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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting: Networking and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:We spend most of our monthly HARC meetings learning about important programs and initiatives in our community and finding ways the faith community can “plug in” to help\, or take information back to our houses of faith and organizations. As valuable as these programs are\, they usually leave little time for us to really get to know one another and connect on a deeper level. \nSo for our March meeting\, we decided it was time to simply share a meal together\, and enjoy fellowship among faith leaders\, affiliate leaders\, and others in our network. We hope you’ll join us to catch up with old friends and make new ones! \nJoin us for lunch\, fellowship\, and sharing of our host’s faith tradition. Thank you to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for hosting and providing our meal.  Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.   RSVP requested by Friday\, March 8 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2024-3/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, 601 Washington Ave.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T133000
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
DESCRIPTION:In February\, we will hear from Brianne Tesla Bearese\, MA\, LCPC\, CPLC\, Founder and Director of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness of Washington County\, MD.  Pregnancy and infant loss affect many families in our community in ways we may not be aware of.  Join us to learn about the support and resources in our area for this time of great loss so that families may face the anguish knowing that help and connection are available. \nJoin us for lunch\, fellowship\, and sharing of our host’s faith tradition.  Thanks to First Christian Church for hosting and providing the meal.  Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.   RSVP requested by Friday\, February 9 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-9-2-3-2/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 1345 Potomac Ave.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21742\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T140000
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SUMMARY:HARC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members and affiliates are encouraged to attend our annual meeting!  This is both a business meeting and a program. Here’s the line up: \n\n\n\n\n\n* The Faces of HARC:  a brief look at what we accomplished in 2023\, who “we” are\, and where we are going in 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n* Speaker:  Dr. David T. Sovine\, Superintendent\, Washington County Public Schools\n* Lunch and fellowship\n* Voting on the 2024 budget\n* Election of new board members and officers\, and a small change to our bylaws \nThank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for hosting and providing the meal. Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.  Join us for lunch and fellowship\, sharing of our host’s faith tradition\, followed by the program. RSVP requested by Friday\, January 19 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nParking:  We recommend parking in the lot to the left of the church.  Enter through the door facing the back of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2024-01-23/
LOCATION:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints\, 1253 Mt Aetna Rd.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T133000
DTSTAMP:20231110T174648Z
CREATED:20231110T143513Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting: Becoming a Healing Community with San Mar Family and Community Services
DESCRIPTION:At our December meeting\, we will explore what it means to be a “healing community” with San Mar Family and Community Services.  Guest speakers from San Mar will be Jerica Washington\, LCSW-C\, Deputy Executive Director and Director of the Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being; and Jennifer Lewis\, LCSW-C\, Director – Treatment Foster Care. \nSan Mar Family and Community Services\, formerly San Mar Children’s Home\, operated as an orphanage then a group home for girls for many years. Following a multi-year transition process 2013-2016\, all residential programs and the San Mar School closed when the organization’s mission statement changed to “Cultivating hope and well-being in children\, families and communities.” The organization committed to becoming child centered\, family focused and community engaged and focused on upstream efforts. Their work through Bester Community of Hope\, the Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being\, Treatment Foster Care\, and their collaborations with many other organizations all based in trauma informed practices has led Washington County in becoming a healing community. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship.  Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren will provide the meal and share about their faith tradition.  Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.  RSVP requested by Friday\, December 8 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-12-12/
LOCATION:Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren\, 20402 Beaver Creek Rd\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T193000
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SUMMARY:Islamic Society Hosts Interfaith Panel Discussion (HARC meeting/program)
DESCRIPTION:A panel of interfaith leaders will discuss the biggest challenges to religion in our society today. Please note this program is at a different day and time to allow for those who cannot normally make our Tuesday meetings to attend. \nJoin us for dinner and fellowship.  Thanks to the Islamic Society of Western Maryland for hosting and providing the meal.   RSVP requested by Friday\, November 3 at 10:00 am so we can get a count for seating and the meal. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening or weekend meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-9-2-2/
LOCATION:Islamic Society of Western Maryland\, 2036 Day Road\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T133000
DTSTAMP:20231003T191644Z
CREATED:20230908T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191644Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Mental health challenges\, programs and resources in Washington County
DESCRIPTION:At our October HARC meeting\, we will address the issue of rising mental health challenges\, what programs and resources are available in Washington County to help\, and how the faith community can play a role.  Guest speakers will be Victoria Sterling\, LCSW-C\, Director of Behavioral Health Services for the Washington County Health Department and Carrie Tressler\, LCSW-C\, Executive Director of the Washington County Mental Health Authority. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship.  Thanks to Reach of Washington County for hosting and providing the meal.  Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.  RSVP requested by Friday\, October 6 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nDirections to Reach can be found here.  Attendees can park in any parking spot on Reach’s level. Additional parking can be found on the other two sides of the building at Christ’s Reformed Church or the Aspiring to Serve side\, accessed from 130 and 140 W. Franklin St. Any spots at Christ’s Reformed are open (walk to the back of the building to Reach via the alley)\, or any undesignated parking spots in the lot just past the church at the attached Aspiring to Serve building (walk up a flight of stairs to Reach). \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-9-2/
LOCATION:Reach of Washington County\, 140 W. Franklin St.\, Suite 300\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T133000
DTSTAMP:20230823T194743Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Chief Kifer\, Hagerstown Police Dept.
DESCRIPTION:After summer hiatus\, HARC meetings resume with a September kick-off.  We welcome Chief Paul Kifer of the Hagerstown Police Department to speak with us about new programs and updates\, discuss challenges in the city of Hagerstown and answer questions.  We also look forward to learning about our host church and hearing a song from students of the Highland View Academy. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship\, sharing of our host’s faith tradition\, followed by the program.  Thank you to Highland View Church for hosting the meeting and our meal. Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.  RSVP requested by Friday\, September 8 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nParking is ample at the church.  Entrance is from the main door or side door; there are no steps with the side door entrance. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-9/
LOCATION:Highland View Church\, 21600 Academy Terrace\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21742
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T133000
DTSTAMP:20230525T201644Z
CREATED:20230428T142757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T201644Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Migration Then and Now in the Jewish and Islamic Faiths
DESCRIPTION:Our June meeting will focus on migration\, past and present. We welcome Basheer Azizi\, President of the Islamic Center of Hagerstown\, to talk about the history and present reality of migration among people of Islamic faith and Rabbi Mark Perman of Congregation B’Nai Abraham to share the history and present reality of migration among Jewish people. With many immigrants seeking refuge in our country and right here in Washington County\, we’ll look at this topic through a faith lens and learn about current challenges leading to immigration\, and found within our immigration system. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship\, followed by the program.  Lunch will be provided by our host\, Reach of Washington County\, with a free-will offering basket.  RSVP requested by Friday\, June 9 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nDirections to Reach can be found here.  Attendees can park in any parking spot on Reach’s level.  Additional parking can be found on the other two sides of the building at Christ’s Reformed Church or the Aspiring to Serve side\, both accessed from 130/140 W. Franklin St. Any spots at Christ’s Reformed are open (walk to the back of the building to Reach from the alley)\, or any non-PSI parking spots in the lot just past the church at the Aspiring to Serve building attached (walk up a flight of stairs to Reach).\n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-05-09-2/
LOCATION:Reach of Washington County\, 140 W. Franklin St.\, Suite 300\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T133000
DTSTAMP:20230502T203724Z
CREATED:20230411T181902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T203724Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  The Rise in Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:2021 set a new high for antisemitic incidents\, with the coronavirus pandemic fueling a worldwide rise in antisemitism\, according to a report of the U.S.-based Anti-Defamation League.  While these incidents decreased in 2022 in other countries\, the ADL found that the number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. increased by more than 35 percent in the past year\, from 2\,721 in 2021 to 3\,697 in 2022. \nIn light of this data and a concern for our Jewish brothers and sisters\, HARC will welcome a guest speaker (via Zoom) from the Anti-Defamation League for our May program to talk about the rise in antisemitism and antisemitic hate crimes\, what’s causing it\, and what people of faith can do to prevent antisemitism and other forms of hate based on faith. We will also have a time of lament and showing of solidarity with our Jewish friends in Washington County. \nWe suspect that hate crimes have increased for other groups as well\, so while this program is specifically focused on antisemitism\, we hope the information learned will be applicable to other incidences of hate in our community and country. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship\, followed by the program.  Lunch will be provided by our host\, Congregation B’Nai Abraham with a free-will offering basket.  RSVP requested by Friday\, May 5 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nParking can be found on Baltimore Street or in the Library parking lot.  A few handicap accessible spaces are available in the small lot next to the synagogue.  Entrance is from the back of the parking lot\, through the gate\, and into the fellowship room at the back of the synagogue. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Abraham\, 53 E. Baltimore St.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T133000
DTSTAMP:20230413T165353Z
CREATED:20230331T133008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T165353Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Black-Owned Businesses in Washington County
DESCRIPTION:The April HARC meeting will be led by the new Washington County Black Professionals Network and will feature a panel of local Black business owners.  These entrepreneurs will share their joys and challenges\, what they have to offer the community\, and how the faith community can help them succeed. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship\, sharing of our host’s faith tradition\, followed by the program.  Thank you to Grace United Methodist Church for hosting the meeting and our meal. Contributions toward the meal can be made via a free-will offering basket.  RSVP requested by Friday\, April 14 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nParking is available in a large lot on Church Street directly across from the church as well as street parking. Look for signs for the entrance from Church St. The church is handicap accessible. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Grace United Methodist Church\, 712 West Church St.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T133000
DTSTAMP:20230306T211942Z
CREATED:20230202T200821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T211942Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Washington County Department of Social Services
DESCRIPTION:At our March meeting\, we welcome Tiffany Rexrode\, Director of the Washington County Department of Social Services (WCDSS).  Ms. Rexrode will share an overview of what this important agency does and share ways the faith community can partner to strengthen families and support children. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship\, sharing of our host’s faith tradition\, followed by the program.  Thank you to John Wesley UMC for hosting the meeting and our meal\, which will be soups and sandwiches. RSVP requested by Friday\, March 10 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:John Wesley United Methodist Church\, 129 N. Potomac Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20230117T184144Z
CREATED:20230113T171611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T184144Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  “Dialogue that Enlarges:  Bridging ideological divides through a faith lens"
DESCRIPTION:What role does the faith community have in civic life? Can the faith community provide a good model for achieving constructive engagement across differences? \nAs part of The Season For Nonviolence\, HARC is offering this program — which is based on the “Better Arguments Project” framework — to encourage participants to think about the influence of faith and spirituality as they seek to engage in constructive discourse with those of differing views. It will also provide tools to decrease both verbal and physical violence and promote peace. \nConflict is a natural part of the human experience. HARC’s goal is to practice this framework with faith leaders so you can take the resource back to your congregations and community groups. For more information on the Better Arguments Project\, visit www.betterarguments.org. \nThank you to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for hosting and providing the meal.  Join us for lunch and fellowship\, sharing of our host’s faith tradition\, followed by the program. RSVP requested by Friday\, February 10 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, 601 Washington Ave.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000
DTSTAMP:20221220T152112Z
CREATED:20221202T153017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T152112Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Annual Meeting:  Cultivating Seeds
DESCRIPTION:All members and affiliates are encouraged to attend our annual meeting!  Yes\, we’ll conduct some business – voting on the 2023 budget and electing new board members and officers – but we’ll also enjoy a special time of review and looking forward programmatically.  We will share how “seeds” sown in the last year are beginning to sprout and grow\, and how through continued cultivation hearty plants of our work together will continue to grow and bear fruit.  Join us also in thanking and honoring outgoing board members Brenda Horsch and Rev. Valerie Wills\, who have helped to shape this work. \nThank you to Otterbein United Methodist Church for hosting and providing the meal.  Join us for lunch and fellowship\, sharing of our host’s faith tradition\, followed by the program. RSVP requested by Friday\, January 6 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Otterbein United Methodist Church\, 108 East Franklin Street\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T133000
DTSTAMP:20221128T160435Z
CREATED:20221027T205001Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  The Season for Nonviolence
DESCRIPTION:At HARC’s December meeting\, Rev. Sandy Boyer will introduce the international Season for Nonviolence and how we can implement specific practices into our lives and congregations.  The official Season for Nonviolence begins by marking the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30 and ends on the April 4 anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.  Between are 64 days of practice of the principles of Gandhi\, King\, and others to bring about peace and nonviolence in our world today.  Learn more about this Season and receive practical materials and ideas to implement nonviolent practice in your congregation\, organization\, or individual lives. \nThank you to Congregation B’nai Abraham for hosting this program and our meal.  Join us for a lunch and fellowship with an introduction from Rabbi Mark Perman and sharing about the Reformed Jewish faith tradition\, followed by the program. Program concludes by 1:30.  RSVP requested by Friday\, December 9 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \nParking and entrance: \nLimited street parking can be found on Baltimore Street in front of the synagogue.  Paid parking ($1-2) is available half a block away at the library parking lot.  If you need handicap accessible parking\, there are a few spots available next to the synagogue.  Entrance to our meeting space is from the gate on the right side of the building toward the back.  For more information or directions\, contact the synagogue office at 301-733-5039 or bnaiabraham1@gmail.com. \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Abraham\, 53 E. Baltimore St.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T133000
DTSTAMP:20221031T183529Z
CREATED:20221027T200000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T183529Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  News from Reach and Community Action Council
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome representatives from Reach and Community Action Council (CAC) for our November HARC meeting program. \n\nJeannie Asbury\, Executive Director of Reach\, will share about current challenges and needs as they serve homeless and people in crisis in our community.  Reach is an affiliate member of HARC and many of our houses of worship support their work.\nKim Buchannan\, Director of Development & Whole Family Services for CAC and Elizabeth Howe\, Circles Coach will talk about the new Circles program and how the faith community can help lift families out of poverty.\n\nJoin us for a meal and fellowship at 12:00\, with an introduction from our host with sharing about their faith tradition. Program begins at 12:30 and concludes no later than 1:30.  Location Trinity Lutheran Church\, 15 Randolph Ave\, Hagerstown.  RSVP requested.  \n \nParking & Entrance:  We will meet in “Fellowship Hall” which is entered from Trinity’s parking lot on 15 Randolph St. There is plenty of parking there\, and the entrance is accessible. \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 15 Randolph Ave.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T143000
DTSTAMP:20220914T221154Z
CREATED:20220729T182209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T221154Z
UID:5585-1663677000-1663684200@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Our work together
DESCRIPTION:HARC’s Board of Directors has been busy over the summer planning and setting goals for the coming year and beyond.  We’re excited about the work we’re doing together and have a LOT we would like to accomplish.  For September’s meeting\, we are asking ALL members to attend\, if able\, with both faith leader and lay representation\, to give YOUR input into this work and help us prioritize what’s most important\, to discern the areas where God is speaking to us most urgently.  Other community members are also encouraged to engage in this process with us. \nOur meeting will be hosted by Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  Join us for a meal and fellowship at 12:30\, with an introduction from our host with sharing about their faith tradition. Program begins at 1:00 and concludes no later than 2:30.  RSVP requested (use link below).  \nPrior to the meeting\, we would appreciate if those attending would review our current “We Believe” statements with Goals and also answer a short survey that will help us better understand the needs and interests of you and your congregation. \n \nParking & Entrance:  \nThe entrance for our meeting is on the BACK of the church.  To park closest to the entrance\, take Howard St. to the alley next to the church (between Summit and Guilford)\, and park in the large lot on your left.  Enter through the back door to the church.  Entrance is accessible. \n \nMap: \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Emmanuel United Methodist Church\, 802 Summit Ave\, Hagerstown\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T140000
DTSTAMP:20220608T161429Z
CREATED:20220516T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T161429Z
UID:5349-1655209800-1655215200@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Salvation Army & Farewells
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 14 at the Salvation Army to share a meal\, learn more about the Salvation Army’s programs\, and say farewell to Rev. Elizabeth Jackson and Captain Jimmy Taylor. \nA meal will be provided for those who are comfortable joining us for lunch indoors\, which will be held in Salvation Army’s spacious soup kitchen dining room at 12:30\, after the soup kitchen is finished for the day.  We will move to the chapel at 1:00 to hear from Captain Jimmy Taylor about the Salvation Army’s programs\, and to say a farewell to him as he moves to a Salvation Army program in Florida.  We will also give a big farewell and thanks to Rev. Elizabeth Jackson\, who has served as HARC’s president for the last two and a half years.  We celebrate her move to a chaplain residency at a hospital in York\, PA.  Following the program\, attendees are welcome to stay for a tour of the Salvation Army; there is much to see! \nParking:  There are several options for parking. All parking lots on Wise street are the Salvation Army’s and can be used as well a the lot directly across on George Street.  If needed\, further parking can be accessed on Franklin street behind the gymnasium. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  When it’s safe to eat\, the start time is 12:30; if deemed unsafe\, we will start at 1:00 to give time for lunch prior to the meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are decided to be unsafe for our members\, they will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Salvation Army\, 541 George Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T140000
DTSTAMP:20220429T163744Z
CREATED:20220420T164845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T163744Z
UID:5211-1652185800-1652191200@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Food\, Fellowship\, Gratitude and Baha'i faith facts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, fellowship\, gratitude and fun facts about the Baha’i faith at HARC’s May meeting! \nDuring this gathering we will thank and honor dedicated volunteers and a generous donor\, who have all enabled HARC to grow in the last two years even with a pandemic: \n* Mike Johnston & The God’s Grace Fund\n* Rev. Ed Poling\n* Rev. Elizabeth Jackson\n* Charlotte Trout\n* Kelly Conrad \nAnd we will hear from Paula Myers\, Baha’i coordinator for Washington County.  What is Baha’i?  What does this community of faith look like in Washington County and how has it been shaped through HARC’s interfaith work? \nFor the first time since the start of the pandemic\, we will gather for a meal!  And so we will allow for a time of fellowship and breaking bread with one another.  We are grateful for the opportunity to do this outdoors at Benevola United Methodist Church in their pavilion.  A meal will be provided\, but please RSVP so we know how many people to expect.  We will also live-stream to Facebook and re-post the recording on YouTube after the meeting. \n \nHere is a map to get directions to Benevola UMC.  To get to the pavilion\, make a right after the church and follow the pavilion signs\, turning left into the pavilion parking area.  There is plenty of parking and restrooms on site. \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  During COVID our meetings have typically started at 1:00 to give time for lunch prior to the meeting; when it’s safe to eat\, the start time is 12:30.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host. If in-person meetings are deemed unsafe for our members\, they are held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Benevola United Methodist Church\, 19925 Benevola Church Rd\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T143000
DTSTAMP:20220412T170431Z
CREATED:20220209T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T170431Z
UID:4853-1650978000-1650983400@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Dealing with the Lingering Effects of the Pandemic on Congregations and Faith Leaders
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic reaches its two-year mark\, stress and burnout is real\, and taking a toll on everyone\, including congregation members and faith leaders.  Even with infection numbers currently down\, the next variant is right around the corner.  For April’s meeting\, we are grateful to have Rev. Ron Shank\, Director of Pastoral Care with Book Lane and Jessie Davis\, licensed certified social worker-clinical with Brook Lane\, offering a special program for faith leaders and members of the faith community on how to deal with the effects of pandemic stress in their congregations and engage in self-care. \nPlease note the change from our normal 2nd Tuesday date to the 4th Tuesday\, April 26.  We plan to hold this program in person only\, and it will not be recorded to allow a safe space for sharing.  Thanks to Zion Reformed UCC for hosting.  The meeting will begin at 1:00 to allow for participants to eat before they come.  Masking is optional\, but we ask that you wear a mask if you are not vaccinated/boosted. Please RSVP your attendance. \n \nParking at Zion:  Zion has two parking lots. One is located behind the adjoining church Parsonage building (off of North Potomac Street). The entrance is located between the Parsonage and red brick neighboring building. It is the second driveway on the right after crossing Bethel Street. The second church parking lot is located in the alley behind the church with a parking area available across the alley from the church immediately behind the church. In addition to these these two lots\, there is also curbside parking on North Potomac Street \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  During COVID our meetings have typically started at 1:00 to give time for lunch prior to the meeting; when it’s safe to eat\, the start time is 12:30.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host. If in-person meetings are deemed unsafe for our members\, they are held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-3-2/
LOCATION:Zion Reformed UCC\, 201 N. Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T143000
DTSTAMP:20220105T142704Z
CREATED:20210423T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T142704Z
UID:3496-1641906000-1641911400@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Annual Meeting: Celebrating 75 years!
DESCRIPTION:January is HARC’s Annual Meeting and this year is extra special as we celebrate 75 years of service to the community!  This will be a joyous time to learn a little of the history of Washington County Council of Churches (dba Hagerstown Area Religious Council) and celebrate our work together.  All are welcome! \nAt this celebration meeting\, we will also: \n~ Welcome special guest Emily Keller\, Mayor of Hagerstown\n~ Welcome new\, or nearly-new\, clergy (including the new rabbi)\n~ Do a little business – vote on the 2022 budget\, vote on officers/board members\, etc. \nThis meeting has been moved to Zoom only due to the high COVID numbers in our community.  Please RSVP and we will send you a link.  Members should have already received a link by email. \nWe had also planned to honor major donor Mike Johnston & the God’s Grace Fund and honor some special volunteers at this meeting\, but will hold off until we can do this in-person.  \n \n——————————————— \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  While COVID positivity rates are high\, our meetings will begin at 1:00 to give time for lunch prior to the meeting.  When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host.  If in-person meetings are deemed unsafe for our members\, they are held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2022-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20211019T184953Z
CREATED:20210423T165850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T184953Z
UID:3492-1636462800-1636470000@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  "Beyond Diversity" viewing and discussion
DESCRIPTION:For the November HARC meeting\, we will view the Barna Group’s “Beyond Diversity” 3 short videos\, exploring diversity and the Church\, followed by small group discussions after each video.  The purpose is to get a better understanding of the  latest opportunities and challenges impacting racial justice in the faith community.  We also hope to provide you tools and opportunities for engagement in this issue to take back to your congregation. \nThanks to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for hosting the meeting in their newly renovated building.  Parking is available in the lot across the street from the church. \nThis will NOT be a lunch meeting\, so please eat before you come.  Note the time shift to 1:00 to allow for time for you to eat prior to the meeting.  Masks are required.  We anticipate this being a two hour meeting to allow for ample discussion time.  The meeting will not be recorded due to personal sharing in the discussions.  Please RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend: \n \n————————————————- \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting. When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host. If in-person meetings are deemed unsafe for our members\, they are held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-7/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, 601 Washington Ave.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T140000
DTSTAMP:20210526T175418Z
CREATED:20210423T165259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T175418Z
UID:3486-1623155400-1623160800@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Monthly Meeting:  Racial Bias
DESCRIPTION:HARC’s June meeting will focus on racial bias.  We will hear about personal experiences with bias here and now in Washington County\, leading into small group discussions about bias. Come with an open mind and heart\, ready to learn and share!  We will also have a time of fellowship and lunch.  Please bring your own lunch. \nWe will meet in person at Church of Christ at Hagerstown’s outdoor pavilion.  Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people to expect and can space tables accordingly. \nThis meeting will not be streamed to Facebook due to the sensitive nature of the topic and personal sharing. \n—————————– \nHARC meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting. When meeting in-person\, the location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving each member congregation an opportunity to host. If in-person meetings are deemed unsafe for our members\, they are held on Zoom.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Church of Christ at Hagerstown\, 10014 White Hall Road\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T134500
DTSTAMP:20191217T135240Z
CREATED:20191031T142245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T135240Z
UID:2524-1579609800-1579614300@harc.datachievereview.xyz
SUMMARY:HARC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January is HARC’s Annual Meeting\, where we will approve the budget\, elect officers and conduct other important matters of the business of HARC.  This is also an opportunity to look back at our ministry over the past year and look forward to shape and guide our ministry in 2020.  Please don’t miss this important gathering! \nLunch will be provided by Otterbein United Methodist Church with a free will offering basket.  If you plan to attend\, please RSVP  by Friday\, January 17 so we can get a head-count.  Please know that you are welcome to come even if you forget to RSVP\, but the notice does help with food estimates and seating arrangements. \n\nHARC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month except July and August. The meeting usually rotates to different houses of faith\, giving each an opportunity to host. Meeting time is at 12:30 p.m. for lunch with occasional evening meetings for special programs. \nClergy and/or lay representatives of any Washington County house of worship or faith-based organization are welcome to participate. Only supporting members are eligible to vote.  Other members of the community are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-jan-2020/
LOCATION:Otterbein United Methodist Church\, 108 East Franklin Street\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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