Memorial service for Margot Calder

Saturday, May 3 | 2:00 p.m. (Church) 

You are invited to join us for the Memorial Service, which will take place at St. John’s on Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m.

To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor

Conversations on Faith Traditions with our Neighbors

Saturday, May 3 | 10-11:30 a.m. (Undercroft) 

Panel Discussion hosted by St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex.

This partnership with The Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, (CCIU) will bring together representatives of several religions in a moderated panel discussion on various faith traditions; Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Three panelists of these various faith traditions will discuss ways we can join hands and share values to work to achieve the common good. Please RSVP to Meghan Wrinn at 860-767-8095 or meghan@stjohnsessex.org. Parking is available on Main Street, Pratt Street, or behind the Essex Post Office.

Introducing our new rector

Dear Friends in Christ:

At long last, we’re thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 Vestry’s call to The Rev. Dr. Elaine Ellis Thomas to serve as the next rector of St. John’s, Essex, effective July 1, 2025.