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.
Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year, awarded at the Governor’s Arts Awards. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional telling appearances include premiere storytelling events across the United States, including the […]
Christ Community Church will be sponsoring a new support group for men, The Samson Society. This is a volunteer-led, peer support group that provides a safe place for adult Christian men to bring their real selves and say the real truth about the things they have kept hidden. It’s a space of grace and truth […]
Come enjoy a day of dance & meditation with Candice Tritch, founder & CEO of Dance Alchemy, all in a safe,sacred, stress-free space. This dance workshop is an invitation to greet & receive the Winter Solstice energy of Mother Earth through the universal language of dance. Candice will teach one of Dance Alchemy’ssignature dances, “Bring […]
BASE CAMP will meet on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Road, Smithsburg. BASE CAMP is a 12-step oriented recovery program for anyone who deals with substance use disorder or is concerned about a loved one, or for those who deal with chronic or life-threatening illness. […]
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, will host "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, December 9, 10am - Noon. The free event will include a pancake breakfast, games, a photo op session with Santa, and the reading of the Christmas Story. For more information, please see the attached flyer or call the office […]
The Christmas Musical "Wrapping All the Way" will be presented at Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, December 9 @ 6:30 PM and Sunday, December 10 @ 9:30 AM. The church is located at 141 N. Edgewood Drive in Hagerstown, MD. Questions? Call the church 301-797-4524 or visit the church website: hagerstownnaz.org.
At our December meeting, we will explore what it means to be a "healing community" with San Mar Family and Community Services. Guest speakers from San Mar will be Jerica Washington, LCSW-C, Deputy Executive Director and Director of the Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being; and Jennifer Lewis, LCSW-C, Director - Treatment Foster Care. San […]
Not in the Holiday spirit? This candlelit service is for those who may be grieving, lonely, or feeling 'blue'. Through song and mediation, we honor our feelings and find comfort through letting go. Donations gratefully accepted. For more info- unityhagerstown@gmail.com or 240-409-5940
This program is co-sponsored by Brook Lane and the Washington County Commission on Aging. This FREE community program will share practical self-care techniques to help individuals enhance their overall well-being including combatting feelings of loneliness. It is critical to remember self-care, especially if you are dedicating much of your time to caring for someone else. […]
St Ann is hosting our 4th Annual Advent/Christmas Drive Thru Event from 7-8:30 pm on Friday, Dec 15. Our drive thru event will have the nativity scene and Advent wreath with giveaways along with a Photo Opportunity and Hot Chocolate Stations! Please bring a donation for the REACH Shelter! Hope we will see you and your […]
Behold Emanuel, Love is with Us Join Bethel United Methodist Church Chewsville, Sunday, December 17th @ 7pm. A celebration with voices and hand bells. Light refreshments will follow. Questions? call 301-733-8387 or email secretary@bethelumchurch.org December 24th traditional candlelight services at 7pm and 11pm. Download a flyer here.
A service that honors people who have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief.
Come join with others for a service of comfort when they will pray: “Dear God, we come to you tonight to acknowledge the “blue feelings” we are having at this Christmas time. Sometimes we even feel guilty because we have these feelings. The world tells us it is supposed to be a time of joy […]
(Snow date December 27).This annual event is FREE and open to the public.A wonderful opportunity to see the interiors of historic downtown Hagerstown houses of worship. Learn about the architecture and ecumenical heritage from docents and guides. Music, refreshments and local art will be featured at some locations.This is a self-guided walking/driving tour and can be started and ended at the house of worship of your choice.
On Sunday, Dec. 31, at 5 p.m. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Road, Smithsburg will screen a movie featuring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy dancing fantastic. There will be festive food, hats, and streamers. Admission is free. For information, contact Pastor Julie Brigham at 240-405-2173 or email prjulie@verizon.net. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.
This annual event is FREE and open to the public. A wonderful opportunity to see the interiors of historic downtown Hagerstown houses of worship. Learn about the architecture and ecumenical heritage from docents and guides. Music, refreshments and local art will be featured at some locations.
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