This Sunday, Morrow Memorial Church hosts their annual fish and chips fundraiser. The event, which raises money for Habitat for Humanity, has been a church tradition since the mid ‘80s. Its longevity and good intent doesn’t mean it runs like clockwork, though.

“It’s usually a miracle,” church member and chair of the Faith Relations Committee for Habitat Newark Margaret Prentice said. “We’ve never had all the tickets sold before Sunday. We just hold our breath to make sure people will show up.”

 The fish and chips are provided by popular Kearny restaurant Argyle. The annual event attracts hundreds of people, and Prentice said they hope to raise $2,000 for Habitat.

Since Habitat for Humanity was established in Newark in 1986, Morrow Memorial has been a “covenant partner” with the charitable, homebuilding group. The partnership entails funding Habitat projects. Prentice said the fish fry is the biggest dollar-generating event for the church.

Morrow Memorial is part of a collection of religious organizations involved with Habitat’s Abraham House project, which saw members of churches, synagogues, mosques and other area religious organizations work together to fund and construct a home. The first home, in Newark, was dedicated last week. A second Abraham house, in West Orange, is currently being planned.
 
"The exciting part for us now is that while we’re building a house for a family, we’re also building community and interfaith bridges through the Abraham House," Prentice said in a release. "The house will be built and funded by the children of Abraham—Jews, Christians and Muslims. How great is that?"

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