A team based at Trinity Episcopal Church that helps those in need of overnight shelter in the cold is making a call for volunteers as winter weather is upon us.  Derek Minno Bloom, Social and Food Justice Director at Trinity, issued the following statement: The Code Blue Team from Trinity Church is reaching out for […]

Words expressed in ‘Gen Silent,’ a 2010 documentary film, directed and produced by Stu Maddux included: “We have a whole generation of people who don’t know who we are. That’s really sad because you’re missing out on a lot. We know a lot, and we did a lot for you. You wouldn’t be here if […]

Trinity Episcopal and Second Baptist churches have been designated as Monmouth County’s Code Blue warming stations for those experiencing homelessness, according to Derek Minno-Bloom, the Social and Food Justice Director at Trinity Episcopal Church. From 6 pm to 7 am on dry nights when the temperature falls below 28 degrees or below 32 degrees during […]

Bringing their definable brand of whimsy, Trinity Episcopal Church will host its annual Christmas In July celebration Sunday. “This is all about community and service, plus it’s a crazy Asbury kind of thing,” Pastor Michael Way said. “In short, Christmas in July is an opportunity for us to celebrate the Incarnation in a clever, fun-filled, […]

The Racial Justice Project at Trinity Episcopal Church has launched a campaign aimed at supporting and bringing awareness to black-owned businesses. Their first event will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday at At The Table, located at 311 Bond Street. “We will be getting together with old and new friends for Saturday Brunch […]

In just three days since the Asbury Park Beach Community GoFundMe page launched it has raised over 80 percent of its $3,500 goal to fund seasonal beach passes for low income families. Page creator Lisa Cramp said in the post: “Hey let’s help all Asbury Park residents who live way below the poverty level a […]

Juilliard honors students will headline a 7 pm Saturday classical music concert at Trinity Episcopal Church on Asbury Avenue, being held in support of a local youth choir making the transition into becoming an independent nonprofit. The Azure Quartet, comprised of violinists Brenden Zak and K.J McDonald, violist Hannah Geisinger, and cellist Yisei Li, are […]

Trinity Episcopal Church celebrates the Lenten season with the return of Stations of the Cross, a visual arts exhibit that will run through April 16. This year, artists from across the state were invited to create interpretive pieces that represent the fourteen Stations of the Cross, a reflection of the humiliating and unimaginably painful journey, said […]

Fifty days ago the all-volunteer Holiday Express set out to celebrate its 25th anniversary by performing and spreading the season’s cheer at a record breaking 100 events. On Christmas Eve that mission was accomplished when the team landed at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark. Founded by restaurateur Tim McLoone, Holiday Express is comprised of […]

World Aids Day will be celebrated Friday in Asbury Park with a Candlelight Walk and Memorial Service. This year, events across the globe will be centered on a unified theme tagged – Let’s End It, aimed at ending isolation, stigma, and transmission, according to the official website. Launched in 1988 at the height of the […]