June 17, 2026

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Building Bridges Through Faith: A Conversation with Father Rick Swanson

On this episode of The Interfaith Roundtable, Rabbi Mark Perman welcomes Father Rick Swanson of St. John's Episcopal Church for an engaging and heartfelt conversation about faith, identity, justice, and the importance of community.

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Immigrant Support

HARC is partnering with the Western MD Immigrant Rights Collective (IRC) to help immigrant families with children who are struggling to survive due to I.C.E. detainment. While IRC employs volunteers in on-the-ground efforts, HARC has started an Immigrant Support Fund to help with some financial needs, including legal and basic needs. If you would like to help support families in need, please make a donation through our website (use drop-down menu to designate the funds) or mail a check to HARC. To volunteer, fill out IRC's online form.

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Refugee Welcome Network continues to welcome and support newcomers as they transition to life in the U.S. in Washington County. We are currently in need of the following for families: window air conditioning units, love seats or small/narrow couches, lamps, small kitchen tables & chairs, upholstered chairs, mixers, kitchen utensils and plates. If you have items to donate, please contact elizabeth@harccoalition.org.

Summer Activities Calendars are ready! August needed.

HARC's June & July calendars of free and low-cost children's activities are ready! They are chock full of VBS and other fun programs. See our website for the latest versions. Programs for August still wanted! Please send information to Charlotte at harcnewsflash@gmail.com as soon as possible.

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Voter Resources

Your vote matters! It's not always easy to make choices at the polls, so HARC has compiled a list of easy-to-use, non-partisan resources to help you decide which candidates best reflect your values for the upcoming primary and general elections in Washington County, Maryland.

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HARC & Member Events

Free Baltimore Children's Choir Concert

Fri., June 26 | 7:00 pm

John Wesley United Methodist Church

129 N. Potomac Street, Hagerstown

Featuring a varied and engaging program ranging from classical choral repertoire to multicultural works and contemporary selections. A free-will offering will be received to help offset touring expenses.

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Stories In The Round: Andy Offutt Irwin

Mon., June 29 | 7:00 pm

Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown

13245 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown

Andy Offutt Irwin returns for his 6th Hagerstown Performance. $15 paid in advance by 9:00 am Monday, June 29 or $20 at the door. Children 12 years & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader. Contact: Fanny Crawford, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.

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Community Events

Doleman Black Heritage Museum Juneteenth Events

Thur., June 18 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Memorial Brunch at Hub City Brewery

Sat., June 19 | 9:15 AM

Community Unity Walk, starting in Wheaton Park

Led by Minister Troy Gandy

Sat., June 19 | 9:30 am Basketball Tournament + all-day celebration

Wheaton Park. Learn more in the Herald-Mail

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Free Gun Safety Talk

Sat., June 20 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brownsville Church of the Brethren

1911 Rohrersville Road, Knoxville, MD

Join Brownsville Church of the Brethren to learn how to ... Have conversations with children about safety with guns; Store guns in safe ways at home; Talk with parents about safe storage; Share tools with others. Web calendar Facebook.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Sun., June 28 | 3:00 pm

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

19436 Garretts Mill Road, Knoxville, MD

Juneteenth Celebration featuring the Tree of Life Singers with Deacon John Onley, who is a recent African American of Excellence Honoree. Come and be blessed!! RSVP June 19 fir Our Soul Food Luncheon served from 1:30 to 2:45 pm. Questions/RSVP: office@mountmoriahbc.org.

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