ECA News This Week!

The Season of Epiphany at ECA

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

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR

Saturday, January 14

9:30am Gamblers Anonymous

11:30am Journeys Group Meeting

Sunday, January 15

*8:30am Morning Prayer Rite II

(also streamed online)

9:40am Adult Christian Formation

9:40am Bible Challenge Meet Up

*10:30am Morning Prayer Rite II

*Nursery Provided at both services

12:00pm Southern Comforters Meeting after services

Wednesday, January 18

11:30am Connecting Luncheon

2:00pm Cultured Pearls Book Club

6:30pm Food, Faith & Fellowship Dinner

Looking Ahead

Sunday, January 22

*8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

(also streamed online)

9:40am Adult Christian Formation

9:40am Bible Challenge Meet Up

*10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

*Nursery Provided at both services

Monday, January 23

7pm Buildings and Grounds Meeting

Wednesday, January 25

1pm British Tea Planning Meeting

4pm Reach serving dinner at Shady Grove

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

January 15, 2023

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Server Schedule for the Month of:

January

Thank you for Serving ECA!

We Need YOU!

We are crucially low with volunteers (Ushers & Lectors) to serve during Sunday Services. We especially need volunteers for the 8:30am Service. Please email ecaparish@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Thank you!

Journeys to Meet This Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11:30am This is 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, please join us the second Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:30 in the Activity Building. Please call Suzie Hart at 404.234.5294 for more information.

Adult Christian Formation Resumes This Sunday at 9:40am Christian Formation class is usually held on Sundays at 9:40 am either in person, or via Zoom. Please 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 climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community.

Southern Comforters Meeting THIS Week, Jan 15 after the 10:30 am Service All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends. This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building.

Cultured Pearls Book Club to Meet Jan. 18 at 2pm All are invited to join the ECA Book club. This month's book is "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolfe. February's book is "The Personal Librian" by Marie Benedict & Victoria Albert. This club meets monthly on the third Wednesday . Contact Lillian Stanton for more information.

Faith, Food & Fellowship Meeting Wednesday, January 18 at⋅6:30

All are welcome to Join us for food, fellowship and fun! This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. You won't want to miss this! If you’d like to help with this program, please email Robin Keith.

Connecting Ministry January Food & Fellowship Dates: Jan. 18 & Jan. 26 Come Connect with us! The January dates are as follows: Wednesday, January 18 for lunch: 11:30 am at Copelands; and Thursday, January 26 at 5 pm for dinner (location TBD). Contact Janice Maxwell for more info.

Altar Flower Sign Up for 2023 Available

There is a new sign up poster in the Narthex for Altar Flowers for 2023. Please be sure to fill out a form to include your name, date for flowers, dedication, and phone number in case of questions. Thank you for supporting the ECA Altar Flower Ministry!

Shady Grove Un-Housed Ministry Special Request The ECA Reach Ministry serves along-side Pastor Bass at Shady Grove Baptist Church to minister to the homeless population. Pastor Bass has expressed a need for men’s jeans size 30-36. Thanks for donating to help this ministry!

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Dec. 2022 Actual Budget +/-

Revenues $246,367 $259,088 $12,721

Expenses $220,416 $259,127 ($38,711)

Net Year to $25,951 ($39) $25,988

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org