Religions & Spirituality

GILLETTE, NJ - Hundreds came out for the Dedication of the Pilgrim Chapel at the Shrine of Saint Joseph on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. 

The Pilgrim Chapel is an experience and is meant to be a place of reflection and prayer. The Chapel features a 9 x 81/2 ft mosaic on the Life of St. Joseph, a work that tells a story to all who pause and visit the Chapel.

The Shrine of ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Good Friday, April 15 at 12 noon, the Clergy Association of New Providence and Berkeley Heights will conduct an ecumenical service for the community at Faith Lutheran Church, 524 South Street, New Providence.

The name of the service is, "The Nails of the Cross."  The service will begin with a silent procession of the clergy ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Prayer Vigil planned to be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, in New Providence, has been postponed to a yet to be determined date. 

The statement issued by the Clergy Association of New Providence and Berkeley Heights stands.

SOMERVILLE, NJ - United Reformed Church, The Church on Main, is hosting the Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine to raise funds to support Ukrainian refugees.

The Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine will take place on Friday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. The walk will start and end at United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main St. and will include walking the town’s Main Street to show support and solidarity ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Dr. M. Ali Chaudry of the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge has joined with the Clergy Association of New Providence and Berkeley Heights in the statement the group issued on the war in Ukraine today. They also plan to hold a prayer vigil at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, April 13, at Centennial Park in New Providence. Members of the Clergy Association will ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - Get ready for the annual Egg Hunt on the lawn of Liberty Corner Church on Saturday, March 26. 

Hunt for treat-filled eggs, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and learn more about The Children's Corner School.  The hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m., so please arrive early.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested to help with the ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - All it takes is a great cause, passion, and a lot of donated dresses. Girls empowering girls across the world while promoting sustainability equals huge success. 

Dress Express Boutique is gearing up for their second event offering donated, gently-worn formal and semiformal dresses that are repurposed for environmental sustainability. 

The event will be ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - For the second time in a week, the priests and parishioners of Mary Mother of God Church on Triangle Road are the victims of a crime - the Dec. 23 desecration of the sacred creche depicting the birth of Jesus, and the discovery Wednesday that mail was stolen from a mailbox in the church parking lot.

Police have expanded their investigation to include both ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - For the second time in three weeks, the creche depicting the birth of Jesus, with mother Mary and father Joseph alongside the infant has been vandalized.

The damage was discovered early Thursday morning outside the rectory at Mary, Mother of God Church.

Township Police were called, and an investigation is underway.

The most noticeable damage was the broken left arm of ...

"Let the greatest love of our God flow through us so we become so appreciative, so grateful for the lessons we have. -- Be grateful for the gifts, the graces, the blessings." ~ Rev. Andrew Prachar, Pastor of The Church of the Little Flower

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights was host of the 14th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Monday ...