This is your weekly HARC e-newsletter, with news on faith community events and other useful information. Please forward it on to anyone else who might be interested. If you would like to get something into the News Flash, please email [email protected] by Tuesday at 10 a.m. each week. For a full list of upcoming faith community events, visit http://harccoalition.org/events/. FAQ sheet for submitting news for this newsletter.
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Keep me, O God, from pettiness; let me be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let me be done with fault-finding and self-seeking. May I put away all pretense and meet everyone face to face without self-pity and without prejudice. May I never be hasty in judgment and always generous. Let me take time for all things. Make me grow calm, serene and gentle. Teach me to put into action my better impulses, straightforward and unafraid. Grant that I may realize it is the little things of life that create differences and that in the big things of life we are one. And, O Lord God, let me not forget to be kind!
- ourcatholicprayers.com
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Islamic Society of Western Maryland reaches out with free food and medical care
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By Sherry Greenfield
The Herald-Mail
"Boxes of free eggs, cereal, apples, onions, chicken, sanitizer and masks were handed out Saturday afternoon to Hagerstown’s neediest residents. The Islamic Society of Western Maryland sponsored the free food distribution event in the parking lot of the nonprofit Children In Need on North Avenue Hagerstown. The organization planned to distribute 100 boxes of food. Free medical care also was provided." Read more.
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Islamic community prepares for Ramadan
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By Mike Lewis
The Herald-Mail
" Observing a second Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic brings "a lot of blessings," said Aamir Sheikh. "It's kind of like right in the middle," said Sheikh, religious scholar for the Islamic Society of Western Maryland. This year, he said, Muslims can take part in some public services, which was not possible during Ramadan last year because the pandemic closed houses of worship.." Learn more
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United Way of Washington County seeks people who need help for Day of Caring
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By The Herald-Mail
"The United Way of Washington County is again looking for qualified homeowners who need exterior home repairs and nonprofit groups that could use help with small projects, to participate in the 30th Annual Day of Caring. The event will be held Sept. 16. Applications to receive help are due to United Way by June 30." Learn more.
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WCHD sets Moderna Vaccination Clinics
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The Washington County Health Department has announced they have a Call Center set up at the health department where people can call and be registered over the phone for their first and second appointments of the Moderna vaccine. The number is 240-313-3456. Flyer.
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ZION Reformed UCC of Hagerstown is seeking an adult to fill the Security Guard position at their Tuesday night Soup Kitchen from 4:30 pm to 7 pm each week. (At this time because they are serving carryout meals only, the initial hours through April and May will possibly be slightly reduced.) Responsibilities 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 resumes to ZION Reformed UCC, 201 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740, attention: Personnel Committee.
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Registration is open for United Way’s 30th Annual Day of Caring!
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Project and Volunteer Requests are available now for Washington County’s single-largest volunteer effort. The Day of Caring was a great success last year, despite the pandemic. 550 volunteers across 61 teams completed a total of 29 nonprofit projects and 34 residential projects. Volunteers served a collective 4,400 hours, which translates to the value of $119,680 in work reinvested back into our community. United Way looks forward to another exciting year of service and invites you to check out their updated 2021 Day of Caring webpage here.
All Project & Volunteer Requests are due by 6/30/21.
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Braille Bible set available - free
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An individual with a Braille bible set (KJV) would like to give the set to a church or to someone who could use it. If interested please contact [email protected].
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Interfaith Calendar for April 15 - 21
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One of the initiatives of the Interfaith Coalition is a weekly Interfaith calendar - a listing of upcoming events and commemorations from religions around the world. The listing is for the week ahead -- Thursday to the following Wednesday -. to raise awareness of what's going on with practices of the various faiths. For suggestions or additional input, contact Ed Poling at [email protected]. Calendar
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Virtual Brunch and Learn - April 15
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Thursday, April 15, 8:30 - 10 am
via Zoom
Maria Reed and Melanie Green, Bereavement Counselors from Hospice of Washington County, Inc, will provide techniques & resources to help you facilitate the grief process of individuals that have had a loss in your organization/congregation. There is no cost for the meeting; however, an RSVP is required in order to receive the ZOOM meeting code and password. RSVP to 301-790-8296 or [email protected] by NOON on April 14, 2021.
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African American History Presentation - April 17
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Saturday, April 17, 3 pm
via Zoom
Cooper Wingeart will speak on the topic of "Slavery and the Underground Railroad in Southern Pennsylvania". Please see the flyer for details on how to access the the talk.
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Registration Open! Potato Drop (Please note the change in red below) - April 17
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Saturday, April 17, 8 - 10 am
St. Andrews United Methodist Church
1020 Maryland Avenue, Hagerstown
The United Methodist Men of St. Andrews United Methodist Church will be hosting a potato drop in the church parking lot. They will be offering 50-pound bags of Maine potatoes to organizations and smaller bags to individuals in need thanks to the St. Andrews Potato Project . To reserve one or more bags, please go to https://www.bwcumm.org/chdumm-potatodrop and complete the form.
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Tuesday, April 20, 9 am - 1pm
Otterbein United Methodist Church
108 E. Franklin St., Hagerstown
This is a one-time, food “drop” for our neighborhood. Note change in distribution times. Please remain in your car if you drive in and a volunteer will come to you. You will receive a box of food when you arrive and sign in and be sent home, one box per family unit. Walk-ups allowed as long as social distancing is followed. Masks are recommended, highly suggested. Volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves. Follow direction of the volunteers. Recommended especially for those who fall within the WIC Income Guidelines - (Example: Family of 4 with income less than $40,793). For more information call Maryland Food Bank – Western Branch, 301-733-4002 or Otterbein United Methodist Church, 301-739-9386. Flyer.
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Food Distribution - April 24
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Saturday, April 24, 10:30 am until food is gone
Otterbein United Methodist Church
108 East Franklin Street, Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Lions Club and Otterbein UMC have joined forces to provide fresh vegetables to people in need. Please distribute this information to anyone you know who needs fresh food. Flyer.
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Virtual Piano Recital - April 25
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Sunday, April 25, 4 pm
Dr. Yu-Hsuan Liao, Associate Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Shepherd University, will perform the American Premiere of Nocturne No.1, by local composer and musician, Harry Sterling. Additional repertoire by Alexander Scriabin, Ming-Hsiang Yen, Carlos Simon, George Crumb, and Heitor Villa-Lobos. For more info: [email protected], or 301-733-2560 x 108
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Save the Date! African American History Presentation - May 5
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Wednesday, May 5, 7 pm
via Zoom
Historian Emilie Amt will speak on "Ebenezer's Lost Cemetery". Please see the flyer for details on how to access the the talk.
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We hope this News Flash is helpful to you. Please contact us if you know someone we should add to the email list or if you would like to be removed.
Blessings!
Kathy Powderly
Interim Executive Director
Hagerstown Area Religious Council
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P.O. Box 1158
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 842 4272
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