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 and social action.  

​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.

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Worship Schedule

• Service of Holy Eucharist - Sundays at 8:15 am and 10:15am (the 10:15 service is also available on Zoom)
• Sunday School and Nursery - begins in church 10:15
• ​Women's Bible Study  - Wednesdays (on Zoom) at 10am
• Compline - Thursdays (on Zoom) at 6:30 pm
• Men's Bible Study - Saturdays in the Library at 9am (contact Robert Brown for more information)

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• Service Bulletin​
• Server Schedule (Nov./Dec.)
• Server Schedule (Jan./Feb.)
• Book of Common Prayer
• Sermons (YouTube)​

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Announcements

Holiday Brass Concert - Cali School of Music

Join us on Sunday, December 4 at 7pm for MSU’s annual holiday brass concert. Enjoy transcriptions and arrangements of holiday classics as well as new favorites. The concert is free of charge and welcome to everyone!  Several student musicians will be joining the 10:15 service at St. James to play a few hymns during the service.

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Tree Lighting and Messiah Sing

The Messiah sing is back!!! Join the fun on the front lawn of St. James Episcopal Church on Tuesday, December 6 - tree lighting, hot chocolate, performances by "The Passing Notes" and "Beyond the Boogie" dance company.  The tree lighting will begin at 6:30 followed by the joyous community Messiah Sing in the church at 7:30pm.  The Messiah Sing is led by The Oratorio Society of NJ directed by Sandor Szabo.  The concert is free though donations are welcomed.

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​The Sky's the Limit thrift store

​​A thrift store with style!  Follow us on Instagram @theofficialskysthelimitthriftshop

• Tuesdays 10-2
• Wednesdays 10-2
• Saturdays 10-5

We are accepting donations on the days when the shop is open. We cannot accept the following items: books, electronics, picture frames, underwear, pajamas, bathing suits, stuffed animals, bed linens, appliances, and furniture.  For questions, please email stjamesthriftstore581@gmail.com. 
​The thrift store will be closed for Thanksgiving vacation on Tues., Nov. 22, Wed., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov.26.

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Free Little Pantry

Please see the new Free Little Pantry on front lawn of St. James.  This is the result of a partnership between the Northeast Earth Coalition and St. James.  We are hoping that the pantry stays stocked with non-perishable food for those in need. The preference is that cans have a pull top since not everyone has a can opener.  Food insecurity is real and we can help.​

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​Compline via Zoom

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

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