It took several years, but the debut CD of the Zarephath Christian Church’s worship team will be unveiled in a release party on Nov. 15. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. …
Read More »Shia Muslims Gather To Commemorate ‘Husain Day’ At Township Mosque
From left, Dr. S. Manzoor Rizvi, Dr. Aftab Husain and Dr. Zafar Jafri at the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque’s commemoration of Imam Husain Day. One of the most sacred days in the Shia Muslim calendar was commemorated Nov. 9, as area Shia gathered at the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Cedar Grove Lane to remember the martyred grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. Don’t Miss …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: Work Begins On Kingston Presbyterian’s Steeple
Renovation of the Kingston Presbyterian Church’s steeple began Oct. 28 with the removal of the steeple’s 6-foot tall finial. The aluminum and wood structure, built in the mid-1800s, was removed from the steeple by about 10 a.m. The finial will be refurbished and placed atop the new, modernized steeple later in the year. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
Read More »Swaminarayan Temple Celebrates Diwali
The Shree Saminarayan Hindu temple on Amwell Road wrapped up its annual observance of Diwali – the Festival of Lights – Oct. 25 with a celebration of food. Hunderds of homemade sweets, breads pastries and other foods were displayed under statues of Hindu gods in preparation for the celebration, which was expected to be attended by hundreds of worshippers. Don’t Miss …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: Township Faith-Based Community Walks For CROP
About 40 people took part in the 41st annual CROP Walk on Oct. 19, sponsored by the Somerset Presbyterian Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Participants walked 6.2 miles to raise money for the program, Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty and for the Franklin Township Food Bank. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »Thousands Come To Township For Annual Navratri Celebration
Thousands of revelers from around the region are expected to converge in the township over the next two weekends for the annual Navratri celebration at the Garden State Exhibit Center on Davidson Avenue. Navratri is a Hindu thanksgiving celebration of the Goddess Amba which occurs at the end of the harvest season, In India, the celebrations nine consecutive days. In …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: ZMud Run At Zarephath Draws More Than 1,100 Participants
More than 1,100 runners, from children to adults, turned out Aug. 23 for the second annual ZMud 5K Run for charity on the grounds of Zarephath, off Weston Canal Road. Proceeds from the run will go to the Joy of Living Orphanage in Haiti, which houses children with HIV, said race coordinator Andrea Ruta. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
Read More »‘Interfaith Dialogue’ Highlights Ramadan Observance At Masjid-e-Ali Mosque
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Macari of Community Presbyterian Church in Edison speaks at the interfaith dialogue program. It’s possible for adherents of different religious beliefs to work and coexist together without sacrificing their own beliefs, a group of about 200 people was told July 24. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
Read More »Star 99.1 To Launch Sister Station on Long Island
Pillar of Fire Radio Network, headquartered in Zarephath, will launch a sister station on Aug. 1 in Hampton Bays, NY. Star 107.1 hits the airwaves at noon and will feature Rich Anderson in mornings, Dawn Wheeler during mid-days, Scott & Sam for the drive home, and Rick Hall for evenings, according to a release about the launch. The playlist includes artists …
Read More »Point Community Church Hosts Free ‘Kids Camp’
A free camp for children in grades Kindergarten to 5th is planned by the Point Community Church. The camp is set for 9 a.m. to noon, July 28-31 at Mt. Carmel Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 350 Franklin Blvd. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
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