Port Jefferson Vigil in Opposition to Arizona’s SB 1070 7/31/10

Photos of rally: here To show opposition to Arizona’s harsh immigration law, SB 1070, Long Island residents will gather for an interfaith vigil in front of the Port Jefferson town hall. Come to the rally and let the public know how laws like this undermine our basic American values. WHAT: Long Island Faith Community Solidarity […]

Church works with Verizon to thwart neighbors

In Holbrook, Long Island, New York, a Catholic Church is trying to install a cell tower at their location in the heart of a residential neighborhood. The church was slow in informing the neighbors and the parish members. The community has expressed its frustration through: comments at an information meeting called by the church, with […]

Does Your Religion Demand Renewable Energy?

from Faiths United for Sustainable Energy More than 80 % of the world’s inhabitants – nearly 5 billion people – identify with a major organized religion. Each faith has its own customs, laws, practices, and beliefs that have helped guide the lives of individuals through the challenges and difficulties of life. The principles of these […]

Kwanzaa

Thanks to Wikipedia and to The International Kwanzaa Exchange (T.I.K.E.) where I found the background for this article. At T.I.K.E. you can find very good specifics about how to celebrate and decorate for Kwanzaa. ~KW Kwanzaa is a week-long Pan-African festival celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African American heritage. Kwanzaa is observed from […]