First Congregational Church
of Essex, MA
Receiving and extending the hospitality of Jesus
as we connect with God, one another, & our community.
Church Calendar
Weekly Events
2/08/26 Weekly Mission to Pray for:
FOR HIS CHILDREN
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SUNDAY 2/08
9:30 a.m. MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Sun. School, "Life Together" [click] view video w/ Pastor Dan [2/8 - 3/1]
10:30 a.m Jim Pocock, "Sealed in Christ," Eph.1:13-14
Worship & Children's Sun. School
Mission Moment: Elevate NE w/ Jim Pocock
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
​​11:45 a.m. Prayer in the pastor's office
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Church Family Mtg & Potluck luncheon
RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 22
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MONDAY 2/09
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer w/ Pastor Dan
(email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests before Friday)
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​TUESDAY 2/10
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's room]
6:30-7:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lrg classrm]
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WEDNESDAY 2/11
10:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study, all welcome
6 p.m. Deacons' meeting​​
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THURSDAY 2/12
6-7:30 p.m. MS/HS YG
7 p.m. Choir rehearsal
SATURDAY 2/14 Valentines Day
9-10:30 p.m. Community Breakfast for all!
2/15/26 Weekly Mission to Pray for:
PLUMMER YOUTH PROMISES​​​
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SUNDAY 2/15
9:30 a.m. MS/HS Sunday School
Adult Sun. School, "Life Together" [click] view video w/ Pastor Dan [2/15 - 3/01]
10:30 a.m Pastor Dan Challapalli, "The Power of God in Christ," (Eph. 1:15-23)
Children's Sun. School + nursery
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
​​11:45 p.m. Prayer in the pastor's office
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Church Family Mtg & Potluck luncheon
RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 22
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MONDAY 2/16
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer w/ Pastor Dan
(email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests before Friday)
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​TUESDAY 2/17
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's room]
6:30-7:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lrg classrm]
7 p.m. Trustees mtg
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WEDNESDAY 2/18 ASH WEDNESDAY
10:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study, all welcome
6 p.m. Fish Chowdah Suppah & Worship​​
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THURSDAY 2/19 ​
6-7:30 a.m. MS/HS YG
​7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal​
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SATURDAY 2/21 ​
9 a.m FCCOE Cooking Day [rescheduled],
see flyer below for details
UP & COMING IMPORTANT EVENTS
Regular Church Happenings
Community Breakfast
Hosted by FCCOE in collaboration with St. John's church. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Fellowship Hall,
from 9-10:30 a.m. All are welcome, donations appreciated to defer costs.
Youth Group
Our youth group meets every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. in their own room on the lower level of the church.
Men's & Women's
Weekly Bible Study
The men meet in the Youth Pastor's office on the 2nd floor every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Pastor Dan Challapalli.
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The women meet in the large classroom on the 1st floor every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact Lisa Cleverdon.
