Dozens of NJ clergy file state Supreme Court brief about harm of racial profiling

TRENTON, NJ — More than five dozen clergy members spanning 15 New Jersey counties filed a brief at the New Jersey Supreme Court, represented by the ACLU-NJ, that urges justices to take bold action to end racial profiling. The brief, filed on behalf of 66 New Jersey ministers, imams, rabbis and other leaders of a […]

Irvington hosts workshop for upcoming 2020 census

Irvington hosts workshop for upcoming 2020 census

IRVINGTON, NJ — In preparation for the 2020 census, the Irvington Interfaith Sub-Committee hosted a workshop at the First Congregational Church in Irvington on Thursday, Jan. 9, for the township’s faith leaders to get the word out and help ensure that everyone is aware of this huge event. The first “Make Irvington Count 2020 Census” […]

Vanguard to hold gun-control benefit concert

MONTCLAIR, NJ — On Saturday, May 12, at 8 p.m., Vanguard Theater Company will present “Sing For Our Lives” at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Ave. in Montclair, to benefit Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety. Scheduled on the eve of Mother’s Day, this concert will focus on stories, songs and […]

Spiritual drumming workshops

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Richard Reiter has led a spiritual drumming workshop since 1999, sponsored by Montclair’s Outpost in the Burbs. The response continues to be so positive that the Outpost has scheduled another four sessions for 2017 on Sundays, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30 and May 21, all from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Adults […]