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NEWS FLASH
July 2, 2025
| | 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 submit it though our website by Tuesday at 10:00 AM each week. For a full list of upcoming faith community events, visit http://harccoalition.org/events/.. FAQ sheet for submitting news for this newsletter. Questions? Email harcnewsflash@gmail.com | | |
The Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) is committed to providing a constructive and meaningful forum for interfaith cooperation and collaborative service throughout Washington County. While our focus is typically on programs and interfaith dialogue, from time to time we speak out when issues of injustice arise that concern our agreed upon values.
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| | "Searching for Common Ground" with Tekesha Martinez | | |
In the latest episode of the podcast, “Searching for Common Ground”, Rabbi Mark Perman speaks with the first Black mayor of Hagerstown, MD, Tekesha Martinez, about bridging the divide between people from different racial, ethnic, or political backgrounds and how we can help bring healing to a troubled world. Listen here
| | Part-time Office Administrator Needed | | |
St. John’s United Church of Christ in Clear Spring is looking for a part-time Office Administrator to work 10–15 hours a week on general office tasks like preparing bulletins, sending emails, and other administrative duties. The position offers a very flexible schedule and could be a great fit for a college student, stay-at-home parent, or anyone looking for part-time work with flexibility. If you're interested, email Pastor Bethany at PastorBethanyA@gmail.com.
| | Cooling Centers & Water Stations List | | |
Temperatures are heating up and we want to be sure everyone stays safe from the heat. Here is a list of locations you can retreat to in Downtown Hagerstown that will provide cooling and water stations.
| | June-August Calendars of summer children's activities are ready! Your info still wanted for updates. | | |
HARC has once again compiled summer calendars (June-August) of free and low-cost VBS & other activities for children and families. You can find all three calendars on our website. Please check back as we will update them as new information comes in.
If you have a summer program that's not listed, please send information to Charlotte at harcnewsflash@gmail.com as soon as possible, including date(s), times, location, a brief description, ages served, and how to sign up.
| | ELL Paraprofessional Training Program - Starts July | |
July 2025 - January 2026
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown
Paraprofessional training program for English Language Learners (ELL) starts in July 2025! Paraprofessionals support students and teachers in various capacities. If you enjoy working with children and are interested in a career in education consider this course. The salary range for paraprofessionals in WCPS is generally between $18.54 and $33.54 per hour. More info.
| | Free Outdoor Movies - Twisters - July 11 | |
Friday, July 11, 7:00 pm
City Park Band Shell
501 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown
Free & Open to the Public. Fun activities planned before each movie starting at 7:00 pm. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, or enjoy the band shell benches, and treat yourself to concessions and a fun evening under the stars! Movie STARTS AT DUSK. July 11, Twisters PG-13 /// July 25, Inside Out 2 PG /// August 15, Wicked PG. Keep up-to-date with potential weather cancellations on Facebook! For more information, contact: Hagerstown Parks and Rec, 301-739-8577 x 180, Parks&Rec@hagerstownmd.org
| | Musical Summer Worship Series - July 13 - August 17 | | |
Sundays, July 13 - August 17, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Christ's Reformed Church
130 W. Franklin Street, Hagerstown
Enjoy this Musical Summer Worship Series. Hearts in Harmony - July 13; Second Chances - July 20; Emily Everett - August 3; John Day - August 10; Faith Mentzer and CRC Choir - August 17. Flyer.
| | Save the Date! Interfaith Progressive Dinner - September 20 | | |
Saturday, September 20, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Various Locations
Learn about different faith traditions, build community and enjoy a great meal! Participating faith communities: Hebron Mennonite Church (Christian); Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple (Buddhist); Congregation B'Nai Abraham (Jewish); Islamic Society of Western Maryland (Muslim). Registration opens in July! $10 for students (ages 13+); Cost: $25 per person Event is still limited to 100 people. Flyer.
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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
Executive Director
David Brechbiel
News Flash Editor
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P.O. Box 1158
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 842 4272
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