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.
Theme: Fortified, Faith & Focus. Keynote speaker: Dr. Zina Pierre, President of the Legislative Black Caucus of MD. Additional presenters include Taj Smith, President of the Washington County NAACP and Christopher Randall, Noted Educational Consultant & CEO of Randal Communication & Strategy.
All members and affiliates are requested to attend our annual meeting! Representatives of other houses of worship and community members are welcome and encouraged to join us. This will be a special time to hear testimonials from a few of our programs, honor outgoing board members and some key volunteers, and give thanks for the […]
Beginning Tai Chi - 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Intermediate Tai Chi - 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Instructor Paul Cote has been teaching for 35 years. Tai Chi is taught as a holistic exercise that promotes health, improves balance, and enhances mind-body awareness. Donations: $30/$50. Download a flyer
Two meeting times with 5 pm pot-luck in between
The Refugee Welcome Network, under HARC, is seeking new volunteers to welcome and support refugees in our community. Times are challenging, but together we are making a difference, and every small act of kindness and generosity is important. We also find that we are enriched by our new friends and learn a great deal from […]
Chair Yoga: 6 classes on Thursdays through February 26. Certified Yoga Teacher, Jane Baer guides participants through low-impact yoga postures from the comfort of a chair to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Chair Yoga is suitable for ALL levels and abilities. $30 Donations payable at the first class. Checks or cash. Download flyer
Friends, The Maryland General Assembly will soon convene, and over the next three months our faith communities have a powerful opportunity to speak out for our neighbors and our common home. Join us, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake, and our grassroots partners* from across the state for an online legislative briefing on Sunday, January 25th, […]
This special program will feature a panel of leaders from the Abrahamic religions - Jewish, Muslim and Christian - with a focus on building bridges, overcoming misconceptions, and finding common ground. Panel members: ~ Imam Nazir Faruki, Islamic Society of Western Maryland ~ Rabbi Mark Perman, Congregation B'Nai Abraham ~ Rev. Kyle Powderly, Christ Reformed […]
Once again, Congregation B'nai Abraham is offering the local community a Jewish Food Festival, and this time they're re-opening the building for customers to dine, visit, and browse their "buffet" line. Come in, sit down, visit, eat (“nosh”), browse, and also shop additional home-made goodies buffet line! Order Deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 28. Featuring their famous […]
An interactive time to practice listening to understand, observe our thoughts and emotions as we listen and respond with compassion. Feb. 2 2:30-4:30 OR 5 -7 p.m. Unity of Hagerstown, facilitated by Adair Eves. Registration required by 1/29 by contacting quantumcoaching.adair@gmail.com Love offering
November 22 at 4:00 pm. Join us for this uplifting service featuring Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Baha’i, and Buddhist traditions.
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