Circles Washington County, MD, is off to a great start with 10 current participants! Coordinators Elizabeth Howe and Marci Corea are accepting invitations to meet you in person or speak at your church or organization to share how it’s going and get your ideas on how we can continue to alleviate poverty in our community. Contact them at ehowe@wccac.org or mcorea@wccac.org They’d love to meet you!
Seeking Contemporary Music Director
Saint Ann Catholic Church, Hagerstown is seeking candidates to serve as part-time Associate Director of Music Ministry to provide leadership, coordination, and accompaniment of the “High Places” contemporary ensemble at the 9:00am Sunday Mass. If interested, please apply through the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s website, archbalt.org. Click on careers at the top of the page and search for this position title. If you have any questions, please email church@stannchurch.com.
Family Sign-ups for Angel Tree
Applicants for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program (gifts for Christmas) are welcome to call through September 22 for an appointment in October. See flyer for more information on eligibility and timeline.
Soup Kitchen Help Needed
The Salvation Army is currently without a cook for their very busy soup kitchen! They are desperate for churches/organizations to help volunteer to prepare and serve meals. If you are interested, please contact Nichole Griffin at 301-733-2440 extension 2.
VBS Items Available
Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Williamsport has just wrapped up a fun and successful week of Vacation Bible School and would like to donate their Knights of North Castle curriculum, Sparky the Dragon puppet, decorations, and other supplies to an area church who could use it. Some items are too big to mail and would need to be picked up from the church. Please contact Stephanie Mohl by email (Stephanie_mohl@yahoo.com) or text (202-288-8580) if you’re interested. First come, first served.
Commercial Space Available
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
141 S Potomac St. Hagerstown Maryland
301-790-2510
Commercial space available conveniently located near the heart of Hagerstown, perfectly positioned near the burgeoning New Art & Entertainment District and the multi-purpose Hagerstown Sports and Events Facility. The property offers generous square footage, featuring open floor plans, a commercial kitchen, a dining area, and endless potential for beautiful offices. The space will allow you to tailor the layout to suit your business needs and has room for potential for growth.
Its close proximity to major highways and transportation hubs, including I-81 and I-70 ensures seamless connectivity and accessibility for your clients and customers. The surrounding area offers a vibrant and dynamic community, with a diverse range of businesses, restaurants, and shops within walking distance. Contact the church today to schedule a tour and discover the endless possibilities that await you at this prime location.
Your Books Wanted! – August 1 to September 14
New and gently used books for all ages, with a preference for ages birth to 11, are wanted for this year’s Community Book Drive. Books are collected throughout the community from August 1 to September 14 then counted and sorted on the United Way’s Day of Caring. Children’s books will be distributed to vulnerable children through the Community Book Warehouse, and other books will be used by the United Way’s Books United program. The Community Book Drive is a partnership of HARC, the United Way, The Judy Center, and several other community partners. Learn more. Collection Sites flyer Collecting Books flyer
Taste of the Town Tickets on Sale beginning today!
REACH Presents
Taste of the Town
Sunday, October 1, 2023
at 5:00 PM
Tickets are Available Online
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com, by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our Box Office.
Pre-sales may be limited to availability. For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office Directly by Phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
Direct link to event tickets
Will you help collect books for the Community Book Drive?
Houses of worship, businesses, organizations and individuals will collect books from August 1 – September 14 for people of all ages, with a primary focus on children ages birth to 11. Over the years we’ve collected and distributed more than 113,000 books in our community for children’s literacy efforts. Please join in this community-wide effort to improve literacy. If interested, please contact Terri at gwizzy2000@gmail.com as soon as possible so we can add you to the promotions. Learn more
Interfaith Roundtable: Supporting the Community
with Sommer Gilliam and Guiding Foster Children with Kathleen Prest and Jennifer Lewis and Rabbi Mark
Religion and faith isn’t the only thing discussed on The Interfaith Roundtable. This discussion is focused on community work and how the ideals of helping and aiding those around us coincides with faith or is an off-shoot of it.
Sommer Gilliam combined her love of community with her love of creating. The owner of Kreeative Kreations in Hagerstown, Maryland, Sommer creates not only beautiful hairstyles, but also soulful and delicious treats. As a director of The Washington County Black Professionals Network, Sommer lives a life of uplifting those around her, while also chasing her own dreams. She tells her story and why she does what she does.
In the second half, Rabbi Mark is joined by Kathleen Prest, a social worker who works to train foster families with San Mar Treatment Foster Care, as well as Jennifer Lewis, a fellow congregate and clinical social worker as well as the Director of Treatment Foster Care for San Mar Family and Community Services. These two ladies discuss the importance of stability and love for foster children, as well as detail the work they do in helping in transitions and guiding them in life.
Listen to the podcast. Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable Saturday mornings on 98.9 FM/AM 1490 WARK or catch the podcasts here.
