St. John’s Episcopal Church

“Giving Grace in God’s World”

Sundays: Services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

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We are delighted to welcome you! Our community celebrates worship, outreach, learning, and fellowship.

  3 Cross Street, Essex, CT 06426
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Worship services are held each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., and the 10:15 a.m. is broadcast online on our YouTube Channel. On Wednesday’s at 12:00 p.m., we have a service of Holy Eucharist.
  • 8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Communion 
  • 10:15 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Communion 
  • 12:00 p.m. | Wednesday Midweek Holy Eucharist 
  • 5:00 p.m. | Wednesday Contemplative Prayer 

LIVESTREAM SUNDAYS AT 10:15 A.M.

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St. John’s blog

What we’re thinking, featured events, and more ways to engage.

Evening Light: A Journey through Compline & Evensong

Evening Light: A Journey through Compline & Evensong March 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 10 Soup, Salad, & Bread — 5:30 p.m. in the Undercroft Evening Light: A Journey Through Compline & Evensong — 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary This Lent, step deeper into worship and fellowship! Join us...

Mardi Gras Sunday: Pancakes and Jazz Concert

Mardi Gras Sunday: Pancakes and Jazz: Shrove Sunday with The Occasional Jazz Ensemble March 2 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of Mardi Gras fun starting at 6 p.m. with a savory traditional pancake supper with your St. John’s family in the undercroft, just before Lent begins. Following...

Advent Wreath & Craft Making

Advent Wreath & Craft Making Sunday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. Join us on Sunday following the 10:15 a.m service as we prepare for the season of Advent. Create your own Advent wreath and illuminate your home with the glow of Advent candles throughout the season. This Advent wreath making...

Giving Tree

Help local families this Christmas by fulfilling Christmas wishes. The program begins on Sunday, December 1. You may grab a tag or two in the Narthex. Please return all gifts to St. John’s by Sunday, December 15, and they will be delivered to Middletown and our local Essex Social Services....

Handel’s Messiah with Patricia Schuman

Tuesday Bible Study: Dive into Handel’s Messiah 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall Join us for an extraordinary Bible study led by St. John’s own Patricia Schuman, as she explores Handel’s Messiah through the lens of her remarkable musical career. Patricia’s extensive background in opera and music brings a unique perspective...

Witness Stones Sunday

Witness Stones Sunday Sunday, October 27 Forum in the Parish Hall | 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Special Music & Liturgy | 10:15 a.m. Witness Stones Memorial Following the Service Join us for a meaningful Sunday as we honor the story of Frank, an enslaved man, seaman, and shipyard worker...

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