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.
The Saint John’s Concert Series Presents Evensong for Lent with the Parish Choir Featuring the North American premiere of Brian Cotterill’s “Preces and Responses”, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C”, William Dawson’s “There Is a Balm in Gilead”, and “The Great Litany” The program may be viewed live at facebook.com/stjohnshagerstown, after the […]
Beginning T'ai Chi at Otterbein United Methodist Church. Join them for a 6-week session on Wednesday evenings from 5 - 6 p.m. Session begins February 28 and runs until April 10 (They will not meet on March 27 during Holy Week) Suggested donation: $30.00 ($5.00/class; scholarships available). Download a flyer
Chair Yoga at Otterbein United Methodist Church. Join them for a 6-week session on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Session begins February 29 and runs until April 11 (They will not meet on March 28 during Holy Week) Suggested donation: $30.00 ($5.00/class; scholarships available). Download Flyer here.
Join Church Women United to Celebrate World Day of Prayer. Program begins at 11:00 followed by a sampling of Palestine foods. Written by Christian Women of Palestine who are calling us to connect with the land from where Jesus came; where he was born, ministered and died – and from where our faith began and […]
In response to requests for an earlier shopping date, this year Zion is opening the Cinderella Shop for each of the 5 Saturdays in March from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. As before all dresses are $25 each paid in cash or by check to REACH. All proceeds go directly to REACH of Washington County. […]
Let the Spirit Move You! A day of exploration, creativity and connection! Jennie Avila, a well-known artist and teacher in the area, begins the day with igniting the ‘Creative Spark’ in a meditative art project. No experience necessary and materials are provided. In the afternoon, Dr. Lyle Wilson will introduce Wu Ji or Primordial Qigong: […]
Nurture your new growth. Use fun collage method and journal prompts to help you live into your best self this Spring. All materials provided. Program is spiritual and ecumenical, made possible through a parish gift to the community. Pastor Julie Brigham is a certified Soul Collage facilitator. For information, call 240-405-2173.
Enjoy an afternoon of dance and meditation with CANDICE TRITCH, founder of Dance Alchemy – all in a safe, sacred, stress-free space. Reconnect with the Spring energy of Mother Earth through the universal language of dance. If you can move, you can dance! See separate flier for more information regarding this workshop.
A Jewish Food Festival To Go, Sunday, March 10, 2024 Order Deadline: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Drive through parking lot to the pick up station. If you send in a hardcopy order, payment may be made online: EZ Order & pay online: www.bnaiabraham.net/donations Then click on donate and choose fund raiser from the drop down […]
We spend most of our monthly HARC meetings learning about important programs and initiatives in our community and finding ways the faith community can “plug in” to help, or take information back to our houses of faith and organizations. As valuable as these programs are, they usually leave little time for us to really get […]
Please join Bester Community of Hope for the 8th Annual Community Training titled "Balance: Striving for Progress for Families & Communities" at the Maryland Theatre on March 13, 2024. The last several trainings have sold out prior to event day, so don’t wait to get your tickets! Register HERE. Speakers: Dave Pelzer has experienced a […]
You're invited! Reception afterward. Clergy please vest with red. RSVP to zionrucc@myactv.net
Experience a traditional Ramadan breaking of the fast after sundown - an Iftar dinner - and connect with our local Islamic brothers and sisters. This is an opportunity to learn and build relationships through food and fellowship during the most holy time of year for Muslims. There is no cost to participate, but please register […]
Presentation, Q&A and book signing Free to the public Click on image to open a pdf
Relax and have FUN starting with a vegetarian dinner followed by games, games, games! Bring your favorite game to play – or join others in board and / or card games.
Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs, Tater Tots, Coffee and Juice Gluten Sensitive Food alternatives available All proceeds benefit the food pantry Adults $10, 12 and under Free Sausage Gravy $8 a quart Take-out $10
A Children's Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt for children ages 0 - 12 will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 AM at Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene. The church is located at 141 N. Edgewood Drive in Hagerstown, MD. There will be an Easter story, Egg Hunt and Fun Game & Craft Stations. […]
The Islamic Center of Hagerstown (ICH) is holding a Ramadan Open House, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, highlighting Islam and its customs. From 5-6 p.m. guests are invited to spend time in the cultural bazaar (which opens at 1 p.m.), where international clothing, jewelry and other items will be on sale. At 6 p.m., there will […]
Holy Week Services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark's Lutheran Church welcomes all to join them for Holy Week Services with Pastor Brian McClinton presiding over all services. Services as follow: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30pm; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 6:30pm; Good Friday, March 29, 6:30pm; and Easter Sunday, March 31, 10:00am. A Sunrise Service […]
A Maundy Thursday "Tenebrae" Service will be held on Thursday, March 28 @ 6:00 PM at Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene. The church is located at 141 N. Edgewood Drive in Hagerstown, MD. Questions - call 301-797-4524 or visit their website www.hagerstownnaz.org.
Holy Week Services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark's Lutheran Church welcomes all to join them for Holy Week Services with Pastor Brian McClinton presiding over all services. Services as follow: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30pm; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 6:30pm; Good Friday, March 29, 6:30pm; and Easter Sunday, March 31, 10:00am. A Sunrise Service […]
Not representative of items offered Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7:00 pm (worship & Communion) Other Easter Services: Good Friday, March 29, 7:00 pm (worship) Easter Morning March 31: 7:00 am – Son-rise service outside with Communion, 7:30 am – Free breakfast, 9:00 am – Sunday School, 10:00 am – Traditional worship with Communion. Easter services Flyer
Join us for HARC's annual ecumenical Good Friday Unity Walk in memory of Christ’s passion and death. Walk begins in the gazebo adjacent to the Museum parking lot and ends at the "grotto." There will be 7 stops with scripture readings and meditations, and call-and-response songs between the stops. A stationary (no-walk) option will also be […]
Holy Week Services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark's Lutheran Church welcomes all to join them for Holy Week Services with Pastor Brian McClinton presiding over all services. Services as follow: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30pm; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 6:30pm; Good Friday, March 29, 6:30pm; and Easter Sunday, March 31, 10:00am. A Sunrise Service […]
Good Friday, March 29, 7:00 pm (worship) Easter Services (flyer) Easter Morning March 31: 7:00 am – Son-rise service outside with Communion, 7:30 am – Free breakfast, 9:00 am – Sunday School, 10:00 am – Traditional worship with Communion.
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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