First Congregational Church
of Essex, MA
Receiving and extending the hospitality of Jesus
as we connect with God, one another, & our community.
Up Coming & Important Events
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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 Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. in their own room on the lower level of the church.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT
Oct 25 1-4:30 p.m. Pumpkin Carving & Treasure Hunt
Oct 28 6:30-8 p.m. Halloween Movie Night (in costume)
[Contact Youth Director: jared@fccoe.org]
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.
The women meet in the large classroom on the 1st floor every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.Exodus bible study, $5 for the study book
For more information contact Joan Houghton & Pam Cilluffo (or Lisa Cleverdon)
Weekly Events
10/18/26
Weekly Mission to Pray for:
PLUMMER YOUTH PROMISE
SUNDAY 10/18
9:30 a.m. "Practicing the Way of Jesus"
8 wk course for HS & older [see flyer]
10:30 a.m. Worship & Kid's Classes
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
MONDAY 10/19 (Indigenous People Day)
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer
[email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests ]
7 p.m. Women's Book Club Gathering, Theo of Golden, [see flyer]
TUESDAY 10/20
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's rm]
6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lg classroom]
WEDNESDAY 10/21
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Women's Bible Study "Exodus"
6:30-8 p.m. YG Gathering
THURSDAY 10/22
7 p.m. Choir rehearsal, all welcome!
10/25/26
Weekly Mission to Pray for:
INTERVARSITY-UNH
SUNDAY 10/25
9:30 a.m. "Practicing the Way of Jesus" [see flyer]
10:30 a.m. Worship & Kid's Classes & Mission Moment with Julie LaFontaine "Open Door"
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
1:30-4 p.m. YG Pumpkin Carving & Treasure Hunt [see flyer]
5 p.m. Men's Autumn Bonfire & Dinner [see flyer]
MONDAY 10/26
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer
[email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests ]
TUESDAY 10/27
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's rm]
5:15 p.m. Deacon's meeting
6-8 p.m. Dinner & Discussion hosted by the Reis'
6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lg classroom]
WEDNESDAY 10/28
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Women's Bible Study "Exodus"
6:30-8 p.m. YG Gathering Halloween Party/ Movie Night 7 p.m. Trustees' meeting
THURSDAY 10/29
7 p.m. Choir rehearsal, all welcome!
11/01/26
Weekly Mission to Pray for:
NEW THING- Belarus
SUNDAY 11/01
9:30 a.m. "Practicing the Way of Jesus"
8 wk course for HS & older [see flyer]
10:30 a.m. Worship & Family Communion
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
MONDAY 11/02
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer
[email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests ]
7 p.m. CE meeting
TUESDAY 11/03
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's rm]
6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lg classroom]
WEDNESDAY 11/04
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Women's Bible Study "Exodus"
6:30-8 p.m. YG Gathering
THURSDAY 11/05
7 p.m. Choir rehearsal, all welcome!
FRIDAY 11/06
7 p.m. Women's Craft Night [see flyer]