An edition of the appalachian-alliance newsletter published on September 13, 2022, by Chris Brown, detailing regional parish schedules and wider diocesan initiatives.

Diocesan & General Announcements

• Formation Gathering: Lifelong formation resources and slides from Diocesan Formation Day are now available.
• Shine On: A new Evangelism initiative spotlighting Southwestern Virginia flood relief efforts.
• Advocacy Training: Virtual immigration advocacy training on Sept 21, hosted by the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries.
• Fall Mission Day: Set for Oct 29 at St. John's, Roanoke.
• Forma Conference: Scheduled for Jan 17-19, 2023, in Alexandria, VA.

Outreach Allocations

• Haiti Partnership: $15,068
• Flood Relief (including UTO grant & material support): $22,000
• Binns-Counts: $2,550
• Other ministries (Jail, Tazewell, Bluefield, A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry): $2,800

Parish Rotations

• Service schedules, vestry dates, and office hours outlined for All Saints, St. Mark's, Christ Church, and Stras Memorial.