A church for people who feel church isn’t for them.
Sunday: 9:30AM, 11:00AM
801 Beirne Ave, Huntsville (5-Points)
You Belong Here
We don’t care what you wear, how many piercings or tattoos you have, what candidate you voted for or even if you know anything about the Bible. We are a church filled with people just like you with every kind of story imaginable.
It’s dark, it’s loud, and it smells a lot like coffee. We love Jesus.
We love the Bible, and we love our church.
We’re having a ton of fun, but we aren’t just playing around.
We love what we get to do here.
We think you’ll love it too.
Upcoming events
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Next Steps
February 1st
Are you tired of sitting on the sidelines and just doing church? Are you ready to learn more, grow more, serve more? Then Next Steps class is here for you!
Next Steps is not some boring tutorial, but an exciting overview of how you can join the Essential Church Community! You will hear what we are about, how you can connect, and where you can plug in.
The class will be in the sanctuary immediately following second service. Lunch and childcare are provided, but registration is required for adults (for the Next Steps class) and for children 6 weeks to 5th grade (for childcare).
Registration closes on Thursday, January 29th at midnight. -
Women's Ministry Retreat
February 20th and 21st
Step away from the noise and into a sacred space designed just for you. This retreat is a time to rest, reflect, and reconnect—with God, with others, and with your own heart. Through powerful teaching, heartfelt worship and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore what it means to be deeply rooted in faith and renewed in purpose.
Come as you are—and leave transformed. -
Essential's 10th Birthday
Sunday, February 15th
Essential Church family, big news—on February 15th, we’re celebrating 10 amazing years of Essential, and you’re invited to the party! We’re throwing a huge birthday bash packed with great food, a chocolate fountain, a memory wall, a photo booth, and tons of exciting giveaways. And trust me… some of these prizes are going to blow your mind. I’m pretty sure nothing like this has ever been given away in a church before. You’ll want to be in the room for this one.
And there’s even more to celebrate: for every person who attends that day, we’re donating $5 to Joyful Blessings, our ministry serving the homeless in our community.
It’s going to be a day full of fun, generosity, and unforgettable moments.
If you have any pictures over the years, especially in previous buildings, please email them to leslie@essential.fyi.
Huntsville
Address
801 Beirne Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801
Summer Service Times
Sunday: 9:30am and 11:00am
Last week’s Teaching:
All Hat, No Holiness
What does real faith actually look like in everyday life?
In James 1, Scripture confronts us with a sobering truth: it is possible to be sincere, active, and even religious and still be deeply out of alignment with God. In this message, we talk honestly about the areas most of us struggle with but rarely address directly: our words, our compassion, and our compromises.
James teaches that genuine faith shows up in three unmistakable ways: a tongue that is actively restrained, a life that moves toward the vulnerable, and a heart that refuses to be stained by the world. This sermon is not about earning salvation, but about living a life that reflects the Father we belong to.
If you have ever wished you could take words back, felt disconnected from real worship, or sensed that something in your life is quietly hurting you, this message is an invitation to a new chapter. God’s ways are not meant to restrict us, but to heal us, restore us, and lead us into the best life possible.