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
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.
UPCOMING EVENT
Watch for a list of FUN Summer Events for you and your friends!
[More info. 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. For more information contact Lisa Cleverdon.
Weekly Events
7/12/26
Weekly Mission to Pray for:
RAFIKI FOUNDATIONS-Africa
SUNDAY 7/12
9:30 a.m. Summer Worship
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
10:45 a.m. Prayer in the pastor's office
MONDAY 7/13
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer
(email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests before Friday)
6:30 a.m. VBS volunteer's meeting
TUESDAY 7/14
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's rm]
6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lg classroom]
WEDNESDAY 7/15
9 a.m. VBS Decorating, all help welcomed!
5 p.m. VBS Decorating, all help welcomed!
THURSDAY 7/16 to SUNDAY 7/19
5-8:30 p.m. VBS Rainforest Falls (click button below)
7/19/26
Weekly Mission to Pray for:
PIONEER-Middle East
SUNDAY 7/19
9:30 a.m. Summer Worship
Live Streaming on YouTube (click)
10:45 a.m. Prayer in the pastor's office
5-8:30 p.m. VBS Rainforest Falls finale & slideshow
MONDAY 7/20
8:30 a.m. Community Zoom (click) Prayer
(email lisa@fccoe.org with prayer requests before Friday)
TUESDAY 7/21
9:30 a.m. Men's bible study [youth pastor's rm]
4 p.m. Deacons meeting
6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous [lg classroom]
THURSDAY 7/23
6:30 p.m. YG Summer Fun!
FRIDAY 7/24 - Sunday 7/26
Youth Group to summer Camp Monadnock
NOTE
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9:30 Sunday School is Finished for the summer, returns Sept. 13 after Labor Day. See U then!
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Wed. 10:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study finished for the summer
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Thurs. 7 p.m. Choir is finished for the summer, restart 9/10