Reach has 4 unfilled weeks for the upcoming shelter season. Please contact Liz at Reach (Liz@reachofwc.org or 301-733-2371 X-114) if you are interested in hosting a week, a partial week, one evening and/or preparing a meal with your house of worship, work, friends, and family. Please visit their website www.reachofwc.org/volunteer for more information about the various volunteer positions that help run the shelter every night.
These are the vacant weeks:
26 November-3 December
17-26 December
31 December- 7 January
31 March-7 April
Thank you
Salvation Army Gospel Music Classes
Parade Seats Available at John Wesley UMC
Parade Seats for the 96th Annual Alsatia Mummers Parade – October 28
Don’t forget to reserve your spot in front of John Wesley United Methodist Church for some of the best seats in town! Call the church office at 301-733-0391 to reserve chairs for you and your family. Seats are only $6 each. Concessions and restroom will be available. And ask about our new VIP seating!
John Wesley United Methodist Church, 129 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD
Rabbi’s statement in support and prayer for Israel
Rabbi Mark Perman
Congregation B’Nai Abraham
Dear Friends in Faith,
We are all horrified by what is taking place in Israel at this time. As we all know, early October 7 in the southern part of Israel, Hamas terrorists attacked without warning causing at least 900 Israeli deaths, thousands of injuries, and also took civilian hostages and other prisoners of war.
After a day in Israel that is being referred to by experts in the region as Israel’s Pearl Harbor, referencing the deadly surprise attack by Japan on the American naval base in Hawaii on December 7th, 1941, we at Congregation B’nai Abraham stand by the words of Andrew Rehfeld, the president of Hebrew Union College- JIR, the seminary that trains men and women for the Reform rabbinate and cantorate who wrote today that: “As we conclude the fall festivals, our sukkot remind us of our fragility, a message tragically reinforced by the appalling events unfolding in Israel. With gratitude to the brave Israeli soldiers and the dedicated first responders who are steadfast in their work, we pray for a quick resolution of the conflict, speedy return of hostages, and full recovery of the wounded.” I would add that we also need to pray for the families of the dead, wounded, and those taken captive, who are enduring unimaginable suffering at this hour.
May God bless the people of the state of Israel, its military, and its government as it prepares to tackle one of its greatest challenges since the 1973 Yom Kippur war.
For an additional perspective, consider attending the October 15 presentation by Minister Hacker the Minister of Economic Affairs at Congregation B’nai Abraham
HARC Interfaith Progressive Dinner introduces new “flavors” to participants
To celebrate the National Day of Peace, HARC’s Interfaith Team held the second annual Interfaith Progressive Dinner, designed to introduce community members to different faith traditions, building understanding, dialogue and relationships among people of different faith backgrounds. Participants enjoyed experiencing the “flavors” of four different faith traditions through culturally relevant food and short programs, ranging from quiet meditation to lively music and dancing, to evening prayers and dessert at the mosque. Host faith groups included Unity of Hagerstown (new thought), Baha’is of Washington County, Impact Ministries (Christian Pentecostal), and the Islamic Society of Western Maryland (Muslim). See pictures and videos on HARC’s Facebook page. Watch the program portions for each faith group on YouTube.
The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Needs A Cook
The Salvation Army is looking for a cook for their soup kitchen. The Christmas season is approaching and they want to continue to be able to run their soup kitchen as well. Please use this link to apply for the position. Please contact Nichole with any questions at 301-733-2440 extension 2.