Lanterns Meeting, Discussion of The Road Less Traveled, March 13

The group meets occasionally to explore spirituality from many perspectives: Christian, Buddist, Muslim, etc through guest speakers, readings and informal gatherings. Join us for a discussion of the second half of The Road Less Traveled.

MESH Cafe March 6

St. John's next hosts the MESH Cafe on March 6.

Upper Montclair Quiet Day March 6

St. James at Valley & Bellevue is hosting a Lenten quiet day next Friday from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lent is not something we do to make God change.

"Out of Solitude" Discussion Group

Henri Nouwen invites us to reflect on the tension between our desire for solitude and the demands of contemporary life in his 60-page Out of Solitude:

MESH Cafe February 27

Eight meat loaves, appetizers, assorted vegetables and multiple pies were all consumed by a full house of more than 25 guests.

St. John's will also host the next MESH Cafe on Friday, March 6. Come join us!

St. Paul's Men's Shelter, March 13

Volunteers provide and serve dinner at the St. Paul’s Men’s Shelter in Paterson on the second Friday of every month.

Lenten Fridays--Outreach Volunteer Opportunities

Lent is a time for reflection and also offers an opportunity enhance the role of Christ in our lives and the lives of those around us.Click on the picture for a list of activities,

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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.

We are glad you are visiting our web home, and invite you join us for worship and fellowship.

We are an Episcopal congregation located in beautiful Montclair, N.J. just blocks from the Walnut Street train station and shopping district. We offer two services each Sunday during the school year, at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (one service at 9:30 a.m. during the summer). Children gather for Church School prior to the main service, then join their families for Holy Communion.

Upcoming Events

Friday, March 6:

Upper Montclair Quiet Day March 6

St. James at Valley & Bellevue is hosting a Lenten quiet day next Friday from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lent is not something we do to make God change. It's something we do in response to God's love, to bring about change within ourselves with God's help. Read more