A New Jersey megachurch recently opened a cafe that donates its proceeds to clean water efforts and creates employment opportunities for individuals with special needs.
New Jersey
N.J. to Require 2nd Graders to Learn about Gender Identity: You Can Have 'Boy Parts' but Be a Girl
New sex-education standards that are set to go into effect in New Jersey this year have sparked a nationwide controversy and have even led to a public comment from the state’s Democratic governor, who supports the standards but wants clarification on what children will be taught.
NJ Officials Object to Plans for New Chick-fil-A at Parkway Rest Stop over Anti-LGBTQ Claims
Local New Jersey officials are calling on the state turnpike authority to reverse the decision to build a Chick-Fil-A at a rest stop along the Garden State Parkway after alleging that the chain is anti-LGBTQ.
New Jersey Governor to Sign Bill Codifying Abortion Access into State Law
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) is expected to sign a bill expanding abortion access in the Garden State this week.
New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Remains at a Standstill
As of early Wednesday, the 2021 gubernatorial race in New Jersey remains too close to call.
Liberal Group Withdraws Endorsement of Democrat after Learning He's Pro-Life
A major liberal New Jersey organization has withdrawn its endorsement of a Democratic candidate for local office after discovering he is pro-life.
New Jersey Board of Education Reverses Decision to Remove Holiday Names from School Calendar
A New Jersey board of education has decided to reverse its decision to remove holiday names from school calendars.
Northeastern Churches Clash with Officials over Reopenings
Churches in New Jersey and Massachusetts are planning to reopen for in-person gatherings this weekend despite limitations placed on houses of worship.
N.J. Church Launches Grocery Delivery Initiative Spreading Hope across the United States
The brainchild of one New Jersey pastor determined to feed those in need in a time of global crisis has sparked a national initiative. With the help of his church and two humanitarian aid organizations, Pastor Chris Morante was able to launch the Boxes of Hope initiative which aims to deliver groceries and essential items to those in need.
Christian, Muslim Parents Join Together to Protest State-Mandated LGBT Curriculum in New Jersey
Coptic Christian and Muslim parents attended a New Jersey school board meeting last week to protest the new state-mandated LGBT curriculum to be taught in all New Jersey public schools.
