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. …
Read More »Chinese Christian Church Gets OK For New Building
Pastor Jeff Whisman of the Chinese Christian Church in Somerset, left, talks about plans to construct a new building for the church. The Chinese Christian Church in Somerset, Amwell Road, received Zoning Board of Adjustment approval July 17 to raze an existing building and build a new one in its place. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: Swaminarayan Temple Combines Holy, Anniversary Celebrations
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Read More »Middlebush Reformed Church Offers Free Vacation Bible School
A free, cowboy themed vacation Bible school will be offered by Middlebush Reformed Church. SonWest Roundup is open to children aged 5 years through those who have completed 6th Grade. 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 …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: St. Matthias Kicks Off Annual Carnival – With No Rain
St. Matthias R.C. Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard kicked off its 27th annual carnival on May 13. The carnival boasts more than 15 rides, food choices ranging from cotton candy to Filipino barbecue sticks and a Super 50-50 that last year paid its winner $20,000. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
Read More »Buddhist Monk Must Wait To Hear Fate Of Proposed Temple On Hamilton Street
Truong Son T. Huynh, a Buddhist monk, speaks to his interpreter during the May 1 Zoning Board meeting. A Buddhist monk will have to wait until at least July to find out if he’ll be able to convert his Hamilton Street home into a temple. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
Read More »National Day Of Prayer Observed At Township Veterans Memorial
Representatives from at least seven of the township’s houses of worship gathered May 1 at the township Veterans Memorial on DeMott Lane to observe the National Day of Prayer. During the observance, prayers and responsive readings from a wide variety of faith traditions were presented, according to release about the event. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
Read More »Somerset Mosque Holds Fundraiser For Afghan School Construction
Information submitted by Sajida Bandali Comfort Aid International (CAI) is a USA registered non-profit 501(c)(3) entity that is involved in global humanitarian assistance, especially education of poor and destitute children. 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 …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: Franklin Christians Observe Good Friday, Prepare For Easter Weekend
Like their fellow believers around the world, congregants of Somerset Presbyterian Church and St. Matthias Catholic Church observed Good Friday April 18. The Presbyterian Church held a special “Seven Last Words of Jesus” program starting at noon. The church invited ministers from six local congregations to speak on each of the seven sentences said to have been uttered by Jesus …
Read More »Somerset Presbyterian Church To Present ‘The Seven Last Words Of Jesus’ On Good Friday
The Rev. Sharon Culley of Somerset Presbyterian Church will participate in the Good Friday program at the church.Photo: Somerset Presbyterian Church A special presentation of “The Seven Last Words of Jesus” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. April 18 at the Somerset Presbyterian Church, 100 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Somerset. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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