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St. James Wins Award!
The Episcopal Church of St. James will be honored with an an award from the Montclair Historic Preservation Commission. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in and support for furthering the aims of historic preservation in Montclair including research, development, planning advocacy and local community leadership. Read more

Noon Day Prayer during Advent
Nooon day prayer, a briief 15-20 minute service is being offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday during lent in the church beginning Nov 30th. Read more

Coat Drive in partnership with the Montclair Fire Department
The Montclair Fire Department, Le Salbuen Cafe, Le Willow Boutique  and St. James Church are working together for a seasonal coat drive to help those in need in our community keep warm when the temperatures drop. Read more

Blessing of the Backpacks

When: Sunday Sept 13; 9:30 AM Service Join us as we mark the beginning of the school year with this special blessing for our students. All students invited to bring their backpacks for this special blessing. Read more

Blood Drive!
On Tuesday, July 7 The New York Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at St. James Episcopal Church from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.. Come by and donate and look for the donation van in the front driveway. Read more

Yogathon for Nepal
Come join us on Saturday, June 20 for a day of yoga while supporting the victims of the terrible earthquakes that affected Nepal. Classes will run on the hour and be taught by registered licensed yoga instructors. Read more

Parish Picnic
 Sunday June 12th, St. James will be holding its annual Parish Picnic! Directly following the 10:15 a.m. service, join us on the front lawn for food and games! It will be in the Parish Hall if inclement weather. Have a dish you want to share with the congregation? Sign up by the bulletin board!   Read more

Children's Creation Garden New Date June 12
The community’s children and their parents are invited to join members of St. James Episcopal Church in planting a new community children’s garden on Sunday, June 12th. People of all ages will be involved in tending to the garden, which St. James hopes will produce enough vegetables this summer to donate to Toni’s Soup Kitchen.. The garden will start breaking ground at 11:30 a.m., after the conclusion of the 10:15 a.m. family worship service at the church, located at 581 Valley Road (corner of Bellevue). Read more

Memorial Day Remembrance Sunday May 29
A tribute on the green in front of the church after the 10:15 service, approximately 11:15, particularly will honor the seven Montclair residents and parishioners of St. James who died while serving in the armed forces in World War 1 Read more
Sun shines through the Rose Window on Ash Wednesday morning

Reflections on the Rose Window
Lent invites reflection regardless of any focal point or location. However, the newly­-restored Rose Window was particularly mesmerizing early morning on Ash Wednesday. Click on the picture to read more... Read more

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