Loading...Appalachian Alliance News Letter December 20th, 2021
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
103rd Annual Convention Registration Is Open!
Annual Convention will take place from Jan. 28-30, 2022 at the Hotel Roanoke. Although paired down, this year’s Convention will allow diocesan leadership the opportunity to regather and renew itself for the sake of moving onward in Mission together. Lay delegates and clergy delegates are expected to attend including members of the Executive Board and Standing Committee. Lay alternates may attend in-person only if they anticipate standing in for a delegate. Spouses of in-person participants are also welcome. All other guests and visitors are asked to participate remotely via the diocesan livestream.
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/3F96ncz
Youth at Convention 2022 Registration Is Live!
Youth@Convention for grades 6-12 will take place in conjunction with the main Annual Convention. We are looking forward to reconnecting after a year apart. The Hotel Roanoke is our new home base to allow for rooming considerations and Covid precautions. We want to provide a safe and fun weekend for our youth in light of the current Covid realities and are offering a variety of rooming options as well as a day option.
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/32bsgtw
Books for children and families make great Christmas gifts
Here is a list of books for children and families about prayer, growing up in Covid times, Absalom Jones (the first black Episcopal priest), and being bullied. There are links to order a last-minute Christmas gift for a child you know or your family.
Read more: https://files.constantcontact.com/10b6bcd7001/1b4a27f0-a5a8-4973-9b71-f4654b0304db.pdf
St. Nicholas Day Appeal 2021
The annual St. Nicholas Day Appeal continues, and Bishop Mark encourages parishes to utilize the promotional materials in their bulletins that were previously released by our office. Check out this short video to learn more about this year's campaign. Donations can be made through our online giving form here.
Appeal materials & info: https://conta.cc/30IjaDQ
Convention Resolutions
If you would like to submit a resolution or canonical change for Diocesan Convention 2022 and haven't already been in contact with Canon Mark Furlow, please email him (mfurlow@dioswva.org) no later than Friday, January 7.
Bishop's Visitation Schedule
The Bishop's visitation schedule from January through Pentecost 2022 is now available under the "Resources" tab on the diocesan website.
Read more: https://www.dioswva.org/resources/prayer_calendar
.html
2022 Parish Forms
The 2022 parish forms are now available on the Parish Resources page of the website. We rely on these forms to maintain accurate and updated information in our databases as vestries and leadership roles change from year to year. So, we appreciate your timely submission of these reports.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3DxBM7f
Read more and register: https://conta.cc/3wcDDfv
*Journeying the Way of Love: Advent & Christmas Resources
The Episcopal Church recently released updated Advent and Christmas resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations that are now available for download. Resource materials include curriculum, a calendar, and bulletin inserts for Advent; sermons for Advent and Christmas; seasonal digital invitation kits; and a podcast series.
Read more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/advent-and-christmas-resources/
*Children's Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Booklet
An updated version of this booklet for families with children ages 3-10 is now available. The booklet includes information about each season, prayers, activities, book and resource suggestions, and coloring pages. Please download a copy for yourself or other families in your congregation to help you embrace these special seasons!
Read more: https://files.constantcontact.com/10b6bcd7001/54f99f14-b8b3-42db-b31a-cf39854a5ccc.pdf
*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/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $7,800
Jail Ministry $400
Tazewell Ministerial $800
Bluefield Union Mission $1,100
St. Jude $100
St Nicholas fund $100
ERD $300
Wise County Food Bank $125
MEOC Fuel Fund $100 (800*)
Misc. Outreach $100
Neighbors Aid $200 (800*)
UTO $800
Curate Discretionary Fund $4,021
Binns-Counts Community Center $1350 (1350*) ($7250#)
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 $500
Boy’s Home $500
information will be updated at the end of each month
@ERD Grant for pandemic relief
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints:
St. Marks:
Christ Church:
Stras Memorial: January 16th at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
St. Marks:
Office Hours: December 21rd and 22th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment.
Church History class will be on December 23rd at 4:00 pm in the parish hall.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: December 28th and December 29th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment. No Class in January as I am preparing for our Lenten class.
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: January 4th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and December 5th by appointment. No Class in January as I am preparing for our Lenten class.
All Saints:
Office Hours: January 11th and 12th, I will be on vacation.
Service information:
December 24th, services will be at Stras at 11:00 pm, St Marks at 2:00 pm, All Saints at 7:00 pm, and Christ Church at 10:30 pm.
December 26th, I will be at Christ Church at 10:00 am and All Saints at 5:00 pm.
January 2nd, I will be at Stras at 11:00 and St Marks at 5:00 pm.
January 9th, I will be on vacation
January 16th, I will be on vacation
January 23rd, I will be at Christ Church at 10 am and All Saints at 5 pm.
January 30th No fifth Sunday event as I will be at the Annual Convention.
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Midnight Mass, December 24/25th
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
Sunday, December 26th
Color: White
First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm: 147
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, January 2nd
Color: White
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm: 84
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Gospel: Luke 2:41-52
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, January 9th
Color: White
First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm: 29
Second Reading: Acts 8:14-17
Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, January 16th
Color: Green
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm: 36:5-10
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel: John 2:1-11
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, January 23rd
Color: Green
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm: 19
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Gospel: Luke 4:14-21
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, January 30th
Color: Green
First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm: 71:1-6
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30
Prayers of the People: Form III
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