Salem Reformed Church recently purchased new pew Bibles for their sanctuary and would like to donate their old set (approx 150 Bibles – RSV) to any churches in the area that could use them. They do have something to the effect of “given to Salem Reformed Church” written in the inside. They have general wear on them from being 30-35 years old. If interested, please contact J.D. at 240-313-5516.
Seeking Organist / Music Director
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a part-time Organist/Music Director/20 hours/week). This person works with the Pastor to choose music appropriate for each Sunday worship, including accompanying choirs, soloists and congregational hymn singing and preparation of preludes and postludes. This person will prepare for and accompany the regular weekly and any extra rehearsals for the Church Choir and other choirs, as needed, as well as additional services such as Christmas Eve, Lenten and Holy Week services and Worship Ministry concerts. Bachelor’s degree in music preferred, plus five years of serving on a church staff as organist/pianist/music director. Salary based on education and experience. Please submit a letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, to Pat Kelley, St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 or email patakelley@aol.com. No phone calls please.
Electronic Organ Available
A local family wishes to donate a beautiful organ that still plays wonderfully to a small church or newly started church that will use the organ.
You can contact a family representative at Leigh1268ann@aol.com or my cell # 240-382-0291
Interfaith Coalition 20th Anniversary Celebration looks to past and future
The February 8 HARC meeting was a celebration of our Interfaith Coalition’s 20th anniversary. In this special celebration, we learned about the history of the Interfaith Coalition through the perspectives of Rev. Ed Poling, member and leader for many years; Paula Myers, Baha’i, who also has participated for 20 years; and Dr. Shahab Siddiqui, Muslim, another 20-year original member and leader; as well as hearing input from founders Rev. Don Stevenson and Ron Bowers. Participants engaged in small group discussions about the role of interfaith work today and how to move the Interfaith Coalition into the future for continued impact on our community. Groups reported out highlights to help us move our work forward.
HARC and the Interfaith Coalition are ONE, and as such we are weaving our work back into one effort. As we re-envision our interfaith work for the future we invite you to be a part of the planning of what we will become and the programs we offer. If you’re interested in contributing to this work in some way, please sign up here.
Read Ed’s words and see photos here.
Watch a recording of the celebration meeting:
Free Native Trees!
The Antietam-Conococheague Watershed Alliance (ACWA) is seeking houses of worship and faith-based organizations (or any organizations!) willing to participate in a free tree planting project to “green” their grounds and promote environmental stewardship. The trees will be planted & maintained by contractors and/or volunteers between 2022-2025. Outreach materials on the benefit and care of trees will be provided by ACWA. For more details visit ACWA’s website. If your organization is interested or would like more information, please contact info@acwamaryland.org as soon as possible to determine eligibility. Letters of support for the grant request are due 2/26/22.
Micah’s Backpack video tells the story
Want to learn more about the Micah’s Backpack program in Washington County? Watch this four-minute VIDEO. In it, Micah’s Backpack Steering Team members and Bester Elementary Title I School Liaison BJ Lushbaugh share about this important program, which ensures children are fed over the weekends in Washington County, Maryland.
