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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New Sunday Service and in person gathering protocols are in place!
We have begun indoor meetings once again.
We will continue to follow CDC and Health Dept. guidelines. Read ECA guidelines HERE
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ECA Update from Fr, Paul+
Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. At this time, with Vestry knowledge and approval, we will hold 2 inside worship services not to exceed 50 persons at 8:30am and 10:00am and 1 outside Sunday worship service not to exceed 75 persons at 11:15am with some modifications. We will be following the CDC, Public Health Dept., and Diocese of Atlanta guidelines for public gatherings. These guidelines follow CDC, Public Health Dept., and Diocese of Atlanta phase 3-A regathering policies issued March 10, 2021 and adopted March 16, 2021 by the ECA Vestry. It is my sincere hope that we will be able to slowly begin to resume worship among one another keeping within the trust granted to me and the Vestry that you have given us. We have been away from one another for some time and I am aware new “ routines" have been created and getting "back in the saddle again” will take an intentional part from all of us. My hope and prayer is that being a part of a worshiping community with one another will take precedence once again in our lives and we will get back to making a difference in the lives of those who are in need both physically and spiritually. May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Christ, Fr. Paul+
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A Special Farewell to Ken Phair
We invite parishioners of ECA to bid Ken Phair a special farewell this Sunday! Ken has been a long-time member of ECA and will be missed greatly. During Ken’s tenure at ECA, he served on Vestry; served as the Church Treasurer; Eucharistic Minister; Sunday School Teacher; Search Committee Chairman; Lay Reader; helped to organize Foyer Groups; participated in monthly Pioneers Dinners; Interview Committee Member for Deacons; committee participant for Gathering Time, Talent and Pledges; and has been an active participant in the church’s social functions. Ken has been an integral member of this church body. We thank him for his service and dedication to ECA.
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Meeting ID: 843 8052 0116 / Passcode: 876348
One tap mobile (to listen in on a phone): +(1)646-558-8656 84380520116# *876348#
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Join Bishop Wright in a 5-part video series
This week: Question 4: Where Do I Stand in Sinking Sand?
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Spring Work Day this Saturday 9-12
All are invited to participate in the ECA Spring Workday this Saturday from 9am - no0n. We will be following social distancing and CDC guidelines. Thank you for helping to keep ECA beautiful!
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Inside In-Person Worship Now Allowed: Sunday Worship
We are excited to announce the return of in person worship services. You are invited to join this Sunday at 8:30 AM (also streamed online via FB), 10:00 AM or 11:15 AM (Outside at the Pavilion). You do not need to register, we will take names for contact tracing persons when you arrive. Please follow all CDC and health Department guidelines and we look forward to our parish members slowly returning as you feel comfortable and attending worship again.
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Christian Formation this Sunday via Zoom at 9:40am
All are welcome to join adult Christian Formation this Sunday via Zoom. Please contact Ron Allen for log-in information to join the zoom meeting: ronallenga@yahoo.com
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Holy Week and Easter Services are Currently being Planned The Vestry is busy planning Holy Week and Easter services. We will still have services associated with Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday with Stations of the Cross, Easter Vigil and Easter services. We will have both services also live streamed for those who are still taking their own necessary precautions during these times. I am looking forward to the day we come back together, and we will be planning many events to bring us back together in fellowship and worship. Blessings, Fr. Paul+
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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!
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Easter Flower Dedications Now Available
Easter Flower dedications are now open. Thank you for supporting ECA Altar Flower Ministry. Please email your dedication (complete with wording in thanksgiving for/in memory of) to ecanews@bellsouth.net or print and mail the form here.
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Volunteers being Sought for Sunday Service including Readers! We need YOU! 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. Volunteers are especially needed to read the Sunday lessons.
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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 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!
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ECA Finances to Date
(YTD) Through Feb. 2021 _ Actual Budget _+/-____
Revenues $46,936 $41,962 $4,974
Expenses $34,924 $40,119 ($5,195)
Net Year to date $12,012 $1,843 $10,169
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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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