St. John’s Episcopal Church

“Giving Grace in God’s World”

 Sundays: Services: 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM & 5 PM 

(The 5 PM service will resume on Sunday, September 10th)

 

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  3 Cross Street, Essex, CT 06426
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Upcoming Services & events

Blessing of the Animals

  Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 8 — 5 PM Come celebrate the Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s! We invite you to the 5PM service inside the church with your pets. We are also inviting children to bring a favorite stuffed animal so that we can...

Taizé Service

  Taizé Service – Thursday, October 5 — 7PM This is a contemplative service filled with music and silence and led by the Saint John’s Choir. The Taizé service features chants, readings, prayers, and candle lighting. It is a unique and gorgeous experience for worshipping God by candlelight only. This...

An Invitation to Read the Bible Together For The Year

Dear St. John’s and friends, We are going on an adventure this year and you are all invited. The adventure is simple. We are going to read the Bible together. Yes, all of it. Why? You might ask. Well, there are many reasons. I have often heard you say things...

Taizé Service

Taizé Service – Thursday, May 18 — 7PM This is a contemplative service filled with music and silence and led by the Saint John’s Choir. The Taizé service features chants, readings, prayers, and candle lighting. It is a unique and gorgeous experience for worshipping God by candlelight only. This is...

Open House & Newcomer Reception

Open House & Newcomer Reception — Sunday, May 7 Directly following the 5 PM service Are you new to St. John’s Episcopal Church? Do you want to know how to become a member or how to become involved? Maybe you’ve passed by the church on Main Street and have seen...

Light Lunch and Introduction to The Saint John’s Bible

Sunday, April 30 — Directly following the 10:15 AM service There will be a light lunch and Introduction to the Pentateuch, the volume of The Saint John’s Bible containing the first five books of the Old Testament. The Pentateuch, or Torah, in the Jewish tradition contains Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and...

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