The Season of Advent

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

Calling All Youth! Movie Night TONIGHT!

ECA Youth (and their guests) are invited to join us tonight Friday, December 20 at 6:30pm to watch The Polar Express. Feel free to wear PJs, bring a blanket, and a stuffed animals. We will have hot cocoa and popcorn to enjoy. Bring your family and a friend for a great time together!

ECW Cookie Exchange This Saturday, December 21 All Ladies are invited to an ECW Cookie Exchange at the home of Toni Hufford. Bring 2 dozen cookies (one to share and one to trade) Appetizers and/or drinks welcome! Call 404-797-5735 for directions or to learn more. Optional $10 gift exchange.

Festive Reception to Celebrate the Newly Baptized, Bishop Visit & Greening of the Church THIS Sunday! All are Invited and Welcome!  Join us as we celebrate the baptisms, a visit from the Bishop, and the Greening of the Church this Sunday after services (at noon). All are welcome! Join us as we celebrate! 

Last Call! Christmas Poinsettias and Flower Contributions: Due This Sunday! If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc. please fill out a flower form in the Narthex. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory of" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary (suggested $30). We don't have many dedications. If you would like to participate, please email ecaparish@gmail.com or fill out a form.

Reach Invites Members to help Serve the un-housed on Christmas Day All are invited to join the ECA Reach ministry on Christmas Day in preparing and delivering a meal to the homeless population. We meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at Shady Grove Baptist Church for this outreach ministry.

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Next Sunday Services

Note the time changes:

Christmas Eve: 5pm- Children's Pageant, 8:15pm Festive Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist.

Christmas Day: 10:30am Only

First Sunday of Christmas 12/29: Lessons & Carols at 9:30am Only.

Vestry Nominations Now Open. Please Prayerfully Consider Serving on Vestry We are seeking nominees and persons willing to serve on Vestry at ECA. Please prayerfully consider being a member of the Vestry and serving in this capacity. It is a 3 year ministry and Vestry members support the mission and ministry we do at ECA.

11 Annual British Tea & Gift Shoppe - Feb.8 2-5pm. Tickets on Sale Now!

Mark you calendar and get tickets now for the 11th Annual British Tea. Gift Shoppe will begin at 1:30pm. Tickets are $25. Invite a friend! The Tea Time Ladies are also looking for donations for the Gift Shoppe. Please contact Helene Freese at freeses@msn.com. Donations have been purses, jewelry, business donations, etc.

Annual Parish Meeting January 5 at 9:30am: Plan to attend! Services times will change on this day to 8am & 10:45am. No Christian Formation on this day. Please plan to attend. Vestry Nominations will also be presented. 

Each Month we make available and update our Year-to-Date Financials

(YTD) Through Nov. 2024     Actual          Budget       _             +/-____

Revenues                           $243,131        $256,800         $13,669

Expenses                              $231,040      $260,168         $29,128

Net Year                              $12,091         $(3,368)           $(15,459)

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office and off on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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