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November 1st, 2021
*The Collect: Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
*FYE at Claytor Nature Center - Register now!
Registration is OPEN for our single-day, Fall Youth Event (FYE) at Claytor Nature Center in Bedford, VA on Sunday, Nov. 14. The day will include a hike, outdoor worship, and time to gather in small groups. We are excited to offer this gathering for ALL diocesan middle and high school youth. A separate email with more details about the event is forthcoming!
Register here: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/pzkcmax0skli4n/
*My Way of Love for Small Groups Now Available
My Way of Love for Small Groups is intended for participants who wish to receive some guidance about ways to grow spiritually—deepening our love of God and neighbor. This program can be used for individual study or small group study with full details available on The Episcopal Church website.
Read more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/way-of-love/my-way-of-love/
*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
*CPG Annual Enrollment
CPG Annual Enrollment will take place between Oct. 27 and Nov. 17. You can find plan information and rates on the DioSWVA website.
Read more: https://www.dioswva.org/Resources/insurance-forms.html
2022 VPG Forms
The 2022 VPG Commitment Forms were sent via email on Oct. 4 to rectors, senior wardens, treasurers, and parish administrators. Please return your signed form to us either electronically via email or by mail to PO Box 2279, Roanoke, VA 24009. If you did not receive your VPG form or need another copy, email admin@dioswva.org.
*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 $1,000
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 $500 (950*) ($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 $400
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: November 24th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks:
Christ Church:
Stras Memorial: November 14th at 10:00 am
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: November 9th, 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and November 10th by appointment. Church History class will be on November 9th at 7 pm in Hunter House in-person or on Zoom. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89916546165
All Saints:
Office Hours: November 16th and 17th from 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment. Church History class will be on November 16th at 7 pm in the parish hall or on Zoom. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84289036774
St. Marks:
Office Hours: November 23rd and 24th, 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment.
Church History class will be on November 23rd at 4 pm in the parish hall or on Zoom. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517474326
Christ Church:
Office Hours: November 30th and December 1st, from 12 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment. Church History class will be on November 16th at 7 pm in the parish hall or on Zoom. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84289036774
Service information:
November 7th, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am and St Mark’s at 5:00 pm services.
November 14th, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am and Christ Church at 4:00 pm services.
November 21st, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am and St Marks at 5:00 pm services.
November 28th, I will be at Christ Church at 10:00 am and All Saints at 5:00 pm services.
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Sunday, November 7th (All Saints Sunday)
Color: White
First Reading: Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
Psalm: 24
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a
Gospel: John 11:32-44
Prayers of the People: Form II
Sunday, November 14th
Color: Green
First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm: 16
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-25
Gospel: Mark 13:1-8
Prayers of the People: Form II
Sunday, November 21st (Christ the King Sunday)
Color: White
First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm: 93
Second Reading: Revelation 1:4b-8
Gospel: John 18:33-37
Prayers of the People: Form II
Sunday, November 28th
Color: Purple
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm: 25:1-9
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
Prayers of the People: Form II
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