Brick church to host forum on homelessness

The First Baptist Church of Laurelton will hold a forum on homelessness Sept. 26, noon - 2 p.m. in Ivy Hall, 1836 Highway 88 East, Brick. The forum for clergy and lay persons will focus on who are the homeless and what is the role of interfaith communities, social services and the public.

Guest speakers will be Vicki Rioux, Ocean County Social Services; Patricia Xash, Interfaith Hospitality Network and Connie Pascale, vice president and assistant general counsel, Legal Services of New Jersey.

Admission is free; registration is required by Sept. 19. A light lunch is provided. For information or to register call (732) 840-1505 or e-mail firstbaptistbrick@ juno.com