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Category Archives: Places of Worship

UNITARIAN CHURCH ADDS SECOND SERVICE
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Press release from Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County is growing! This inclusive, progressive and caring congregation is expanding its Sunday services andContinue reading "UNITARIAN CHURCH ADDS SECOND SERVICE"
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August 22nd, 2014 @ 6am
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[CORRECTION: A spokeswoman for the Diocese of Trenton says the accused was an outside contractor to St. James, not an employee as reported, and thus his alleged crime can’t beContinue reading "RED BANK: FRAUD ON CHURCH ALLEGED"
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August 6th, 2014 @ 2pm
REFORM TEMPLE WELCOMES NEW RABBI
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Pictured left to right are Monmouth Reform Temple’s new Rabbi Marc Kline (center) with his wife Lori Bernard and the MRT President Jay Wiesenfeld of Lincroft.  Press release from MonmouthContinue reading "REFORM TEMPLE WELCOMES NEW RABBI"
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August 5th, 2014 @ 6am
ST. GEORGE’S ART FAIR MOVES TO LABOR DAY
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SUNFLOWER NEST by Avery Brighton was among the prize-winning works displayed at last year’s Canterbury Art Show…A Tapestry of the Arts. The three-day festival returns on Labor Day weekend toContinue reading "ST. GEORGE’S ART FAIR MOVES TO LABOR DAY"
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July 11th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: HOT TATERS AND COOL BERRIES
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First Presbyterian Church on Tower Hill is the setting for the annual Liberty Extravaganza on Sunday, capping an evening of strawberries and dixieland on the patio.  Up at Tower HillContinue reading "RED BANK: HOT TATERS AND COOL BERRIES"
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July 5th, 2014 @ 12pm
NAVESINK: A STONE CHURCH ‘SUPERSTAR’
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The Stone Church Players wrap up their production of the Webber-Rice rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with two more performances this weekend. It wasn’t all so very long ago thatContinue reading "NAVESINK: A STONE CHURCH ‘SUPERSTAR’"
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June 28th, 2014 @ 12pm
CBI BREAKS GROUND FOR ‘EXPLORATORIUM’
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From left: Michelle Martens, Joel Weissglass, Ellen Levine, Cantor Dov Goldberg, Lynn Einbinder, Rabbi Jeff Sultar, Larry Kaplan, Administrator Emilie Kovit-Meyer, CBI President Francine Semaya, Director of Gan Yeladim Suzanne Wykoff,Continue reading "CBI BREAKS GROUND FOR ‘EXPLORATORIUM̵ ...
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June 19th, 2014 @ 6am
LINCROFT: ST. LEO’S SUMMER PREVIEW
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St. Leo the Great Parish in Lincroft kicks off six nights of pre-summer funraising, with a Carnival that commences on Monday, June 16.  Longtime locals on the greater Green knowContinue reading "LINCROFT: ST. LEO’S SUMMER PREVIEW"
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June 15th, 2014 @ 12pm
FAIR HAVEN, RUMSON: ALL’S FAIR
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St. George’s by the River in Rumson is the scene for Saturday’s Canterbury Fair, the annual celebration of friendship, family and summer that begins at 9 am.  While summer doesn’tContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN, RUMSON: ALL’S FAIR"
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June 12th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: MUSICAL HEROES AND HANDBELLS
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Violinist James Ehnes keynotes a weekend of classical music in Red Bank, when he appears as Saturday night’s guest soloist with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the Count Basie.Continue reading "RED BANK: MUSICAL HEROES AND HANDBELLS"
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May 30th, 2014 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: KICKING IT OLD MONMOUTH
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Clockwise from top left: the Shrewsbury Borough landmarks of the Friends Meeting House, Allen House, Old Christ Church and  First Presbyterian Church are among the historic homesteads, community centers andContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: KICKING IT OLD MONMOUTH"
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May 3rd, 2014 @ 6am
Press release from St. George’s-by-the-River Church St. George’s-by-the-River Church announced a call to artists for its annual Canterbury Art Show…A Tapestry of the Arts, a premiere local exhibition and saleContinue reading "ST. GEORGE’S PUTS OUT CALL TO ARTISTS"
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April 17th, 2014 @ 6am
LITTLE SILVER: BARNS TO BE AGE-TESTED
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Archaeology students from Monmouth University plan to conduct tests on the barns at Little Silver’s Parker Homestead Friday to determine the ages of the structures. A similar examination was done onContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: BARNS TO BE AGE-TESTED"
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April 9th, 2014 @ 7am
RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN WINS FULL BLESSING
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Developer Bob Silver, below, hugs congregants of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, above, after gaining approval to convert the 62-year-old structure to offices. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN WINS FULL BLESSING"
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April 4th, 2014 @ 7am
RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN UPSETS NEIGHBORS
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William Hartigan notes the proximity of a church garage to his family’s outdoor dining area. Below, the church as seen from Broad Street; the wing at the left would getContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN UPSETS NEIGHBORS"
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April 1st, 2014 @ 8am
WEEKEND: WEDDING WALK GETS SAME-SEXY
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Michael Warmington of Red Bank RiverCenter joins a team of Barbizon tour guides in welcoming guests to a past edition of the Red Bank Wedding Walk, which returns to townContinue reading "WEEKEND: WEDDING WALK GETS SAME-SEXY"
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March 28th, 2014 @ 11am
CBI, HAZON OFFER FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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Press release from Congregation B’nai Israel There is a growing interest in the integration of Jewish traditions and values with education about food and the environment — and on Sunday,Continue reading "CBI, HAZON OFFER FOOD FOR THOUGHT"
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March 28th, 2014 @ 6am
A DIALOGUE ON THE POPES AND THE JEWS
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Press release from Congregation B’nai Israel Jewish-Catholic relations, from Pope John XXIII to Pope Francis I, will be the topic on Wednesday, April 2, when Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) inContinue reading "A DIALOGUE ON THE POPES AND THE JEWS"
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March 26th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: GATE MAIN ISSUE IN CHURCH PLAN
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Hudson Avenue resident William Hartigan discusses the church’s plan for fencing at Thursday night’s planning board meeting with neighbor Kevin Moss. Below, a rendering of the proposal. (Photo by JohnContinue reading "RED BANK: GATE MAIN ISSUE IN CHURCH PLAN"
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March 21st, 2014 @ 7am
RED BANK: SWAPPING PEWS FOR CUBICLES
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On the Red Bank Planning Board agenda Thursday night: the First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 211 Broad Street wants to turn a good portion of its worship space intoContinue reading "RED BANK: SWAPPING PEWS FOR CUBICLES"
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March 20th, 2014 @ 11am
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.