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

Reminder: Limited activities are now allowed on the outside grounds of ECA following CDC and Health Dept. guidelines. Read ECA guidelines HERE

Updated guidelines for Phase I (limited outside attendance) HERE

Join us this Sunday for an online Morning Prayer/Communion service via Facebook live at 9:00am, an Outdoor Morning Prayer/Communion service*(limited seating, reservations required) at 10:30 am and Christian Formation at 9:40 am virtually. See below for more details. **(If raining, the outdoor service will be canceled and we will have drive through communion instead)

ECA Reach Ministry is hosting a food drive this Sunday, October 11 from 10:30 - noon. Drop off items while attending the outside service, or drive-by and drop. Drop off will include protocols for social distancing. Click here for a list of items needed. Thank you for supporting both the Reach Ministry and our local community!

As we transition through these difficult and uncertain times with COVID-19, ECA is adapting services with your health and well-being as a priority. This Sunday we will offer one outside service for 50 people in the field by the playground *(weather permitting / reservations required) at 10:30am,   Please email ecaparish@gmail.com to sign up to attend the service. Additionally, we will continue to offer an online service streamed via FB at 9am. (*If raining, outdoor service will be canceled and drive through communion will take place.)

Did you know.... Fr. Paul was activated with the GA. National Guard on March 25th and ended his active duty orders on September 30th. During the 6 month activation he was able to counsel over 100 soldiers and family members in need, provided religious services weekly and also during Holy Week and Easter. During his activation Fr. Paul recorded over 5,000 miles traveled in the metro area visiting soldiers at all the sites related to COVID-19 duties, including hospitals, nursing homes, food banks, churches, and numerous COVID-19 testing sites. Fr. Paul was also involved in providing support to the soldiers during the civil unrest and protests in the metro area. Fr. Paul was able to keep up with his duties at ECA due to the support of the parish and Vestry members during this time. For his efforts, Fr. Paul was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on July 14, 2020. Thank you to all who supported him with guidance and prayer during these challenging times.

Amidst the hectic happenings in our world, it is important that we all take time to acknowledge the many blessings and gifts from the Lord. This time of reflection and gratitude helps us prayerfully consider what gifts we can give back. During the month of October, we focus and reflect on what this means. You are invited to begin this season with prayer and gratitude. Stay tuned for more stewardship letters, testimonies and devotionals.

"They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.

-- 1 Timothy 6:18-19 NRSVA

Those interested in serving on Vestry at ECA please contact Wanda Ziembinski, Chris Renaud or Fr. Paul. Vestry is a 3 year commitment and meets once a month with a retreat in January. Vestry members serve in a leadership role with a ministry within the parish. Vestry qualifications are: any confirmed communicant in good standing of the parish not less than 18yrs of age, a regular attendant of church services the preceding year before election, and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support throughout the preceding year before election.

Journeys Group typically meets the second Sunday of each month. While this group has begun meeting again, the scheduled meeting for November has not yet been determined. Please stay tuned for details. Journeys a group that offers support, care, and compassion to those coping with grief, loss or any difficult life challenge. If you are seeking support through fellowship, join us!

You may contact Suzie Hart with any questions: heatherhousepch@yahoo.com.

While we are still not allowed to meet in our worship space, we continue to stream a Sunday service to our parish and cyber community. If you are interested with helping during the service, please contact Fr. Paul at pcm09@bellsouth.net. There are several minor tasks we need help with in order to make sure we are able to live stream and record for parish members. I look forward to hearing from those who may be interested.

Many of you have asked how you can help the Stinchcomb family after the birth of Josalynn Audry, who remains in the NICU (mom and baby are dong well). In addition to your prayers, ECA has set up a Meal Train to provide meals on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays. You can log on at https://mealtrain.com/046z14 to schedule delivery of a meal or call Brenda Pinkston at 770.977.7664 or Megan Miller at 770.516.7224 to get on the schedule. Our love and prayers go out to the Stinchcomb family.

The new directory is now live and available on our web-site or via the link here: Click here (password is required, please email: ecaparish@gmail.com to request the password). You may download the directory to your electronic device, print it, or.... get an app! That way, it's always at your fingertips.

Is your picture missing? You may upload a photo yourself: Simply take a selfie and upload HERE

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