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November 8th, 2021
*The Collect: Drive far from your church, O God, every vain spirit of clerical ambition, that, like your servant Ammonius, we may refuse to conflate ordination and leadership, and may never confuse rank with holiness; in the name of your son Jesus Christ our Lord, who alone is our great High Priest. Amen.
*Advent Meditations
Advent meditations will be offered every Tuesday in Advent using music, art, and story to help us slow down, center ourselves, and prepare for the coming of the Christ child. These meditations will be offered online from 7:30-8:00 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 21.
Read more and register: https://conta.cc/3wcDDfv
*Annual Parish Meetings
As you begin preparing for your 2021 annual parish meetings, please keep in mind that there are alternatives to an in-person meeting if this is not possible. Last year, we released two white papers and a webinar recording to help congregations facilitate their annual parish meetings. Please use the link below to revisit these topics and to review our guidance on holding virtual meetings.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3kGW4BD
*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
*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 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.
December 5th, I will be at Stras at 11:00 am, and St Marks at 5:00 pm
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
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
Sunday, December 5th
Color: Purple
First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9
Psalm: Canticle 4 or 16 — The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79)
Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-11
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
Prayers of the People: Form II
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