THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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

Children/Youth Christian Formation (Sunday School) to Resume THIS Sunday

Christian Formation Children & Youth typically meets on the first Sunday of each month. Spread the Word! See Molly Norman to learn more or volunteer to help. 

Episcopal Church Women Meeting Sunday at Noon in the Activities Building 

All Ladies are invited to ECW at Annunciation.  This group typically meets on the first Sunday of each month after services. Outings are planned throughout the year. 

ECW invites all Women to join them for September Outings/Fellowships  ECW Outings include 'The Van Gough Experience' on Saturday, 9/2 at 9am and Art in the Park on Labor Day Weekend. September’s 'Food for Thought' lunch will be on Thursday 9/7 at 11:30am at GCW Diner located at 4017 Canton Road, Marietta.  Dinner will be on Tuesday 9/12 at 6:00pm at Family Traditions located at 4379 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock.  RSVP to Janice Maxwell.

ECA Choir is Starting Back Up at the 10:30AM Worship Services The ECA choir is starting up again, and voices are needed for this great ministry at our 10:30am service. Please contact Joe Lozier, Music director or any choir member if you are interested.

ECA Reach Seeking Donations & Providing Lunch at Church of the Common Ground 9/17 We are seeking donations of: Bottled Water, Propel/Gatorade packets, Bananas, Vienna Sausages, Cheese/Peanut butter crackers. Please bring donations to church next Sunday. The Church of the Common Ground is a worshiping community of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, a church without walls, serving those on the margins of the city. If you have questions, please contact Janet Livingston or Cindy Lippert.

It’s Time Once Again for the Men’s Fishing Trip!  9/27 – 10/1 at Shell Island Reserve Space Now! It’s that time of year again when the Men of ECA and guests plan to head down to Shell Island Fish Camp for a weekend of fellowship, fishing, food & Fun. You can go down on Weds, Thu, or Fri, and you don’t have to fish. Reserve your space now with a $100 deposit. More Details to follow. 

Welcome Back Picnic for Fr. Paul: Sign up to bring a Dish! ECA will provide fried chicken, ham and cake. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex to bring a side or dessert to share. You won’t want to miss the fun!  Fr. Paul has been away on a well- deserved sabbatical. If you have any questions or needs during this time, contact Robin Keith, Sr. Warden; Foster Peterson, Vestry Liaison for Worship; or the church office. Please click HERE to view Sabbatical information.

Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries, Thank you for your Continued Support   ECA supports local charities Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries. Please bring donations Sundays before worship. Thank you for supporting these local charities! 

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through July 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/- 

Revenues                            $151,795      $160,127         $8,332

Expenses                            $147,183      $167,410             $20,226

Net Year to                          $4,612         ($7,282)          ($11,894)

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

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