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April 2019
April Stories in the Round: Janice the Griot
Janice Curtis Greene comes to Stories In The Round as an accomplished American Griot, with 25 years experience telling African, African American and Multicultural stories, folk tales, Rap Rhythms, narrations for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and historical narratives from African American history. She is the current president of the National Association of Black Storytellers, member of the National Storyteller’s Network and Network of Biblical Storytellers International, and Governor Hogan’s recent appointee to the Maryland Commission of African American History and Culture. Besides her…
Find out more »Paint Night Fundraiser for REACH
REACH is there to support and strengthen the community by preventing and resolving homelessness in Washington County. They empower individuals and families to move toward independence and stability through compassion, education, advocacy and resources. Be part of the first Paint Night Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 p.m., and support REACH and their efforts while creating a beautiful, spring inspired masterpiece. $40 per person includes a 16×20 canvas and everything you’ll need to create your work of art as…
Find out more »Bible Study for Pastors
Every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Join other pastors in this small group ministry. Great opportunity for digging into scripture with colleagues and building supportive relationships. This is a casual group, so come whenever you are able. For more information contact Rev. Kyle Powderly at pastorcht@myactv.net or 301-991-5526 or just show up!
Find out more »Jazz Vespers
Jazz Vespers is in the form of a Traditional Evening Prayer service, which makes use of chant, scripture, prayers, silence, and hymns.
Find out more »Visit Yogaville
Washington County Interfaith Coalition invites you to visit the first interfaith shrine & museum April 26th -27th, 2019. Yogaville was founded by Sri Swami Satchidananda, an esteemed spiritual leader whose message of peace has been heard around the globe. Honored with the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, Sri Gurudev dedicated his life to the cause of peace—both individual and universal—and to religious harmony among all people. The LOTUS (Light Of Truth Universal Shrine-see picture below) is perhaps the crowning glory of…
Find out more »Community Day at Shepherd’s Spring
Residents of Sharpsburg, Boonsboro and Williamsport are invited to Community Day at Shepherd’s Spring Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m..-2 p.m. In the morning, volunteers and staff will prune branches and plant bushes and flowers to beautify the grounds at the camp and retreat center off Taylor’s Landing Road just North of Sharpsburg. (Note to HARC Readers: Any church in the county is welcome to field some volunteers–perhaps your youth group would welcome a service opportunity. This also counts…
Find out more »Cinderella Shop Open
The Cinderella Shop at Zion UCC will be open every Saturday in April from 9:30 am to 1 pm offering clean, gently used prom gowns each for $25 cash or check made out to R.E.A.C.H. All proceeds go directly to R.E.A.C.H. The Shop is located at ZION United Church of Christ, 201 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Access and parking for the Shop is via the alley at the rear of the church.
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