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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.

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New Security Cameras available at discount prices

Zion Reformed United Church of Christ in Hagerstown has (new in-box) commercial-grade security cameras for sale at 50% or below retail value (discounted prices are listed below). Purchase as many or as few as desired (local pick-up). Links provided below are for product spec reference. Contact Becky with enquiries: 540-974-1797 or beckyowens130@gmail.com

Security Guard Opening

Zion Reformed UCC of Hagerstown is seeking an adult to fill the Security Guard position at our Tuesday night Soup Kitchen from 4:30 pm to 7 pm each week.  (At this time because we are serving carryout meals only, the initial hours through April and May will possibly be slightly reduced.) Responsibilities will include ensuring a safe and peaceful environment for the volunteers and guests at the Soup Kitchen, seeing the volunteers safely to their cars, and securing the church and the back gate when leaving.  Applicants must have previous experience and training in de-escalating conflicts, CPR, and First Aid.  Potential candidates would need to meet these qualifications and satisfactorily pass a background check as well as comply with the UCC Safe Conduct Policy guidelines.  Interested persons should send their resume to Zion Reformed UCC, 201 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740, attention: Personnel Committee.

Now Hiring: Food and Clothing Bank Outreach Coordinator

Trinity Lutheran Church, at the corner of Potomac and Randolph Street in Hagerstown, is searching for an Outreach Coordinator for their Food and Clothing Banks. This will be a part time, 20 hour, position and will pay from $18,000 to $20,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.

The successful applicant will work with our Social Ministry Team and will coordinate with numerous local organizations and will manage inventory, finances and volunteer personnel. Our present volunteer director will continue some of his financial and administrative responsibilities and will be mentoring the new director.

They are looking for someone with:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, compassion and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Experience with writing grants and working with 501c3 organizations
  • Familiarity with applicable labor laws and health and safety standards
  • Competency in software: Microsoft Office Applications
  • Knowledge of business principles involved in finance and human resource management.

Trinity’s Outreach Program is a beloved part of our overall ministry and has been active in Hagerstown for over 30 years, reaching over 300 people per month. It is well supported financially and has many loyal and active volunteers.

If you are interested in hearing more, please contact Judy Conrad at 301 992 5855 or rjm13911@aol.com for more information.

Download job description here.

 

Inter-Church Ministry Opportunity!

When we do God’s work, we are never alone! Many of us are working hard to meet the significant need in the communities of Washington County, and First Christian Church in Hagerstown invites you to partner with us in that sacred work. We are currently expanding two of our ministries: Good Roots, which provides furniture so “no child sleeps or eats on the floor,” and our Diaper Ministry, which currently provides diapers for 60 children each month. To grow these ministries, we welcome all forms of support. Do you have time to sort diapers? A spare room in the church to store furniture? A vehicle to transport bulky items?

If you or your congregation would like to get involved, please contact Rev. Victoria Wick at victoria@fcchagerstown.org.
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St. John’s Blessings Box

The unlocked lockers above are the new Blessings Box on Saint John’s Episcopal Church porch, located at 101 South Prospect Street. It is a “give what you can for those who have a need” blessings box. These lockers are a continuation of serving the community but on a self-serve model.

A list of suggested food, toiletries, paper products, and cleaning supplies will be posted on the boxes. What you can spare will be a gift to another. There are no guarantees of what will be in these lockers, but with each change in season the box might have more school supplies in the late summer and perhaps gloves before the winter. In the middle of winter, we may see more paper products and non-freezing toiletries. The ideas are endless.
Saint John’s gives to Micah’s Backpack; we give to Families Helping Families; we give to Bester Elementary School. These are gifts to our community. Today, there is one more opportunity to reach out and share the gifts God has given.

Many thanks to Saint John’s Senior Warden for making a dream come true by spiffing up the lockers donated by Kelly Moore Sheds and Marketplace. For more information contact deacon.stjohns@myactv.net

NLMCC Online Auction Fundraiser

New Light Metropolitan Church, 40 West Church Street, Hagerstown, is holding Facebook online auctions of Pride items beginning February 21 thru March 6. This is a fundraiser to support the church needs. Details are with each item. All items must be picked up at the church. For more information, click here for their Facebook page.

Historic Houses of Worship Tour December 26, 3:00 - 7:00 pm

This annual event is FREE and open to the public. A wonderful opportunity to see the interiors of historic downtown Hagerstown houses of worship. Learn about the architecture and ecumenical heritage from docents and guides. Music, refreshments and local art will be featured at some locations.

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