Loading...Appalachian Alliance News Letter November 21th, 2022
Almighty God, who gave to your servants Mechthilde and Gertrude special gifts of grace to understand and teach the truth in Christ Jesus: Grant that by their teachings we may know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ your Son; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
We will have Morning and Evening prayer at 9 am and 9 pm Monday through Friday.
Alliance Annual Congregational Meetings.
Please try to attend the meetings as we will discuss our year together and the direction of our parishes and the Alliance.
Stras Memorial December 4th after service
This special holiday concert celebrates conversation across differences and reconciliation with the goal of bringing folks from all walks of life together around a common purpose to share and celebrate music and the message of togetherness. All are welcome!
This concert tour offered by The Episcopal Church is built to reach beyond the church walls into the community, so invite your neighbors, friends, and family whether inside or outside your church.
TICKETS
Trustees Transaction Requests Due 11/30
The deadline for parishes wishing to deposit funds into, request the withdrawal of funds from, or make other account changes with Trustees of the Funds is Nov. 30. Forms and any checks to be deposited are due 30 days prior to the end of the quarter.
Completed forms can be scanned and emailed to Neil Divers, Diocesan Bookkeeper, at ndivers@dioswva.org; faxed to (540) 343-9114; or mailed to Attn: Trustees of the Funds, PO Box 2279, Roanoke, VA 24009. Please send any checks to be deposited to the post office box.
Principal Transaction Request Forms: https://dioswva.org/resources/pooled-investments.html
2023 VPG Form Reminder
2023 VPG Commitment Forms were sent via email on Oct. 12 to rectors, senior wardens, treasurers, and parish administrators. Please return your signed form by Dec. 15 to admin@dioswva.org or mail to Attn: 2023 VPG, PO Box 2279, Roanoke, VA 24009. If you need another copy of the pledge form or won't be able to submit the form by the deadline, please email us.
A Holiday Concert for the Human Family - Dec. 9 & 10
The Episcopal Church's Concert for the Human Family is coming to Southwestern Virginia Dec. 9 and 10 in Roanoke and Lynchburg! During this special holiday concert, audiences will experience an evening of genre-crossing original music that bridges jazz, hip-hop, rock, bluegrass, and storytelling along the way. Musicians will invite concertgoers into an exploration of the power of music to create unity and shared experience.
Stay tuned to our diocesan social media channels here for more information and tickets!
Advent Meditations - Save the Date
Save the date for Advent Meditations on Wednesday nights in Advent beginning Nov. 30 from 7:30-8:00 p.m. We will use music, art, and story to help us slow down, center ourselves, and prepare for the coming of the Christ child. These meditations will be offered online, and registration will be sent out next week.
104th Annual Convention & Y@C - Jan. 27-29
Save the dates of Jan. 27-29, 2023 for the 104th Annual Convention and Youth@Convention. Event details and registration are forthcoming, so mark your calendars!
Forma Conference - Jan. 17-19, 2023
Forma is hosting its annual formation conference Jan. 17-19, 2023 in Alexandria, VA. The conference is designed for anyone involved in formation, all ages and stages. It is close by and a great learning experience, way to connect with colleagues, and deepen your spiritual journey. Please talk with Canon Pattie Ames before registering, as she is considering buying a diocesan block so people can pay a discounted registration rate. Housing is on your own. If you are going, book your hotel room at the conference rate now.
Read more: https://www.forma.church/forma-conference-2023/
The work of the Spirit, God's plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $6,230
Jail Ministry $400
Tazewell Ministerial $800
Bluefield Union Mission $1100
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $1100
Boys Home $525
United Thank Offering (UTO) $450
Binns-counts $5,050
UTO grant for flood relief $7,000
Flood relief $10,450
Material Support for flood relief $9,000
information will be updated at the end of each month
#material support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: December 21th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: December 4th at 5:00 pm
Christ Church: November 23rd at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: December 18th at 10 am
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: Will be the first week of December by appointment, and our class will be on Tuesday the 6th at 7 pm in Hunter House.
All Saints:
Office Hours: Will be the second week of December by appointment, and our class will be on Tuesday the 13th at 7 pm in All Saints parish hall.
St Mark's:
Office Hours: Will be the third week of November by appointment, and our class will be on Tuesday the 22nd at 4 pm in the parish hall.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: Will be the fourth week of November by appointment, and our class will be on Wednesday the 30th at 7 pm in the parish hall.
Sunday Service information:
November 27th. I will be at Christ Church at 10 am and All Saints at 5 pm.
December 4th, I will be at Stras Memorial at 11 am and St Marks at 5 pm.
December 11th, I will be at Christ Church at 10 am. (Bishop’s visit with Confirmation)
December 18th, I will be at Stras Memorial at 11 am and St Marks at 5 pm.
December 24th, I will be at Stras Memorial at 11 pm and St Marks at 2 pm.
Rev. Moore will be at All Saints at 6 pm and Christ Church at 10 pm.
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
Sunday, November 27th ( Start of Advent year A)
Color: Purple or Blue
First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm: 122
Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, November 27th (Christ Church only)
Color: White
First Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-28
Psalm: 23
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
Gospel: John 3:1-6
Sunday, December 4th
Color: Purple or Blue
First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm: 72:1-7, 18-19
Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, December 11th
Color: Purple or Blue
First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm: 146:4-9
Second Reading: James 5:7-10
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, December 18th
Color: Purple or Blue
First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm: 80:1-7, 16-18
Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
Prayers of the People: Form III
Christmas Eve, December 24th, Stras 11 pm, St Marks 2 pm, All Saints 6 pm, Christ Church 10 pm.
Color: White
First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm: 98
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4,(5-12)
Gospel: John 1:1-14
Prayers of the People: Form III
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