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Sheikh Mikaeel Smith from Masjid Hamza in a recorded Quran recitation on YouTube. Like many houses of worship the mosque has switched to online worship during the coronavirus pandemic.
V.S. religious leaders strive to keep the faith during pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, religion has gone viral in ways that many have never seen before. Virtual memberships have skyrocketed, as many congregations in New York live stream … more
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The 55-year-old Thiagarajan, who was born in India, will become church’s new spiritual leader on Saturday.
‘Feel free to ask the pastor’
“When God chooses somebody, there is no escape,” the Rev. Alfred Thiagarajan said. “I never thought I was going to become a pastor, but if you look at my life from the beginning, God has … more
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The Rev. Christopher Hofer, left, married Kerry Brady in August 2011 at the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh.
During Pride Month, LGBT clergy reflect
“Oh, there goes Father Faggot.” The Rev. Christopher Hofer still recalls the insults children and teens hurled at him in 2004, while he was out running in Wantagh, his new … more
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Kristen Samuel was raised Catholic, but decided to teach her peers about the Islamic religion.
Valley Stream Girl Scouts teach religion
Four Cadette Girl Scouts from Troop 2033 were tasked with solving a concern within their community to earn their Silver Award. Taking into account Valley Stream’s diversity, these Girl Scouts decided to research and present Valley Stream’s different religions’ practices to their peers on April 3 to foster understanding amongst people of different faiths. more
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Long Island Muslim Society leaders said that interfaith services at the East Meadow mosque, like the one they hosted on June 22, bring community members of various faiths together.
Recapturing the narrative
Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a … more
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In attendance were, from left, Rabbi Yechiel Buchband of the Valley Stream Jewish Center, Mufti Mohammad Farhan of the Islamic Center of the South Shore and Mustafa Mozawalla, 9, of Valley Stream.
At interfaith service, locals celebrate unity
Different languages, religions and ethnicities came together at the Baha’i Center of Nassau County in Valley Stream on Nov. 18 to celebrate unity at a special Thanksgiving service organized by the Valley Stream Religious Council. more
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Children rehearsed for their closing performance at Grace United Methodist Church's recent vacation Bible school.
Bible school gets the creative juices flowing
Grace United Methodist Church has experimented with the times of its annual vacation Bible school for the past few years, and this time church leaders think they’ve found a winner. more
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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church were, from left, Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel, the Rev. Matthew Curry of Grace United Methodist Church, the Rev. Joanna Keneally of Unity CHurch of Christianity and Barbara Myers of the Christian Science Society.
Religious leaders set example
Thousands of Valley Stream residents and people from neighboring communities often attend services at one of Valley Stream’s many churches or synagogues. The area has a deep-rooted religious community that many people enjoy being a part of. In addition, religious leaders have a long-standing relationship with one another through the Valley Stream Religious Council. more
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Matt Roth, director of Grace Methodist Church’s vacation Bible school, greeted students on June 27, the last day of camp.
Bible school brings children together
Children were able to travel around the world in late June, and they didn’t even need their passports. Grace United Methodist Church held its annual vacation Bible school from June 23-27 and the theme was “Everywhere Fanfare.” more
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Children Rehearse A Song for their Friday afternoon performance at the Grace United Methodist Church vacation Bible school, held last week.
Bible school an amazing adventure
Children at Grace United Methodist Church visited the Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, the Matterhorn and other wonders of the world last week without even leaving Valley Stream. more
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