The Hindu Samaj is a Temple located on West Ramapo Avenue that not only conducts Hindu religious services, but also offers many ways to experience and celebrate Indian culture. The building includes a performing arts center called the India Heritage Community Center, A Museum of India - Journey to the USA, and the Ganga Sagar Sculpture and Meditation Gardens. News about the different services offered by the temple, how to become a member, donate to the Temple, and a list of service announcements can all be found on the Hindu Samaj's website.
The Ramapo Hills Chapel serves the Christian community in Mahwah and the surrounding area. In addition to general religious services, the chapel offers other services to members and the community. Locals who are looking to join a congregation or find out about particular denominations should call the organization for more information.
The Carmel Retreat Center is run by a group of Catholic friars. Although this is a spiritual place, it is non-denominational and open to visitors of all faiths. The estate offers three private houses that can be rented for individual, family, congregation or group retreats.
Many amenities are offered to guests, including wireless Internet, daily homemade meals, private rooms and bathrooms, a library, chapel, lounges and facilities available for meetings, presentations or reflections.
Locals in the township of Mahwah or in the surrounding area who practice and worship in the tradition of the Jehovah's Witnesses should call or visit this location to get more information about worshiping in this community. More information about the practice itself can be found at the organization's main website. This Kingdom Hall is open to visits by interested community members and those who are a part of the congregation.
Originally the Ramapo Meeting House, this congregation and building has a rich history that dates back to the late 1700s. The Ramapo Reformed Church building is currently the oldest public building in the township, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Located on Island Road in Mahwah, the Church today serves a congregation of protestant worshipers. In addition to hosting all types of religious services, the Church also has many other programs available, including fund raising events, pot luck dinners, choir, bible and Sunday school classes, and other gatherings.
Founded 85 years ago, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church has been serving the community through both religious and educational services. The church operates the St. Paul's Inter-parochial School in Ramsey. This parish, located on Island Road in Mahwah, is a member of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. The schedule of events and services changes seasonally, and it can be accessed at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church's page on www.parishesonline.com, or by calling.
The Paulist Press is a Catholic Organization that prints many religious publications. The organization was founded by a society of missionary priests in the 1800s. Originally located in Manhattan, the press has made several moves; the editorial, business, marketing and distribution offices of the company have been located in this complex in Mahwah since 1985. A list of all of press's softcover, hardcover, video cassette, audio cassette, DVD, CD, children's, adult's and other religious publications can be found on its website.
The Church of Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Church located of the corner of Darlington Avenue and Ramapo Valley Road. This Church serves both the Mahwah community and the students of the Ramapo College of New Jersey. Founded in 1928, this Church has a rich history in Bergen County. It continues its traditions of religious meeting and education, offering religious education for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade, as well as classes for adults, scripture study classes, and book discussion groups.
This Temple, founded in the 1970's, was named Hebrew words, Beth Haverim, meaning "House of Friends." In addition to reform Jewish services and ceremonial rituals, this Temple also sponsors several groups available to members of the congregation. There is a youth group available to the younger members of this religious community, various youth and child educational programs offered, social action and volunteer projects run, among other seasonally-offered services. More information about joining the congregation is available by phone or via the website.
The Grace and Truth Chapel is a small, non-denomonational Christian Church located on Fardale Avenue in Mahwah. In addition to services, this Church holds Family Bible Hours with teaching about Bible stories, Bible studies, and prayer sessions. Since 2002, the Grace & Truth Chapel has hosted a religious conference every January. Information about all of the conferences held at the Church is available on the organization's website. An explanation of the congregation's basic beliefs also appears on the site.