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

Dominoes Adult Game Night Friday, March 25th at 7pm. Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the last Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!

ECA Grounds Spruce Up Day on Saturday March 26^th Come one, come ALL! Saturday March 26^this our church grounds spruce up day. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in helping us get the church property ready for Easter celebrations. We will start at 8am and hope to finish around noon. There is a list in the Narthex with current needs. We will be providing food and refreshments. Hope to see you there!

Final March Lenten Series Wednesday March 30th at 6pm “Faith & Food Dinner Conversations”. It’s been a long time since many of us have been able to gather around the table for some simple faith and food conversations. There are no requirements, come as you are, and lets enjoy some food, faith & fellowship conversations around the table. We look forward to seeing you there. Meeting Wednesdays through March at 6pm.

ECA is invited to the Noonday Shanty Race on Saturday, March 26th! Directional Volunteers are needed to make sure runners know they're going the right way from 7:00am-9:30am(you can sign up with your family and help together!). Post-race activities and fun will wrap up by 10:00am. Race Start/Finish is at Town Center Mall, backside between Belk and Varsity. Volunteer check-in is at registration at 7:00am (here you will be notified of any changes in instructions and get t-shirts, then head to your assigned location). More details and registration here. If you are interested in volunteering reach out to Jenn Hogan at jennifer@towncentercid.com. If you are interested in running, registration is open until 3/22.

Christian formation class is usually held on Sundays at 9:40 am either in person, or via Zoom. Please contact Ron Allen at ronallenga@yahoo.com or contact Fr. Paul for Zoom meeting information. Use this link to join via zoom Adult Christian ED Meeting ID: 727 5393 3010 Passcode: 064556 Current topics have been about how to adjust to the current climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community. 

Palm Sunday & Holy Week Schedule - All are Welcome! Join us on Palm Sunday (also called Passion Sunday) the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  

April  10^th 8:30am & 10:30am  - Palm Sunday Services

April 14^th 7pm - Maundy Thursday with Agape Supper and prayer Vigil to follow

April 15^th Noon & 7pm – Stations of the Cross and Good Friday   service with Reserve sacrament

April 16^th 8:20pm – Easter Vigil Service with lighting of Paschal fire, reception to follow

April 17^th 8am, 9am & 10:45am – Easter services with Easter Egg hunt at 10:15am.  Covered Dish  reception follows the 10:45am Service

Sign up for Easter Lillies and help support this ministry! The sign up sheet is located in the Narthex. Be sure to fill out a form to have your dedication printed in the bulletin. Suggested donation is $30 (just a suggestion). Thank you for supporting this ministry!

ECA Annual British Tea & Gift Shop April 23 from 2-4pm. Tickets for the 8^th Annual British tea will be going on sale this Sunday, March 27.  Tickets are $20 each. 

Sunday Worship Volunteers Needed: Lectors, Greeters & Ushers Sunday worship happens each week because of numerous volunteers who participate in many areas of the worship service. Currently, we need Lectors, Greeters & Ushers. Please consider volunteering for one of these ministries. Our volunteer list has decreased recently, and your service is appreciated. Please contact Fr. Paul for more information. Thank you for serving!

2021 End of Year Giving Financial Statements Available

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