The First Baptist Church in Essex

05/24/2026

Happy Pentecost!

“Hug o war” by Shel Silverstein

I will not play at tug-o'-war!
I'd rather play at hug-o'-war
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs
And where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug
And where everyone kisses
And everyone grins
And everyone cuddles
And everyone wins!

04/14/2026

We send love and prayers to our friends at Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church as they continue to work towards restoration following flooding in their building.

If you’re in the area on May 9 I hope you will stop by their spring pop-up event.

04/05/2026

Christ is RISEN!
Alleluia!

04/05/2026

You are invited to First Baptist Church in Essex as we proclaim the resurrection.

If it has been a while since you’ve been to church, that’s OK! You are always welcome. All ages are welcome! 

April 5, 6:15 AM sunrise Easter worship at Riverview Cemetery in Essex. Let us proclaim. Christ is risen!

Sunday, April 5, 10 AM  easter worship with communion, special music, and joyous proclamation, that “Christ is risen!”

03/31/2026

Proud to be an affirming Baptist 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We see you
We need you
You are loved
You belong
The world is a better place with you in it!

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03/31/2026

Some words from Jesus during holy week

TUESDAY MARCH 31
John 19:26-27, NRSVUE “Woman, here is your son…Here is your mother.”

PRAYER
Dear God, help me to care for others. Amen.

03/30/2026

Some words of Jesus to ponder during Holy Week

MONDAY MARCH 30: Salvation

Luke 23:43, NRSVUE “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

PRAYER
Dear God, thank you for opening paradise. Amen.

03/29/2026

HOLY WEEK DAILY READING

SUNDAY MARCH 29, PALM SUNDAY

Luke 23:34, NRSVUE “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Forgiveness

PRAYER
Dear God, help me to forgive. Amen.

03/26/2026

You are invited to First Baptist Church in Essex as we move through Holy Week.

If it has been a while since you’ve been to church, that’s OK! You are always welcome. All ages are welcome! 

Sunday, March 29, 10 AM Palm Sunday worship. You are invited to bring a stuffed animal to leave inside a tomb. The stuffed animals will be returned on Easter.

Thursday, April 2, 6 PM simple supper and Maundy Thursday service. We will break bread and listen scriptures as we remember God’s grace and love.

Sunday, April 5, 6:15 AM sunrise Easter worship at Riverview Cemetery in Essex. Let us proclaim. Christ is risen!

Sunday, April 5, 10 AM  easter worship with communion, special music, and joyous proclamation, that “Christ is risen!”

03/25/2026