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."
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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
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Grounds Day at ECA: Saturday Nov. 7
All are invited to come help at our ECA Grounds Day on November 7 from 8 am - noon. Thank you for helping to keep our grounds beautiful!
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Join us for Morning Prayer/Communion this Sunday: 2 Services at 9AM (online) and 10:30AM*
Join us this Sunday for an online Morning Prayer/Communion service via Facebook live at 9:00am, an Outdoor (weather permitting) Morning Prayer/Communion service*(limited seating, reservations required) at 10:30 am and Christian Formation at 9:40 am virtually. See below for more details.
Note: We have agreed to follow the recommendations of the Bishop diocesan task force by enforcing and following the CDC, health Dept guidelines, as well as Diocese of Atlanta Phase 1 re-opening guidelines regarding physical distancing and attendance limits. The ECA Vestry has adopted detailed plans to comply with the Diocese of Atlanta phase 1 re-opening guidelines, as soon as we are given the green light again, we will gather. Please see below, or go to our website at ecamarietta.org to read about our worship guidelines.
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Please RSVP for Sunday Service at 10:30am
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 we will offer one outside service for 50 people in the field by the playground *(weather permitting / reservations required) at 10:30am, Please email ecaparish@gmail.com to sign up to attend the service. Additionally, we will continue to offer an online service streamed via FB at 9am.
Please note: we must follow strict physical distancing guidelines and attendance limits in accordance with the Diocese of Atlanta, CDC & Health Dept.
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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 today, we have 40 pledges for $102,474. We had 90 pledges last year, so we have a little way to go. 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.
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ECA Reach Poinsettia Fundraiser 2020
ECA is holding it's annual Reach Poinsettia Fundraiser again! Attached is the order form. It can easily be emailed and shared with family and friends. Please complete the order and return it to ECA with your payment (mail to: 1673 Jamerson Road Marietta, GA 30066) Deadline for orders and payment is Sunday, November 15th, 2020. They will be delivered to the church between December 1 and December 8th. Thank you for your continued support! Click here for the ORDER FORM
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Vestry Nominations Still Open
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.
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Adult Christian Formation Class Sunday at 9:40am
Adult Christian Formation this week at 9:40 am via Zoom. Contact Ron Allen at ronallenga@yahoo.com or contact Fr. Paul for Zoom meeting information. Current topics have been about how to adjust to the current COVID-19 climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community.
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Volunteers being Sought for Sunday Service: 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 especially needed to read Sunday Lessons.
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Altar Flowers: One date left this year
ECA is still taking dedications and donations for Altar Flowers during this time of quarantine and social distancing. Now that services may be streamed from the church again, Altar Guild will continue their ministry of preparing the altar for services. This includes flowers. Thank you for supporting this ministry. Available dates: November 15. Please email your dedication (complete with wording in thanksgiving for/in memory of) to ecanews@bellsouth.net.
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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 pcm09@bellsouth.net or call him at 770-490-7234. You may also contact the ECA Senior Warden, Wanda Ziembinski at ziemby@hotmail.com. Part of what makes ECA so special is the community and support we offer to one another!
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(YTD) Through Sept 2020 Actual Budget +/-
Revenues $161,818 $176,631 ($14,844)
Expenses $153,979 $175,813 $21,833
Net Year to date $7,839 $818 $7,021
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1673 Jamerson Road Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-928-7916
SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
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