The July 4, 2022 newsletter for the appalachian-alliance details local parish schedules, outreach projects, and national Episcopal Church initiatives.

National & Diocesan Initiatives

• Season of Prayer: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry calls for a 30-day "Season of Prayer for Revival" leading to the 80th General Convention in Baltimore.
• Refugee Sponsorship: The "Neighbor to Neighbor" program by Episcopal Migration Ministries offers training for faith communities sponsoring Afghan arrivals and asylum seekers.
• United Thank Offering: Reminders to submit Spring In-Gathering checks to the Diocese of SWVA.

Alliance Outreach & Local Schedules

• Outreach Totals: Haiti Partnership ($6,534), Bluefield Union Mission ($500), Binnscouts ($500), A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry ($500), UTO ($450), Tazewell Ministerial ($400), and Jail Ministry ($200).
• Schedules: Rev. John+ is on vacation July 1–15. Four-part Revelation classes begin mid-July across member parishes (All Saints, St. Mark's, Christ Church, Stras Memorial).
• Special Liturgies: Feast of St. Mary Magdalene on July 22 at Christ Church.