As the one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks approaches, local church and community organizations are planning memorials in remembrance of the day's tragic events. To remember those fallen, the following memorial services and/or events will take place in the Garden City, Stewart Manor communities:
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
420 Stewart Avenue, 746-4426
* Sanctuary will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* A service of remembrance: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
33 Jefferson Street, 775-2626
* Memorial service: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. - service for the souls of the departed, healing and peace.
* Taking part in Village Green activities at gazebo Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.
St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church
35 Dartmouth Street, 352-5904
* Memorial mass: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.
Church-in-the-Garden American Baptist
68 Osborne Road, 746-0358
* Special service: Spanish congregation will hold special service Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2-7:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the event will take place outdoors.
Faith Evangelical Church
306 Nassau Blvd., 489-9383
* Will take part in various activities with other local churches on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Islamic Center of Long Island
835 Brush Hollow Road, 333-3495
* Memorial service: Sunday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.
Village of Garden City
Village Hall, 465-4000
* Memorial service: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Village Green at 6 p.m.
Village of Stewart Manor
Village Hall, 354-1800
* Tree planting ceremony: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. in the municipal lot at Chester and Covert Avenues.
Ethical Humanist Society
38 Old Country Road, 741-7304
* Support group: for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Adelphi University
South Avenue, 877-3000
Although Adelphi will operate on a normal schedule, several memorial events have been planned for Wednesday, Sept. 11.
* In response to Governor George Pataki's request, Adelphi will toll their bells at 10:29 a.m., the time the second tower collapsed. Therefore, all university business, including classes, will pause for five minutes of remembrance and the Adelphi University carillon will toll. Those who wish to do so may assemble at the flagpole for a silent remembrance.
* Other significant times are 8:46 a.m. (attack of North Tower); 9:03 a.m. (attack of South Tower); and 9:59 a.m. (collapse of First Tower). Observing moments of silence at these times will be a personal, not a campus-wide, choice.
* The Center for Cross-Cultural Enrichment and the Muslim Students Association will sponsor an interactive town meeting in the University Center Ballroom at 1 p.m. The program is entitled "A Year of Reflection." Audience participation is encouraged.
* An interfaith service with the University chaplains will take place at 2 p.m. at the flagpole.
* At 7:30 p.m. there will be a candlelight remembrance at the flagpole to which all are invited.
Because this will be an emotional day for the university community, the Student Counseling Center, the University chaplains and Derner's Center for Psychological Services will provide additional and enhanced grief and supportive services. Throughout the day, a silent memorial (memorial banner) will be available in the University Center lobby for those who wish to share their thoughts. AU-TV (campus television) will broadcast news coverage of all national events.