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."
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A Letter from our Junior Warden & Vestry Liaison for Finance/Stewardship, Kate Martiny
My Dear Friends in Christ,
I am grateful to lead our Stewardship Campaign this year and to spend these weeks with intention as we enter a season of giving. Our theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we come together in purpose and mission. When we walk in the same direction, we can do so many things. In the midst of all our loss over the past year, I have seen this church family come together to honor and celebrate the lives of those we love. Our church is consistently a light in the darkness, a haven in this difficult world and a soft place to fall for those in need of support. I have heard... Click here to continue reading | STEWARDSHIP 2025 LINK
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It's Time! Last Call! Annual ECA Reach Yard Sale: THIS SATURDAY September 28th! Collecting Donations & Recruiting Volunteers Now! Reach is collecting donations for the Annual Reach Yard Sale. We need volunteers to work the sale, donations and baked goods! Please drop donations off on Sunday morning (or contact the office to schedule a drop off). Contact Cindy Lippert or Molly Norman to volunteer and learn more. No mattresses please. Thank You!
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ECA Blessing of the Animals This Sunday at 10:30am Service
Join us for the Blessing of the Animals this Sunday, September 29th at the 10:30am service only. This service will take place under the pavilion. All well-behaved animals welcome!
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Garden Gnomes Outing to Autumn Hill Nursery This Wednesday October 2 at 10am
Garden Gnomes will meet on Wednesday, October 2 for a field trip to Autumn Hill Nursery in Hickory Flat. Meet at the church at 10am to carpool or meet at Autumn Hill at 10:30am. All are welcome to join us for lunch after at Family Traditions. Contact Cheryl Farr to learn more.
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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!
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'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
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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!
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Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available
(YTD) Through August 2024 Actual Budget +/-
Revenues $170,332 $185,859 $15527
Expenses $160,815 $188,962 $28,146
Net Year $9,517 $(3,103) $(12,619)
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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.
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The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
1673 Jamerson Road
Marietta, GA 30066
770-928-7916
www.ecamarietta.org
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