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. Ask about our new VIP seating!
John Wesley United Methodist Church, 129 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown MD
Still Seeking Part-Time Church Secretary
Haven Lutheran Church is seeking a part time Church Secretary, M-F, 9AM to 1PM, (20 hours) with some flexibility per week. Professional demeanor necessary as you will be the first point of contact with visitors and members to our church office. Self motivated, attention to details, organized and flexible. Computer skills a must, be comfortable working in a church office environment. For more information visit our website at www.havenlc.org/about-us/job-opportunities for all the details; OR you may email a Cover letter and resume to havenoffice@havenlc.org; OR fax those same items to (301-733-8725) NLT Oct 15th attention: Personnel Committee.
Dementia Friendly Washington County speaks at HARC meeting
Did you know that dementia in its many forms affects more than 3,000 people in Washington County, Maryland along with their caregivers? Learning more about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment can help, as well as having access to support. At our October 2024 HARC meeting, we heard from representatives of Dementia Friendly Washington County (DFWC) about their efforts to make Washington County a dementia-friendly place to thrive. We also heard from a couple about their Alzheimer’s journey. Watch the recorded program on our YouTube channel.
DFWC is a dedicated group of local individuals and organizations raising awareness, decreasing stigma, and increasing public understanding. DFWC offers educational trainings, access to resources, a Memory Café, and more! DFWC operates under Dementia Friendly America and the Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland. To learn more or to schedule a free training or presentation, contact dementiafriendlywashco@outlook.com.
Facilities Assistant – Position Filled
This position has been filled.
St. Ann Church is seeking a part-time (5-10 hours/week, flexible schedule) Facilities Assistant for weekly classroom and multi-purpose room set-ups and maintenance for parish events and activities. For more information contact David Matera, Director of Operations at 301-733-0410 ext. 102 or dmatera@stannchurch.com. Candidates must be able to handle physical workload (lifting and moving tables, chairs, etc.) with some evening and weekend availability.
Organist/Pianist Needed
Christ Reformed UCC in Sharpsburg is searching for an organist/pianist for our regular Sunday worship services. They have a wonderful Moller organ. Their regular worship is at 9:00am and usually lasts 1-1/2 hours. Music during the service generally includes a prelude, 2-3 hymns, an offertory and doxology and a postlude. The prelude, offertory and postlude are selected by the organist. There are no choir rehearsals. Please contact the pastor, Rick Bishop at ricksharpsburgucc@gmail.com or 240-329-1223.
Refugees Speak at HARC Meeting
The Refugee Welcome Network (RWN) presented at our HARC meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at First Christian Church, sharing information about how and why the RWN was formed, what it entails, and who the network is helping. The large crowd of over 50 people enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Sabera, a refugee who came here with her husband and children last year. Two other Afghan refugees, Jamal and Malalai, shared their moving personal stories of leaving their homeland, coming to the U.S., and working with the RWN and Trinity Lutheran Church. Go to HARC’s YouTube channel for a recording of Jamal and Malalai and a Q&A with members of the RWN, as well as 4 short videos about the RWN.
