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May 24th, 2021
*Evening Prayer service on Zoom Monday, May 24th at 6:00 pm. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82900143940
*Evening Prayer service on Zoom Thursday, May 27th at 6:00 pm. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84910381464
*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/
*One Minute Diocesan Youth Year in Review
What a difference a year makes! Enjoy a quick recap of a pandemic year of youth ministry. Want to be part of this amazing group of teenagers? Apply today!
Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/DioswvaYouth/posts/2959360534348812
*Parish Streaming - OBS Workshop Resources
Resources and recordings from our Zoom workshop series on Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). If your parish is streaming or recording worship and is looking for another software/platform option, we invite you to utilize these resources.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3hhMR4J
*Nursery/Childcare Safety Protocols & Procedures for Parishes
Some basic recommendations on safety protocols and procedures for childcare/nursery in your parish. It is important that childcare workers, supervisors, and clergy know and have safety protocols in place.
Read more: https://files.constantcontact.com/10b6bcd7001/df13b577-483d-4439-b040-1b64554fc0b0.pdf
*Safe Church Online: Policies & Recommended Guidelines
Diocesan policies, guidance, and recommended best practices to keep children, youth, and adults safe when they are online for worship or other gatherings.
Read more: https://files.constantcontact.com/10b6bcd7001/36f1256a-f528-46a8-8fc9-9d0792d0e7f2.pdf
- Youth Mission Team Application is Open for 2021-22
Rising 9th-12th grade youth from across the diocese are encouraged to apply to be a member of the Youth Ministry Team (YMT). Additional information or questions should be directed to Canon Jenni Faires. Application deadline is 6/1.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3xW7c5y
- Youth Summer Mission Trips - Registration is Open
Join youth from across the diocese for a summer mission trip opportunity! High school youth will be headed to North Carolina and middle school youth will visit Grace House on the Mountain. Additional details are available on the website or contact Canon Jenni Faires.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3xW7c5y
*individual and group Zoom meetings are now available; please contact me for a date and time.
*The next virtual service will be recorded on Thursday, May 20th at 11 am at All Saints.
*If you would like to share your pictures of your parish for use in the virtual service, please send them to Mark Cooperstine at markcooperstein@gmail.com
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $4,800
Jail Ministry $200
Tazewell Ministerial $400
Bluefield Union Mission $400
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 $300
Curate Discretionary Fund $1,350
Binns-Counts Community Center $500 (550*) ($1250#)
Scott County Minis. Assn $125
First United Methodist of PG $125
Family Crisis Support $125
information will be updated at the end of each month
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: May 26th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks:
Christ Church: May 26th at 6:30 pm
Stras Memorial: June 21th at 10:00
Office Hours and classes:
Christ Church:
Office Hours: May 25th and 26th from 12:00 to 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Bible Study covering the 10th and 11th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel is at 7 pm on May 26th on Zoon; the link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89329351605
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: June 8th 12 pm to 4:00 pm and June 9th by appointment
Bible Study covering the 12th and 13th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel will be on June 8th at 7 pm in Hunter House.
All Saints:
Office Hours: June 15th and 16th from 12 pm to 4:00 pm
Bible Study covering the 12th and 13th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel will be on June 15th at 7 pm in the parish hall.
St. Marks:
Office Hours: June 22 and 23rd from 12 pm to 4:00 pm
Bible Study covering the 12th and 13th Chapters of Mark’s Gospel will be on June 22 at 4 pm in the parish hall.
Service information:
Sunday, May 30th, as a 5th Sunday during the pandemic, all parishes will have Morning Prayer.
Sunday, June 6th, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am for a Rite II service and St Mark’s at 5:00 pm for a Rite II service.
Sunday, June 13th, I will be at All Saints at 11:15, and Christ Church at 4 pm.
Sunday, June 20th, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am for a Rite I service and St Marks at 5 pm for a Rite I service.
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Sunday, May 30th
Color: White
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm: 29
Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
Prayer of the People: Form II
Sunday, June 6th
Color: Green
First Reading: Genesis 3:8-15
Psalm: 130
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Gospel: Mark 3:20-35
Prayer of the People: Form II
Sunday, June 13th
Color: Green
First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm: 92:1-4,11-14
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, June 20th
Color: Green
First Reading: Job 38:1-11
Psalm: 107:1-3, 23-32
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Prayers of the People: Form III
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