Keyword: 'Faith' | Herald Community Newspapers

How do we know what we know? Fact, faith, fear.

Thinking about allegations of “fake news,” assertions that Covid-19 is a hoax and the denial of climate change in the face of expert testimony and extreme weather events, I began to wonder: How do we know what we think we know? more

By Robert Scott | 11/5/20

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

By Julie Mansmann | 6/29/17

Elyse Klewicki, 18, and Kyra Kraus, 17, shared a sugary snack.

Bringing families together at Holy Trinity

It was an idyllic scene at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow last weekend for the church’s annual Faith, Food and Fellowship Festival. more

By David Weingrad | 9/9/15

The fifth annual Faith, Food and Fellowship Festival welcomed more than 900 people last year. Church officials hope this year’s attendance will top 1,000 this Saturday.

A day of faith, food and fellowship

The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow, one of the oldest Orthodox Christian churches on Long Island, will welcome residents of all ages on Saturday to a family-oriented community festival full of activities for children and adults. more

By David Weingrad | 9/3/15

Kyra Kraus, 16, at left, Emily Cackett, 10, Macrina Kraus, 11, and Maria Krzeminski, 18, up top, dabbled in arts and crafts at the family festival.

Closing out the summer in style

It was fun and games this Labor Day weekend at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow on Saturday, as the church hosted its annual Faith, Food and Fellowship Festival on its lawn on 369 Green Avenue. more

By David Weingrad | 9/5/14

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

Mandela mourned across L.I.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

Kyra Kraus, 15, left, and Elyse Klewicki, 16, shared a laugh and some cotton candy at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’s Faith, Food and Fellowship Festival last Saturday outside the church on Green Avenue.

Faith, food and fellowship at Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church on Green Avenue in East Meadow hosted its Faith, Food & Fellowship Festival last Saturday. more

By David Weingrad | 9/5/13

The BroadHollow Theatre Company stages "Funny Girl" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/20/13

Jon Schueler’s Small Painting #3, 1949, is among the works by some of the lesser known abstract painters on display at Nassau County Museum of Art.

Long Island's art scene

Local museums are ready to refresh and renew our spirits as we spring forth into the new season. Here some exhibits worth a look. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/20/13

The Little Sisters of Hoboken return in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "Nunsense 2: The Second Coming!" on Sunday in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/13/13