Welcome to
Sundays of Each Month 10:00 AM, Other Sundays 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM · Essex Junction, VT
Plan Your Visit →First Congregational Church of Essex Junction is a vibrant and progressive community of faith, welcoming and serving all in the spirit of Christ.
Our Faith
We believe God is still speaking. Revelation did not end with the closing of the canon — the Holy Spirit continues to lead the church into deeper understanding of truth and justice.
We believe Jesus welcomed all — the outcast, the stranger, the sinner. We are called to embody that same radical, unconditional welcome. All are invited to the table.
We believe faith demands action for justice. Following Jesus means caring for the poor, welcoming the immigrant, affirming the dignity of every person, and working for a just world.
We affirm the sacred worth of every human being, made in the image of God — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or background. All belong; all matter.
We believe Christ's prayer for unity is a call for the church today. We seek common ground with all who follow Jesus and work for the healing and reconciliation of a divided world.
Join Us
of Each Month 10:00 AM, Other Sundays 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM
Your First Visit
Parking available on site and on neighbouring streets. Accessible spaces near the entrance.
Children's Education during the sermon for all ages. Nursery available. Kids are celebrated here.
Introduce yourself to anyone wearing a greeter badge. You'll be met with a smile and a hug.
Fully accessible building. Gender-neutral washrooms available. All are truly welcome here.
Coffee hour after service in the fellowship hall. Stay as long as you like.
Our People
Senior Pastor
Get Involved
A food pantry operated by the church; volunteers are welcomed to serve.
A thrift shop ministry of the church open to volunteers.
1 Church Street, Essex Junction, VT, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05452
A summer faith formation program for children and youth held every summer.
Education and enrichment opportunities for adults of all backgrounds.
A faith formation resource for children and youth to grow in faith at home.
A 'youth group' for older adults offering fellowship and community.
Youth groups for junior and senior high youth providing a nurturing place to…
A spirituality group for women as part of the church's adult programs.