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 26
9:30am: Morning Prayer: Rite II Service Streamed via FB
10:30am: Adult Christian formation class via Zoom
10:30-12:30: Drop off for 'Open Hearts' day of giving

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 various day of the week.
* 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 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 26, 2020

Collect for the Day
O  God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; 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
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 at 10:30am.

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.
Did you know.....
Soon before COVID caused in person meetings and worship to come to a screeching halt, the ECA vestry gathered for the yearly retreat and assigned ministry positions. While you may not see your ECA Vestry in person during these difficult times, they are here to serve you however they can. Below is a list of ECA Vestry positions and contact information (you may find phone numbers in the online directory). Feel free to reach out anytime to your Vestry. The Vestry is dedicated to the spiritual well-being of ECA and all its parishioners!
Read more about your vestry HERE.

Survey Results: Thank you for your participation!
Thanks to all who responded to the recent survey. This survey asked a series of questions to gauge parishioners response to returning to worship during Covid-19. Attached is the raw information compiled from the results of the survey. This information will be available for the diocesan to review as they make decisions for re-opening. There are two reports: Click Here to view report one(question responses) Click here to view report two (raw comments).
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  
Adult Christian Formation class this Sunday at 10:30
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.
'Open Hearts' Day of Giving 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).
Financial Report and Giving Statements to be Sent out Soon
Every Month we will make available our year to date financial results. Currently, for the year we are in good financial shape. The finance committee, in conjunction with the Vestry, has been paying close attention to our expenses during the current hardships we are facing with no in-person services at ECA. We are $7,630 below projected revenue with pledge and non-pledge income and plate collection revenues. Since our expenses are down, we are in positive scenario with income/expenses. Thank you for your continued financial support during these difficult times! We will send out giving statements in the coming weeks.
(YTD) Through June 2020          Actual                                Budget                            +/-  .        
Revenues                                     $110,124                               $117,754                      ($7,630)
Expenses                                  $105,396                                $120,287                      $14,891
Net Year to date                        ($4,728)                                ($2,533)                       $7,261
Do you need Prayer, Counseling or Confidential Assistance?
Fr. Paul is making his Pastoral Rounds virtually via telephone calls and online check-ins. If you are in need of counseling, prayer, simple virtual visi or confidential assistance, please contact Fr. Paul directly at pcm09@bellsouth.net or call him at 770-490-7234. You may also contact the ECA Senior Warden, Wanda Ziembinski at ziemby@hotmail.com . Part of what makes ECA so special is the community and support we offer to one another!
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: August 30, All of September, October 4, 11, 25. Please email your dedication (complete with wording in thanksgiving for/in memory of) to ecanews@bellsouth.net.
Important COVID-19 Guidelines and Information for when we get back together for In-person worship
Click on the links below to review:
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