"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

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 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.

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.

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. We will be doing drive-thru communion during the 10:30AM service as weather permits. Please start arriving at the church at 11am and pull around to stop sign. We will line up cars and distribute the sacrament of communion. **In the event of rain, we will still offer DRIVE-THRU communion starting at 10:30AM. 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

·        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

ECA is once again participating in the annual Angel Tree! 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 12-9-2020. Please include a gift receipt for clothing items purchased. Tag gift items, ie: Family 10, boy age 4. Please do not wrap gifts; instead, you can provide gift wrap or bags. Thank you for your kind donations to help these three 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 80 pledges to date at $200,454 in commitments. We had 90 pledges last year, so we are almost there. 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 to begin Construction is set to begin 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.  

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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