Welcome to the Essence page!

Essence is our network for 18-25yr olds at ENC. We are a diverse mix of students and young adults who are excited about teaching the bible, worshiping Jesus, and being filled with the Holy Spirit to reach the city with God’s love in creative ways!

Essence meets in term time on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm (for a 7.30pm start) at St Stephen’s Church, right in the centre of the city (opposite Urban Outfitters), and we’d absolutely love you to come and join us.

What happens?

We usually begin our gatherings by sharing homemade cake, followed by a time of praise and worship. Someone from Exeter Network Church teaches on a particular aspect of the Bible and we take time to reflect and pray together. The evening wraps up at 9pm, and some of us often head to the pub afterwards for a social time.


Nathan and Lucy Johnson

We are Nathan and Lucy, the leaders for Essence. We’ve got loads planned and we are excited to be a part of all that God is doing in our 18-25s community here in Exeter. Check out the insta page for more info!

You can connect with us via our Instagram - or contact Nathan and Lucy on nathanandlucy@enc.uk.net