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

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

THIS SATURDAY: Fire Pit / Caroling Social Event (Safe & Physically Distanced) Saturday Dec. 12 at 4:30PM Here we come a’caroling. Mark your calendar and join us December 12 at 4:30 pm on the grounds for multiple fire pits, Christmas music (with Joe playing), caroling and smores. We’ll supply the fixings for the smores. You bring a chair and your drink of choice. We also have it on good authority a jolly ole' man in a red suit from the North Pole will be joining us! Bring your children of all ages, grandchildren and friends for a fun evening. Please RSVP to the office as soon as possible. We want to make sure we have enough fire pits set up to keep everyone warm and physically distanced. And don’t forget your Christmas sweaters! Email ecaparish @gmail.com to RSVP

As we transition through these difficult and uncertain times with COVID-19, ECA is adapting services with your health and well-being as a priority. This Sunday, ECA will offer two services: one at 9 am online via Facebook, and one outside drive-in service in the parking lot behind the swift building at 10:30am.

Please note: we must follow strict physical distancing guidelines and attendance limits in accordance with the Diocese of Atlanta, CDC & Health Dept. details. See guidelines below or on our website for details.

·        Gathering Guidelines for Phase I limited outside Sunday Service as of 9/10: Click Here

·        Click here for Guidelines for Activities at ECA during COVID -19

·        Latest bishop's directive as of August 19, 2020. Please click on the link HERE

Fr. Paul featured in Pathways, the Diocesan Magazine

Our diocesan magazine "Pathways" did a story recently about chaplains in the diocese. The article begins, "Chaplains are spiritual paramedics who tend to the soul. They enter hospital rooms behind physicians who deliver devastating prognoses. They counsel soldiers, prisoners, executives, factory workers, students, athletes, and law enforcement personnel. They lean on their own faith while respecting the beliefs of those who need their support. Theirs is to comfort, not to convert. During 2020, many have been near the front lines of the biggest news stories of the year. Some have had to push their own fears and concerns aside to be available to the people they serve. Others have had to shift their emphasis as their fields of ministry became unsustainable. Within a few weeks, the Rev. Paul McCabe went ... To read more, Click here

Angel Tree Giving Opportunity EXTENDED: We’ve added another Family! Because of the great success of our Angel Giving Tree last week, we have added one more family.  This year, we are using a sign-up genius to 'take an angel' digitally. Click here to participate. Each slot is for a different gift. All gifts need to be returned to the Church by 12-20-2020. These gifts may be wrapped. Thank you for your kind donations to help these families have a memorable Christmas!

2021 Pledge Campaign “Faith Filled Generosity” to Date Numbers During these unusual times, collecting our pledges has been a little more sporadic than what we are use to. We appreciate those who have been able to turn in their pledges this year. As of the printing of the bulletin we have 86 pledges to date at $213,934 in commitments. The Vestry will be approving the 2021  budget on Monday Dec. 14^th, the stewardship drive will end. We understand the difficult times we are in and ask that you prayerfully consider how you can support ECA’s ministry moving forward for 2021. There are multiple ways to send in your pledge, you can mail the envelope we sent back to ECA, you can email us at ecaparish@gmail.com or Fr. Paul if you wish, you can leave in the secure mailbox down at the street, or leave with us when you attend a service at ECA. We are deeply grateful for all who continue to support ECA and our ministry and worship together and we hope to be back together soon.

Christmas Poinsettias & Flower Contributions for Christmas Season If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc. please email your request to ecaparish@gmail.com. Even though we are limited on our in person meetings, we are still decorating for the searson for our online streaming. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary, but the suggested donation is $25. Thank you for your gift! Thank you and blessings to you during Christmas!

Fresh Georgia Pecans available for purchase! You may contact Penny Capawana: pcapawana@gmail.com to order. One pound bags of shelled pecan halves from this year's crop cost $10.00. Please make checks payable to ECA with 'Pecans' in the memo (mail to 1673 Jamerson Dr. Marietta, GA 30066). Pecans sales are to raise funds for ECW. Thank you for supporting this ministry! Note: If you need help getting pecans due to COVID, contact Bliss Peterson at blisspeterson@gmail.com or by phone 678-662-0508.

Pavilion Update: We finally have our building permit, Construction has begun Construction has begun on the pavilion. If everything goes according to schedule, we hope to be complete before Christmas. In order for work to progress, please be careful on the site and stay away from the area until construction is complete.  Pictured in the photo below is (left to right) Richard and Joyce Arnotti, Don and Jane Gray, Bud and Kay Thompson Horace Higgins, Fr Paul, Jamie Hreha and Wanda Ziembinski. 

Christmas Services at ECA are still in the Planning stages awaiting Pavilion Status. Stay tuned for updates regarding Christmas Services at ECA.  Currently, we are hoping to have the pavilion complete and ready to use for outside services. Additionally, we may incorporate a drive-in service, and online streaming.  

Those interested in serving on Vestry at ECA please contact Wanda Ziembinski, Chris Renaud or Fr. Paul. Vestry is a 3 year commitment and meets once a month with a retreat in January. Vestry members serve in a leadership role with a ministry within the parish. Vestry qualifications are: any confirmed communicant in good standing of the parish not less than 18yrs of age, a regular attendant of church services the preceding year before election, and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support throughout the preceding year before election.

Volunteers being Sought for Sunday Service: Counters & Readers Needed! 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. If you are interested with helping during the service, please contact Fr. Paul at pcm09@bellsouth.net. 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. 

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