Haven Lutheran Church is seeking a part time Church Secretary, M-F, 9AM to 1PM, (20 hours) with some flexibility per week. Professional demeanor necessary as you will be the first point of contact with visitors and members to our church office. Self motivated, attention to details, organized and flexible. Computer skills a must, be comfortable working in a church office environment. For more information visit our website at www.havenlc.org/about-us/job-opportunities for all the details; OR you may email a Cover letter and resume to havenoffice@havenlc.org; OR fax those same items to (301-733-8725) NLT Oct 15th attention: Personnel Committee.
Dementia Friendly Washington County speaks at HARC meeting
Did you know that dementia in its many forms affects more than 3,000 people in Washington County, Maryland along with their caregivers? Learning more about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment can help, as well as having access to support. At our October 2024 HARC meeting, we heard from representatives of Dementia Friendly Washington County (DFWC) about their efforts to make Washington County a dementia-friendly place to thrive. We also heard from a couple about their Alzheimer’s journey. Watch the recorded program on our YouTube channel.
DFWC is a dedicated group of local individuals and organizations raising awareness, decreasing stigma, and increasing public understanding. DFWC offers educational trainings, access to resources, a Memory Café, and more! DFWC operates under Dementia Friendly America and the Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland. To learn more or to schedule a free training or presentation, contact dementiafriendlywashco@outlook.com.
Facilities Assistant – Position Filled
This position has been filled.
St. Ann Church is seeking a part-time (5-10 hours/week, flexible schedule) Facilities Assistant for weekly classroom and multi-purpose room set-ups and maintenance for parish events and activities. For more information contact David Matera, Director of Operations at 301-733-0410 ext. 102 or dmatera@stannchurch.com. Candidates must be able to handle physical workload (lifting and moving tables, chairs, etc.) with some evening and weekend availability.
Organist/Pianist Needed
Christ Reformed UCC in Sharpsburg is searching for an organist/pianist for our regular Sunday worship services. They have a wonderful Moller organ. Their regular worship is at 9:00am and usually lasts 1-1/2 hours. Music during the service generally includes a prelude, 2-3 hymns, an offertory and doxology and a postlude. The prelude, offertory and postlude are selected by the organist. There are no choir rehearsals. Please contact the pastor, Rick Bishop at ricksharpsburgucc@gmail.com or 240-329-1223.
Refugees Speak at HARC Meeting
The Refugee Welcome Network (RWN) presented at our HARC meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at First Christian Church, sharing information about how and why the RWN was formed, what it entails, and who the network is helping. The large crowd of over 50 people enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Sabera, a refugee who came here with her husband and children last year. Two other Afghan refugees, Jamal and Malalai, shared their moving personal stories of leaving their homeland, coming to the U.S., and working with the RWN and Trinity Lutheran Church. Go to HARC’s YouTube channel for a recording of Jamal and Malalai and a Q&A with members of the RWN, as well as 4 short videos about the RWN.
Volunteers Needed for 100-Bed Build
Saturday, September 14, 8 am to 1 pm
Lowes
12809 Shank Farm Way
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)-Hagerstown is doing a bed build as part of Bunks Across America. You are invited to participate, bring your friends, and spread the word. This is their biggest build ever – 100 beds, so 150 volunteers are needed. Any and all helping hands aged 12 and up are welcome, and this could count as student community service hours. Lowes is sponsoring all the lumber, providing lots of help, the parking lot, and lunch! Please sign up HERE.
Urgent housing/shelter needed for refugee family
The Refugee Welcome Network (RWN), DSS, Children In Need and CASA continue to work with a refugee family of 6 that is desperately in need of housing. CASA has paid for a hotel stay for them for two months, but that is up the end of August and RWN has been unsuccessful in finding them housing. If you have a place they can stay temporarily OR if you have or know of an affordable apartment or home (or parsonage) the RWN can rent for them, please contact Jane at 240-469-5084 or jane.powell365@gmail.com or Kathy at director@harccoalition.org or 301-842-4272. Please pass this on to everyone you know! We don’t want to see this family end up homeless.
Ten Thousand Villages Hagerstown has Opening for a General Manager
Ten Thousand Villages in Hagerstown has an opening for a general manager beginning in September. Interested applicants should email the store at Hagerstown@tenthousandvillages.com
or stop by the store at 13625 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown during regular business hours.
The store is open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Make a difference in the lives of impoverished artisans throughout the world through the fair trade marketing of their products.
Oversee a team of volunteers helping run the store, who have a passion for making a difference through the gerenrous giving of their time and talents.
(301) 797-3020
www.tenthousandvillages.com/hagerstown
or stop by the store at 13625 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown during regular business hours.
The store is open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Make a difference in the lives of impoverished artisans throughout the world through the fair trade marketing of their products.
Oversee a team of volunteers helping run the store, who have a passion for making a difference through the gerenrous giving of their time and talents.
(301) 797-3020
www.tenthousandvillages.com/hagerstown
HARC Lighthouse After School Program Needs Program Leads, Volunteers
HARC’s Lighthouse After School Program is in need of Volunteers and Program Leads starting this fall. Do you have a talent you can share (reading, art, music, gardening, STEM, etc.), willingness to support students, and a desire to be the change in your community? If so, we would love your help! Requirements: Commitment to regular sessions (flexible scheduling and short-term commitments available) and a passion for working with children. Interested in making a difference? Contact Angela at (240) 347-0780 or yamashitaangela6@gmail.com. Flyer – please share! And an announcement in bulletins would be appreciated.
Mennonite Action interfaith mobilization in DC for ceasefire and peace in Gaza – July 28-30
Mennonites and interfaith allies will end an 11-day “All God’s Children March for a Ceasefire” this weekend in Washington, DC, drawing attention to the suffering, death, and destruction in Gaza. In Washington, the marchers will join an interfaith coalition to promote a theology of liberation and peace that will counter the annual conference of Christians United For Israel (CUFI) and confront US lawmakers who are embracing CUFI’s agenda. Interfaith partners include: Christians for a Free Palestine, IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace – DC, Faith for Black Lives, Rabbis for Ceasefire, Hindus for Human Rights, and more. See the schedule and sign up here and learn more here. If you want join a group from Hagerstown on one of the days, contact Rev. Anna Ressler, pastor@hebronhag.net or 330-347-8083.
