We are open for in-person attendance

and

You Tube Live-Stream broadcast

this Sunday,

August 7th at 9:00am

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Readings for Sunday

If the readings don't appear on your screen, try looking in your downloads folder.

In order to attend this service online:

Please visit our website at www.trinitysonoma.org

Select Join Our Online Worship

Relax and enjoy!

After the Sunday service, please join together through Zoom! for a virtual coffee hour - click here to gain access!

For the past two Sundays, the Trinity livestream of our church service has failed to broadcast. We know how disappointing it was for so many of you (and your cats who enjoy Jim's sermons), and we apologize for not bringing you your weekly dose of Trinity Church. Thanks to our brilliant techies, the glitch has been resolved and the livestream should be seen this Sunday - barring an asteroid striking the earth or some other such disaster!

The other bit of good news is that the two Sundays that were not broadcast live, are currently available for viewing on our YouTube channel, where you can view them at your leisure!

Welcome Back! We've Missed You!

Coffee Hour this Sunday - Please Join in!

Aaaaannnnd....We are looking for a rotating crew to make Coffee Hours a more regular occurrence after service on Sundays!

Let's socialize more!

We're keeping it easy - one pot, cream/sugar, no food to put out.

If you are interested in helping out, please contact Wendy in the office.

Thank You! Thank You!

2:00pm

in Dallas Library at Trinity!

Beginners to Experts

ALL are welcome!

Draw ~ Paint ~ Sculpt ~ Doodle ~ Kibbitz ~ Color ~ Drink Coffee

You will experience success in a supportive, friendly atmosphere!

***No Charge ~ some supplies are provided or bring your own!***

Come Join the Fun!

Lawyers should never ask a Georgia grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer.

  In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?' She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you'll never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.'

  The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?'

  She again replied, 'Why yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.'

  The defense attorney nearly died.

  The judge asked both attorneys to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said:  'If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair!'

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Governance Position Nominations Now Open

Have you ever considered serving on the Standing Committee or Board of Trustees? Nominate yourself or someone else for one of these important positions. 

Download Nomination form here.

Deadline for nomination submission is FRIDAY, AUGUST 19.

2024 General Convention Deputy Slots Open

At our Diocesan convention in October, we will also elect clergy and lay deputies and alternates to the 2024 General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

We will be electing four clergy deputies, four clergy alternates, four lay deputies, and four lay alternates. At that convention, the House of Deputies and House of Bishops will elect the next Presiding Bishop.

Download Nomination form here.

Deadline for nomination submission is FRIDAY, AUGUST 19.

Standing Committee Openings

• One Clergy
• One Lay

Board of Trustees Openings

• Two Clergy or Lay
• Two Deanery Elections – Sierra, Wingfield

2024 General Convention Deputation Openings

• Four Clergy Deputies
• Four Clergy Alternates 
• Four Lay Deputies
• Four Lay Alternates

Note: Nominees may run for Board of Trustees or Standing Committee, and for General Convention Deputation.

St. John’s Roseville to Hold Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles

Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based small group dialogue series on race and racism in America, grounded in faith; and is part of Becoming Beloved Community, the Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. To date, over 50 individuals have attended the three previous sets of circles offered at St. John’s. 

This is a 11-session program, with small group discussion and reflection. Sessions will be held bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm beginning August 10th and will be offered via zoom. There is no cost for attending the program, although participants are asked to purchase two books to help guide them in our discussions.

For more information, or to indicate your interest in attending, please contact Fr. Cliff Haggenjos at haggenjos@comcast.net or 707.235.9728.

Diocesan Commission on the Environment

Now Forming – Seeks members

In 2019 the Diocesan Convention approved a resolution to form the Commission on the Environment. The purpose of the Commission is "to encourage and support congregations in their efforts to be environmentally friendly and to minister in ways that honor Creation."

After some delays, the Commission had its first organizing meeting on July 7 and began the process of outlining how the Commission will function. 

The next meeting will be on August 4th.

If you have an interest in contributing to the formation and work of the Commission on the Environment, please contact Miriam Casey at mlcasey7@yahoo.com.

We love you Georgia!

Let’s remember Georgia in our prayers, asking for God’s strength and healing as she continues her chemotherapy in the weeks and months ahead.