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November 25, 2015
In this issue:
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 Notes from Bishop Mark
I pray that this Thanksgiving holiday may be a time of blessing for you and your family and friends. May you find some moments of joy as you prepare for the holy and expectant season of Advent.
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
(Collect for Thanksgiving Day, BCP 246)
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Newly renovated Grace Episcopal Church, Massies Mill
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● Upcoming Ordinations for Your Calendar:
Click here
● Sunday Visitations and Weekday Meetings: Last Sunday I worshipped with the people of Grace, Massies Mill. There was one confirmation, and the beautiful exterior renovations are complete. (Click the photo to see more pictures.) Tuesday evening, Canon Furlow and I met with the Vestry and people of St. Paul's, Bear Mountain.
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Remember to check out the diocesan
Bulletin Board--you'll find information about available grants, seminars, and upcoming training opportunities, as well as parish events!
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. . . with Evans House
● Registration for Annual Council is now open here.
● Open Enrollment for medical/dental coverage for active clergy and lay employees has come to an end. Please contact Kate Garcia if you have questions or concerns about this process.
● Information about recent convocation Elections and Nominations has been updated again and can be found here. Nominees for positions to be elected at Council have just a few days left to submit a photo and biographical sketch here for publication in January.
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. . . with the Diocese
●St. John's, Wytheville, will offer a Safeguarding God's Children training on December 12 from 10 AM--1 PM. Contact Maile Armstrong for more information.
● Christ, Pearisburg, will host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 26 from 11:30 AM--2 PM. Everyone is welcome and there is never a charge.
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. . . with the Wider Community
● Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, has released a video calling people to prayer in response to the violence in Paris, France. View the video. The Presiding Bishop also addressed the current Syrian refugee crisis: " Be not afraid!"
● The Board of the United Thank Offering has presented a challenge to The Episcopal Church to benefit a special grant of $30,000 for Episcopal Migration Ministries. Read more.
● Applications are now accepted for the 2016 United Thank Offering grants: ten grants of $2500 for young adults (ages 21-30); and ten grants of $2500 to seminarians (no age limit). Read more.
● SUMMA Student Theological Debate Society is inviting high school students across the United States entering grades 9-12 to apply for the 2016 session of SUMMA Debate Camp, July 18-27, 2016. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Resources and Links
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as of November 14, 2015
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Bishop Marmion Resource Center
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as of October 30, 2015
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St. Nicholas Day Appeal & more!
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www.dioswva.org
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Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
1002 1st Street SW ~ Roanoke, VA 24016
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