The July 18, 2022 newsletter for the appalachian-alliance of Episcopal Parishes outlines community relief, outreach budgets, and late-summer services.

Highlights

• Buchanan County Flood Relief: Heavy flooding on July 12-13 displaced residents. Emergency relief is coordinated through the United Way of Southwest Virginia.
• Financial Outreach: Active outreach includes Haiti Partnership ($6,534), Binnscouts ($650), Bluefield Union Mission ($600), Food Pantry ($600), Tazewell Ministerial ($500), Jail Ministry ($400), and UTO ($450).
• Parish Formation & Training:
  • Revelation classes begin July 19-27 at St. Mark's, All Saints, Stras Memorial, and Christ Church.
  • Diocesan Summer Formation Gathering on August 27 in Roanoke.
  • Online Safeguarding God's Children sessions scheduled for August 30 and November 10.
• Worship: Feast of St. Mary Magdalene celebrated at Christ Church on July 22. Online Morning and Evening prayer continue on Facebook Live.