordings have been nominated for several Grammy awards. We are thrilled to have them with us this season.
The Trinity College Choir concert at Trinity Cathedral will include music by Pärt, Tavener, Whitacre, Stanford, Mendelssohn, Purcell, Bach, and much more. Their last concert in Sacramento (over twenty years ago!) was a complete sell out, and we expect nothing less this time around. Tickets for this concert will be $25 general, $15 for seniors, $10 for students and will be available to purchase in advance at the Cathedral Bookshop (916-442-9194) beginning August 1.
September 24—November 12: 7 pm to 8:30 pm - The Life-Long Path to Spiritual Growth and Wholeness - More information.
September 27: 4 pm to 7 pm - Parish Picnic - Mather Regional Park off Highway 50. Picnic Site: Rotary Grove. More Information.
September 27 at 4 pm - Family Promise Benefit Concert—WE ARE NOT ALONE—Featuring Jim and Jean Strathdee - Help support Family Promise of Sacramento, a critical program of hope for families who lost their homes. Join us at Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 5057 Cottage Way at Walnut Avenue, for a concert of music expressing hope and encouragement for people of faith seeking peace, justice and healing in God’s world. Not only will you be part of a caring community but you will have a wonderful evening of inspirational faith-filled music. For those who are interested, we will car pool to the concert. Those who desire could join together in a meal at a local restaurant. Contact Sally Smith at 930-9564. Tickets are available at the Trinity Cathedral Bookshop. Suggested ticket donation is $10.
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October 4 at 3 pm – Blessing of the Animals Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. More information.
October 10—11 - Inspiration For Art - Trinity artists are invited to submit three pieces of their original art for the 2009 First Annual Trinity Cathedral Art Show. More information.
October 20: 6:30 pm to 9 pm - The Catechumenate: Transformative Agent in Your Parish - Experience the catechumenal process in an evening! Registration deadline: September 30. More information.
October 25: 5 pm - Family Pumpkin Night - Boo! Costumes & Soup & Jack-O-Lanterns! More information.
November 5 - At 6 pm, participate in a beautiful Choral Evensong led by the Trinity Choir. At 7 pm, enjoy an evening with Diana Butler Bass.
November 7: 10 am to 5 pm - Youth Ragtime Piano Competition - Hear some fantastic young (8-18) ragtime pianists! More information.
November 21: 6:30 pm - Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil, following Casual Worship at 5:10 pm.
November 26: 10 am - Thanksgiving Service - with St. John’s Lutheran and Central Methodist at 18th and L.
November 29: First Sunday of Advent (Time of Preparation for Christmas), “O” Antiphons sung at 11:15 am - reflect on ancient texts.
November 29: 3 pm - Kirkin’ of the Tartan - Traditional Blessing of Scottish plaids with Evensong.
December 5: 10 am to 2 pm - Gingerbread House Making by Youth Group.
December 6: 4 pm - Camerata Choir Concert - Our artists-in-residence, Camerata California present a "Holiday Twilight Concert." The program will include "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten, "There is a Flower" by John Rutter, and much more. Guest artists include the Camerata Youth Choir, harpist Beverly Wesner-Hoehn, and flautist Maquete Kuper. More information.
December 6: 4:30 pm - St Nicholas Night.
December 6: 6:30 pm to 9 pm - Make ornaments for families in need.
December 10: 1 pm to 5 pm - Open House for members of River City Food Bank and others
December 11: 7:30 pm - The RiverBells semi-professional handbell ensemble, presents their annual Cathedral Holiday Concert. If you like bells, this is a concert you won't want to miss. The outstanding ensemble is conducted by Paul Coddington-Allen. More information.
December 12: 7:30 pm - The Valley Choral Society conducted by Paul Allen presents "The Glorious Sounds of Christmas." The program will include excerpts from Handel's "Messiah," and beloved Christmas Carols. More information.
December 13: 10:15 am - Fill Jed Smith School Gift Bags.
December 13: 2 pm - The Vocal Art Ensemble presents "Voyages Musicaux: Carols of Distant Lands." More information.
December 13: 5:30 pm - Junior and Senior High Christmas Parties.
December 15: 8 pm - "Christmas Traditions" - Sacramento City College Choral Department concert.
December 17: 10 am - Jed Smith Staff Holiday Luncheon.
December 17: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm - Wrap Christmas Presents for families in need.
December 18: 9:30 am - Deliver Bags to Jed Smith.
December 18: 5:30 pm to 10 pm - Ditch the Parents - Have some Christmas shopping to do? Want a Friday night of peace and quiet? The Youth Group and childrens' staff will be here to kid-sit. More information.
December 19: 7:30 pm - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - The service of Nine Lessons and Carols was first drawn up by Archbishop Edward White Benson when he was Bishop of Truro, for use in that Cathedral. It was later simplified and modified for use in King’s College, Cambridge in 1918, and is heard by millions the world over through live broadcasts on the BBC. The service begins with the beautiful hymn "Once in Royal David's City," with a lone treble voice starting, then joined by the choir, then sung by all. Through lessons and music it tells the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus.
One of the traditions of the Cambridge service is the inclusion of a carol setting written especially for the service. Our service includes two of them: “Adam Lay Ybounden” written in 1956 by Boris Ord (organist at King’s from 1929 to 1957), and “Dormi Jesu” written for the 1998 service by John Rutter. The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Choristers invite you to join us for this wonderful beginning to our Christmas celebration!
December 20: 9 am - Family Service.
December 20: 5 pm - Las Posadas.
December 22: 3 pm - Greening of the Cathedral with soup dinner.
December 24: 3 pm and 5 pm - Family Services with Christmas Pageants.