Religions & Spirituality
By KENNETH SIMMONS
April 5, 2021PISCATAWAY, NJ — Remembrances of “Ya gotta do something” and “Leave a mark that can't erase” described the life and legacy of Kenneth Armwood, Middlesex County Deputy Commissioner, East Brunswick’s Economic Development Officer, and long-time Piscataway resident on Monday.
The late morning funeral service for Armwood, who passed away March 29 at age 46 ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Despite the challenges served up by the coronavirus pandemic, St. Peter's Episcopal Church has worked hard to adapt during these difficult times. The church, founded in 1756, is one of the oldest Christian churches serving communities in New Jersey. Father Marshall Keith Shelly has been the rector at St. Peter's for a decade. In October, he celebrated 25 years as a priest ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A program that for 38 years has sought to lift every voice and sing is going virtual.
“An Evening of Gospel Choirs,” under the direction of Rutgers professor Angus Kress Gillespie, has drawn the soulful, soaring sounds from many of the historic African American churches from New Brunswick and neighboring towns.
The program will be held virtually because of ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Two Spotswood families are mourning the loss of their sons. Justin Rochford and Jonathan Ramirez, both 20, were killed over the weekend in a one-car accident while traveling along the northbound side of Route 9 just south of Smallwood Lane in Manalapan on Saturday evening. Rochford was pronounced dead at the scene while Ramirez succumbed to his injuries at Jersey Shore Medical ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The time of Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. Diwali literally means "a row of lights." It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. It is the darkest night of the darkest period, yet it is a celebration of light. Diwali is heralded as the triumph of good over evil.
The ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - As the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic impacts the Garden State, St. Peter's Episcopal Church announced the installation of a new air purification system designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by as much as 90% according to a press release by the parish.
The air purification system is the iWave-R that is designed by NuCalgon. The patented technology installed ...
