The Season of Pentecost at ECA

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

**Sunday, October 18th**

Second Service Time Change Only

Important Update: THIS Sunday, October 18th, the second service time will change from 10:30am to 11:00am. Please Note the time change is only for the 10:30 service, Fr. Paul will not have Adult C. Ed this Sunday!***

It's Stewardship Season! ‘Plenty Good Room’ Stewardship Campaign at ECA 

Join us as we continue with our Stewardship Campaign as we hear testimonies from some of our own ECA Parish members.  Please take the time to prayerfully consider how you can give of your time, talent and treasure to further the work and mission of ECA! We hope to have all our pledges turned in by Nov. 1st to begin work on our 2027 Budget. Thankyou for supporting our ministry and mission at ECA. There is ‘plenty good room’ for us all to be the hands and feet of Christ…. It’s what we do!  Click here to see the Stewardship page on our website.

Vestry Investor Spotlight This Week: Michelle & Geof Myers

This week, our investors of the week are Michelle and Geoff Myers. Michele is a member of our Vestry and is the liaison to Connecting Committee, which is responsible for welcoming our visitors and new members. She hosts the new member luncheon(s), which further connects our new members with the rest of the ECA family. Geoff seems to always be greeting everybody to the church at Sunday service and is always ready to help usher, count or step into any role needed. Geoff has also served and Vestry and Senior Warden. Together they bring the warmth and hospitality that ECA is known for. Thank you both very much for investing in ECA!

It's Time for the Reach Fall Fundraiser Craft Fair and Market: Join Us! Saturday, October 17th 10am - 4pm

Come support the ECA Reach Ministry at the Annual Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17th from 10am - 4pm. There will be food, fun, fellowship, crafts and a market! This is a great opportunity for us to reach out to the community and spreading the word about our church, its ministries, and the way we support our community. Invite your friends and neighbors!

ATTENTION: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Thursday, 5:00 pm: Property Clean-up - We will work to clear branches and leaves from play areas and pavilion.

Friday beginning at 5:30: Need help greeting vendors as they set up, as well as help setting up Reach Yard Sale area on St. Martha's Porch.

Saturday 10 - 4: Be an ECA Ambassador and greet vendors and community and help where needed. Help with sales in the Reach yard sale area.

Contact Cindy Lippert with any questions or to volunteer.

Diocesan Annual Council: Delegates Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to attend this years Diocesan Annual Council down at St. Phillips Cathedral Nov 6-7th. Please contact Fr. Paul if you are interested in attending as a delegate on behalf of ECA. Thank You!

Southern Comforters Meeting this Sunday at Noon in the Activities Building  All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends.   This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building.  

All Saints Sunday Names are being collected now. Forms in Narthex. 

Please take a moment and fill out a form (in the Narthex) with the names of your loved ones who have passed from this life to the next.  We will include these names in the bulletin with a special reading during All Saints Sunday. 

Celebrate 40 years with ECA 40th and Purchase Anniversary Merchandise! Come get your 40th Anniversary merchandise at the Reach Fall Festival, you can get it online! The website for orders goes live on Wed https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/test-21485 to order! See Bliss Peterson to learn more. 

Garden Gnomes to meet Friday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 21 at 8:45am: Join Us! Garden Gnomes meets monthly to keep our grounds looking great! Contact Cheryl Farr to learn more or to volunteer. We need You!

Triple F This Wednesday, October 21st / Youth Gathering All are welcome to Join us for food, fellowship and fun! This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. October will have an All Saints theme. The youth will also gather during this time for fun and fellowship and pumpkin painting. You won't want to miss this!

Cultured Pearls book club to meet Thursday, October 22nd at 11am 

The Cultured Pearls Book Club meets on the Fourth Thursday of each month at 11am.  A new book is chosen for each month. All are welcome to join. Contact Helene Freese to learn more.

Sharing love through "Undie Sunday"! Donations Needed 

October is an exciting month for us to put love & peace into action! Each Sunday in October will be "Undie Sunday"!! The Youth CF is collecting new packs of t-shirts, underwear, and socks for men and women- dark colors are preferred for all. This will be our outreach project where we learn to think of others. Fresh, clean undergarments provide a basic need and self-worth for all. Thank YOU for helping us fill the box in the narthex with these needed items!

ECA Reach Collecting Canned Goods for the Ministries we Support

ECA Supports Encompass Ministries and Never Alone by donating canned goods and non-perishables. Please bring donations on Sunday and place them in the baskets provided. During these difficult times these items are greatly needed.  

ECA 40th Anniversary Events all through Fall 2026, Make Plans to Join us!

Join us in celebrating our 40th year as ECA!  Activities and Events are scheduled throughout the year.  In addition to the wonderful activities we have already celebrated, mark your calendar for an Investors Dinner on January 30, an ECA cookbook, and 40th Celebration service on April 24 with all-day events to follow. Join the Celebration! We Hope you will enjoy the festivities as we celebrate 40 years of ministry!

Each Month we provide our Year-to-Date Financials 

Through Sept 2026                     Actual               Budget                  +/-      

Revenues                                    $190,438                $219,014           ($28,842)

Expenses                                     $191,593                $209,521      $17,928

Net Year                                       ($1,155)                   $9,493             ($10,914)

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for appointments, guidance, prayer, support, and other needs you may have.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org to schedule an appointment, 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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