Interfaith Literacy Quiz

by Interfaith America

"How much do you know about the religious and secular traditions that make up our diverse nation?" Take this quiz from Interfaith America. Some answers may surprise you! If you want the answers, download the quiz.

Haven Lutheran Church (Hagerstown, MD) is seeking part time Church Secretary to work M-F, 9 –1 flexible, 20-hour week. Professional demeanor, necessary as the first point of contact with all visiting and contacting church office. Self-motivated, attentive to details, organized, and flexible. Having computer skills a must. Responsible for the daily running of Church office will include answering phone, taking messages, routing them, preparation of Sunday worship bulletins, monthly newsletter, and additional correspondence needs for the church office. Weekly tasks include computer system management, maintaining the church website and Facebook page. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Experience with Power Church and Ignite a plus. Starting salary $15 per hour-based on experience. For more information contact church office at (301-733-1056, forward a cover letter and resume by email to havenoffice@havenlc.org), may be faxed to church office (301-733-8725) no later than September 30 attention Personnel Committee.

Hebron Mennonite Church (Hagerstown, MD) is looking for an administrative assistant to work 10-12 hours a week. Responsibilities include designing weekly bulletins, sending church emails, and taking minutes at select meetings. Position could start as early as September 9. See full position description. For more information, or to apply for the position, email pastor@hebronhag.net or call the church office (301-797-3697). Note: the previous administrative assistant worked at both Hebron and Haven Lutheran. Hours are flexible, so someone looking for more hours may have an opportunity to do the same.

Here are Resources that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers, either online or in person. They have specialists over each category who are willing to individually help people that might be interested in these programs. Please share this with anyone you feel it could be valuable/useful for.

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection and confidence. They are seeking volunteer coaches who facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skills development to create opportunities for joyful movement and meaningful connections. Teams (elementary and middle school) meet twice per week over an 8- to 10-week season. At the end of the season, the team completes a celebratory 5K event, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset in motion. They are currently seeking volunteers to help as coaches in Washington County - particularly in Hagerstown at Bester Elementary, Pangborn Elementary, Hickory Elementary, Lincolnshire Elementary, and Eastern Elementary. Website / Facebook. / Flyer.

Chair Yoga - 6 wks starting Thursday, September 12, 11:00 am

Tai Chi - 8 wks starting Tuesday, September 17, Beginning: 5:00 pm; Intermediate: 5:45 pm

Otterbein United Methodist Church

108 E. Franklin Street, Hagerstown



Tai Chi classes (Flyer) resume on Sept. 17 with two levels offered. Instructor: Paul Cote. Register on-line (for both Tai Chi events) or contact Kate in the church office: office@otterumc.org / 301-739-9386.

Chair Yoga classes (Flyer) resume on Sept. 12. Instructor: Jane Baer. Register on-line or contact Kate in the church office (info above).

Friday, September 13, 6:00 pm

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

10813 Donelson Drive, Williamsport, MD

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF WASHINGTON COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION. Dinner cost: $15. Please pay at the door. Catered by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Women. Reservations are due by Thursday, Sept. 5. Call or text Tammy Coyle at 240-409-2410 or email (preferred) to tammy.coyle93@gmail.com. Program begins at 6:45 pm. Guest Speaker: Mae Colon will share about Hope Center’s ministry. Child care during the program will be provided free of charge by Dominique Burford, an experienced early childhood educator. Prior registration is required. Please call Debbie Keefer at 301-988-2928 by Thursday, Sept. 5. Flyer.

Saturday, September 14, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lowes

12809 Shank Farm Way, Hagerstown

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)-Hagerstown is doing a bed build as part of Bunks Across America. You are invited to participate, bring your friends, and spread the word. This is their biggest build ever - 100 beds, so 150 volunteers are needed. Any and all helping hands aged 12 and up are welcome, and this could count as student community service hours. Lowes is sponsoring all the lumber, providing lots of help, the parking lot, and lunch! Please sign up HERE.

Saturday, September 14, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Halfway African American Cemetery

11027 Clinton Avenue, Hagerstown

Join in on an annual afternoon of fun and fellowship at Halfway African American Cemetery. There will be special tours, a silent auction, door prizes, light food, drinks, and more! Visit with cemetery descendants, historians, and their board of directors. Some 400 Black Hagerstonians were buried at Halfway between 1897 and 1932. You are invited to help restore and preserve this historic African American cemetery by attending or supporting this special event. Rain date is the following afternoon, Sunday, Sept. 15, same time. Tickets are $25; sponsorships start at $100. Tickets and sponsorship information at Zeffy.com. For more information: email halfwaycemetery@gmail.com, call 240-385-7124, or contact them through their Facebook page, Flyer.

Sunday, September 15, 3:00 pm

Dunker Church

Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD

54th Annual Dunker Church Service. All are welcome. Guest Speaker: Gene Hagenberger. “The Undiscovered Country“. Gene Hagenberger has pastored congregations of the Church of the Brethren and served as Mid-Atlantic District Executive Minister from 2009-2022. Since 2023 he does NPO fundraising. Special music: Back Row Singers, Hagerstown CoB, Carol Scheppard, bagpipes, Adam Lane, vocal/guitar.  For more information, contact Rachel Black, 240-291-1859. Flyer.

Tuesday, September 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Otterbein United Methodist Church Parking Lot

(Corner of E. Franklin and N. Locust)

108 E. Franklin Street, Hagerstown

This is a one-time, food “drop” for our neighborhood. Suggest you bring sturdy grocery type tote bags to carry your food/produce home. 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.

Friday September 20, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Soul Haven Wellness & Recovery Center

119 East Antietam, Hagerstown

Office of Consumer Advocates and Maryland Legal Aid Re-entry Program. Info: 301-790-5054. Flyer.

Sunday, September 29, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown

Taste of the Town tickets are officially on sale. Info link on attending and/or being a sponsor.  Here is a link to the event website if you want to check out the vendors signed up so far: www.tasteofthetownwc.com. They will continue to take Sponsorships until the 20 tables sell out, and General admission tickets will be available now and at the door. Please grab your friends, family, coworkers and join them. Share with your networks, businesses, and houses of faith. To purchase tickets, visit mdtheatre.org/town or call the local Box Office at 301-790-2000. Updated Flyer.

Saturday, October 5, 4:00 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church

15 Randolph Avenue, Hagerstown

Trinity Lutheran Church kicks off their 2024-2025 Music Concert Series with a Recital of Prayer and Reflection of violin, voice and piano by The McClinton Family. The recital of Prayer and Reflection will include music by J.S. Bach, Leonard Bernstein, David Lanz, Rebecca Clarke, Greg Maroney, Moses Hogan, Paul Simon and others. Flyer.

Friday, October 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Office of Consumer Advocates & Soul Haven

121 E. Antietam Street, Hagerstown

Clothing & Hygiene Products, Recovery & Mental Health Resources. Contact: Marc Sherman, 301-790-5054, msherman@ocamd.org.