St. James Summer Camp registration begins!

St. James Summer Camp registration begins. St. James offers six weeks of summer camp for toddlers thru Pre-K/K. The registration form can be downloaded from the Resources link or by clicking HERE.

Compline via Zoom

There will be a weekly service of Compline via Zoom every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Please click HERE to join.

How to Get Tested and/or Vaccinated

If you would like to schedule a FREE COVID-19 test or see if you qualify to receive the vaccination, go to www.essexcovid.org.

Martin Luther King Day of Service

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is often looked at as a "day off" but it is actually intended to be a "day on." St. James has identifed four opprotunities that invlove reaching beyond ourselves to help others. These outreach ministries will continue until Ash Wednesday.

"Soles for Little Souls" "Cards of Care" "Just for Her" "Just for Him"

"Soles for Little Souls"

We will be collecting new or gently used boots for children to help keep them warm and dry this winter. The boots can be dropped off at the church in the wooden box in the portico or left outside by the church office door.

"Cards of Care"

Write notes or greeting cards to be delivered to nursing homes/long term care facilities. Because of COVID, residents in these facilities are experiencing tremendous isolation. Cards can be left in the church mailbox and we will see that they ar

"Just for Her"

Donations of feminine hygiene products (no tampons) are needed by women clients of food pantries. When people are food insecure, often these items are much needed. Donations can be left in the wooden box in the portico or ordered from Amazon and

"Just for Him"

Packages of new sock and underwear are being collected to be delivered to a men's shelter in Paterson. Items can be left in the wooden box in the portico or ordered from Amazon and delivered to St. James.

We are here for YOU!

Help is a CLICK away-Don't Hesitate!

Rev. Melissa Hall Rev. Audrey Hasselbrook

NJ MentalHealthCares Help Line-offers telephone counseling,emotional support, and resources for you or a loved one. 1-866-HELP(4357)

1-855-NJ-HOPELINE for those having suicidal thoughts

NJ 211-Mental health Resources

American Psychiatric Assoc.-Coping after Disaster

Accurate information is ESSENTIAL-New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub

Welcome to the Episcopal Church of St. James!

St. James Church at the heart of Upper Montclair and worshiping in the Episcopal tradition, is an inclusive community focused on faith, family and fellowship.

We seek to:

Nurture spirituality through community and Christian education
Grow and support our diverse membership through fellowship and outreach
Serve the needs of Montclair and beyond through God’s love.

Collect for the Community

Gracious God, strengthen in us two values that we hold central as a Christian Community. These values are inspired by Jesus' two great commandments. First, we love God or something greater than ourselves with all our hearts and mind, and second we commit to loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. There is no boundary or condition to our love and commitment to God or to our neighbor, no matter who they may be. All are welcome in this place. Amen.

Worship Schedule

Virtual Morning Prayer - Rev. Melissa will offer virtual "live" Morning Prayer every Sunday at 9am via Zoom. You can join the service by clicking here.

Virtual Holy Eucharist - Rev. Melissa and Rev. Audrey will hold a virtual "live" Service of Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10:30am via Zoom. Please join us by clicking here. A weekly bulletin and a link to the Book of Common Prayer can be accessed under the Resouces tab on the right side of the webpage.

Worship every Sunday at 11:15am virtually at the National Cathedral in Washington DC by clicking here.

Morning Prayer with Rev. Audrey. The link the Book of Common Prayer is under the Resources tab on the right side pf the webpage.

The National Cathedral offers virtual live daily worship - Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, please check that out as well by clicking here. and scrolling down the page.