Religions & Spirituality

PATERSON, NJ- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was in Paterson for two hours at most. It was the third stop of a long day, and he was so exhausted he almost had to be propped up as he stood and spoke.  Still, 50 years later, those who were there remember the energy of his speech, and see it as a life-changing, landmark, event in Paterson’s storied history.

Though, as Jimmy Richardson ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Take a look at some upcoming events in Plainfield that will honor and remember the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Saturday, Jan. 19, Plainfield's Omicron Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity will hold its annual family-friendly event at Hubbard Middle School, 661 West 8th Street, from 1 to 3 p.m.  This year's theme is "Humanity Tied Up ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Greater Central Jersey Clergy Association invites the public to attend a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance event.

The annual worship service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Rose of Sharon Community Church, and will begin at 4:30 p.m.  The host Pastor is Bishop Laverne M. Ball.

The guest speaker will be Pastor Reginald McCray of Plainfield's Mt. Zion AME ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The third annual memorial vigil to remember the homeless in Union County was held on Thursday evening at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Plainfield.  Multi-faith congregations across the county participated.

The event is held on the eve of the shortest day of the year as a time to remember the homeless people who died on the street or living in dangerous abandoned ...