After searching for three years, the parish at St. John’s Episcopal Church here has a new priest. Father Craig Hacker conducted his first worship service on Sept. 17, and he and his wife, Linda, are settling in at the rectory next to the church, said Carole Harsh, a junior … [Read more...] about St. John’s Welcomes New Priest (THE SUN)
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Massacusetts Choir Boys Attend Choir Camp at St. John’s Church
Choir boys from All Saints Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts will be attending their fifth annual choir camp at St. John’s church in Essex, NY this week. The boys will arrive on August 2 and will spend their mornings rehearsing and improving their vocal skills. In the … [Read more...] about Massacusetts Choir Boys Attend Choir Camp at St. John’s Church
Church Website Reveals its Heart and Soul
New Website Welcomes New Members Essex Community Church is one of many places in the tiny hamlet of Essex, NY, where you can see, hear, and feel a sense of tradition and belonging. In fact, for Essex Community Church, “community” is their middle name. Since 1853, the old … [Read more...] about Church Website Reveals its Heart and Soul
Kids ~ N ~ Peace: 8-Week Course at St. John’s
KIDS ~ N ~ PEACE Helping our children choose peaceful solutions with Jesus as our guide. Where: St. John’s Church, Essex, NY When: Sundays at 10-11 am, January 17-February 7 and April 3-24 Children are bombarded with violent solutions to everyday problems. Superheroes save … [Read more...] about Kids ~ N ~ Peace: 8-Week Course at St. John’s
Message from the Essex Community Church
I am writing you to ask you to consider providing financial assistance to Lloyd and Peg Staats and their eight children, who are currently in the midst of a severe challenge. Lloyd was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He has undergone several surgeries and … [Read more...] about Message from the Essex Community Church