by Beatrice Mondare  // Part of the Campaign Nonviolence Week of Actions  2-3pm Gathered in Messiah Parking lot, 3-4pm Prayer walk Rev. Julie Haspel welcomed the multi-faith participants and led opening prayer.  We followed police escort as we walked up Ramapo Valley … read more

by Sue Coleman  // Part of the Campaign Nonviolence Week of Actions  A candle-lit community gathering on the church lawn brought friends and new-found friends together to contemplate peace and non-violence through music, poetry and prose.  Artists from The Listening performed … read more

By Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate   Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Ireland on August 25-26th comes at a time when people need hope. The Irish Church has been devastated by the abuse scandals, which have never been properly dealt with. … read more