Member Congregations
The Hagerstown Area Religious Council is a collaboration of houses of worship and other faith partners. Our members do not all agree on theology, but all believe in working together to embody mercy, justice and love as diverse faith partners in Washington County. The following is a directory of HARC member congregations. Members contribute to the work of HARC through annual dues and a commitment to participate in our work in some way. Members guide our work through input, prayer, and listening to the needs of the community and the calling of the Divine. Members are eligible to vote on official organizational business of HARC. From our members:
“I believe in the power of collaboration to accomplish work in our community, and I think working together is a path to peace.”
“HARC is a group of friends in the community that care about showing love for God and their neighbor. I love being part.”
“HARC gives back to and helps build a better community and I am proud to serve in such capacity to make a difference and to be an advocate in doing God’s work with the talents that God has blessed me with.”
“HARC brings people of diverse faiths an opportunity to work together in service for others.”
“HARC: cares for people and helps the disadvantaged children with books and food. HARC: Is a Bridge for transformation, to bring people of different backgrounds and ethnicities together to build trust and learn to live together in harmony. HARC: Is a promoter of Peace in the city and everywhere.”
To learn more and become a member, contact Kathy Powderly, Executive Director at 301-842-4272 or director@harccoalition.org. .
Asbury United Methodist Church

Rev. Sharon Gibson
Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren

Rev. Gabriel Dodd
Benevola United Methodist Church

Rev. Suzanne Jones
Christ’s Reformed Church UCC

Rev. Mary Norville
Charlotte Trout
Concordia Lutheran Church

Rev. Mark Moretz
Brenda Horsch
Congregation B’Nai Abraham

Mark Perman
Mike Armel
First Christian Church

Rev. Dr. James R. Brooks
Rev. Dr. Maria Francesca French
Hagerstown Church of the Brethren

Rev. Twyla Rowe
Loyal Vanderveer
Haven Lutheran Church

Rev. Veronica W. Smith
Serena Bell
Impact Ministries

Rev. Les and Lady Dee McIntosh Sr.
Islamic Society of Western Maryland

Nazir Faruki
Anwar Qadri
John Wesley United Methodist Church

Rev. Doug Hoffman
Richard Willson
Meritus Medical Center Spiritual Care Services

Rev. Vlad Corea
New Light Metropolitan Community Church

Rev. Kelly Crenshaw
Sean Bartel
Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple

Venerable Temm Shonin
Otterbein United Methodist Church

Rev. Steve Humphrey
Cindy Brown
Presbyterian Church of Hagerstown

Michelle Brammer
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church

Rev. Christopher Serufusa
St. John’s Episcopal Church

Rev. F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr.
Deacon Susan Wert
St. Joseph Catholic Church

Msgr. J. Bruce Jarboe
Dr. Mike Parsons
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Lappans

Rev. Dr. Brandt Montgomery
Ed Maloy
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Rev. Brian McClinton
Linda Ritchie, Council President
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Funkstown

Rev. Lee Brumback
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Beaver Creek Ward

Jonathan Harris
Ashlee Harris
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Hagerstown City Park Ward

Brandon Yamashita
Ashlee Harris
Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown

Rev. Dr. Robert Schmitt
Pam Bradford
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown

member led
Dodie Ruskie, Faith In Action Chair
Zion Reformed United Church of Christ

Scott Winnette
Kim Ridenour
HARC Affiliate Organizations
Washington County faith-based nonprofit organizations are invited to join HARC as Affiliate Organizations. Affiliates commit to partner in our work and attend meetings as they are able. As partners, HARC also supports the work of our affiliates. Affiliate Organizations are entitled to voice, but not vote, in HARC organizational decisions.
To learn more and become an affiliate, contact Kathy Powderly, Executive Director at 301-842-4272 or director@harccoalition.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Washington County

Jenny Fleming
Jessica Scott
Reach of Washington County

Jeannie Asbury
Carla Charles, Richard Willson
Western Maryland Hospital Center

Rev. Rich "Chappy" Bower