St. James Episcopal Church of Upper Montclair

09/11/2026

Our prayers, this 9/11

Newark Diocese 9/11 Remembrance Service
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 pm
WHERE: St. Stephen’s, Millburn
119 Main St.
Millburn, NJ 07041
https://dioceseofnewark.org/event/9-11-remembrance-service/

08/31/2026

Brother, Give Us A Word
A daily monastic practice to nourish your spirit
Seed
"The desire to meet Jesus directly is good. It is a healthy desire. It is a healthy desire to cultivate, day after day, with seeds of prayer and work. The good news is that Jesus is already available. If you feel the desire to meet Jesus directly, that means he is already calling you. God is already at work inside of you."

Br. Jack Crowley, SSJE
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https://www.ssje.org/word/

08/27/2026

Brother, Give Us A Word
Unplug
"Stop what you’re doing. Take a break. Go outside. Change perspective. Take deep breaths. Slow yourself down. Unplug. Disconnect from devices. Gaze. What catches your eye? What’s beautiful? Hold there. “Be still and know that I am God.” From stillness, what do you know? What are you grateful for?"

Br. Luke Ditewig, SSJE
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08/20/2026

Brother, Give Us A Word
A daily monastic practice to nourish your spirit

Faithfulness
"Faithfulness to the call of God does not yield comfort or ease or a neat and tidy life, either personally or all-inclusively. There will be strife and conflict, warfare, violence, and death, and we are still called to live that life of hidden holiness, that life of anonymous sainthood."

Br. Lucas Hall, SSJE
https://www.ssje.org/word/

08/19/2026

Brother, Give Us A Word
A daily monastic practice to nourish your spirit

Dependence
"If truth be told, we don’t want to be dependent on anyone, including God. Sure, let’s be like children, carefree and curious. But dependent, no thank you! But that is exactly what Jesus asks of us. Unless we become like children, we will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

Source: Society of St. John the Evangelist, Daily Word, Aug. 19, 2026
https://www.ssje.org/word/

08/18/2026

Brother, Give Us A Word - A daily monastic practice to nourish your spirit
Be
"In moments of powerlessness, we focus so much on what we should do, that we often forget about what we should be. What if every time you asked God what you should do, you also asked God how you should you be? What if instead of focusing on actions in times of powerlessness, you focused on states of being, like being patient, being charitable, being forgiving, or even being joyful?"
Br. Jack Crowley, SSJE
Read More and Comment: https://www.ssje.org/word/
SSJE - Society of St. John The Evangelist

08/12/2026

Don't miss tonight!: Diocesan workshop on doing Justice

08/12/2026

From Forward Movement:

08/06/2026

Looking for fresh seasonal fruits and veggies this weekend? Stop by the Sweet Roots Farm Market on the front lawn of St. James Episcopal Church in Upper Montclair.

This isn't just a farm stand—it’s an inspiring, youth-led business operated by high school students through Good Success Academies. Every purchase directly supports young entrepreneurs as they build real-world business and workforce skills!

08/04/2026