Blessing Of The Badges At First United Methodist Church In Moorestown

Moorestown, NJ -- Moorestown is showing its appreciation for the township’s first responders.

Mayor Phil Garwood and Deputy Mayor Victoria Napolitano will host a “Blessing of the Badges” ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Moorestown on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church is located at 446 Camden Avenue in Moorestown.

“I would like to offer my sincere thanks and gratitude to Moorestown’s Mayor Phil Garwood and Deputy Mayor Victoria Napolitano for offering to host a Blessing of the Badges Ceremony for all first responders,” event organizer Conni Hare Murray said in an email. “When there is a fight, a burglary, shots being fired, a building on fire, a bad accident, or any other sort of horrific emergency, most people run from these horrors. Our first responders run toward them. They put their lives on the line daily to protect us from danger and help when there is an emergency.”

Local clergy from a variety of churches/synagogues will offer to anoint the badges of police, fire and EMS with oil (for anyone who desires), and will offer prayers of protection, strength, and peace.

All first responders and their families are invited to participate, and all community members are asked to attend to show support for Moorestown’s first responders. Everyone is welcome regardless of religious affiliation.

First responders who attend are asked to wear their uniforms.

For more information, or for physical or financial assistance, email Murray at haremurray@gmail.com.

The attached image was provided by the First United Methodist Church