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.

Worship Schedule

  • Service of Holy Eucharist - Sundays at 8:15 am and 10:15 am (the 10:15 service is also available on Zoom)
  • Sunday School & Nursery Care - Nursery care (children 3 1/2 and younger) can go directly to the nursery. Older children meet in the church to go to class as a group after their blessing. Nursery and Christian Education classes are concurrent with the 10:15 a.m. service.
  • ​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)​​

Announcements

​Parish Picnic

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 17, following the 10:15 a.m. service for a picnic on the front lawn. Please bring a side dish or dessert. All are welcome!

St. James Players Present: Antigone

🍇 Let our Master of Revels welcome you to the Festival of Dionysus where we will discover different versions of ourselves through live music, dance, living statues, and the St. James Players production of Antigone, directed by James Broderick.
 🎭 Two amazing troupes of actors bring to life this 5th century BCE Greek tragedy by Sophocles, part of the Oedipus Trilogy, in six performances at the beautiful St. James Episcopal Church
 🗓️ Performance Dates (75-minute performance with no intermission):
Friday, September 15 at 7pm
Saturday, September 16 at 7pm
Sunday, September 17 at 3pm (with Talkback)
Friday, September 22 at 7pm
Saturday, September 23 at 7pm
Sunday, September 24 at 3pm
 💚 FREE! Donations Welcome (no tickets required - seating is first come, first serve)
 🏦 Visit: stjamesplayers.org

​The Sky's the Limit thrift store

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​​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.

Free Little Pantry

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The Free Little Pantry on front lawn of St. James is accessible 24/7 through 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. Donations can be brought or sent to the church, or placed directly into the pantry. Especially needed are protein sources (canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, preferably with a pull-top.  Food insecurity is real and we can help.​

Registration now open for St. James Preschool 2023-24 enrollment

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