St. James Episcopal Church of Upper Montclair

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

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This Pentecost season, Bishop Hughes reflects on the Holy Spirit’s power to help us do hard things — including standing alongside neighbors whose humanity is too often denied.

05/07/2026

Good morning, St. James Friends,
A REFLECTION FOR THE DAY...on the power of NOW:
If you keep waiting for the perfect moment to find God, you will keep waiting. There will never be a perfect time to find God, except right now. God is already at work in the present circumstances of your life. God is here, God is now, and God is with us.
Br. Jack Crowley, SSJE

If you keep waiting for the perfect moment to find God, you will keep waiting. There will never be a perfect time to find God, except right now. God is already at work in the present circumstances …

05/06/2026

Dear Parish Friends,
We kicked off our Sunday morning adult forums last week and invite you to join us for this coming Sunday's theme -- Loyalty under Duress!

05/06/2026

Dear Friends,
St. James Thrift Shop is not accepting donations during May. While the store is open our usual hours, we cannot accept donations during this period. Many thanks for your understanding!

05/01/2026

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The David Paul Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to recipients in recognition of their many contributions made to church and community. St. James Church's honorees are Melissa Kneuer and Tony DiLella. Both have served on past vestries, as wardens, and on many committees. On Sunday, Jun...

04/27/2026

ST. JAMES CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT IS AROUND THE CORNER!
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, MAY 3, 4PM:
What began as a chance conversation in Anderson Park between oboist Randall Wolfgang and Reverend Melissa Hall has grown into one of Montclair’s most delightful musical traditions. Since 2020, world‑class musicians from the Ballet, Opera, Philharmonic, and Broadway have joined Randall to fill St. James with chamber music twice a year.

Join us for the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 3 at 4 PM, featuring Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds and Irving Fine’s Partita for Wind Quintet — performed by thirteen exceptional artists. Admission is free; donations are welcome to help sustain this inspiring series.

04/25/2026

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On Sunday, April 26, services will be at 8:15am (in-person only) and 10:15am (in-person and on Zoom).  The service bulletin is on our website and can be found by clicking here: Service Bulletin