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February 4, 2016
In this issue:
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 Notes from Bishop Mark
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Members of the Friday Night
Worship Team
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If you were a delegate to our Annual Convention, you know what an inspiring, faithful, and exciting time that we shared together this past weekend in Roanoke. We smoothly passed a balanced, mission-filled budget for 2016 and celebrated many highlights of our mission and ministry as a diocesan people during 2015. Over 130 young people participated in Youth@Council. Along with the band Live Hymnal they invigorated our Sunday worship.
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Keynoter Dwight Zscheile with Bp. Mark
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We were blessed by The Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile's teaching in our midst. As I pointed out on Saturday, we recorded Dwight's keynote address and it will soon be available for all of our congregations to engage and learn from. His sermon and other Saturday addresses will also be available.
I am eager for all of us go deeper in our commitments to our congregations and to our neighbors. The Holy Spirit is waiting on us!
● Clergy Lenten Quiet Day ~ March 3, 2016, St. John's, Roanoke: I would ask for all clergy, especially those serving in active ministry, to go ahead and save this date for us to gather for reflection, worship, renewal of our vows, and lunch. This should be far enough out for you to schedule the time and clear your calendars so that you may be with your brother and sister clergy and me in Lent. Please let Lynn know if you are coming--by February 25--and be sure to mention any dietary restrictions. ● Please be aware of the "Mental Health First Aid" training available for diocesan clergy at Evans House on February 12. See description below. Pastoral Concerns: The Rev. Bob Brodie is recovering from a serious upper respiratory infection. Pray for his continued healing.
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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
● Treasurers: Mark your calendars for Treasurers' Day, March 19, 10 AM, at Evans House. More information to come!
● Treasurers, Wardens, and Administrators: The 2016 Federal Reporting Requirements for Episcopal Churches, which will assist you as you fulfill your federal reporting obligations, is now available online as a searchable and downloadable PDF file from Church Pension Fund. A 2016 Tax Guide for Episcopal Ministers will be available later this month.
● Many parishes have now used up their 3-year permission to have an internal committee (rather than an outside CPA) conduct the annual audit. Please note the following: --The application for permission to use an internal committee is due by April 1.
--The application form is included in the audit materials section of the diocesan website and, for those parishes using the Diocesan Paperwork Notebook, behind Tab #9. --The application requires information from the financial page of the 2015 Parochial Report.
--Some parishes may not know whether or not they need to re-apply for permission to use an internal committee. They should contact Lynn Robertson.
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. . . with the Diocese
● FINAL NOTICE about "Mental Health First Aid" training for diocesan clergy and lay pastoral care leaders. Held at Evans House next Friday, 2/12/16, 4-8:30 pm (light supper) and Saturday, 2/13/16, 9 AM--1 PM (refreshments). Slots still available until Tuesday, 2/9/16 by contacting Melissa Hays-Smith, at (540) 293-0781 or mhays.smith@gmail.com. ● The Church Periodical Club's Miles of Pennies Benefits Jackson-Feild. Read more.● St. Anne's Episcopal Day School (located at St. Paul's, Salem) now has registration open for the 2016-2017 school year. To register, please visit our website and print a registration form to mail in. You may also contact the school at 540-389-4087 to schedule a tour. Read more about classes. ● All women are invited to a retreat at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem, Virginia. Martha Bourlakas will be our facilitator offering her Our One Word series. We will gather on Friday, February 26 from 6--8 PM and Saturday, February 27 from 9 AM--12:30 PM. The cost for the retreat is $20.00 per person, which will cover a chili dinner, morning pastries, and our facilitator. Childcare will be provided. Registration forms can be found at www.stpaulssalem.org. Call 540-389-9307 for more information.
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. . . with the Wider Community
● From The Episcopal Church
--The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, invites all Episcopalians to join in observing Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday on February 14, the first Sunday in Lent. Read more. --Lenten Resources from the Episcopal Church for a Spirit-Filled Season: Click here --Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry will discuss Is there room enough for all? The Church's role in creating an Inclusive World at the National Press Club in Washington DC on Monday, February 8 beginning at 10 AM Eastern. Read more.
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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 December 17, 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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