Religious Affairs
Celebrating Pride in the Heart of the City at South Church
By Frank R. Zilinyi (Dir. of Music at South Church), In the early 2000’s, getting off the NYC subway in Union Square as a teenager on my way to an organ lesson, it was completely unremarkable to see at least a handful of kids my own age begging for change, holding up cardboard signs that […]
Grace Church Celebrating 83 Years “Loving God, Doing Good”
Community news from Grace CME Church Grace Church celebrates 83 years “Loving God, Doing Good” this Sunday! New Britain, April 27, 2025 – Pastor Thomas A. Mills, Jr. and congregation are pleased to announce that the Reverend Olu Brown of Atlanta, Georgia will preach this Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the 10 am worship service. […]
‘Taste of Ramadan’ Event At High School Calls Attention To Yemen’s Civil War
Ethnic food and culture shared before the month-long religious observance begins for Muslims By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Students and teachers filled the New Britain High cafeteria on March 15th for an after-school “Taste of Ramadan” event with ethnic food and observances of Muslim traditions and customs before the start of Ramadan on March […]
Spottswood to Host Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’
Spottswood AME Zion Church has announced that it it is planning a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event to be held on Halloween evening.
Eid Prayers to be Held at Veterans Stadium
The Masjid Al-Taqwa says that it, “wishes a blessed Eid to all,” and announced Eid prayers to be held on June 4, 2019 at Veterans Stadium.
2019 Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July
The Holy Cross Church Sixty-Fifth Annual Bazaar and Carnival is planned for July, 2019. The Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival is a traditional event in the city, with carnival rides, games and delicious food. “It’s time for the Holy Cross Annual Bazaar!” say event organizers. The 2019 Bazaar and Carnival is planned for on July 12th and 13th. […]
Ecumenical Remembrance Service Planned
There will be an Ecumenical Remembrance Service held in December to, “pause to remember those who are no longer physically among us.”
Black Ministers Alliance Donates for Families in Need
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain recently made a donation of $500 in gift cards to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Kay B. Davis Luncheon: A Celebration Of Food And Togetherness At Bethesda Apostolic Church
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP and Bethesda Apostolic Church hosted a Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon on Saturday, November 17th.
Kay B. Davis Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
The New Britain NAACP and Bethesda Apostolic Church are holding the Sis. Kay B. Davis Annual African American Senior Citizens Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon.