Dedicated in 1925, Edgemont Memorial Park is a public park with a memorial obelisk dedicated to American WWI soldiers. The park features a pond, baseball diamonds, a playground, bikeways, footpaths, restrooms, regularly scheduled concerts and picnic grounds.
The United Way of North Essex has been active in the Montclair community for 91 years. The United Way has supported a wide variety of groups in Montclair incuding the YMCA, the Salvation Army, and the Partners for Women and Justice. The United Way has a long list of constantly updated volunteer opportunities on its Web site including handing out voter information, tutoring troubled young children, and acting as role models for poor and disenfranchised youth.
Located on Park Street in Montclair, the College Women's Club Booksale Headquarters is a space for the College Women's Club twice-yearly book sales. All of the sales' proceeds go to fund scholarships for local high school senior girls.
St. Paul Baptist Church is headed up by Reverend Deborah L. Spivey. The reverend and her team of ministers are dedicated to fostering a loving environment for worship. The church is located in a beautiful building in Montclair.
Montclair Unity Church is "a radiating center of positive energy, harmony and spirituality." This charming, small church specializes in women's groups and also holds meditation and prayer services. The church is led by Reverend Erin McCabe.
This spacious Catholic church is located just off of Bloomfield Avenue. Pastor Joseph A. Scarangella believes in serving the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of the Montclair community. The church is home to a pre-school, an elementary school and a high school; all are open to both Catholic and non-Catholic students.
This church is a branch of the Christian Science Church, founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy. In addition to worship services, Sunday school lesson are taught in a friendly, close-knit manner. The church is located just off of Bloomfield Avenue.
Due to renovations, services are temporarily being held at Chapel of St. James' Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, NJ
Montclair Women's Club is an association located on Union Street near downtown Montclair. It offers its facility to community members to host events of all kinds, both big and small, to celebrate the special moments in their lives. It provides expert planning and production services, organizing everything from the decorations to the caterer to the transportation. Visit its website to view the services it provides, along with testimonials from satisfied customers.
The Episcopal Church of St. James is a community church that promotes the teachings of Christ. The congregation is composed of individuals from all different types of religious and cultural backgrounds and welcomes newcomers. The church offers Sunday school, adult education, youth programs, Bible study groups, choir, nursery care during services, social events and a playground. It offers its space for organizations and group meetings. The church is open daily for prayer.
Studio Montclair is a non-profit arts organization with a gallery at Academy Square on Plymouth Street. It offers lectures, demonstrations, workshops and regularly scheduled exhibits featuring the work of local and national artists. For more information about the organization's mission and history and a schedule of upcoming events, visit the Studio Montclair website.
The American Red Cross helps millions of people each year through a variety of means, including everything from disaster relief to safety training. In February of 2002, the Montclair Chapter of the American Red Cross merged with the Glen Ridge Chapter and in June of 2003 the two merged with the Nutley Chapter.
The American Red Cross offers CPR training every month. Dates vary, but class is generally held during three nights each month at the Montclair Chapter house, as well as at the Nutley site.
The American Red Cross also offers babysitting courses in Montclair and at the Nutley location at 169 Chestnut Street.
Toni's Kitchen has been dishing out food to the less fortunate in Montclair since 1982. The kitchen, situated at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, was named after its first cook, the late Toni Antoinette Green. Hospitality is number one as the kitchen is staffed mostly by volunteers from the area. The hot, nutritious and delicious meals contain food donated by local organizations, businesses and individuals. Local students also frequently get into the act. Meals are served every Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as on Christmas.
This church's motto is "No matter where you are in life's journey, you are welcome here." The church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and traces its roots to the Mayflower. Reverend Ann Ralosky believes in a return to the counter-culture way of Jesus.
Programs for Parents, established in 1984, offers services for parents, children and child care providers, including check vouchers information, child care assistance and training classes for child care providers. Programs for Parents features two locations and a toll-free child care resource and referral number. The Montclair offices are located in the same building as Oriental Rugs and Antiques and serves all of Essex County.
Grace Presbyterian Church is housed in a beautiful and spacious building in Montclair. Pastor Paul Leggett maintains a close relationship to members of his congregation. In addition to worship services and Bible studies, the church has a variety of programs for children of all ages.
This church believes in a modern interpretation of religious ideals that helps each person find their own path to faith. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation's programs and activities include art, choir, gardening, theater and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The church is led by Reverend Charlie Ortman and Reverend Judy Tomlinson.