The Season after Pentecost:

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

"Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

Quarterly Giving Statements Now Available in the Narthex

Stewardship 2025, ‘Walk in Love’ campaign: Pledge Sunday November 3

We are currently in the midst of our 2025 Stewardship campaign. Please consider how you will support our ministry here at Annunciation. We ask that you please turn your pledge in before Sunday, November 3, so we can plan our budget for the 2025 ministry year. Thank you for your support.

Click here to read more about our campaign this year: STEWARDSHIP 2025 LINK

All Saints Sunday Nov. 3: Name Dedications to Remember our Loved Ones Due 10/28

All Saints Sunday is quickly approaching. This is a day we set apart to remember our loved ones who have passed on. "The day is set aside to remember and commend the saints of God".

Email your All Saints names to be printed in the bulletin to ecaparish@gmail.com or fill out a form in the Narthex on Sunday. All Saints Sunday is November 3rd.

Buildings & Grounds Ministry Meeting October 28 at 7pm in Activities Bldg. The Buildings and Grounds Committee typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:15 pm in the Activities building. All are welcome!

Baptism and Reception Sunday Nov. 10th

Come join us on On Sunday Nov. 10 after the 10:30am service for a baptismal reception to celebrate the baptism of Alison Harper. St. Martha’s Guild is making food preparations for the reception. Please contact Debbie Hreha for more information about food needs.

Watch Party for new Bishop Elect 11/2: Sign up in Narthex! Let’s get together on Saturday, November 2 at 10am to watch as our newly elected Bishop Elect Sean Rowe becomes our Presiding Bishop!  The ceremony will be cast on our outdoor screen under the pavilion (rain or shine). Dress appropriately. Bring your comfy chairs and blankets if desired.  We need a few volunteers to provide biscuits and/or breakfast muffins along with drinks.  ECA will provide coffee.  Sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Drop in’s welcome! Contact Horace Higgins with questions.

Help us Spread the Word! Mark your Calendar Now! Mark’s Gospel Live! A 1st Century story of Love and Healing, Sat. Nov. 9 at 5PM

Come join us on Sat. Nov. 9 at 5PM for a live performance of Mark’s Gospel. The Rev. Joseph Morris will do a live presentation of the Gospel of Mark, if you have never seen this before, it is a must-see. The scripture comes to life in this performance. Invite your neighbors, friends & family.

The Month of October is the Cathy Norris Food Drive!

The ECA Reach Ministry challenges you to donate one non-perishable food item each day during the month of October to help fill the food pantries we donate to in honor of Cathy Norris. Please see the list of suggestions printed (flyer in Narthex). Thank you!

'ECA Youth & Reach Ministry Collecting Socks & Underwear Reach is collecting socks and underwear to help our unhoused community now through the end of October. The ECA Youth Sunday School class is taking this opportunity to learn about Jesus' service and giving. We will be collecting new, warm socks for our outreach programs and we are asking for your help! Our small but mighty group is excited about taking on this service project! Please drop off NEW, warm socks for men, women and children in our sock box through the end of October. Darker colors preferred. Underwear is also being collected. Our Youth and our un-housed community appreciate your support! Contact Cheryl Farr, Molly Norman, or Cindy Lippert with questions. Amazon wish list here :

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TC3VBF1UONL3?ref_=wl_share

Altar Flower Dates Available! Sign up in the Narthex Help support our Altar Guild by dedicating Altar Flowers ‘in Memory of’ a loved one, or ‘with Thanksgiving’. A Flower Calendar and Forms are in the Narthex. Suggested donation is $35. Thank you!

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Sept 2024        Actual              Budget               +/-     

Revenues                                    $194,824          $212,824         $18,000

Expenses                                    $173,878           $209,653        $35,775

Net Year                                      $20,946           $(3,171)      $(17,775)

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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