Loading...Appalachian Alliance News Letter July 4th, 2022
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
UTO Submission Reminder
Please be sure to submit your church or institution's UTO Spring In-Gathering checks to the Diocese with the remittance form found here. If possible, Spring In-Gathering donations should be sent in one check made payable to Episcopal Diocese of SWVA, with UTO In-Gathering; Parish Name in the memo. This will help Southwestern VA receive credit for the combined offering of all our churches and institutions.
Presiding Bishop Calls for "A Season of Prayer for Revival"
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians everywhere to mark the season after Pentecost with 30 days of prayer leading up to and encompassing the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
Neighbor to Neighbor Program to Sponsor Refugees
Neighbor to Neighbor, a program of Episcopal Migration Ministries, offers personalized training and support to faith communities who feel called to sponsor asylum seekers or Afghan arrivals. Find out how your church can respond to the urgent need for sponsor circles to support the move of Afghan newcomers into welcoming communities.
Read more: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/fueled-by-faith/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $6,534
Jail Ministry $200
Tazewell Ministerial $400
Bluefield Union Mission $500
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $500
United Thank Offering (UTO) $450
Binnscouts $500
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: July 17th
Christ Church: July 27th at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: July 17th at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: July office hours, I will be on vacation. The July class will be on the 26th at 7 PM in Hunter House. The July class will be on the 26th at 7 PM in Hunter House
All Saints:
Office Hours: July office hours, I will be on vacation. Our Class on Revelation will start July 19th in All Saints parish hall at 7 pm.
St Mark’s:
Office Hours: July 19th and 20th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation will start July 20th in St Mark’s parish hall at 4 pm.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: July 26th and 27th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 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 10th, I will be on vacation from July 1st-15th.
July 17th, I will be at Stras at 11 am and St Marks at 5 pm
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
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:
Sunday, July 10th
Color: Green
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Psalm: 25:1-9
Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-14
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, July 17th
Color: Green
First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm: 15
Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-28
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Prayers of the People: Form III
Friday, July 22nd at 7 pm, The Feast of St Mary Magdalene at Christ Church
Color: Red
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
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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‘all shall be well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well,’
Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love
