"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

 All are welcome Saturday, May 8 at 11:30am at the pavilion (masks and social distancing required as per the CDC and diocesan requirements). 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 either at the outdoor pavilion or at the Activity Building (weather determinate). Please call Suzie Hart at 404.234.5294 for more information.

On this Mothers Day, ECA would like to acknowledge the important role mothers play in all of our lives.  “On this Mother’s Day, we give thanks to God for the divine gift of motherhood in all its diverse forms. Let us pray for all the mothers among us today; for our own mothers, those living and those who have passed away; for the mothers who loved us and for those who fell short of loving us fully; for all who hope to be mothers someday and for those whose hope to have children has been frustrated; for all mothers who have lost children; for all women and men who have mothered others in any way—those who have been our substitute mothers and we who have done so for those in need; and for the earth that bore us and provides us with our sustenance. We pray this all in the name of God, our great and loving Mother. Amen"

The REACH Committee will be meeting face to face this weekend directly following the 11:15 am service. All are welcomed to join as we work to reach and support our church family and the community around us. If you have any questions, please Contact Molly Norman at mollylippert@gmail.com

As you can see by our attendance numbers, we are slowly moving back into worship. Due to Summer weather coming soon, we will continue the outdoor 11:15AM service until May 23rd and we will go back to our regular worship service times at 8:30AM and 10:30AM on Sunday May 30th ⁽Memorial Day weekend). We hope to see more of our parish members returning to in person worship services as we get back into our routine of Sunday morning worship.

May 2nd worship service numbers: 8:30am – 25 | 10:00am – 30 | 11:15am – 8 

You are invited to join this Sunday at 8:30 AM (also streamed online via FB), 10:00 AM (Inside services) 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. Note: We will begin our regularly scheduled Sunday Worship times on May 30th .

All are welcome to join adult Christian Formation on Sundays under the pavilion and/or via Zoom immediately following the 8:30am service. Please contact Ron Allen for log-in information to join the zoom meeting: ronallenga@yahoo.com

ECA wants to honor all graduating seniors on Sunday, May 23rdat 10:00 am.  Please email names to ecanews@bellsouth.net before Tuesday May 18thto be included. Thank you! 

Sunday May 23^rd is Pentecost Sunday: Please wear Red to Mark the Occasion

REACH will be having the ECA Annual Yard Sale on June 5th (rain or shine). We will be collecting items on May 22nd from 9am - 12am and on Sunday, May 23rd after all services. We will not be accepting mattresses, old tv's or items that you would otherwise throw away. Be on the lookout for a sign up form to volunteer with item drop off and on the day of the yard sale. If you have questions about the yard sale or items you wish to donate please email Molly Norman at molly.lippert@gmail.com 

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!

ECA REACH Ministry seeks your help, during this COVID-19 pandemic, many families in our communities have suffered greatly. We hope to be able to bring a little bit of joy and happiness into their lives by providing some needed items and some little gifts to show our love. Dates for this event are still to be determined. Stay tuned.

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 Tuesday, May 12 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. 

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. 

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                      +/-     

Expenses                                        $76,597                     $87,004              ($10.407)