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.

Sunday, July 19
9:30am: Morning Prayer: Rite II Service Streamed via FB
10:30am: Adult Christian formation class via Zoom

Note: In-person Morning Prayer services have been canceled through JULY by the Bishop diocesan due to COVID-19 conditions.

*Here is a link from the bishop’s office to clergy in references to services:  CLICK HERE

View ECA Services Live on Facebook for:
* Devotionals/Morning Prayer at 9 am
* Compline service times Vary
* Sunday Service at 9:30 am
* Fun Posts, Musical Posts and more posted often!

All services are streamed  live on Facebook . 

As this period of quarantine continues, we will also continue to live-stream devotionals, evening prayer, compline, and more as a means to stay connected. Check the Facebook page often! Look under videos for anything you may have missed. 

Contact Fr. Paul if you would like to lead. 

Fr. Paul is available during this uncertain time for prayer, guidance and support. Please call 770-490-7234 or email  rector@ecamarietta.org  with any concerns, needs, or questions.
Bulletins for this Sunday:

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 19, 2020

Collect for the Day
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Reminder: Limited activities are now allowed on the outside grounds of ECA following CDC and Health Dept guidelines. Read ECA guidelines HERE
Join us for this Sunday's Service Streamed Live
Join us this Sunday for an online Morning Prayer service via Facebook live at 9:30am. Christian Formation for adults to follow.

Note: We have agreed to follow recommendations of the Bishop diocesan task force and follow strict 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.
Education for Ministry Group
Education for Ministry is a small, mentored group that provides the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened. This is a study to help discern your calling. EFM will resume on Sundays in August from 1:30-4:00.  If you are interested or need more information, contact Katie Dunlap at 404-444-6874 or  katiedunlap5@gmail.com  
'OPEN HEARTS' Day of Giving Changed to August 9th, 2020
The ECA REACH Ministry seeks your help. During this COVID-19 pandemic, many families in our communities have suffered greatly. We hope to be able to bring a little bit of joy and happiness into their lives by providing some needed items and little gifts to show our love. Below is what we hope to accomplish. Anything you can help provide will help us meet this goal. This is WHAT we do!
Please bring purchased items to the church on July 26 th and/or August 2 nd between the hours of 10:30-12:30. Please stay in your cars and we will collect donated items. Reach Ministry will then prepare the items for giveaway and then distribute on August 9 th (a week before school starts).
Important COVID-19 Guidelines and Information for when we get back together for In-person worship
Click on the links below to review:
Adult Christian Formation class this Sunday at 9:30
Those who are interested can participate in our Adult Christian formation class 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.
Altar Flowers: Dates Available
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: July 26, August 30. Please email your dedication (complete with wording in thanksgiving for/in memory of) to ecanews@bellsouth.net.
Father Paul Continues to make Pastoral Calls during COVID-19 as Needed
Fr. Paul is making his Pastoral Rounds virtually via telephone calls and online check-ins. If you are in need of counseling, prayer, or simply a virtual visit, please contact Fr. Paul directly at pcm09@bellsouth.net. Part of what makes ECA so special is the community and support we offer to one another!
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation | www.ecamarietta.org

1673 Jamerson Road Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-928-7916

SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II