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 5
9:30am: Morning Prayer: Rite II Service Streamed via FB
10:30am: Adult Christian formation class via Zoom has been canceled

Note: the in-person Morning Prayer event has been canceled by the Bishop diocesan due to COVID-19 conditions.

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 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 5, 2020

Prayer for the Nation

Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace:
Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and 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
Important! In-Person Services Have Been Canceled
It is with sadness we report that all in person services have been canceled this week, and until further notice, by request of the bishop diocesan due to the recent spike in COVID cases. Many of us were looking forward to gathering together; please know that we will gather together at some point. We will keep the parish updated with information as soon as we get it. If you have any concerns, please send them to Fr. Paul. We will continue to stream online Sunday services via Facebook live at 9:30am.

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.
Survey Coming Soon!
The Episcopal Diocesan of Atlanta/North GA has been working with HolyCow! Consulting to create an assessment for parishes to use to gauge parishioner responses to re-gathering during COVID 19. We all find ourselves in a time where there are a lot of uncertainties. As church leaders try to navigate the needs of their congregations during COVID we need to make sure we are asking the right questions. Holy Cow! Consulting has developed an assessment to ask just those questions. This assessment asks the congregation to respond to some important questions that will help the leadership know how to best serve their needs and look at what the future needs to be. The questions specifically look at how congregations are currently engaging with worship and other online options, what needs and concerns they and/or their families have, and what measures they need to feel safe regathering when that time comes. It is 17 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be live in a few weeks. Please stay tuned for a link asking for your participation. Thank you!
'OPEN HEARTS' Day of Giving July 18th, 2020
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 some little gifts to show our love. Click the link below to see what we hope to accomplish. Anything you can provide will help us accomplish this goal. This is WHAT we do! Click Here for Open Hearts Flyer
This event has received tentative approval from the Bishop diocesan and is subject to change and/or be canceled due to COVID-19 conditions.
Important COVID-19 Guidelines and Information for when we get back together for In-person worship

Click on the links below to review:

Phase One re-opening at ECA: Click Here

Latest bishop's directive. Please click on the link HERE
Adult Christian Formation class this Sunday at 10:30 am is canceled
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!
Several Ways to Give During the Change in Activities and Worship at ECA
Due to the bishop's directive ECA members are still not able to gather in person on our campus. Our bills have continued to come in, and because of your support we have been able to continue to function. During this time, please continue to support the ministry of ECA and we are providing several ways you can continue to give in your absence. 

For your convenience, ECA now offers online giving. It's fast and easy! Please note, there is a 2.2% fee plus $0.30 per transaction the church incurs. Simply click the 'Online Giving" button on our website and designate what your funds are for. You can also set up Check Pay through your bank and designate to ECA. Additionally, you may mail your check or take it to the church and place in the securely locked mailbox at the street, address is 1673 Jamerson Rd. Marietta, GA 30066.  We greatly appreciate your support during these difficult times! 

Click here  to make a one time donation online through paypal. Please note, ECA is charged a $ .30 per transaction fee plus 2.2% of the donated amount.
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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