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August 9th, 2021
- The completed parish audit report is due by August 31, 2021
*Alliance Council - meeting August 26th at 6:00 PM on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85630132791
*Upcoming Safeguarding Trainings - Summer/Fall 2021
We have two training opportunities via Zoom for your staff, church leaders, and volunteers that need certification in Safeguarding God's Children and/or Safeguarding God's People. If you plan to attend, registration is required to receive your unique Zoom link.
Read more & register here: https://conta.cc/3y6j3gZ
*Fall Youth Pilgrimage Informational Meeting
Clergy, wardens, and formation leaders were sent an invitation email last week to an informational Zoom on Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. about the fall youth pilgrimage to Appalachia. Join us to hear more about this event and for a sneak peek into what we are planning.
If you are a clergyperson, warden, or formation leader and did not receive the invitation or registration link, please contact Canon Jenni Faires at jfaires@dioswva.org.
*Fall Children's Formation Zoom
An email invitation was sent out this week to clergy and formation leaders about an Aug. 18 Zoom meeting to discuss children's formation this fall. We will explore how children's formation might look in light of children under 12 not being vaccinated, the Delta variant, and the number of cases rising.
If you are a clergyperson or formation leader and did not receive the Zoom invitation or link, please email Canon Pattie Ames at pames@dioswva.org.
*Fall Mission Day - Save the Date
Fall Mission Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 30 at St. John's, Roanoke. Clergy and Elected Delegates are expected to attend, so please mark your calendars. We will have additional information available soon.
*Sunday School Curriculum
Pattie Ames, Canon for Christian Formation, is in conversation with Storymakers NYC about their children's curriculum and discounted pricing. If you are interested in this curriculum, please contact Pattie at pames@dioswva.org to let her know how many children would use it.
Learn More: https://www.storymakersnyc.com/about
*Parish Reports Reminder
If your parish has not submitted the Certificate of Election for Convention 2022 or any other parish reports (e.g. Vestry Oath, Vestry Officers Report, etc.), please turn them in ASAP so we can complete our contact rosters for the fall convocation meetings.
If you need to check on the status of any parish reports, please email Elizabeth Bishop.
Parish Forms: https://dioswva.org/Resources/parishe-resources-main.html
*Fall Youth Pilgrimage - Save the Date
Mark your calendars Oct. 8-10 for The Black Experience in Appalachia: A Youth Pilgrimage. All diocesan middle and high school youth are invited to share in a weekend of racial justice and reconciliation work. More details are forthcoming.
Save the Date: https://files.constantcontact.com/10b6bcd7001/fe6c74f7-1272-4d21-ad77-177b41bb6685.png
- Digital Evangelism: New Ministry Launch
DioSWVA's new Digital Mission Team (DMT) is launching a diocesan-wide digital evangelism effort this summer. Distinct from the Diocesan Tech Team, which is focused on live-streaming and audio/video ministries, the DMT will resource parish efforts geared toward creating, updating, and advancing social media and websites. The DMT will offer initial consultations via Zoom starting this month. Please email Mary Alice Mouk to request a consultation.
Read more: https://conta.cc/2Rm4pC3
*Evangelism Matters: Digital Resources for Evangelism Discernment & Ministry
The Evangelism Matters audio conference and zoom webinars are now available for everyone to listen to and share. Hear from a wide variety of Episcopal Church clergy and lay leaders share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of evangelism. Worth a listen for any size parish leader!
Read more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/evangelism-matters/
*Regathering & Welcoming Zoom - Video Recording & Resources
Resources and the video recording from our Zoom discussion on the practical side of regathering and creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere in our churches post-pandemic. The resources below can be used by Zoom participants as well as those that weren't able to attend.
Read more: https://conta.cc/2RUFg1L
*Invite, Welcome, Connect
Have you been interested in learning more about Invite Welcome Connect (IWC), an evangelism resource supported by Sewanee and used widely in parishes across our country? The IWC website is full of useful resources and videos if you want to do a little research on your own! If you have additional questions, please contact Canon Jenni Faires.
Read more: https://www.invitewelcomeconnect.com/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $7,800
Jail Ministry $300
Tazewell Ministerial $600
Bluefield Union Mission $700
St. Jude $100
St Nicholas fund $100
ERD $300
Wise County Food Bank $125
MEOC Fuel Fund $100 (400*)
Misc. Outreach $100
Neighbors Aid $200 (400*)
UTO $800
Curate Discretionary Fund $1,350
Binns-Counts Community Center $500 (550*) ($2250#)
Scott County Minis. Assn $125
First United Methodist of PG $125
Family Crisis Support $125
Grace House ($10,000@)
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $200
information will be updated at the end of each month
@ERD Grant for pandemic relief
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: August 18th at 6:00 pm in the parish hall.
St. Marks:
Christ Church: August 22nd After service
Stras Memorial: August 15th at 10:00 am
Office Hours and classes:
All Saints:
Office Hours: August 10th and 11th from 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment.
Church History class covering the Church of England through the Episcopal Church and Book of Common Prayer starting on August 10th at 7 pm in parish hall Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89517746672
St. Marks:
Office Hours: August 17th and 18th, 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment.
Church History class covering the Church of England through the Episcopal Church and Book of Common Prayer starting on August 17th at 4 pm in Parish Hall.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: August 24th and 25th, 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment.
Church History class covering the Church of England through the Episcopal Church and Book of Common Prayer starting on August 25th at 7 pm in Parish Hall.
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: September 7th, 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and September 8th by appointment.
Church History class covering the Church of England through the Episcopal Church and Book of Common Prayer starting on September 7th at 7 pm in Hunter House.
Service information:
August 15th, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am and St Mark’s at 5:00 pm.
August 22nd, I will be at Christ Church at 10:00 am and All Saints at 5:00 pm.
August 29th, The Alliance will worship at Grace House at 11:00 am, with a potluck lunch to follow. (More information to follow)
September 5th, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am and St Mark’s at 5:00 pm.
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Sunday, August 15th
Color: Green
First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm: Psalm 34:9-14
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20
Gospel: John 6:51-58
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, August 22nd
Color: Green
First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18
Psalm: Psalm 34:15-22
Second Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Gospel: John 6:56-69
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, August 29th
Color: Green
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Psalm: Psalm 15
Second Reading: James 1:17-27
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, September 5th
Color: Green
First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm: 146
Second Reading: James 2:1-17
Gospel: Mark 7:24-37
Prayers of the People: Form III
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