First Congregational Church
of Essex, MA
Receiving and extending the hospitality of Jesus
as we connect with God, one another, & our community.
Summer & Christmas Programs
VBS
Our mission is to bring the word of God to the children of our congregation along with the community. VacationBibleSchool happens one week out of the summer for 2-5 days for 2-3 hours/day and our church is magically transformed into an amazing adventure land for learning. Children ages Pre-K to 8th grade come together to experience God’s word through Bible points, verses, and stories reinforced through fun outdoor games, crafts/science projects, interactive story telling, themed snacks, and fun songs & dances!
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The children learn to watch for “God sightings”, make new friends and above all leave here knowing God loves them no matter what. All this is presented & supervised by the talented members of our congregation that make it all come alive! Click on the link to the right to see the video for this year’s VBS adventure
2025 "True North"
Summer Program
[Click on the picture to the left]
to watch a slide show of last years FUN!
It was a 4 day 2.5 hour/day outdoor & indoor power packed program for ages Pre-k thru grade 8.
2026 Rainforest Falls
Summer Program
[Click video on the right]
Here is next summer's program teaser video
to get you ready to EXPLORE GOD's LOVE!
2025 Miracle of Jesus
Christmas Program
[View the pictures to the right]
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​This 2.5hr event coincided with our townwide
Christmas Fair Event and
followed our Community Breakfast. ​
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It too was made for Pre-K thru grade 8 and the kids (with parents too if they wanted to stay)
rotated to the different market stalls
to learn about the Miracles of Jesus​​
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The miracle stories took place in the marketplace of Bethlehem with interactive stalls; wool ornament maker, toy shop maker & games, fragrance & oil maker, fish market games and bakery snacks!
