Loading...Appalachian Alliance News Letter June 13th, 2022
O God, Origin, Sustainer, and End of all creatures: Grant that your church, taught by your servant Evelyn Underhill, may continually offer to you all glory and thanksgiving, and attain with your saints to the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have promised us by our Savior Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.
June Mission Trips
The middle and high school mission trips to Grace House on the Mountain are just a few weeks away! Youth participants and adult chaperones are invited to register for a week of service, fellowship, and spiritual fulfillment. Scholarships are available.
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/3vMsVOb
Compassion and Community: Supporting People with Opioid Use Disorder to Recover
Join a Zoom discussion on Jun. 15 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. about opioid use disorder, the stigma associated with getting help, and how communities can support those struggling with opioids to access resources for treatment and recovery. This free training is offered by C4 Innovations and the Opioid Response Network, a training center sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Read more & register: https://bit.ly/38tERuU
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/
Evangelism Huddle - Let's Talk
An Episcopal Evangelism Huddle will take place via Zoom on Jun. 15 at noon. The discussion will be on what it looks like to “share the Good News of God in Christ, through word and deed” when it comes to public policy and advocacy. Click here to register.
Becoming Beloved Community Parish Contacts
The diocesan Becoming Beloved Community Guiding Team has asked each congregation to identify one or two lay leaders to serve as a parish contact for BBC work. Your parish's BBC leader(s) will form a network that expands the resource base and provides a liaison to help streamline communications.
Your prompt responses are appreciated as our Diocese continues the important work of Becoming Beloved Community to which God invites us.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3KTkt41
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: June 15th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks:
Christ Church: June 22nd at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: June 19th at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: July office hours I will be on vacation. The June class will be on the 28th at 7 PM in Hunter House. The July class will be on the 26th at 7 PM in Hunter House
All Saints:
Office Hours: June 14th and 15th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 14th in All Saints parish hall at 7pm.
St Mark’s:
Office Hours: June 21st and 22nd, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 22nd in St Mark’s parish hall at 4pm.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: June 28th and 29th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 29th in Christ Church’s parish hall at 7pm.
Sunday Service information:
June 19th, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
June 26th, I will be at Christ Church for an 10am service and All Saints for a 5pm service
July 3rd, I will be on vacation from July 1st-15th.
July 10th, I will be on vacation from July 1st-15th.
Special Services
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene, Christ Church, July 22th
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, June 19th
Color: Green
First Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm: 22:18-27
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, June 26th
Color: Green
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:15-16,19-21
Psalm: 16
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1,13-25
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, July 3rd
Color: Green
First Reading: Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm: 66:1-8
Second Reading: Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16
Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Prayers of the People: Form III
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
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
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