Adult Enrichment
We offer many opportunities for anyone seeking to explore their faith and build community with others. All are welcome!
Sermon Talkback ~ Tuesdays @ 8:30 – 10 am
Coffee Clatter ~ Fridays @ 8 am
Lunchtime Book Group ~ 3rd Monday @ 11:30 am
Wednesday Night Searchers ~ Wednesdays @ 7 – 9 pm
Bridge Group ~ 1st and 3rd Fridays @ 1:30 pm
Sermon Talkback
Join us on Tuesdays from 8:30-10 am for coffee, home-baked goods and a lively discussion of the sermon (and other topics!) that was delivered the previous Sunday. Come for the conversation, the goodies, the camaraderie, or all of the above! Join us – all are welcome!
You can participate in person in the Marvin Lounge or online via Zoom HERE.
Bible Study
A few times a year Mary McHugh will lead a group in Bible Study. Each session will focus on a book from either the Old or New Testament. Discussion and questions are welcome and encouraged – this is a great opportunity to learn from each other and dig deeper into the history and context of scripture, and explore what it means for our lives today.
Current Study: Genesis (ch 11 – end) and 2 Corinthians
Dates & Time: September 11th, 25th, October 23rd & November 13th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm in the Marvin Lounge
Mary McHugh will be leading the study. The planned study will be covering two parts of the Bible:
September: Genesis – Abraham through Joseph (chapter 11 – end of the book)
October & November: Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians
Coffee Clatter @ Martone’s
Every Friday at 8 am, Rev. Mark welcomes everyone to come and talk about any subject you would like. We talk politics, camping, travel, church life, community issues … any and everything that comes up. We meet at Martone’s in downtown Essex Junction for one hour ~ join us!
Noontime Book Group
- The book for October is “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi.
Wednesday Night Searchers
The Wednesday Night Searchers group explores the faith with a number of different methods: books, movies, TED Talks, directed studies, etc. Please join us Wednesday evenings from 7 – 9 pm in the Marvin Lounge; come for the study or come to be a part of a great supportive group of friends.
Wednesdays 7-9 pm
Marvin Lounge and via Zoom
As our first endeavor for the 2026-27 programmatic year, the Searchers group will be reading Falling Upward by Father Richard Rohr. In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up.” Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite. Please join us each week as we discuss the reading and bring our own perspectives and experiences to the group. It’s going to be interesting and thought-provoking!
Bridge Group
Each month people who like to play bridge come together and do just that on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1:30 – 4:00 in the Marvin Lounge. All types of skill levels come to have fun, eat some snacks and talk. We usually have two to three tables and everyone is welcome, so bring a friend!
20/30s Gatherings
Folks in their 20s and 30s gather together for potluck dinners. We connect young adults together for friendship and support discussing a broad range of topics each time. Child care is not provided. To connect with this group, email Pastor Mark, mmendes@fccej.org.