Sprinkled ashes, Q-tips and ‘ashes-to-go’: N.J. churches get creative to mark Ash Wednesday
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
In 2020, the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey offered ashes on Ash wednesday at non-traditional locations, including train stations. This year, the pandemic has altered those plans.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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More than 250 people of various Christian faiths rolled through the parking lot at the popular “Drive-Thru Ashes” event at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in New Providence last year.
The faithful marked Ash Wednesday by pulling up in their cars and rolling down their windows beside the Rev. Dr. Daniel Gunn, the church’s pastor. He placed ashes on their foreheads in the ancient tradition that marks the start of Lent.
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How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (01/17/21)
Updated Jan 17, 2021;
Over the course of the past 10 months, many organizations and individuals have worked to get food to New Jerseyans in need.
In fact, some groups have massaged their missions in order to help those who have felt the economic impact of the coronavirus.
One such organization is Grow It Green Morristown, which works to create sustainable farms and gardens, and educate communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship.
Lisa Alexander, executive director of the nonprofit said, “In 2020, determined to serve, Grow It Green modified programs and focused resources to meet the needs of our community in crisis. We provided equitable and sustained access to fresh, local food, outdoor spaces and activities, and education about the environment and health in a year when food insecurity, racial equity and climate change issues were brought to the forefront.”
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