Religion

Nearly 700 people assembled at St. Matthias Church Aug. 20 for a community vigil against hate, organized by the Franklin Township Interfaith Council. Those gathered in the John F. Kennedy Boulevard church heard from the township’s religious and political leaders, then participated in a candlelight vigil. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

A vigil to “reaffirm our commitment for unity and solidarity” is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at St. Matthias Church. The vigil is being planned by the Franklin Township Interfaith Council. 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 …

Some members of state faith-based groups at the New Jersey Interfaith Coalition’s potluck picnic at Colonial Park. Members of faith-based groups from around the state gathered at Colonial Park July 16 for a get-together sponsored by the New Jersey Interfaith Coalition. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

About 100 people attended Peace Islands Institute’s third annual Iftar at the township Community/Senior Center June 17. The practice of fasting in religions other than Islam was explored June 17 during a Ramadan Iftar held at the township Community/Senior Center in the Municipal Complex. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

Some of the people at the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Cedar Grove Lane June 11 for the Ramadan Interfaith Dinner. Hundreds of people of different faiths were at the Masjid-e-Ali mosque June 11 to take part in its annual interfaith dinner. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

The Rev. Osy Nüesch holds a piece of the original slate roof during the June 11 dedication. Six Mile Run Reformed Church congregants dedicated the church’s new slate roof June 11 and honored those who made it happen. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

A member of the Sri Balaji temple makes an offering during the groundbreaking ceremony June 4. Members of the Sri Balaji Temple on Elizabeth Avenue June 4 held a ceremonial groundbreaking for their proposed permanent temple. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

The NJ Buddhist Vihara once again hosted International Peace Day on May 20. International Peace Day was celebrated May 20 at the NJ Buddhist Vihara on Route 27. 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 new sign was unveiled at a May 4 ceremony. Cedar Grove Lane got a new, albeit honorary, name on May 4: Interfaith Lane. 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. But …

Members of some of the township’s faith-based communities came together May 4 to commemorate the National Day of Prayer. Organized by the Franklin Township Interfaith Council, the group gathered at the Veterans Memorial on DeMott Lane, in front of the Municipal Building. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …