55 Montclair Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-746-2474
973-746-5648fx
Office Hours
M-Th 9am-1pm
Ample on-street parking.
All our facilities are handicap
accessible and listening
devices are available
in the church for the
hearing impaired.
We strive to be a barrier free community.
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ST. JOHN'S IS AN INCLUSIVE, PROGRESSIVE, AUTHENTIC AND JOYFUL COMMUNITY.
WE DARE TO SEE THE WORLD AS IT IS AND STRIVE TO CHANGE IT INTO THE WORLD THAT GOD WOULD HAVE IT BE.
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Interim Rector: The Rev. Dr. J. "Barrie" Bates
The Rev. J. Barrington "Barrie" Bates will be serving as our interim rector during the transition time of searching for a permanent rector. Barrie was trained for ordained ministry at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, in Berkeley, California. He also holds an M.A. from the Graduate Theological Union, an S.T.M. from the General Theological Seminary, and both an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in liturgical studies from Drew University. His undergraduate degree is from Boston University.
Aside from Sundays, Barrie can be reached through the church office (973-746-2474), via his cell phone (201-390-8270) or through his dedicated St. John's email barriestj@gmail.com. This week he is in the office on Tuesday from 10:00-1:00. If you would like a pastoral or hospital visit, please contact Barrie to arrange the details.
Advent Meditations
The word Advent means "coming," yet Advent can be challenging as we are bombarded by commercial distractions.
Take time to slow down, wait, pray and reflect on the hope and possibilities that Jesus offers us. The Episcopal Diotcese of Newark is offering daily meditations during Advent, starting this Sunday, Dec. 1. If you would like to receive them please click here to go to the registration page.
PATCH/Children's Holiday Party
Saturday, December 14, 12:30 to 2:30 PM
St. John's will again host this event sponsored by the Prison Ministry of our Diocese as outreach to children whose parents are or have been incarcerated. We are expecting 30 children from ages 5 to 12 and ask those who are able, to please donate $25 gift cards from Barnes & Noble so the children may choose something age appropriate for themselves. You can either buy the cards or give the money to Susan Dunn on Sunday and she will buy on your behalf.
All St. John's children are invited to join the party! Come enjoy lunch, face painting, balloon animals,crafts and games, as well as a picture with a surprise guest! We need volunteers to help in several areas. If you can help in any way or have any questions please contact Party Dreher.
BAKERS Needed!
If you are a fan of baking Christmas cookies we have two opportunities for you to help. We need cookies for the PATCH Party on Saturday the 14th and for a fun tradition on Sunday the 22nd. If you can help with either or both days please contact Susan Dunn.
Parish Cycle of Prayer
We give thanks for the lives and ministries of those in our parish family remembering especially Terry; David, Julian & Kiera; Karen, James, Maddie & Adam; and John, Niria, Iggy & Felipe.
We're Here for Each Other!
Need a ride to the hospital for a scheduled surgery? Would you like to be added to the prayer list because of a difficult time in your life? Could you use a meal or two delivered to your home while you're healing? Is there a celebration or a prayer answered that you want to share? Do you need help with childcare?
Please reach out to us and let us know. We're here for each other!
Contact David Kelley, Angela Roy, Carol Miscia at 973-746-2474 or any Vestry member.
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Rectory Open House - Interim Variation
Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m.
Since no one is living in the rectory right now, we will not have our traditional open house. HOWEVER, we love to share each other's company and cooking so please plan to join us for the "remodeling" version. The Christmas Cantata will be in the Church at 5:00 on Sunday, December 15. Following that all are welcome to a festive potluck appetizers and desserts reception in the Parish Hall. Invite a friend or family member to come with you to share the evening's fun. For more information or to help out please contact Angela Roy or Susan Dunn.
St. Paul's Paterson - Last Dinner of 2013
Friday, December 15
we're scheduled to provide and serve our last meal at the Men's Shelter for 2013. If you are able to help out with a portion of the meal or to deliver and serve please click here!
An Update on Our Rector Search Committee
The Search Committee has been working since September. The Diocese of Newark has a detailed process for conducting a Search and we are in the discernment phase, gathering information to develop two important detailed documents:
1) Parish Profile, which describes who we are and "tells our story."
2) Position Description Outline, which has everything a potential candidate would want to know about us and lists our priorities, responsibilities and even specific tasks we expect a Rector to perform.
At this time the Search Committee has two working subcommittees. One is developing a written questionnaire that all parishioners will be asked to complete and the other is conducting small group meetings to get a fuller flavor of parishioner priorities and expectations.
In January we will meet jointly with the Vestry to review our results and prepare the final documents that are required in order to identify potential candidates. It is our expectation to have finalist candidates available for the Vestry by June with the expectation that the vestry will complete their work and have a new Rector in place in September.
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