Loading...Appalachian Alliance News Letter October 3rd, 2022
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may, for love of you, delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Registration is now open for our annual Fall Youth Event! All middle and high school youth are invited to join us for an overnight at Camp Bethel that will include time for outdoor fun, fellowship, and worship.
The theme for FYE22 is "Expect the Unexpected," and your Youth Mission Team has an exciting event planned with some surprises in store! You don't want to miss out on this one!
FYE22 Event Info
WHEN: Nov. 12-13, 2022
Check-in: Saturday, Nov. 12, between 10-10:30 a.m. (Please eat breakfast prior to arrival).
Check-out: Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Camp Bethel, 328 Bethel Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090
WHO: 6th-12th graders & adult chaperones
COST: $75 (includes lodging, lunch & dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday)
TRANSPORTATION: Parents will be responsible for Saturday drop-off and Sunday morning pick-up at Camp Bethel. (*Please see registration form if your child will be driving to the event separately.*)
YOUTH REGISTRATION
ADULT REGISTRATION
If you have multiple children attending or need scholarship assistance, contact Canon Jenni Faires.
The registration deadline is Tuesday, November 1. Please sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your t-shirt. We are looking forward to our first big gathering of the fall season, and can't wait to see you all there!
Questions? Email us at youth@dioswva.org.
Our annual Fall Mission Day is on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at St. John's in Roanoke. The day will include worship, a morning presentation, and convocation elections. All voting and business will be in-person only.
Clergy delegates and elected lay delegates and lay alternates to Diocesan Convention 2023 are expected to attend. Guests are welcome. Registrations are due by Oct. 12.
REGISTER
Indigenous People's Day Prayers & Resources
Indigenous People’s Day is on Monday, Oct. 10, and as we in the Diocese continue our mission of Becoming Beloved Community, we invite you to use one or both of the prayers provided below on Sunday, October 9 in your liturgy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3f3LF5O
Evangelism Snapshot
A new Evangelism Snapshot is out now about connecting with your neighbors this fall through service, worship, and outdoor festivities!
Evangelism communications are sent out every two weeks, alternating between the Evangelism Snapshot and Shine On. Evangelism Snapshots offer ideas and resources to spread the Good News and invite everyone to more and Shine On spotlights stories of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3du2Mxt
Formation Leaders Zoom Gathering - Oct. 12
All formation leaders, lay and clergy, are invited to a Zoom gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will talk about any follow up from the Formation Day with The Rev. Jenifer Gamber, how your program year started off, and resources and ideas for Halloween/Trunk or Treat, All Saints' Day, Thanksgiving, and Advent. Stay tuned for an email with the meeting link that will be sent out to clergy and formation leaders next week.
Beloved Community, Being the Hands and Feet: Ministry in Action - Oct. 26
The Diocesan Becoming Beloved Community Guiding Team invites you to hear stories about the ministry of becoming Beloved Community in action from several parishes on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. via Zoom.
You will hear about programs, how they started, and how they are going. There will be time for questions, hearing about how the Guiding Team can help resource and support your parish, and upcoming programs and events. An email with the meeting link is forthcoming, so save the date!
Fall Youth Event - Nov. 12 & 13
Mark your calendars for our Fall Youth Event (FYE) on Nov. 12 & 13 at Camp Bethel for youth grades 6-12. More details including drop-off/pick-up times and registration will be released soon.
Formation Gathering Resources
A variety of resources shared at our Diocesan Formation Day are available below, including the slide deck from the keynote address. Our gathering focused on looking at things anew in formation for all ages and stages, so be sure to check out these recommended resources for lifelong formation.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3BjCU01
Shine On - See How the Spirit Is Moving in DioSWVA
Shine On is a new Evangelism initiative that spotlights stories of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. This issue shines the light on the widespread response across the Diocese to provide flood relief for our neighbors in the south. Click on the link below to read more!
Shine On releases will be sent on alternating weeks with Evangelism Snapshots, which offer ideas and resources to spread the Good News and invite everyone to more!
Read more: https://conta.cc/3xe0yZv
"Love God, Love Neighbor: Advocacy in Action” Training
Those interested in gaining advocacy skills and messaging tools on the topic of immigration are invited to a half-day virtual advocacy training on Sept. 21. The training, offered by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries, will offer an overview on migration messaging and framing techniques, briefings on current urgent immigration issues and how to advocate for them, and an optional session on how to conduct an in-person or virtual Congressional meeting.
Read more & register: https://mailchi.mp/episcopalchurch/youre-invited-welcoming-our-neighbor-with-gratitude-webinar-290033
Save the Date - Fall Mission Day
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 29 for our annual Fall Mission Day at St. John's in Roanoke. Clergy delegates and elected lay delegates and lay alternates to Diocesan Convention 2023 are expected to attend.
There are several board and committee positions to nominate, and all voting and business will be in-person only. Stay tuned for more information and registration.
Safeguarding God's Children Training - Nov. 10
A Safeguarding God's Children training will be offered online via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teachers, youth leaders, and others working with children and youth must have this certification renewed every three years in accordance with diocesan policies.
If you have questions about Safe Church training, please email Canon Pattie Ames.
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/3O6i47H
Parish Audit Reports
A reminder that parish audit reports were due on Aug. 31. If your parish has not yet submitted this report, please send it to Mary Alice Mouk at admin@dioswva.org or mail to: The Episcopal Diocese of SWVA, Attn: Mary Alice Mouk, PO Box 2279, Roanoke, VA 24009.
Information about forms and completing parish audit reports may be found online here.
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 $300
Tazewell Ministerial $600
Bluefield Union Mission $900
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $900
United Thank Offering (UTO) $450
Binns-counts $4,550
UTO grant for flood relief $7,000
Flood relief $8,000
Material Support for flood relief $9,000
information will be updated at the end of each month
#material support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: October 19th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: October 2nd
Christ Church: October 26th at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: October 16th at 10 am
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: Will be the first week of October by appointment, and our class will be on Tuesday the 4th at 7 pm in Hunter House.
All Saints:
Office Hours: Will be the second week of October by appointment, and our class will be on Tuesday the 11th at 7 pm in All Saints parish hall.
St Mark's:
Office Hours: Will be the third week of October by appointment, and our class will be on Tuesday the 18th at 4 pm in the parish hall.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: Will be the fourth week of October by appointment, and our class will be on Wednesday the 26th at 7 pm in the parish hall.
Sunday Service information:
October 9th, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am and Christ Church at 5 pm.
October 16th, I will be at Stras Memorial at 11 am and St Marks at 5 pm.
October 23rd, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am and Christ Church at 5 pm.
October 30th, The Alliance will be at Christ Church for our 5th Sunday event at 11 am.
November 1st, The Alliance will be at All Saints for a service to celebrate All Saints Day and in remberance of Fran McCoy at 6 pm.
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
Sunday, October 9th
Color: Green
First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Psalm: 111
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, October 16th
Color: Green
First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm: 121
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, October 23rd
Color: Green
First Reading: Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22
Psalm: 84:1-6
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, October 30th
Color: Green
First Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18
Psalm: 32:1-8
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
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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