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

We will continue to follow CDC and Health Dept. guidelines. Read ECA guidelines HERE

ECA Reach Yard Sale, Saturday June 5th: Volunteers Needed! REACH will be having the ECA Annual Yard Sale on June 5th (rain or shine). We need you to help make the yard sale a success this year! We need help on Friday, June 4th to set up, and Saturday June 5th at the yard sale. Use the link below to sign up for the times you are available to volunteer. If you have questions please email Molly Norman at molly.lippert@gmail.com.

CF normally meets Sunday at 9:40 both in person and via zoom. Please contact Ron Allen for log-in information to join the zoom meeting: ronallenga@yahoo.com. We will not meet this week due to the holiday weekend.

We want to honor all the service men and women who sacrificed their lives in order to protect our freedoms. As you gather with family and friends or relax, please take a moment of silence and prayer to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation. "O God, we ask your strength, that we might dedicate ourselves to perfecting your kingdom of peace and justice among nations. Let us give thanks for the many blessings of freedom which we possess, purchased at the cost of many lives and sacrifices. Fill us with courage to fulfill our tasks and in no way break faith with the fallen. We commend these fallen to your mercy and ask that you give them eternal rest. This we ask and pray in your name."

We want to give a shout out to those who are graduating this year after overcoming many obstacles during this pandemic. We will be honoring their accomplishments this coming Sunday.

High School: Nathan Keith – Kell High ( Attending Belmont University College), Cole Samuel – Woodstock High,  Paige Whisler -  Riveridge High (Attending Georgia Tech)

College: Mary Ellen Roberts , Masters in Special Education from Georgia Southern College

EFM class had five participants complete the 4 year study program We want to acknowledge five participants who have completed the 4 year study program in Education for Ministry, Sewanee School of theology study program. The 4 year class is a fun and intense study program of exploring the bible, faith and history of the church. These five individuals have succesfully completed the program and receive a certificate in theological education from Sewanee. Congratulations to:

Cal Beck, Sandi Harden, Teri Hogan, Barb O'Connor, Sue Tidwell

Last Call for Name-tags: Please wear them as we go back to in-person Worship As we transition back to in person services, the Connecting Ministry is asking that you wear your ECA nametag for guests who come to our services and for the new people who have joined.  If you need a nametag, please email the office at ecanews@bellsouth.net. We will order next week. Thank You!

Ushers, Lectors and Counters Needed

As we transition back to traditional worship, we are beginning to schedule volunteer positions again. Currently, we are in need of ushers, lectors and counters. If you are interested in volunteering on Sunday mornings, please email ecanews@bellsouth.net. Thank you!

Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries We Support We may not be gathering for in-person worship due to diocesan restrictions, but the need for food items at our local food pantries continues. ECA is supporting local charities such as Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries. You are welcome to come by on Sundays to drop off these much-needed items, or drive-by the office during the week. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of helping those in need! 

ECA will offer Education for Ministry again this year. Dates and times are to be determined. 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. If you are interested or need more information, contact Katie Dunlap at 404-444-6874 or katiedunlap5@gmail.com

A Caregivers Support Group has started at ECA: Join us virtually Tuesdays at 7:30pm If you are involved with the care of someone with a terminal or chronic illness, you are invited to join a newly formed support group offering support, connection, resources, and coping strategies. This group is led by Robin Racoff, an experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. This group is for caregivers, no patients please. Please contact Robin for details: (404) 290-1550 or robinracoff@gmail.com.

ZOOM invite here ( https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73832368704?pwd=VHl6UWxHWEhaTXdIUE9WVVFJTERKdz09)                        

Note: During the Zoom Session you may participate with or without video, audio, or just observe. It will not be recorded and confidentiality will be the standard. Also, if you have any concerns or questions regarding ZOOM, please contact Robin directly at (404) 290-1550. 

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 visit 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!

(YTD) Through Apr. 2021     Actual                        Budget                      +/-