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.
A Fall Fest fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the Furnace Fund. A community wide Yard Sale with a Free Coat Giveaway to those in need. Clothes and household items. Sandwiches and drinks for sale. Donate items for the church to sell - dropoff anytime - call 301-733-8387 Event is free. Tables or spaces available for […]
Gathering: 10:15 am Prayer: 10:45 am Walk begins: 11 am This walk of Christian Unity starts at the historic Asbury United Methodist Church on Jonathan Street, then heads north to Potomac Avenue, east to Potomac Street, south to Franklin Street, west to Jonathan Street, and returns to Asbury UMC. Participants are encouraged to sing along […]
Join Trinity Lutheran Church,15 Randolph Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland as they kick off their 2024-2025 Music Concert Series with a Recital of Prayer and Reflection of violin, voice and piano by The McClinton Family on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 4 p.m. The recital of Prayer and Reflection will include music by J.S. Bach, Leonard Bernstein, […]
Shining a light on Mental Health Speakers, information, resources and light refreshments Download a flyer
Dementia in its many forms effects more than 3000 people in Washington County, along with their caregivers. Learning more about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment can help, as well as having access to support. At our October 8th meeting, we will hear from representatives of Dementia Friendly Washington County (DFWC) about their efforts to make Washington […]
FREE Training Community Room Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach adults how to help adolescents (age 12-18) experiencing mental health challenges or crises. The free course helps adults recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Individuals will learn how to support those experiencing a mental health crisis and connect […]
HCV is excited to announce that they have a Compassion weekend scheduled for October 12th & 13th of 2024. The weekend begins with the 1st annual Tie Dye Run for Freedom on Saturday, with ALL proceeds from the run going to Compassion. The weekend continues with Compassion Sunday @ HCV on Sunday morning at 9:00 […]
KIDS' CLOTHING FOR SALE! Most items for sale are 25 cents! (Infant, toddler, through teen sizes available.) For the best selection of gently used (clean) clothing for boys and girls, be here when the doors open at 10:00 a.m. Bring a friend! * Items for Sale - Limited number of items may be purchased, including […]
HCV is excited to announce that they have a Compassion weekend scheduled for October 12th & 13th of 2024. The weekend begins with the 1st annual Tie Dye Run for Freedom on Saturday, with ALL proceeds from the run going to Compassion. The weekend continues with Compassion Sunday @ HCV on Sunday morning at 9:00 […]
October 14, January 13 and March 10 at 7:00 pm St. John's Episcopal Church 101 S. Prospect Street, Hagerstown (in Saint Mary's Chapel, enter from the parking lot behind the church at Antietam & Walnut Sts) Do you find yourself wondering why the world seems crazy? Do you question the truth and what is YOUR […]
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 […]
*Free concert, ample parking, reception* Works of Bach, Pachelbel, Dubois, Vierne, Santos, Bales, Bédard, and Cooman will be performed The program may be viewed live at facebook.com/stjohnshagerstown, after the concert on the church’s website (www.stjohnshagerstown.org) under the FB & Worship tab (click link for Szafron Organ Concert). Download a poster here Parking in the church […]
Saturday, October 19th 1:00-3:30PM Everything Free- while supplies last. Food, Kid's Carnival Games, Kid's Crafts, Moon Bounce, Balloon Man, Bingo, Cake Walk, Trunk or Treat Children come in your costumes for Costume Parade and Contest!! Everyone Welcome!! Download a flyer
Family fun to include hayrides, scarecrow making, kids crafts, pumpkin decorating, live music, bake sale. Family Fun & FREE! Decorate your own pumpkin! Pumpkin Bowling! Hayrides! Apple Cider! Hot Dogs! Make your own kid-size scarecrow! Easy Kid’s Crafts! Candy! Give-Aways! Live Music! See Adorable Miniature Farm Animals! Download a flyer here.
Saturday, October 19, 4-6 pm / 5-7:30 pm You and your faith community members are invited to Zion's Fall Fun Frenzy! For 5th graders and under, there will be snacks, crafts and games in the Fellowship Hall. For the "older and brave," the older youth are hosting a Haunted House in the parsonage from 5-7:30 […]
Otterbein UMC is hosting a new session of Chair Yoga beginning on Thursday, October 24. The series will run for 5 weeks, concluding on November 21. We will meet in the OUMC auditorium from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. The cost is $25.00 ($5.00/session). Scholarships are available upon request. Download Flyer here.
Trunk or Treat with Bethel Church, New Beginnings Church and the Chewsville Lions Club in a Halloween event for all ages. Free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks. Costume contest at 6:30. Download a flyer
Deadline for Tickets: October 11th Don’t miss this fun-filled evening with dinner, mingling, silent and live auctions, and games! Step into a night of mystery and enchantment at the Ghostly Gala Dinner Auction, where Halloween meets elegance for an unforgettable evening! Dress in your most creative or spookiest costume and join us for a night […]
Everyone is welcome to join St. Mark's, Trinity, and Christ Lutheran Churches in Hagerstown for a special Community Reformation Service on Sunday, October 27, at 3 pm. The service will take place at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Avenue, Hagerstown. Attendees can look forward to a worship experience featuring a joint choir as they […]
Trunk or Treat will be held at Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, October 27 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. The church is located at 141 N. Edgewood Drive in Hagerstown. They invite families to this fun and safe evening for your children to go around to decorated cars for candy and games. They […]
Sunday, October 27, 4-6 pm (doors open at 3:30) Get ready for an unforgettable evening of foot-tapping bluegrass, savory food, and good company! Join St. John's Church for a family-friendly event featuring the live, high-energy sounds of Fertile Soil, one of the area’s finest bluegrass bands. Sing along to your favorite tunes, enjoy hearty home-cooked […]
EVENT CANCELLED Renee Spears Emanuel, native Baltimorean and now proud citizen of Hagerstown, member of the MD Griots’ Circle and the National Association of Black Storytellers, recipient of the 2023 “Women in the Arts Award” whose love for the spoken word inspired her career as a speech-language therapist and fuels her performances in libraries, schools, […]
The Salvation Army is hosting their annual Hallelujah Carnival on 10/30/24 from 5-7pm. It's a safe and fun-filled evening! Everyone is welcome. Download a flyer here.
Please join the fun on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for Trunk or Treat at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1020 Maryland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD.
You are invited to Trunk or Treat from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 15 Randolph Ave. Hagerstown -- back parking lot. This is a family fun event with treats, hotdogs, coffee, and hot chocolate. Everything is free and everyone is welcome! Download a flyer!
Church Women United of Washington county MD Celebrates World Community Day . . . the Lord has told you what is good and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD. Micah 6:8 (NLT) Lunch Cost: $15.00 Please pay at the door. […]
A labyrinth and Soul Collage will be offered Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at Foxville School House, 14814 Foxville-Deerfield Road, Sabillasville, Md. Soul Collage is an intuitive process anyone can do. Participants are invited to bring copies of family photos for Soul Collage. For information, call Pastor Julie Brigham at 240-405-2173.
Help honor and celebrate our veterans. Guest speakers: Jacob Norotsky of Wounded Warrior Project and Jack Myers, World War II veteran. If anyone would like to share a vet's picture to be displayed in the church windows, they need the pictures by October 1 along with the vet's name, rank, and years of service. Informational […]
Knock On Wood Marimba Band will perform at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Avenue, Hagerstown, on Sunday, November 3, at 4:000pm. The band is a quintet of experienced percussionists who present a unique celebration of rhythm and melody. Their selections draw on traditional tunes, ragtime, Latin, and classical transcriptions, as well as original pieces […]
Saint John’s Concert Series Presents All Saints’ Sunday Choral Evensong with the Saint John’s Parish Choir Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 5:00PM *Free concert, ample parking, reception* Charles Villers Stanford’s “Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C Major” and “Psalm 150”, Brian Cotterill’s “Preces and Responses”, and Alexandre Guilmant’s “Pie Jesu” will be offered. The program […]
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