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.
Jessica Piscitelli Robinson is the Executive Director of Better Said Than Done and the national Women’s Storytelling Festival (now in its 5th annual incarnation). She’s been producing storytelling shows and sharing original stories all over the U.S. since 2011, authored an urban fantasy novel Caged, and a memoir-in-stories, Stages: My Life in Stories - and […]
Every year, young people (K through College) from area churches and youth organizations gather at Baker Park with their friends and families to participate in the Youth Prayer Rally, which observes the National Day of Prayer on the first Thursday in May. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance inviting people to pray […]
Zion Reformed UCC is inviting all the youth in 6-12 grade for a Kickoff meeting. They will be meeting every Thursday. This is a great an opportunity to for youth to gather together. If you have questions, please contact them at zionrucc@myactv.net
A choral concert featuring Robert Ray's "Gospel Mass". Second concert at Pen Mar Park on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 pm Both concerts free. A goodwill offering will be collected.
Volunteers are wanted to prepare for the Shepherd's Spring 35th Anniversary celebration. There are many varied tasks, so you and/or your team can have your choice. For more information, contact info@shepherdsspring.org or call (301) 223-8193 .
At our May meeting, we are excited to welcome Emily Keller as a special speaker! Emily served as the first female Mayor of Hagerstown from 2020-2023 and was known for starting Washington Goes Purple, a collaborative effort to build awareness and prevention of the opioid epidemic in our county. In February, 2023, Emily was appointed […]
Church Women United (CWU) will celebrate May Friendship Day will be held on Friday, May 16 at Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsport, MD. Dinner begins at 6:00 and costs $15.00. Reservations need to be in to Tammy Coyle by Saturday, May 10. Contact Tammy at 240-409-2410 or tammy.coyle93@gmail.com. Program with the theme, Friends Love at […]
Join in the fun - 20 Miles on the Appalachian trail. Funds raised support HARC programs including Micah's backpack. More information and registration links here: https://harccoalition.org/hike/
The theme for the event is "Hope in Healing ... Experiencing the Journey, Dealing with the Struggles of Addiction & Mental Health" Other health agencies, city and state officials, recovery houses, rehab centers, churches, and people with personal experiences are invited. Job training and recruiting will also be offered by local businesses. The goal of […]
Shepherd's Spring 35th Anniversary and COB Mid-Atlantic Congregation Fellowship. Activities and Games: Corn hole, foursquare, art projects, Nature Hikes, Scavenger Hunt, Wagon Rides, Labyrinth Walk, Global Village Tours, Music, Guest Speakers, and Anniversary Wall Hanging Project, SS updates, 35 years of photos & memorabilia & coffee for sale! *Lunch- Hotdogs, Burgers, Chicken, Beans, Slaw, & […]
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 […]
Antietam Storytellers Guild members Mark Brugh, Stas Ziolkowski, Jill Vanderweit and Larry Hayes compete for laurels and a cash prize while battling for the 2025 Best Liar title. Don't miss your chance to vote for the winner! Stories In The Round is a storytelling series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, 13245 Cearfoss Pike usually […]
Join in the fun - 4 possible hikes, food and fellowship. Funds raised support HARC programs including Micah's backpack. More information and registration links here: https://harccoalition.org/hike/
Join us in our 13th year of hiking for a cause. Challenge Hike: May 17 Regular Hikes: May 31 Early Bird Deadlines approaching
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