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.
Be a part of the lifesaving cause! There is an urgent need for blood! Hagerstown Health Care is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Otterbein United Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. They are striving to build a regularly occurring drive in downtown Hagerstown. THEY […]
Otterbein UMC invites you to nourish body, mind, and spirit during Lent. They’re offering 5 classes on Tuesdays during Lent. Explore the attached informational flyer to find the best fit for you. Join them for a light meal each of these weeks from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Call the church office at 301-739-9386 with any […]
Have you wondered if you might enjoy learning Tai Chi? Then, come and experience a beginners T’ai Chi class at Otterbein. They’d love to have you join them. The next session will run March 1 – March 29 (5 week session). Cost is $25, payable at the 1st class. All ages are welcome. To register, […]
See No Stranger A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valarie Kaur March 2, 9 and 16 Facilitated by Rev. Katie Penick 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kaur takes readers through her own riveting journey — as a brown girl growing up in California farmland finding her place in the world; as a young […]
The local Church Women United (CWU) will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3, 2023, 11 AM, at Downsville Church of the Brethren. The church is located at 8228 Dam #4 Road, Williamsport, MD 21795. The program, “I Have Heard About Your Faith” was written by the women of Taiwan. The program will […]
In many faith traditions the physical senses were key to experiencing the Divine. The desert fathers believed our five physical senses opened a spiritual sense. The sense of sight could lead us to seeing with the eyes of love, and hearing could lead us to listening for the still, small voice within. At this retreat […]
Otterbein UMC invites you to nourish body, mind, and spirit during Lent. They’re offering 5 classes on Tuesdays during Lent. Explore the attached informational flyer to find the best fit for you. Join them for a light meal each of these weeks from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Call the church office at 301-739-9386 with any […]
Have you wondered if you might enjoy learning Tai Chi? Then, come and experience a beginners T’ai Chi class at Otterbein. They’d love to have you join them. The next session will run March 1 – March 29 (5 week session). Cost is $25, payable at the 1st class. All ages are welcome. To register, […]
Singing Meditation applies the joy of singing to the power of meditation that creates a truly transformative experience. The evening will begin with a 30/40-minute workshop that will give participants practical steps for deepening their connection with Spirit by learning to release their inner voice (no singing experience necessary, just a willingness to make a […]
The Maryland State Boychoir will be performing a free concert on Friday March 10 at 7:30 p.m. This concert is free and open to all.
Handmade items soap, jewelry, fabric gnomes, wreaths & floral displays, peanut butter eggs & rock candy as well as ColorStreet, Scentsy and more! A great day to come out, support small businesses & do some Easter shopping! The event will take place in the Aspiring to Serve building next to the church. For more information you […]
The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is an 8-hour program appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. The adult course teaches a 5-step action plan for […]
At our March meeting, we welcome Tiffany Rexrode, Director of the Washington County Department of Social Services (WCDSS). Ms. Rexrode will share an overview of what this important agency does and share ways the faith community can partner to strengthen families and support children. Join us for lunch and fellowship, sharing of our host's faith […]
Otterbein UMC invites you to nourish body, mind, and spirit during Lent. They’re offering 5 classes on Tuesdays during Lent. Explore the attached informational flyer to find the best fit for you. Join them for a light meal each of these weeks from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Call the church office at 301-739-9386 with any […]
Come spend an hour in quiet reflection, acknowledging and honoring those in our lives who have died. The evening will include music, selected readings and ritual in honoring all of our ancestors. Facilitated by Anne Baker. Love Offering accepted.
Otterbein United Methodist Church Parking Lot This is a one-time, food “drop” for our neighborhood. Suggest you bring sturdy grocery type tote bags to carry your food/produce home. Recommended especially for those who fall within the WIC Income Guidelines - (Example: Family of 4 with income less than $40,793) For More Information Call Maryland Food […]
“In the Irish psyche, landscape has a unique presence. One of the wonderful insights of the Celtic imagination is that landscape is alive." With A Celtic Pilgrimage, you have the opportunity to walk with Irish poet and philosopher John O'Donohue through the breathtaking landscape of western Ireland. Weaving ancient wisdom with personal history and stunning […]
Otterbein UMC invites you to nourish body, mind, and spirit during Lent. They’re offering 5 classes on Tuesdays during Lent. Explore the attached informational flyer to find the best fit for you. Join them for a light meal each of these weeks from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Call the church office at 301-739-9386 with any […]
This workshop is an invitation to reconnect with the Spring energies of Mother Earth through the universal language of dance. It is a time to heal, dance, laugh, release, and reconnect in a safe, sacred stress-free space. include meditation, creative visualization, warm-up exercises, and step-by-step dance instruction. Everyone can have a good time, regardless of […]
Otterbein UMC invites you to nourish body, mind, and spirit during Lent. They’re offering 5 classes on Tuesdays during Lent. Explore the attached informational flyer to find the best fit for you. Join them for a light meal each of these weeks from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Call the church office at 301-739-9386 with any […]
Bester Community of Hope, an initiative of San Mar Family and Community Services, is pleased to announce their 7th Annual Community Training , which includes the following phenomenal speakers: Father Gregory Boyle The Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., is the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, CA, the largest gang intervention program in the […]
Hippity Hop Easter is on it's way!!! Join others on April 1, 2023 for a Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast to support the T. H. R. I. V. E. Food Pantry. Bring the kiddos out and let them enjoy eating breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Breakfast is from 9-11am and the cost is $6 for ages 10 […]
The Zion United Church of Christ is sponsoring its annual Cinderella Shop event. Each Saturday during the month of April, the Cinderella Shop will be open to sell gently used, clean prom gowns. All gowns will be sold for $25.00 (cash or check made payable to R.E.A.C.H.). Interested in Donating? Gently used, clean prom gowns […]
To honor the International Day of Peace, an Interfaith Progressive Dinner will be held at three different local houses of worship with four faith traditions participating. Small plates of food will be served at each location as we progressively move as one group from place to place.
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