We live out the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This video highlights our fall mission events, showcasing the impact of kindness and community: Reading is Fundamental Book Fair: 94 givers provided 600 books to Powers Ferry Elementary students and teachers. Rise Against Hunger: 65 participants packed 11,448 meals for those in need worldwide. Rocktober: 1,000 messages of hope shared on painted rocks. Colorful String Art: A month-long community project weaving good deeds into a vibrant display. Celebrate the difference we made together and learn how you can get involved. For more about East Cobb UMC and our missions, visit eastcobbumc.org

Enjoy a summer of missions at East Cobb UMC! Thanks to your generous donations and giving, the church has been able to support the community pool at Murphy-Harpst Children’s center and the Summer Lunch program at MUST Ministries.

Thank you for a superb Great Day of Service! Together we sorted and packed 305 books for the Prison Alliance, decorated and packed 120 sack lunches for Table on Delk, packed 120 food bags for MUST and made hygiene kits, assembled 165 toiletry kits for Cobb Senior Services at Simple Needs, delivered household items to a local family in need, cleaned the overgrown yard of a homebound member, packaged four Laundry Love baskets for local apartment complexes and laundromats, decorated placemats for Kairos Prison Ministry, and wrote cards to accompany MUST Senior food boxes. –

Join us as we reflect on a remarkable journey of faith, service, and community during our Lenten series, “Be the Sheep,” at East Cobb UMC. Inspired by Matthew 25, our church family embarked on a mission to live out the teachings of Christ through acts of kindness, compassion, and love. 🕊️ About “Be the Sheep” Series: This Lent, East Cobb UMC answered the call to serve “the least of these,” exploring the acts of service Jesus described in the Gospel. From packing meals for the hungry to crafting blankets for the cold, our congregation has shown what it truly means to embody Christ’s love in action.

Discover Grace House, the latest transitional housing initiative by East Cobb United Methodist Church (UMC), offering hope and a fresh start to families in need — in collaboration with Family Promise of Cobb County.

Join us in the heartwarming journey of the Reading is Fundamental program, our mission program aimed at fostering a love for reading among elementary school children! In this video highlight, witness the joy and excitement as East Cobb UMC provides each child with the gift of six new books to inspire a lifelong passion for literacy.

In September of the year 2023, the East Cobb United Methodist Church and the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church came together in unison under the beautiful and majestic Arbor that stood tall and proud at the Marietta Campground. They were brought together by a common cause, to experience the true essence of the Gospel Sing-A-Long that had been gloriously set up and designed to uplift the spirits of all those who participated. It was a time for reflection and a time to embrace the fellowship and joy that came with praising the Lord in unison. Without a doubt, these memories of pure joy and complete spiritual awakening will forever remain resplendent and unforgettable in each and every one of their hearts.

East Cobb UMC is proud to be a 2023 receiver of the Church of Excellence award! Recognized for excelling in Mission, ECUMC engaged in 24 mission trips in 2023 and raised funds to 5 special offerings. We give thanks for all the wonderful ministry and mission opportunities we have shared over this year. All we do is possible through your giving.

Dive into the melodies and stories behind the voices of the ECUMC Choir! We sat down with our incredible Choir members to ask them the question: “Why do you sing in the Choir?” 🎤✨ From personal stories to shared passions, get ready for an inspiring journey into the heart of our choir community.

Recapping our time at the Youth Beach Retreat in Panama City Beach! There were 9 churches and 160 youth at the retreat. Evan DeYoung was the speaker, and we focused on the book of Jonah throughout the entire weekend. Some of the focus topics were God being present in the storms of life, being bold in sharing your faith with others, doing what is right even when you really don’t want to, and living into the calling that God has for you. The exciting thing for East Cobb was that our students committed to doubling the amount of students we take next year on the retreat from this year!

Let’s celebrate a summer of missions – from the Blanket-a-Thon, an eight-hour effort to create 50 blankets for Helping Ukraine, to packing 133 summer lunches for students at MUST!

Relive our Summer Kickoff Concert – an afternoon of good music, food, and company all while raising funds for Powers Ferry Elementary School! With your support, we raised over $2,000, which buys 6 books each for 70+ students.

Relive the incredible moments of our “Great Day of Service” and witness the transformative power of community in action! On Saturday, April 22, East Cobb UMC embarked on a mission to let the light of Christ shine through us as we spread love and compassion across East Cobb, Marietta, GA. From landscaping projects at a local elementary school to packing lunch bags for the Ronald McDonald House, writing heartfelt letters to soldiers overseas, and crafting dog toys – every small act of service made a monumental impact. Let’s continue to be the light together! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more heartwarming moments of service and connection.

We give thanks today to our Music and Worship department and the three music interns who help carry out worship at East Cobb UMC.

Thank you to our faithful volunteers who make our Powers Ferry Tutoring program a roaring success.

Join us in a heartwarming journey through the transformative impact of the East Cobb UMC mission projects in 2022! From local outreach initiatives to global endeavors, this recap video showcases the collective effort and dedication that made each mission a resounding success. We extend our deepest gratitude to every volunteer, supporter, and community partner who played a pivotal role in bringing these missions to light.

Relive the spirit of unity and compassion as the entire congregation came together for a transformative Mission Sunday event! In this Tell Me Something Good, witness the collective power of small, impactful mission opportunities that left a lasting imprint on hearts and communities.

Indulge in the sweet and melodious memories of our heartwarming “2022 Cookies & Carols” event! Families gathered as the talented Eileen, our cookie extraordinaire, guided us through a delightful cookie decorating session, filling the air with the festive aroma of creativity and joy. After, everyone harmonized in caroling sessions, spreading holiday cheer to members who couldn’t join us in person due to special care needs, our outreach extended to nursing homes, bringing smiles to residents and creating connections through the magic of music.

As Methodists, we celebrate the connectional ministry we share with other United Methodist congregations. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of collaboration with our most recent Choir Swap with Chamblee First United Methodist Church.

The Holidays are a time for Gathering! We give thanks for all the wonderful moments over this past Holiday season. From Trunk or Treat to Friendsgiving, let us reminisce on our celebrations together.

Thank you to our faithful volunteers and generous donors who made our second Reading is Fundamental Celebration a roaring success. Over 1000 books, 150 students, 9 teachers, one very supportive pastor and many, many volunteers. It’s an expensive and complicated undertaking but the joy of the students made it all worthwhile.