A weekly newsletter of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
ECA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
"Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others."
THIS WEEK AT ECA
COVID-19 restrictions are still in place until further notice.
Friday January 1, 2021:
New Year Day. Happy New Year!
Sunday January 3, 2020
9:00am Rite II Holy Eucharist Online
10:30am Drive in Sunday Service
*Here is a link from the bishop’s office to clergy in references to services: CLICK HERE
Fr. Paul is available during this uncertain time for prayer, guidance and support. Please call 770-490-7234 or email [email protected] with any concerns, needs, or questions.
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Reminder: Limited activities are now allowed on the outside grounds of ECA following CDC and Health Dept. guidelines. Read ECA guidelines HERE
Updated guidelines for Phase I (limited outside attendance) HERE
A Christmas Message from Bishop Wright
"We couldn’t have imagined a year like this one last Christmas. Everything has changed, but gladly what endures, what continues to bless us, is the music of Christmas..."
Sunday Morning Prayer This Week: Join Us!
Join us online this Sunday at 9:00am for Morning Prayer online via Facebook and at 10:30am for a Drive-in Morning Prayer with Communion. All are Welcome (see instructions for drive in parking below).
Drive-In Service Instructions
While we are still not allowed to gather for large crowds for in person worship inside, providing opportunities for worship is still our top priority: Currently, we are offering a Drive -In Service to allow parishioners to stay in their warm vehicle for services. See parking diagram to the right (please park straight and not diagonal). Notice the parking pattern to allow every car the opportunity to see directly in front of them. Join Us! All in-person activity and group meetings at ECA must still go through Fr. Paul to ensure accountability measures. Here is the latest information we have. Click on the links below to review:
· Gathering Guidelines for Phase I limited outside Sunday Service as of 9/10: Click Here
· Latest bishop's directive as of August 19, 2020. Please click on the link HERE
Counters & Lectors (Readers) Needed for Sundays! While we are still not allowed to meet in our worship space, we continue to stream a Sunday service to our parish and cyber community and conduct limited outside drive-in services. If you are interested with helping during the service, please contact Fr. Paul at [email protected]. There are several minor tasks we need help with in order to make sure we are able to live stream and record for parish members. I look forward to hearing from those who may be interested. *Volunteers needed to read the Sunday lessons.
Do you need Prayer, Counseling or Confidential Assistance?
Fr. Paul is making his Pastoral Rounds virtually via telephone calls and online check-ins. If you are in need of counseling, prayer, simple virtual visi or confidential assistance, please contact Fr. Paul directly at [email protected]or call him at 770-490-7234. You may also contact the ECA Senior Warden, Wanda Ziembinski at [email protected]. Part of what makes ECA so special is the community and support we offer to one another!
