First Congregational Church of Essex Junction – No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome in this place.

Welcome to First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, United Church of Christ

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome in this place.

First Congregational Church of Essex Junction is a vibrant and progressive community of faith. We are an open and affirming congregation, welcoming and serving all in the spirit of Christ.

Single Worship Service

Oct. 4th – 10am — Mission Sunday

Watch Sunday Worship
Watch live-stream and previously recorded worship services.
Pastor Search Updates
Click to see the updates from the Pastoral Search committee.
Welcome Back Sunday
Sunday Sept. 20th
Join is after worship on Sept. 20th to celebrate the start of the programmatic year.
Community Concerts @ First
Join us for some Americana & Indie Rock performed by HairPeace on September 27th at 3pm!
Heavenly Food Pantry
Read about visiting, supporting and volunteering for the Heavenly Food Pantry.

Worship Schedule:

~ First Sunday of Each Month ~ One Service at 10 am ~

In-person and streamed via YouTube
Holy Communion – all are welcome at Christ’s table
Sanctuary Choir
Spiritual Friends for PreK-5th grade

~ Other Sundays Throughout the Month ~

8:30 – In-person & streamed via YouTube
Music: Bethany Blake directs our Sanctuary Choir and provides accompaniment
10:15 – In-person, streamed on the 3rd Sunday of each month
Faith Formation for PreK-8th
Music: Finally @ First Praise band

Click here to sign up to greet or usher at In-Person worship
Click here to sign up to donate Altar flowers
Click here for this week’s worship bulletin

Refer to our calendar for information about connecting to other online events and meetings, including daily devotionals and fellowship time.

Newsletters

January 30, 2026