HARC Interfaith Thanksgiving Service promotes unity
In a time of many divisions, the HARC Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday, November 24, was a beautiful event full of unity amid appreciation of our differences. The multi-colored leaves on the bulletin cover illustrated this harmony: “[they] are all alike, yet all different. And they fit perfectly together.”
The service started with an Islamic call to prayer, concluded with a joyous song “Bringing in the Sheaves,” and featured speakers from Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Baha’i and Native American faith traditions as well as a large interfaith choir. 135 people attended the service. If you weren’t one of them, you can view the recording on Benevola UMC’s YouTube page. Many thanks to the many participants who made this service amazing, and to Benevola United Methodist Church for hosting this year.
Lighthouse After School Program featured at November HARC Meeting
The HARC Lighthouse After-School Program is a brand new program that started in Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) in September! At our November meeting, Kim Duncan, WCPS Community Schools Coordinator, shared information about Community Schools and the importance of this program and other wraparound services for children in our county. Angela Yamashita, the new Program Coordinator for Lighthouse, shared how the program is going so far and how others in the faith community can get involved. And Lighthouse Steering Team Leader Rev. Scott Winnette shared how we can all help. Watch the recording of this program HERE.
Jan 20 – A day of service in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day 2025 falls on Monday, January 20. Is your congregation, non-profit, or governmental office planning an observance? Let HARC know! If you are planning a special service, a community improvement event, a special meal to honor the life and work of Dr. King, please provide the details (and a flyer, if you have one) to us at info@harccoalition,org. Potential attendees and volunteers are seeking some way to honor the legacy of Dr. King. Help us to link them up with your ministry/event!
Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers Needed!
S.O.S. Reach currently has 4 unfilled weeks, including the days around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. They would be so thankful for you sharing these days with them.
- 26-30 November
- 15-21 December
- 22-25 December
- 30 December- 4 January
If you are interested in sharing a few hours, hosting a week, a partial week, one evening and/or preparing a meal with your house of worship, work, service group, friends, and/or family, please contact Liz at Reach (Liz@reachofwc.org or 301-733-2371 X-114).
If you are available and interested, please click the google doc link below to confirm dates still available:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QLujab2UZY3h2OFHNYTpxtkrt7x8Q0guszLREMC54Pk/edit?fbclid=IwAR2CS0nAxemIGsz5s4ki0IRQsJ0fCE5e37I6vHC2vI2stki9XrAgQ3ZufxM
Organist Wanted
Position available for a Church Organist at Christ’s Reformed Church United Church of Christ in Hagerstown, MD. We are looking for someone who has experience in accompanying church music. Must be available for Sunday morning services and Christian holidays and able to work with a small, skilled choir. Compensation is negotiable. Please send resume and cover letter to reverend.norville@gmail.com no later than November 22, 2024 with a starting date of January 1, 2025. For questions, please call Rev. Norville at (301)733-4144.
Donate a Meal to Circles of Washington County
Providing a meal at our Circles Washington County, MD Thursday night meetings is fun and rewarding! Please consider sharing and fellowshipping with us! We are currently working with a dozen participants (Circles Leaders) and their children to reach their self-sufficiency goals. To sign up, you can use this link Circles Washington County, MD: Donate a meal! or see the attached flyer.
Thanksgiving Pies and Cheesecake Orders – deadline Nov 17
Thanksgiving Pies and Cheesecake Orders are currently being taken. You may choose apple, pumpkin, cherry, apple-walnut-cranberry, fruits of the forest for $20 and lemony cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake for $30. Pies may be ordered baked or frozen for baking later. Orders will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27. These are premium quality pies!!! Deadline to order is Sunday, November 17. You may order after the 10:15 service or by calling Bruce Massey at 240-675-4498 or by emailing Bruce at lbmassey@verizon.net. You may also order and pay on our website: http://www.stjohnshagerstown.org. All proceeds will go to the St. John’s Episcopal Service and Outreach Commission for their many projects. Thank you!
Parade Seats for the 97th Annual Alsatia Mummers Parade – October 26
Don’t forget to reserve your spot in front of John Wesley United Methodist Church for some of the best seats in town! Call the church office at 301-733-0391 to reserve chairs for you and your family. Seats are only $6 each. Concessions and restroom will be available. Ask about our new VIP seating!
John Wesley United Methodist Church, 129 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown MD
Still Seeking Part-Time Church Secretary
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.
