Recognizing that the church will assume increasing responsibility for social programs in the face of decreasing federal funding, the Episcopal Appalachian Ministries (EAM) has written into its Charleston Charter four broad goals together with "achievable, measurable strategies" for each.

The charter, drawn up at a meeting of EAM representatives Sept. 12-14 in Charleston, W. Va., addresses "the challenges and opportunities facing church-based social ministries" attempting to secure "a sufficient level of economic well-being" for all families.

The goals developed by representatives of eight dioceses making up EAM focus on helping parish and diocesan organizations reach people in need of assistance.