Religions & Spirituality

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of nine archdiocesan-operated elementary schools at the end of this school year including St. Genevieve School in Elizabeth.

The elementary schools are:

Academy of St. Therese of Lisieux, Cresskill
St. Anne School, Fair Lawn
Trinity Academy, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - N.J. Governor Phil Murphy will be the guest speaker at the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the life and legacy of Reverend for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the New Hope Memorial Baptist Church located at 91 Division Street, Elizabeth. 

Elizabeth City Hall will also be closed in observance of Reverend Dr. Martin ...

RAHWAY, NJ - What do the world’s religions tell us about the homeless and the needy? With the loss of funding, faith-based organizations and local agencies work together to help the many in need. 

Leaders of different faiths shared prevailing teachings on charity, generosity, and poverty at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rahway on December 19. The memorial vigil honored ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Many gathered this past week to light the menorah in celebration of Chanukah in Phil Rizzuto Park in Elizabeth.

In attendance were Union County Freeholders Angela R. Garretson and Sergio Granados, Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli, Deputy County Manager Amy Wagner and county employees. Also joining in were Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky and representatives from Bris ...

ROSELLE/ELIZABETH, NJ - The Agape House of Worship will be giving out free turkey and Thanksgiving groceries for a family of four to the first 100 families who register for the giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 23.

The event will take place at Agape House of Workshop, 239 E. 1st Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon and will also feature a free health fair and wellness clinic.

To get your free ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - A night of solidarity and faith gathered women and men for a conference Oct. 29, at CAU headquarters in Elizabeth. Under a “United and Empowered” theme, six women with diverse experiences in faith and work sought to share universal lessons about spirituality and serving others.

“We recognize that women do a lot in the background in ministry and faith,” ...