Last spring, people throughout the hamlet of Essex began to realize that they no longer heard the chimes ringing from the old lock tower at Essex Community Church. The clock still marked the time, but the bell had fallen silent. A gear had worn away, and even though it could be … [Read more...] about How Sweet the Sound!
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Essex Community Church to Host Update on Tanzania’s SEGA School for Girls
Tracey Dolan—who co-founded Nurturing Minds / SEGA Girls School in Tanzania with her sister, Polly Dolan in 2008—will present an illustrated talk on the Modern Girl program, or “Msichana Kisasa” (MK). The event will take place on Thursday, September 27 from 4 to 5 pm in the Essex … [Read more...] about Essex Community Church to Host Update on Tanzania’s SEGA School for Girls
Vintage Photo: Federated Church
Every week we share a different image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The last image we shared is shown above. Of course anyone familiar with Essex would recognize this Church sitting on a corner of Main … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Federated Church
An Evening of Song to Help Save the Chimes
This summer, something special is coming to the tiny hamlet of Essex, New York: three Broadway and off-Broadway musical artists will perform at Essex Community Church on Friday, July 20. At the invitation of their Essex friends Russ Schneider and Courtney Coleman, a trio of … [Read more...] about An Evening of Song to Help Save the Chimes
The Magic of Christmas in Essex to be Celebrated December 8, 9, & 10
This year's celebration of the Magic of Christmas in Essex begins on Friday night, December 8. At 5:00 at the Essex Inn, join Lori Kudelski (James Beard guest bartender-of-the year) and Essex Inn General Manager Tom for a free mixology class on creating holiday drinks. At 6:30, … [Read more...] about The Magic of Christmas in Essex to be Celebrated December 8, 9, & 10