Religions & Spirituality

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Several parishioners gathered after 11:30 a.m. mass on Sunday for the Dedication of the Memorial Prayer Garden at the Church of the Little Flower. 

"This is the crowning glory of our project," said Reverend Andrew Prachar. "And I hope that all of you will get the opportunity to come in and sit, to walk -- come in and do the rosary in here ...

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 8 1/2 ft mosaic on the Life of St. Joseph, a work that tells a story to all who pause and visit the Chapel.

The Shrine ...

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

The clergy leading the service were Rev. Jane McCready of Faith Lutheran and Rev. Victor Franco of the New Providence United Methodist ...

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.

At the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT), Holy Week is filled with a number of distinctive worship services to reflect on and prepare for one of the most meaningful times of the Christian year, Easter. There is something for everyone, and all are welcome to attend these events at 240 Southern Boulevard.

Palm Sunday – Sunday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.

A highlight of Palm Sunday ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Clergy Association of New Providence and Berkeley Heights has issued a statement 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 conduct the vigil. Everyone is welcome. The statement follows:

"We believe that God ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence invites area residents to each of its liturgical services during Holy Week.

On Passion or Palm Sunday, April 10, two Eucharistic liturgies will be conducted, a spoken liturgy at 8 a.m. and a festival liturgy at 10 a.m.  The title of the sermon at both liturgies will be “A Humble Servant.”  ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) will hold a special event for Women's History Month, entitled "Celebrating Women Leading Through the Storm." The evening will include a panel of speakers who work in and around the county in a variety of contexts and arenas. The discussion will be held on Thursday, March 31, at ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Ash Wednesday, March 2, Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence will begin the Lenten Season, a period of repentance and renewal, with two Eucharistic services. 

The first, at 12 noon, will be a Spoken Liturgy, with the optional Imposition of Ashes.  The service is about 30 minutes long. The second, at 7:30 p.m., will be an Evening ...