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In the year of our Lord 2021, many are hoping to return to any semblance of normalcy. They are looking for a restart or a new beginning. Many dark events and things that may even bring fear have … more

By Josh Yerkes | 3/30/21

United Methodist minister Rev. Gia Lynn was one of several pastors who shared the Easter message at last year’s Community Easter Dawn service, held just outside the gates of Morgan Park on a neighbor’s lawn, as the park was closed due to the pandemic. Behind Lynn, from left, are Fr. Shawn Williams from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fr. Kevin Dillon from St. Boniface Martyr Catholic Church and Pastor Tommy Lanham from Glen Cove Christian Church.

Community Easter dawn service returns to Morgan Park

After a challenging and isolating year, residents will have the opportunity to come together to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 4, for the fifth annual Community Easter Dawn Service in Morgan Park. The bilingual service, hosted by the Committee for the Community Easter Dawn Service, will begin at 7 a.m. and will be streamed via Facebook Live for those who cannot attend in person. more

By Jill Nossa | 3/25/21

The Easter Bunny rode through the streets of Baldwin last Sunday, waving to children and their families as all practiced appropriate social distancing.

Baldwin celebrations carry on, at a distance

As people avoid large public gatherings and practice social distancing to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, many Baldwin families have turned to car parades and virtual services to celebrate … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/16/20

Christine Gangone, the unicorn, and Michele Hall, the hippo, joined the Easter Bunny at Rath Park last Saturday.

Franklin Square residents spread Easter cheer

The Easter Bunny may not have been able to visit everyone’s home this year — as she, too, needed to maintain social distancing to protect herself against the coronavirus — but that … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/14/20

Easter: a time for resurrection

For Christians, Easter is the most important day of the year. It is the day when they celebrate the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A sinless, innocent man who died a horrible death, … more

By the Rev. Nicholas Zientarski | 4/10/20

Father Kevin Morris, Church of the Ascension, Rockville Centre

The ‘good news’ on Easter Sunday

Nobody expected good news on that first Easter Sunday. more

By Rev. Kevin Morris | 4/10/20

The Easter bunny visited Lynbrook and was driven around by Mayor Alan Beach on April 6.

Easter bunny trails through Lynbrook with Mayor Alan Beach, trustees

The coronavirus pandemic did not stop the Easter bunny from hopping down the bunny trail all the way through Lynbrook. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/10/20

Happy Easter from Long Island’s Bishop

As we joyfully celebrate Easter, the greatest feast in the Church's liturgical year, I invite all of us to reflect on how we can dramatically encounter, love, and follow the Risen Lord Jesus. more

By Bishop John O. Barres | 4/10/20

To stay connected, The Church of the Ascension holds “coffee hours” through Zoom, and has an Easter surprise planned for the children this Sunday.

Rockville Centre churches find new ways to celebrate Easter

Easter will be very different this year. The Christian holiday is the holiest of the year, with additional services offered almost daily throughout the week. The faithful tend to spend multiple additional hours in pews during this time, but social distancing guidelines have forced both churches and their parishioners to adjust. more

By Jill Nossa | 4/7/20

On Easter, resurrection trumps death

An Easter message from the Rev. Bob Walderman of Lynbrook Baptist Church. more

By The Rev. Bob Walderman | 4/7/20

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