UPPER MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY

God's Grace

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A place where grace comes to us, works in us, and flows through us. Join us every Sunday at 10:00 AM — in person and online.

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About Us
 

A Fountain of Grace in Upper Montclair

Montclair Community Church has been a gathering place for believers, families, and neighbors for over three decades. We are a diverse, multigenerational congregation rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and committed to one another.

Our mission is simple: to be a place where grace comes to us, works in us, and flows through us into our families, our neighborhood, and the world.

Our Vision

"To see every life in our community set in motion by the life-changing love of Jesus."

How We Seek to Accomplish This

  • Encounter (Grace to Us):
    We gather to receive. Experience God's grace through corporate worship, prayer, and the preaching of the Word.
  • Embrace (Grace in Us):
    We grow together. Embrace the life of Christ and one another through community groups and authentic discipleship.
  • Extend (Grace through Us):
    We scatter to share. Carry God’s love into our neighborhoods, workplaces, and families to meet the needs of our city.
Our Values
  • Biblical Authority:
    We are committed to the Bible as our ultimate authority and the most powerful catalyst for lasting life change.
  • Grace-Centered Culture:
    We foster an environment that reflects the unconditional love, acceptance, and forgiveness we have received in Christ.
  • Radical Dependence:
    We keep prayer at the center of our church life, utterly dependent on God and seeking the Holy Spirit’s leading in every decision.
  • Meaningful Worship:
    We design our gatherings through the Word, fellowship, and sincere worship to help people truly encounter God’s presence.
  • Authentic Relationships:
    We believe spiritual growth happens best in a healthy, loving community, living out our faith together in circles of authentic friendship.
  • Gifted Service:
    We are dedicated to helping you discover and develop your unique, God-given gifts to experience the joy of serving others.
  • Gospel Outreach:
    We are intentionally committed to sharing the hope of the Gospel with our community and the world.
Our Beliefs
  • God:
    We believe there is one true God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • Bible:
    We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the final authority for faith and life.
  • Salvation:
    We believe salvation is a gift received through faith in the atoning work of Jesus Christ, restoring our fellowship with God and granting eternal life.
  • Jesus Christ:
    We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His sinless life, His death for our sins, His bodily resurrection, and His future return to reign forever.
  • The Holy Spirit:
    We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates, equips, and leads believers toward Christlike holiness and empowers the Church.
  • Eternity:
    We believe in the resurrection of all people and a final judgment, resulting in eternal life for believers and eternal separation for those who reject Christ.
  • Church:
    We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers and that every Christian is called to join a local community of faith to carry out the Great Commission.

Leadership
 

Meet Our Pastors

Pastor Lee Grzywinski

Lee Grzywinski

Lead Pastor

Pastor Lee has been in ministry since 2006. He holds a degree in Pastoral Ministry from Bethany Bible College and an M.Div. from Reformed Baptist Seminary. He is also certified as a Mental Health Coach and Marriage and Family Counselor.

lee@montclair.church →
Pastor Eric Temple

Eric Temple

Executive Pastor

Since age 5, Eric has faithfully attended MCC. He earned a Bachelor's in Youth and Family Ministry and a Masters in Counseling from Cairn University. He has dedicated 7 years of service overseeing youth and young adults at MCC.

eric@montclair.church →
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Our small groups meet throughout the week in Cedar Grove and surrounding towns for Bible study, prayer, and genuine friendship.

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Location

143 Watchung Ave
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Service Times

Sunday Services
10:00 AM — In-Person & Online

Phone

973.746.0042

Email

info@montclair.church

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Our Mission

"A place where grace comes to us,
works in us, and flows through us."

Montclair Community Church