This newsletter outlines updates for the appalachian-alliance and the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia (DioSWVA).

Key Events & Training

• Feast of St. Matthew: Sept 21, 2022, at Stras Memorial (Tazewell).
• Advocacy Training: "Love God, Love Neighbor" virtual immigration workshop on Sept 21, hosted by EMM and the Office of Government Relations.
• Fall Mission Day: Oct 29, 2022, at St. John's, Roanoke.
• Safeguarding Training: Nov 10, 2022, Zoom session with Canon Pattie Ames.
• Forma Conference: Jan 17-19, 2023, in Alexandria, VA.
• Parish Audits: Overdue as of Aug 31; submit to Mary Alice Mouk.

Outreach & Financials

• Haiti Partnership: $6,230
• Flood Relief: $22,000 total (including $6k flood relief, $9k material support, $7k UTO grant).
• Binns-counts: $3,550
• Other: Tazewell Ministerial ($600), Bluefield Union Mission ($900), A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry ($900), Jail Ministry ($300), UTO ($450).

Schedules

• Vestry: All Saints (Sept 21), Christ Church (Sept 28), St. Mark's (Oct 2), Stras Memorial (Oct 16).
• Services: Led by Rev. John; rotates between alliance parishes.