Gatekeepers is a non-profit organization in Hagerstown, MD focused on helping inmates and ex-offenders re-enter and rejoin their communities following interactions with the criminal justice system. Led by ex-offenders Bill Gaertner and Keith Roys, Gatekeepers is getting people back on their feet and reintegrated into society through their Business of Living program, which is a comprehensive roadmap to help individuals lead productive lives. Gatekeepers is partnering with the American Idea Foundation & Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities to help validate their approach using evidence and data. Check out the video to see how Gatekeepers is transforming lives and learn more about their efforts here: https://www.gatekeepersmd.org/. To learn more about the American Idea Foundation visit: https://americanideafoundation.com/.
The Interfaith Roundtable, Episode 7: The Journey of Modern Catholicism
The Interfaith Roundtable, Episode 7: The Journey of Modern Catholicism with Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe
Rabbi Mark was joined on Saturday, November 12 by Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe. Msgr. Jarboe heads the St. Ann Roman Catholic Church of Hagerstown, Maryland. Many aspects of the catholic faith are discussed in this episode from the vow of celibacy to how one can and cannot gain salvation through works. Msgr. Jarboe goes into how he came to be leader of a Catholic Parish and how his upbringing in the church led him to that point. Finally, discussion of how the belief in organized religion has declined in recent generations. The podcast can be found at Listen Hagerstown. Listen live to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning at 9 am on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK.
Nativity Festival seeking local talent
Hagerstown Nativity Festival, a free community event, is looking for local talent to donate their time to perform. Examples being choirs, ensembles, solist instrumental or vocalists are all welcome. The dates of the festival are December 10th and 11th from 6-9 pm and 6-8:30 pm respectively. Time allotments will be 5-10 minutes for performances. If interested, please contact Michele Reichard at 301-343-2444 or MicheleleeReichard@gmail.com
BCTCares Foundation’s “Pack The ‘Pack” Program Raises $56,000 To Fund Local Backpack Charities
“The BCTCares Foundation, a philanthropy founded by the employees of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, announced yesterday it raised $56,000 through its annual Pack The ‘Pack program in support of local backpack food charities focused on food-insecure children.” Read more.
HARC is grateful to BCT for donating $14,000 to Micah’s Backpack in Washington County!
Bishop Tim Harrast featured on Interfaith Roundtable
Bishop Tim Harrast of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints joins Rabbi Mark for a fascinating discussion of creating safe spaces to practice and share faith, not only in interfaith practices, but as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Bishop Harrast also explains the origins of the church, as well as why Mormon isn’t quite the word he prefers be used. What is The Temple used for? What are the Latter Day Saints? If you’ve ever been curious about this religion, you’ll learn much in this episode.
You can find out more information about the Hagerstown Area Religious Council at harccoalition.org.
Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.
LINKS:
Listen Hagerstown: https://listenhagerstown.com/interfaith-roundtable/
HCV in need of a van or bus!
Communities of faith,
My name is Chris Schlotterbeck & I am the lead pastor at the Hub City Vineyard. Our community of faith is very community focused & one of the ways that we connect with the needs of the community is providing rides to local recovery houses. We now have anywhere from 25-30 men & women who attend our Sunday gatherings as a means to continue in their sobriety. However, there are Sunday’s that we have to leave some of the residents behind because we don’t have space in the different volunteers personal vehicles.
I am reaching out to communities of faith in the Tri State Area that may currently have a VAN or SHORT BUS that is not being regularly used by your church. If this is the case would you be willing to donate or sell your vehicle (at a very affordable price) to HCV?? It is our goal to expand this ministry & make a difference in the community by addressing this issue of addiction that is killing so many. My email address is chris@hcv.church & my personal cell phone is 240-291-1519, if you have any questions or would like to meet this need. I am thankful for all of you that are making a difference for the Kingdom of God.
Chris
