Hagerstown Area Religious Council
The Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) is a coalition of churches and houses of faith in the Hagerstown area of Washington County.
Join us on June 14 at the Salvation Army to share a meal, learn more about the Salvation Army’s programs, and say farewell to Rev. Elizabeth Jackson and Captain Jimmy Taylor.
A meal will be provided for those who are comfortable joining us for lunch indoors, which will be held in Salvation Army’s spacious soup kitchen dining room at 12:30, after the soup kitchen is finished for the day. We will move to the chapel at 1:00 to hear from Captain Jimmy Taylor about the Salvation Army’s programs, and to say a farewell to him as he moves to a Salvation Army program in Florida. We will also give a big farewell and thanks to Rev. Elizabeth Jackson, who has served as HARC’s president for the last two and a half years. We celebrate her move to a chaplain residency at a hospital in York, PA. Following the program, attendees are welcome to stay for a tour of the Salvation Army; there is much to see!
Parking: There are several options for parking. All parking lots on Wise street are the Salvation Army’s and can be used as well a the lot directly across on George Street. If needed, further parking can be accessed on Franklin street behind the gymnasium.
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HARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, except July and August, with an occasional evening meeting. When it’s safe to eat, the start time is 12:30; if deemed unsafe, we will start at 1:00 to give time for lunch prior to the meeting. When meeting in-person, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host. If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members, they will be held on Zoom.
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." You can view the recording on Facebook or it will soon be posted 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.
View service on YouTube