Religion

There will be an increased presence of township police around schools, houses of worship and community centers starting today in light of the call for violence against Jews in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, a police spokesman said. Police departments around the country are beefing up security around those spots as a result of the so-called “Day of Action” …

CALL FOR MERCY – Rabbi Eli Garfinkel speaks during the Vigil for Israel, held October 11 at Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street. The Rabbi of Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street told his congregation that hatred of all Palestinians is not the productive response to the terror attacks carried out in Israel over the weekend by a Palestinian-linked terrorist …

A “mini Prom” for youths aged 5 to 10 years is set for noon to 4 p.m. June 10 at Somerset Presbyterian Church, 100 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The event’s theme is “Midnight Summer Dreams” with prince and princess attire for all kids. The Prom will include a red carpet, music, dancing, food, and a photo booth. Tickets are $15 …

UNITED IN PRAYER – Members of the township’s faith-based community were joined by community leaders in commemorating the National Day of Prayer at the Municipal Complex. Members of the township’s faith-based community and others on May 3 gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial Park on DeMott Lane to pray together as part of the National Day of Prayer. The event, now …

There were plenty of crafts to choose from at the annual St. Matthias HSA Holiday Craft Fair. In yet another indication that the world is somewhat returning to normal, post-Covid, the St. Matthias School Home School Association held a full-fledged Holiday Craft Fair on December 4. This is the first time in three years that the full fair has been …

Architect W. Michael Campbell displays an artist’s rendering of the proposed new St. Sharbel’s Church, targeted for Easton Avenue and Franklin Boulevard. Update: The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved St. Sharbel’s application at its August 4 meeting. In a brief hearing, the Board was told that any concerns held by the Township’s professional staff had been alleviated. The project’s planner …

Submitted by St. Matthias Elementary School. St. Matthias Elementary School has been selected for the 2022 Best of Somerset Award in the Elementary School category by the Somerset Award Program.  Each year, the Somerset Award Program identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the …

The beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was observed on April 1 at the township’s cultural and performing arts gazebo in the Municipal Complex on DeMott Lane. Ramadan, highlighted by fasting from dawn to dusk, runs through May 1. Speakers at the event included local faith leaders and elected officials at the township and county levels. The event …

Some of the hundreds of people who gathered February 28 at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church for a prayer vigil for the Ukrainian people. Several hundred people gathered February 28 outside the St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church the evening of February 28 to participate in a candlelight vigil for the people of Ukraine. Hosted by Archbishop Daniel, President …

The Rev. Danté Quick was joined by FBCLG Pastor Emeritus the Rev. DeForest Soaries in calling on the acting state Attorney General to have the two Bridgewater police officers fired. The current and former pastors of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens on Somerset Street have added their voices to those calling for the dismissal of two Bridgewater police officers …