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
Due to COVID-19, ALL in person activities and events are canceled at ECA until further notice. 

Monday 4/6 at 6:30pm: Virtual Finance Committee Meeting via Zoom

View ECA Live on Facebook for:
* Devotionals/Morning Prayer at 9 am
* Evening Prayer at 6 pm
* Sunday Service at 9:30 am
* Fun Posts, Musical Posts and more posted often!

Hopefully by now, you have checked out our Facebook public page and watched Sunday services, daily prayer services, devotionals and even some fun posts.... all streamed  live on Facebook  ( if you don't have a Facebook account, see below for directions to watch ). 

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.
Sunday of the Passion:
Palm Sunday
April 5, 2020
* streamed live at 9:30 am



Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.
 Updated Pastoral Letter from Father Paul as of April 1, 2020
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! It is clear that many of us are feeling the weight of this unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am writing to inform you of the latest information from the diocese of Atlanta in reference to church activities. At the time of my last letter ... to read more, click here.

 Lenten Program: The Four Gospels
Join us for the final part of our Lenten Program: a virtual study of the Book of John . All documents are available online by clicking here, or by going to our web-site. We encourage you to complete this Lenten study and prepare your hearts to enter into Holy Week with a profound sense of gratitude despite our current circumstances and quarantine. We are in this together!
Directions to watch ECA Service LIVE Without a Facebook page
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation's Facebook page is public, which means you do not have to create a Facebook account to view or watch live stream. 

Don't have a Facebook account, and need a little help to figure it out? Keep reading.....

  1. Click the link here: CLICK HERE
  2. This will take you to our page. When the banner pops up asking if you want to create an account, click 'no' or click on the 'X' in the corner. 
  3. From here, scroll down past the general information until you see the live broadcast happening (Sunday morning at 9:30 am , Daily at 9am and 6pm). It will be the first post on the page. Don't worry, if you arrive late, or wish to watch at another time; the broadcast will remain on the page as a video (look at the list on the far left of the page for 'Videos'. You can rewind or fast-forward anytime after the service is posted on the page. 
  4. Sit back, relax and watch ECA from home! Be patient, sometimes the internet connection may buffer with a live stream. No need to push any buttons once the video stream begins. It will buffer and resume.
Several Ways to Give During the Temporary Change in Worship
During the next few weeks we will not be able to gather in person at ECA. Sadly, many of our bills will still come in. During this time, please consider in ways 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.
Holy Week: Watch Services Online
All are invited to watch services online during Holy Week. ECA eagerly awaits the opportunity to gather again in person. Until then, we will meet virtually for all services. Please note: Times are approximate upload and/or broadcast times.

Maundy Thursday: April 9 at 7 pm
Good Friday: April 10 at 7 pm
Holy Saturday: April 11 at 8 pm
Easter Sunday: April 12 at 9:30 am
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