Religions and Spirituality
By JOHN LEE
July 6, 2022
NUTLEY, NJ - Township residents are invited to a service of 'Hope and Healing' following the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the 1973 decision in the landmark case of Roe. v. Wade. All opinions, sentiments, and faith traditions are welcome to join in prayer ...
WASHINGTON DC - Flags will be flown at half staff on Federal Government buildings throughout the United States through July 9, announced President Biden. The designation comes out of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on Independence Day, July 4, 2022 in ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On June 18th, Bloomfield held its second annual Juneteenth celebration in the Town Center, commemorating the day slavery effectively ended in the United States in 1865. This year’s event was the first to be organized under the Township’s newly formed Juneteenth Holiday Advisory ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The County of Essex reported that another Nutley resident was lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The death was reported in the Essex County Coronavirus report of June 29, 2022. This latest death is the fourteenth reported since the start of the year, and the 84th loss since the ...
Vincent United Methodist Church will gather for worship this Sunday morning, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. on the Third Sunday after Pentecost. The church is open for worship in the church sanctuary, will be broadcast live on the church Facebook page, and will be available for Call In. Special Music ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The community is invited to bring your pet to church Sunday, June 26 for the 9:30 a.m. service at Grace Church on Highfield Lane. According to Rev. Pamela Bakal, "This is a regular Sunday Service with the pets adding to the choral music." Author Joe Dwyer will be the special guest ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Known by most as “Goose,” Tony Siragusa, a Kenilworth native and former NFL defensive tackle who became one of football’s greatest players passed away at the age of 55. Since the tragic and sudden death was announced countless residents have taken to social media to respond with ...
BAYONNE, NJ - St. Vincent De Paul Church will be holding a “Christmas in July” Crafts event on Sunday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Robinson Hall, 979 Avenue C. Vendors will include: Younique, Origami Owl, Flying Wood USA, City Girl Paints, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Monat, Paparazzi, Color ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — As part of an ongoing effort to welcome the LGBTQ community into the church, Our Lady of Grace Church will continue its tradition of hosting a special Mass to mark Pride Month. This year’s service will be held Sunday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. and all LGBTQ individuals, along with ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A toddler in pink sneakers swayed to and fro. Firefighters on a passing float had the rhythm in their shoulders. A performer on stilts raised his arms to the sky and waved them around. An Afro-Mexican dance team wearing masks made from horse hair and deer antlers ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Maria Hamlin, commander of the Nutley Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 493 led a ceremony for Flag Day on Tuesday, June 14 at their headquarters on Washington Avenue. The ceremony began at the flagpole in front of the VFW’s building with the Pledge of ...
Vincent United Methodist Church will gather for worship this Sunday morning, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. on the Second Sunday after Pentecost and Father’s Day. The church is open for worship in the church sanctuary, will be broadcast live from the sanctuary on the church Facebook page, and will be ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ -- Temple Sholom of West Essex has announced the appointment of Stephanie Kupfer as its new Cantor. Kupfer joins Temple Sholom from Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, Conn. Originally from Los Angeles, Kupfer received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Pepperdine ...
NUTLEY, NJ — As many Americans are only recently learning about Juneteenth, a celebration that has been part of the American experience since 1866, they are also discovering the hymn, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song with roots dating back to 1900. When NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a flag day ceremony and flag retirement ceremony this evening at 6 p.m. This past week, the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners recognized June 14 as 'Flag Day' during the June 7 open public meeting. The ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - In the midst of the Montclair State University graduation, a proposal took place on June 2. Kathy Fevrius was called to the stage during the graduation ceremony, as nearly 350 people waited patiently for the time when their names will be called to receive their diploma. “This ...
NUTLEY, NJ - On Tuesday, June 14 at 6 p.m., the Nutley chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a flag retirement ceremony including the burning of damaged flags. Residents with damaged flags can bring them to the VFW to be destroyed in a dignified manner. This past week, the Township ...
Vincent United Methodist Church will gather for worship this Sunday morning, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. on the First Sunday after Pentecost. The church is open for worship in the church sanctuary, will be broadcast live from the sanctuary on the church Facebook page, and will be available for Call ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Cultural Inclusion Diversity Council invites the community to the second annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. The 2022 event will be held Sat. Jun 18 at First Baptist Church of Nutley. The day will begin with a Juneteenth presentation at 11 a.m. followed by music, food, ...
VERONA, NJ -- Retired Verona Police Lt. James Saxon has died, the Verona Police Department announced on Facebook on Monday. Saxon served from 1978 to 2003 in the Verona Police Department. After working various shifts in patrol, Saxon was promoted to sergeant in 1992 and then lieutenant in ...
Above: Bon Jovi comments on social media Sunday, after announcing Alec John Such's passing at age 70. The Jersey born, and world-wide famous Rock and Roll band; 'Bon Jovi' officially announced Sunday, that the Yonkers, New York, born, Alec John Such, former founding member of Bon Jovi, had ...
NUTLEY, NJ - After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of Memorial Day parade honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The 101st parade took place Monday, May 30, 2022. Dignitaries present included U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of CD-11, New ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Memorial Day ceremony for 2022 took place in Edgemont Park on a day that was as sunny and warm as the day of the previous year’s ceremony had been cloudy and cold. The overall theme of the ceremony was addressing the division in American society, which many speakers ...
Vincent United Methodist Church will gather for worship this Sunday morning, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. on is Pentecost Sunday when we mark the birth of the church at the descending of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. Everyone is invited to wear the color red for the flame of the Spirit. The church ...
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - The Little Falls Memorial Day Parade made its triumphant return on May 28 after a two-year hiatus due to the recent pandemic. The parade, consisting of veterans, elected officials, and township organizations including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, traveled on Main Street ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On a warm, sun-drenched morning, nearly 100 groups marched in the 154th Doylestown Memorial Day Parade to honor veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Doylestown's Memorial Day parade, which bills itself as the country's oldest, left CB West High School at 10 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Despite an earlier start time than last years and above average temperatures, parade goers lined Broad Street for the 2022 Bloomfield Memorial Day Parade. The parade kicked off on Broad Street and Warren Street and continued to the end of the Green at the corner of Broad Street ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley kicked off its Memorial Day remembrance with three ceremonies before the parade on Monday morning, May 30. The first, at 7:30 a.m., a Nutley War Memorials Remembrance Ceremony at the Nutley Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 493 headquarters on Washington ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Crowds came out on for the 101st Memorial Day parade to pay their respects to those who gave all fo their country. Among them were Meghan and Jake Myers who, in addition to enjoying the parade, shared some of their photos with the community. Got Pictures? Nutley ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Honor. Remembrance. Eternal Gratitude. Those sentiments were delivered with a warmth and clarity that mirrored the beautiful day Mother Nature blessed the Hilltop City with, as a sizable crowd gathered in Downtown Summit for the City's annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony -- ...