Visit "The Sky's the Limit" Thrift Shop

The thrift shop at St. James - The Sky's the Limit is open every Tuesday from 11am - 3pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. There is a treasure trove of clothing for men, women, and children as well as lovely household items, toys, knick knacks, etc.

Summer Music Opportunity for Youth (ages 10-18)

Calling all student instrumentalists! If you play a band instrument and are 10-18 years old, you are welcome to play with the Summer Opportunity Band. This band has four rehearsals at St. James and then performs in a concert "On the Green" (that's the church lawn) on July 18. The rehearsals will be June 25, July 2,9, and 16 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Woodwinds, brass and percussion are welcome. St. James members receive a discount, so the cost is $100 for the program. If you are interested, please contact Martha Boughner at 973-618-1524 or mreedb88@aol.com. You can also pick up a yellow form at church. And yes, you may miss one rehearsal if you are on vacation. Hope to see you in the choir room on June 25!

Diocese of Newark elects 11th Bishop

The Rev. Carlye J. Hughes was chosen XI Bishop of the Diocese of Newark during a special convention on May 19, 2018 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown. The first woman and first African-American to be elected bishop in the Diocese of Newark, Hughes, 59, is currently rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, TX and was one of three nominees.

To learn more about Bishop-elect Hughes, please click here.

To see a video of Bishop-elect Hughes' remarks after her election, please click here.

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.

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