St. Mary's Episcopal is a beautiful house of worship on the Conestoga Trail. All are welcome to come and join their ministries which include Bible study, men's groups, women's fellowship, marriage enrichment, prayer chain, pastoral care and helping in their nursery and Sunday school.
Nearly New sells used and vintage clothing donated by individuals and retail stores. The apparel and accessories are sold at deep discount prices. A portion of the proceeds of each sale go to the Princeton Day School as well as local charities. The shop is tucked in an alleyway off of Nassau Street.
The non-profit Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter provides care for homeless animals. The shelter also works to find loving, adoptive homes for homeless dogs and cats. The shelter is privately-funded and depends on sponsorships and donations to fund its operation.
Due to current construction for an expansion and renovation, Mary Mother of God Church celebrates mass, usually led by the Reverend Sean Broderick, in the parish center gymnasium. The church continues to hold many of its programs, including its adult and youth ministries, music rehearsals for its choirs and folk group, and its various prayer groups in the Monsignor Liam Minogue Parish Center or in Father Gene Schellberg Hall. The church offers a preschool for three and four year-olds and religious education classes for first grade through eighth grade students. The church's Catholic Youth Organization Basketball league, the Mary Mother of God Saints, offers teams for girls and boys in elementary, middle, and high school.
Pastor Doug Thuer is the spiritual leader of Sparta Evangelical Free Church. This is a beautiful, serene place of worship where members can belong to the carpenters' workshop, outreach ministries, Homestead nursing homes, the Market Street Missions and more. The congregation welcomes all.
Located on Forman Avenue, St. Peter's Church is a Catholic community striving to live the Gospel message in the spirit of St. Francis by welcoming and serving others. As an instrument of peace and love, the facility's mission is to worship together and care for all creation.
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown began in 1733. The Congregation split in 1840, leading one faction to form a church on South Street, the other to remain on the Green. In 1925, the two congregations joined together and formed The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. Dr. James Howard, pastor of the South Street Church, led the reunited congregation as one congregation.
After reuniting, the congregation gathered at the Church on the Green. The members established offices and educational facilities in the South Street building and, in 1948, renamed it the Parish House, which is located at 65 South Street, Morristown.
Visit the church's website for a complete list of upcoming events and information about church youth groups.
First Presbyterian Church offers both traditional Sunday worship and a Sunday evening contemporary service. The church provides a wide variety of programs for all ages, including fellowship groups, music and Bible study. First Presbyterian also hosts the popular Strawberry Festival each year and a rummage sale in the spring.
Nassau Christian Center is a historic building located on the corner of Nassau Street and Chambers Street. It is a congregation dedicated to women's, men's and couples ministry as well as children and youth.
Yorkshire Meadows, part of the Yorkshire Village residential complex, is an adult community center that sponsors events for older adults. Activities are held constantly. Call the center for more information and current schedules.
Just like its namesake Cape May, the Cape May County Zoo is a jewel by the sea. The non-profit zoo houses approximately 200 different species of animals, birds and reptiles. Nestled within the Cape May County Park, the zoo welcomes over three quarters of a million visitors every year.
Best and worst times to go to the Cape May County Zoo
The Cape May County Zoo is open daily except for December 25. Prime season along the Jersey Shore is from Memorial Day through Labor Day. If you plan on visiting the zoo during the summer, earlier in the day is best to avoid the crowds. Weekends make for rough travel on the Garden State Parkway during the summer months with Saturdays being especially trying since many beach homes rentals begin their stay on that day. A weekday visit avoids the hassles of the traffic pileups on the Parkway.
Must see/do at the Cape May County Zoo
Set aside time either before or after your visit for a train ride through the woods adjacent to the zoo entrance as well as a carousel ride on a merry-go-round made up of zoo animals. Once inside, make a beeline for the bears. If they are awake and playful, they put on quite a show. The lion's roar reverberates around the park. He is quite loud and majestic.
Admission to the Cape May County Zoo
Open daily except for Christmas Day, admission to the zoo is free. However, donations from visitors, businesses, and supporters are how the zoo stays open. Monetary donations are accepted at the main gate as your drive into the zoo.
Parking at the Cape May County Zoo
Parking is free at the zoo, which is housed in Cape May County Park Central. The over 200-acre facility includes the zoo, walking and bike paths, fishing ponds, and playgrounds. All of the activities available can make the parking lot challenging especially by mid-afternoon during more popular summertime weekends. Additional parking is available on the back end of the park if the main lot is full. The lot is farther from the zoo, but within convenient walking distance. If visitors are arriving in a large group by bus or van, there is a parking fee and a reservation is required.
Public transportation at the Cape May County Zoo
Passengers traveling to Cape May via the Cape May Lewes Ferry from Delaware can purchase a package that included a visit to the Cape May County Zoo. The package includes round-trip shuttle service to the zoo. Space is limited with this package therefore reservations are highly recommended.
Food at the Cape May County Zoo
The Cape May County Zoo does not permit food to be brought inside the zoo. However, there are ample picnic areas outside the zoo to eat a meal or snack before entering the facilities. The Safari Café is located near the zoo entrance and offers a variety of food choices such as salads, sandwiches, kid's meals, pizza, hamburgers, snacks, and drinks. Patrons order food and eat in the adjacent picnic area. The service at the Café is not restaurant style. Once inside the zoo, visitors can purchase beverages or ice cream from the two Kiosks on site.
Insider tip for visitors to the Cape May County Zoo
Visitors should plan on at least two hours to see the zoo in its entirety at a leisurely pace. Avoid going to the zoo on an extremely hot and humid day. Most of the animals take cover in their sheds to avoid the stifling heat. Indoor exhibits are overflowing with people trying to do the same. A winter or late fall day is a surprisingly refreshing time to visit the zoo.
Author's bio: Dawn Miller is a freelance writer and mystery author. She lives in New Jersey.
All Saints' Episcopal Church is a community-centered Anglican organization of worshippers who come from various backgrounds. It offers Bible study and musical events to its parishioners. The church's rector is The Rev. Timothy Burger. A full list of the vestry can be viewed on the website.
This tourism bureau's mission is to promote Morris County's historic, cultural and recreational opportunities by providing services to residents, business travelers and tourists. The office is located across the street from the Morris County Courthouse.
Goodwill, located in the Baywick Plaza, accepts your new or gently used items, including clothing, appliances, electronics and furniture. There are more than 2,400 Goodwill donation locations in the United States and Canada.
