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Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and of mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by your grace we may be healed from all our infirmities and know you in the power of his unending life; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
We will have a special service at Christ Church on Friday, July 22nd at 7 pm to celebrate The Feast of St Mary Magdalene. I hope everyone will be able to attend.
Please note the date for our class at All Saint’s. The class was moved back a day to aline with the Vestry meeting. The class will start at 7 pm or as soon as the vestry meeting is over.
We will have Morning and Evening Prayer via FaceBook live at 6 am and 9 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The services will be on the group page for The Appalachian Alliance of Episcopal Parishes. It is an open group, and if I have not sent an invitation to you, please feel free to join.
Summer Formation Gathering - Register now!
Formation leaders and clergy are invited to a formation gathering on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Evans House in Roanoke. The day will serve as a time for personal formation, calendar planning, resource sharing, colleague support, and keynote speaker The Rev. Jenifer Gamber. Lunch is provided and there is no cost to attend.
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/3ayXfnB
Safeguarding God's Children Fall Trainings
We will offer Safeguarding God's Children training online via Zoom on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7-9 p.m. Please register any teachers, youth leaders, or others working with children and youth this year that need this training.
If you have questions about the Safe Church training, please email Canon Pattie Ames.
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/3O6i47H
Buchanan County Flood Relief
Overnight flooding on the night of Jul. 12 and early morning of Jul. 13 in rural Buchanan County forced residents from their homes and left thousands without power. Relief efforts are currently being handled by the United Way of Southwest Virginia. For more information, click here.
Evangelism Huddle - LGBTQ+ Advocacy
The topic for June's "Let's Talk!" Episcopal Evangelism Huddle was the Good News of Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. A recording of this huddle is available below. Monthly Evangelism Huddles are led by The Episcopal Church's staff officer for evangelism Jerusalem Greer. For more information and to sign up for future huddles, click here.
Read more & watch here:
Centered: A Christian Discipleship Experience
Centered, a new discipleship series from The Episcopal Church, guides small, gathered communities to get deeply rooted in love with God and one another, so that we grow to look, act, and love more like Jesus. The experience includes an initial three-session training for group facilitators and a core of nine sessions where church members, neighbors, and friends gather to share a meal and prayer; explore a short film and questions about God, belonging and living a meaningful life; and support each other in committing to intentionally center their lives on Jesus and his Way of Love.
Read more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/way-of-love/centered/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $6,534
Jail Ministry $400
Tazewell Ministerial $500
Bluefield Union Mission $600
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $600
United Thank Offering (UTO) $450
Binnscouts $650
information will be updated at the end of each month
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: July 20th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: August 7th
Christ Church: July 27th at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: August 21st at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: August 9th from 12 to 4 pm. The July class will be on the 26th at 7 PM in Hunter House.
All Saints:
Office Hours: August 18th and 17th from 12 to 4 pm. Our Class on Revelation will start July 20th in All Saints parish hall at 7 pm.
St Mark’s:
Office Hours: July 19th and 20th, 12 pm to 4 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation will start July 19th in St Mark’s parish hall at 4 pm.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: July 26th and 27th, from 12 pm to 4 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation will start July 27th in Christ Church’s parish hall at 7 pm.
Sunday Service information:
July 22nd, I will be at Christ Church at 7 pm for The Feast of St Mary Magdalene
July 24th, I will be at Christ Church at 10 am and All Saints at 5 pm
July 31st, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am for our 5th Sunday Alliance event
August 7th, I will be at Stras Memorial at 11 am and St Marks at 5 pm.
August 14th, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am and Christ Church at 5 pm.
Special Services
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene, Christ Church, July 22th at 7 pm
The Feast of St Mathew, Stras, September 21st
All Saints Day, All Saints, November 1st
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
Friday, July 22nd at 7 pm, The Feast of St Mary Magdalene at Christ Church
Color: White
First Reading: Judith 9:1,11-14
Psalm: 42:1-7
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18
Gospel: John 20:11-18
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, July 24th
Color: Green
First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32
Psalm: 138
Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19)
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, July 31st, Special Fifth Sunday Service at All Saints for the Alliance at 11:15 am
Color: Green
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm: 49:1-11
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, August 7th
Color: Green
First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
Psalm: 33:12-22
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, August 14th
Color: Green
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm: 82
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Gospel: Luke 12:49-56
Prayers of the People: Form III
Special Services for the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Friday, July 22nd, The Feast of St Mary Magdalene with be at Christ Church at 6 pm
Color: White
First Reading: Judith 9:1,11-14
Psalm: 42:1-723
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18
Gospel: John 20:11-18
Prayers of the People: Form III
Wednesday, September 21st, The Feast of St Matthew the Evangelist will be at Stras Memorial at 6 pm
Color: Red
First Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6
Psalm: 119:33-40
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Prayers of the People: Form III
Tuesday, November 1st
Color: White
First Reading: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18
Psalm: 149
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:11-23
Gospel: Luke 6:20-31
Prayers of the People: Form III
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