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July 12th, 2021
- The completed parish audit report is due by August 31, 2021
- 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
*Summer Mission Trip Reboot!
Middle and high school youth are invited to spend a week at Grace House on the Mountain, August 1-7, in a diocesan-wide youth mission effort. Mission work has been greatly reduced because of the pandemic and our Appalachian neighbors need us. Click the link below for registration details.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3gA95wQ
*Trail 2 Truth Youth Racial Justice and Reconciliation Pilgrimage
All diocesan middle and high school youth are invited to share in a weekend of racial justice and reconciliation work, October 8-10. Mark your calendars today!
Save the date: https://files.constantcontact.com/10b6bcd7001/43ece6b7-d259-424b-95a7-08790d3b8b32.pdf
*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 $200
Tazewell Ministerial $400
Bluefield Union Mission $500
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 $100
information will be updated at the end of each month
@ERD Grant for pandemic relief
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: July 21st at 6:00 pm in the parish hall.
St. Marks:
Christ Church:
Stras Memorial: July 18th at 10:00 am
Office Hours and classes:
All Saints:
Office Hours: July 13th and 14th from 12 pm to 4:00 pm (by appointment only as I will be working with the Bishop and Grace House this week).
Bible Study covering the 14th,15th, and 16th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel will be on July 16th at 7 pm on Zoom Link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87613412749
St. Marks:
Office Hours: No office hours in July. I will be on vacation.
Bible Study covering the 14th,15th, and 16th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel will be on July 16th at 7 pm on Zoom Link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87613412749
Christ Church:
Office Hours: No office hours in July. I will be on vacation.
Bible Study covering the 14th,15th, and 16th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel will be on July 16th at 7 pm on Zoom Link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87613412749
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: August 3rd, 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and August 4th by appointment.
Church History class covering the Church of England through the Episcopal Church and Book of Common Prayer starting on August 3rd at 7 pm in Hunter House and go until the season of Lent.
Service information:
Sunday, July 18 and 24th, I will be on vacation.
August 1st, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am, and St Mark’s at 5:00 pm
August 8th, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am, and Christ Church at 4:00 pm
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)
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Sunday, July 18th
Color: Green
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm: Psalm 23
Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, July 25th
Color: Green
First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44
Psalm: Psalm 145:10-19
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, August 1st
Color: Green
First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4,9-15
Psalm: Psalm 78:23-29
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Gospel: John 6:24-35
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, August 8th
Color: Green
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8
Psalm: Psalm 34:1-8
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51
Prayers of the People: Form III
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
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