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."
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Reminder: Limited activities are now allowed on the outside grounds of ECA following CDC and Health Dept guidelines. Read ECA guidelines
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Two Sunday Services Offered: 9:30am Online and 10:30am Outside
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 two Sunday services. We will continue to stream online Sunday services via Facebook. Additionally, we will meet outside (weather permitting) for Holy Eucharist, Rite II on this Sunday June 14th and will continue each week to determine what services we will provide. Please note: we must follow strict CDC and health Dept guidelines regarding physical distancing and attendance limits. Stay tuned for more details. Here are ECA's outside worship
GUIDELINES
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Fri. Jun. 12, 6:30PM FIRE PIT Night - Physical Distancing Gathering
For those who are interested in a COVID-19 Approved Phyical distancing Social gathering are invited to come to the ECA Grounds for a night of conversation and much needed fellowship. ALL CDC and Health Dept guidleines will be followed and absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS to the guidelines will be allowed. If you get closer than 6 feet to any individual and you are not related to, you must wear a mask. BYOB of course and please DO NOT bring food to share, this is a bring your own beverage and food event. If you have any questions please Contact Horace Higgins or FR. Paul+
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ECA has a New Baby Grand Piano: An honor to receive this
gift!
As some of you may already know, ECA has been gifted with a very special Yamaha baby grand piano by Wanda Ziembinski. How it got to us is a story orchestrated by God himself. Wanda had a very good friend, Janice Berg Shalatsky, who was a very accomplished pianist. When Janice passed away, she left her baby grand piano to Wanda, and she decided to donate it to her church in NY where it was played and enjoyed for the last 14 years. Unfortunately, last December the church had to close their doors. The Sr. Warden contacted Wanda and asked her what she wanted to do. After much thought and prayer, God’s plan was clear – bring it to ECA. So in the middle of the pandemic, the piano was shipped from New York to ECA. It arrived on Good Friday. On the side of the piano is a plague which simply states, “In memory of Janice Berg Shalatsky. She made beautiful music with her hands and in her life.”. Wanda is thrilled to have her friend’s piano at ECA, and hopes everyone will soon be able to enjoy hearing the beautiful music Joe has been making on it, as much as she does. To read Wanda's full story
, click here.
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Adult Christian Formation class this Sunday is canceled due Outside service, STAY TUNED
Those who are interested can participate in our Adult Christian formation class via Zoom. We may use another platform, but at this time, those who are interested can 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.
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Current ECA Financial Statement for Quarter Ending
May 2020
Financials will be uploaded to our website this week. To view the current financial statement for ECA, go to ecamarietta.org. You can also see the May 2020 Financials
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. This information is typically printed in the bulletin, however, with the current change in services; we are making this information available online. Contact Fr. Paul with any questions.
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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!
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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: June 21, July 5, July 19, July 26, August 30. Please email your dedication (complete with wording in thanksgiving for/in memory of) to ecanews@bellsouth.net.
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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
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